Author Archives: Richard
Stuff
It’s “stick season” in Central Vermont: the leaves are down, most of the birds have left, and hunting season is yet to start. It’s a great time to hike in the woods. I’ve often leave my binoculars and camera in … Continue reading
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Weekday Walks
Montpelier is blessed to have many multipurpose trails within the forest land of the city – trails that are not used much midweek. The dog and I walk them most days and aside from meeting a few runners and mountain … Continue reading
Posted in Local Birding, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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Misty Monday Morning
In very light drizzle and temperature about 70, the dog and I took a walk at one of our favorite spots, North Branch Nature Center. It was shorts and t-shirt weather, perhaps the last for a while. Ginger has little … Continue reading
Posted in Birding With Ginger, Local Birding, Sparrows, Vermont Birding, Wildflowers
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Late Summer Birds
Here are some birds from several outings we’ve had locally during a beautiful but too dry, Fall season. Many of these shots were taken with a Labradoodle straining on with leash to “help.” Many birds are moving out and others … Continue reading
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Fall Woods Walk 1
Ginger and I have been exploring a local forest and its network of trails. Yesterday, we walked and birded for nearly three hours and never saw anyone. It was quiet: there were no road noises, chainsaws, people, or dogs – … Continue reading
Posted in Bird conservation, Covid19, Ginger, Local Birding, nature, Plants & Flowers, Vermont Birding
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Some Maine Birds
During our stay in Maine, we heard a nice variety of birds but many were buried in foliage and constantly moving. This Black-throated Green popped out for a quick photo op. This Alder/Willow Flycatcher and Cedar Waxwing pair picked a … Continue reading
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Maine Vacation
We spent last week in Maine, doing some sight-seeing, a little birding, and enjoying the quiet and beauty around us. We drove over to Eastport and saw this massive cruise ship and the mermaid sculpture, and walked and shopped a … Continue reading
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More Youngsters
Lots of young birds active – White-throated Sparrows practicing their song, Blue Jays begging for food, and many inquisitive youngsters.
Posted in Fledglings, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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House Wrens Fledged Yesterday
We have enjoyed the energy and singing of our House Wrens and wondered about their offspring, which they been feeding pretty continually the last week or two. It was only yesterday when I saw faces at the bird house entrance … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, Fledglings, Local Birding, Vermont Birding
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Ovenbirds
Ovenbirds are loud in the woods, their “teacher, teacher, teacher” call resonating loudly but they themselves tough to spot. Yesterday I saw a number of them, chipping at me as the dog and I walked along the trail. I’m not … Continue reading
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