Author Archives: Richard

Planning a House Wren Party

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Richard

I have made and put out bird houses for the last three years, hoping to attract a pair of Eastern Bluebirds, but I have not even attracted a Tree Swallow.  Zip. This spring, I took down the houses I had … Continue reading →

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Flashes of Red

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Richard

For the last several weeks, we have had dozens of Purple Finches coming to the feeder and just hanging out in the trees around the house.  They remind us of the influx of Common Redpolls we got last winter. Like … Continue reading →

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Savannah Sparrows

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Richard

Yesterday morning, I went up to the aptly-named Sparrow Farm in East Montpelier for a repeat visit to a spot where I picked up five new County birds yesterday.  The area is a fine combination of wetland, farm fields, and … Continue reading →

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Springtime Yellows

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Richard

I went up to Berlin Pond yesterday morning looking for what many of us consider the true sign of spring — the arrival of Yellow Warblers.  I had the truck windows down and could hear them singing before we even … Continue reading →

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All Jacked Up but not yet ready to go.

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Richard

The small bruises and cuts on my fingers signify the completion of a repair project — the replacement of the front jack.  Like most efforts with our old trailer, it was not easy or without “issues.” So, here is the … Continue reading →

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County List Update

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Richard

Four months gone and in spite of pinched neck nerves and out-of-state travel, my list is doing pretty well.  I’m at 79 species and most of those seen with my Vizsla alongside.   I’ve missed some birds early (like Pine … Continue reading →

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MA Birds

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Richard

We took a three day family trip down to Merrimac, MA where I got to do a little more southern birding.  Unfortunately, most of the migrants have not yet arrived but it was great to see and hear birds, like … Continue reading →

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Getting the Rig Back Together

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Richard

The snow has melted, mud season is over, and the pinched nerve in my neck has been somewhat relieved.  It is time to tackle the many tasks needed to get the Airstream back on the road.  Recall that I finally … Continue reading →

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Looking for Mr. Bluebird

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Richard

One of the birds I’ve missed seeing for my County bird list is European Bluebird so yesterday morning, I took the dog for a Saturday morning bird walk at the North Branch Nature Center.  I knew that they had been … Continue reading →

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Local Birding With The Vizsla

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Richard

I decided to stay close to home today as I work through a partial recovery of my pinched neck nerve.  Walking and exercise seems to help while driving can be problematic. So, Penny and I trucked down to the Wrightsville … Continue reading →

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