Author Archives: Richard

A Short-lived Spring Romance – with Class B’s

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Richard

My brother and his spouse, who sort of got us into Airstreams through their tales of adventures in the South and Southwest, now have purchased an older model Class B (van) Airstream called the B190.  Here’s a shot of one, … Continue reading →

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Caution, I Brake For Goslings

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Richard

Yesterday, I had to take our living room couch up to Hyde Park – about an hour north – and drop it off for the upholsterer. So bright and early, Penny and I started up Route 12 toward Morrisville. It … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Mama Robin

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Richard

I cut the firewood we use to supplement heating our house. Each year, I drop 15 or 20 trees, mostly soft maple and cherry, let them dry on the ground during the summer and fall, and then the following year, cut … Continue reading →

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Spring Break is Over – for the Airstream

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Richard

When we get home from the Southwest, after negotiating our driveway and doing some unloading, we wait until the ground firms up and then park the rig — and forget it for a month or so. About two weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Birders

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Richard

A “boreal grand slam” in Vermont, and perhaps elsewhere, is to see the four boreal species (Boreal Chickadee, Gray Jay, Spruce Grouse, and Black-backed Woodpecker) on one birding outing. Or for others like me, it’s to get them as life … Continue reading →

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Team Pipit

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Richard

I saw the silver SUV crawling ahead of me the other day as I did a quick birding check of Berlin Pond and right away, I knew it contained my birding friends, Fred and Chris Pratt who I’d last seen … Continue reading →

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What’s Not To Love About Loons?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Richard

My dentist lives on a nearby lake (Elmore) so while I was being examined by him the other day, I asked if the ice was out yet. He replied “No, but isn’t it amazing – the first day it’s gone … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Bird Festival

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Richard

CAPE COD BIRD FESTIVAL September 18 – 20, 2015    Hyannis, Massachusetts   Guest speakers are: Field Guide author Richard Crossley and Miyoko Chu, author of SONGBIRD JOURNEY, a compelling tale on the miracles of bird migration.  Join us for the third annual Cape Cod … Continue reading →

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Vermont Raptors

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Richard

While the Airstream is not completely unpacked, the good weather tempted me to do some birding yesterday morning, to restart my County big year effort for Caledonia County which I started just before we left for Texas. I left early … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Richard

After a week of traveling, with one day off to let some bad weather pass, we arrived home Monday afternoon after ten hours in the truck. The trip was plagued by idiot drivers, some of them returning from Spring Break … Continue reading →

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