Author Archives: Richard

Power Drain Fixed

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Richard

I replaced the dead refrigerator in our Airstream in May. The new unit cooled like a charm but turned out to be an energy hog. So this post is about the problem and the fix: if you are more into birding … Continue reading →

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More iPhone Practice

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Richard

I went up to Lamoille County yesterday to see if any waterfowl had shown up. Nothing new but a nice assortment of birds, many of which I couldn’t catch in the scope. Best birds were a Sharp-shinned Hawk right overhead … Continue reading →

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Some great customer service

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Richard

I’ve had two situations this summer that sort of restored my faith in the integrity of RV equipment manufacturers. The first involved the replacement of my trailer hitch. I have been using the ball and hitch that the previous owner … Continue reading →

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Digiscoping Practice Session

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Richard

I have been dabbling with digiscoping — shooting photos through my telescope — for a number of years.  I’ve used several good SLR cameras, a good digital point-and-shoot, and most recently, my iPhone. Once I bought the Canon SX-50 I … Continue reading →

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South or Southwest

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Richard

Autumn is here, the leaves are starting to change rapidly, and we’ve had several frosty mornings to remind us what is up ahead. While some folks plan their winter travel all summer, it takes a few wakeup calls, like the … Continue reading →

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No Birds — Smell the flowers

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Richard

Last month, while on an outing to Lamoille County, I was a little frustrated with the lack of birds until I noticed some of the plants blossoming along the roadside where the dog and I were walking. I changed gears … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage Hummers

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Richard

This year has been one of the best for attracting hummingbirds to our feeder — we had several families nest in the area. Many feisty juveniles have delighted us with their antics over the last few weeks. They have been hitting the … Continue reading →

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Camping at Stillwater State Park

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Richard

Last week, we spent three nights at nearby Stillwater State Park on Lake Groton. We don’t do a lot of camping in Vermont, figuring that we already live in the woods, but it’s nice to visit a few of the … Continue reading →

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Babcock Nature Preserve

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Richard

One of the benefits of doing a big year in another county is to explore new birding places.  Yesterday I did that when I visited the Babcock Nature Preserve, a pretty 1,000-acre area of forest that serves as an outdoor laboratory … Continue reading →

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Some July Birds

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Richard

The woods are lush and green and many birds have stopped singing as they nest and tend to offspring and the deer flies and no-see-ums abound — yet it’s a great time to get out and bird.  There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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