Category Archives: Local Birding
Another day, another eagle
Early yesterday morning, while out with Ginger on our back path, I noticed this young eagle perched in a tree across the river. I’m sure it’s the same one I saw a week ago at the reservoir. This morning, at … Continue reading
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Tagged Bald_Eagle, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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Turf Wars
At dog play group this week, while Ginger ran with her playmates, I watched Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows compete for nesting sites. This rivalry is very common. In one corner, we have a bluebird just getting ready to settle … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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Turkey Trot
The other day, I came upon a dozen turkeys having a little get-together. Normally super cautious, they sort of ignored me as they romped in the tall grass. Spring was in the air….
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Tagged bird watching, local birding, Vermont Birding, Washington County, wild turkey
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Some April Arrivals
This is a nice time to bird in Vermont as migration continues and almost every day, you can see new arrivals. Here are a few from this week. The following day, I went up to the local airport looking for … Continue reading
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Tagged airport birding, American Kestrel, county bird, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Meadowlark, migration, Washington County
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A Nice Monday Encounter
Wrightsville Reservoir, just a few miles north, is a favorite spot for Ginger and I to hike and bird. We spent a couple of hours there early yesterday. As we approached the beach area, we were surprised to find this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bald_Eagle, birding, Birding with Ginger, Vermont Birding, Wrightsville Reservoir
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A Morning Surprise
Another grey morning, just below freezing, and Ginger and I are on an exercise/birding outing. Just minutes into the walk, I heard a splash below me and then saw this wonderful Wood Duck easing down the river. He hopped up … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Birding with Ginger, Winooski River North Branch, Wood Ducks
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Song Sparrows – 1
For the last week, in spite of drizzle and grey skies, Song Sparrows are singing. It’s such a great boost to morale to welcome them back. I know that warmer days are ahead and with that in mind, looked up … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard birds, Song Sparrow, Vermont Birding
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March Backyard Birds – 2
As the snow slowly recedes, it’s fun to recall the birds who rode out the last big storm. Mourning Doves are here every day regardless of weather. We have had many more American Tree Sparrow than we normally do. This, … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard birds, local birding, migration, Vermont Birding, Winooski River North Branch
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March Backyard Birds – 1
Less than a week ago, we waded through a foot of new powder snow to get out to the river. Lots of melting and new arrivals on the river this week – and it’s a great time to anticipate warmer … Continue reading
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Hoodies in the sun
After a foot or more of new snow, the Hooded Mergansers, that were in the midst of the storm last post, were cruising under blue skies the next day, right at the end of our path. Looks like they’re in … Continue reading
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