Category Archives: Local Birding
Flashes of Red
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
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
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
County List Update
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
Looking for Mr. Bluebird
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
It’s 8 PM, Cue the Timberdoodle
Early last evening, I went for a Woodcock Walk sponsored by the North Branch Nature Center. We were there to observe the aerial displays of the American Wood cock, and our leader, Larry, told us — “They’ll start about ten … Continue reading
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Songs of Spring
As the days get into the 40’s and the snow slowly melts, it’s great for Vermont’s maple syrup producers but also a spring tonic for birds and birders. Suddenly, there’s a lot more avian vocal activity in our woods and … Continue reading
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Birding on the First Day of Spring
We got about a foot of new snow Monday and all day, the birds hit the feeders pretty hard. It was interesting to see some of them pause under the feeder’s eaves to take a break out of the snowfall. … Continue reading
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April Birding Events in Central Vermont
After a morning of 4 degrees and a forecast of a foot or more of snow, it is encouraging to see calendars of birding events popping up on local web sites. I took three local groups and put their outings … Continue reading
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A Low Expectation Saturday Outing
Things are really slow birding-wise right now with some of the winter birds gone (haven’t seen Common Redpolls for a few days) and just a few early arrivals. We’re seeing some Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and a few Killdeer but … Continue reading
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