Category Archives: Local Birding
Fall Woods Walk 1
Ginger and I have been exploring a local forest and its network of trails. Yesterday, we walked and birded for nearly three hours and never saw anyone. It was quiet: there were no road noises, chainsaws, people, or dogs – … Continue reading
Posted in Bird conservation, Covid19, Ginger, Local Birding, nature, Plants & Flowers, Vermont Birding
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House Wrens Fledged Yesterday
We have enjoyed the energy and singing of our House Wrens and wondered about their offspring, which they been feeding pretty continually the last week or two. It was only yesterday when I saw faces at the bird house entrance … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, Fledglings, Local Birding, Vermont Birding
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Ovenbirds
Ovenbirds are loud in the woods, their “teacher, teacher, teacher” call resonating loudly but they themselves tough to spot. Yesterday I saw a number of them, chipping at me as the dog and I walked along the trail. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Local Birding, Vermont Birding, Washington County, Wildlife Watching
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Some June Birds
Bird walks in the woods these days seem to feature persistent calls from two birds that are tough to see: Red-eyed Vireo and Ovenbird. And these shots from the last couple of outings don’t include them. However, in spite of … Continue reading
Posted in Birding by Ear, Local Birding, Vermont Birding
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Cedar Waxwings
This Spring we have many birds nesting right here in our backyard. House Wrens are on their second batch while we know there are other nesters like Song Sparrows, Common Yellowthroats, woodpeckers, and Grey Catbirds. Yesterday, we added Cedar Waxing … Continue reading
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Neighborhood Geese
For several weeks, we have enjoyed seeing a pair of Canada Geese rear a young family on the river right out back. We seen them teaching the goslings to bathe themselves and get started on learning to fly. Some days … Continue reading
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Not just birds
While foliage covers up some of the birds this time of year, we enjoy the wildflowers and critters that we see on our walks. Ginger has a fetish about squirrels and today, several crossed our path. Late in the walk, … Continue reading
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May Outings
It’s a great time for birding here: birds are back and singing and flirting, foliage is just starting to pop, and it’s getting a little warmer. Here are some photos I took in the last two days. Birds provide a … Continue reading
Posted in Local Birding, migration, Warblers
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Wrens
Last week I came across several singing Winter Wrens on a nearby preserve and grabbed this shot of one, in spite of the dog tugging at the leash. Yesterday, several House Wrens showed up in our back yard and seemed … Continue reading
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Killdeer are here
This morning on a dog walk at the airport, I heard and then saw Killdeer — a neat sign of spring and a diversion from the terrible news around us. The striking plumage, frenetic feeding, and noisy chatter are a … Continue reading
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