Category Archives: Winter Birds
Snowbird
During a letup in yesterday’s snowstorm, I took Ginger down our path for a little outing and looking across the river, saw this Bald Eagle focused on preening its wings and body. Of course, my camera was in the house … Continue reading
Posted in Vermont Birding, Winter Birds
Tagged Backyard birds, Bald Eagle, Birding with Ginger, Washington County
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Winter Thaw
A week and a half ago, we were walking on the river while dozens of skaters came and went as we watched. A few days later, things thawed and now the ducks are back, enjoying some early spring-like weather. Sunday, … Continue reading
February Swimming Hole
We have had a pretty rugged winter, with lots of subzero temperatures and several significant snowstorms. Most ponds and our river out back froze quite solid. Only in the last few days, have we had temperatures in the forties to … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Winooski River North Branch, Winter Birds, Winter Birds
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Saturday Birds
Saturday morning, I fiddled with the camera to try to handle snow scenes better and then went out with the dog to try it out. While getting ready, I got this Red-breasted Nuthatch through the back door windowpane. On a … Continue reading
Feeder Birds
On these cold wet Vermont days, it’s nice to have a coterie of birds coming to our backyard. Northern Cardinals, even wet ones, add a splash of color and the Chickadees and Goldfinches add their energy to otherwise drab days. … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, bird feeding, FeederWatch, Local Birding, Winter Birds
Tagged Feeder Birds, local birding, Vermont Birding
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Some Winter Birds
I took a trip over to Cherry Hill Reservoir a few days ago, braving a strong west wind, and got a good bracing workout for myself and the dog. We also saw some nice birds. Hundreds of Ruddy Ducks are … Continue reading
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NEK Audubon’s Bird Notes; Birds in March, Veer Frost
The Northeast Kingdom’s chapter of Audubon has a great Facebook page with wonderful photography by Tom Berriman and others. It also has excellent writing. Each month, Board Member Veer Frost writes an essay on nature in the NEK. Here … Continue reading
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Tagged NEK birding, Veer Frost
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Chouette lapone trouvé!
Three Mad Birders from central Vermont — Ali Wagner, Louanne Nielsen, and Scott Sainsbury — spent last Sunday looking for Great Gray Owls in Quebec. Here is a guest post by Scott describing their successful outing. We made our way … Continue reading
Posted in life bird, Rare birds, Winter Birds
Tagged Canada, Great Grey Owl, MadBirders, Montreal
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Great Backyard Bird Count is Coming Up
From February 15-18, take part in a free, family-friendly educational activity that is loads of fun and supports bird conservation! Tens of thousands of volunteers participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), counting birds in backyards, local parks, … Continue reading
Bird Heat Regulation in Winter
Today, I spent some time watching two female Hooded Mergansers along the Winooski River. One was sitting on the ice shelf while the other was fishing in the river with chunks of ice passing by. The air temperature was about … Continue reading