Category Archives: migration

They’re Back

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Richard

In spite of several feet of snow on the ground and chilly temperatures, we have had a lot of new avian arrivals in the last few days. The ice in the North Branch of the Winooski out back just is … Continue reading →

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Snowing Geese

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Richard

Yesterday, on a nice Fall day with no leaves, or leaf-peepers, Penny the Vizsla, my friend Sally, and I drove over to Addison County to check on the migrating Snow Geese — which had been reported for the last week. The … Continue reading →

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Avian Flash Mob

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Richard

Grabbing some lunch at the kitchen counter today, I noticed a bird silhouetted in the apple tree. I retrieved the camera from the car, took a shot with no clue as to what I was seeing.   It was only a … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Birds

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Richard

I’ve taken a break from serious birding for a few weeks but it’s hard not to notice that migration has started and transitions are underway. Lots of juveniles flying and feeding, some pretty ratty looking molting going on, and flocks … Continue reading →

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Checking Out The Whoopers

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Richard

Today was a day to catch up a bit since the weather is cool and rainy, so we drove into Rockport for some groceries and way too much bird feeding gear and supplies. We also picked up some comfort food (apple … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage Hummers

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Richard

This year has been one of the best for attracting hummingbirds to our feeder — we had several families nest in the area. Many feisty juveniles have delighted us with their antics over the last few weeks. They have been hitting the … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Bird Gatherings

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Richard

I took the dog and my bum knee out birding in the truck yesterday morning and we cruised some of our normal routes — Berlin Pond and the E. F. Knapp state airport.  There were few birds on the pond … Continue reading →

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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge — A Great Birding Spot

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Richard

One of my favorite birding haunts is on Plum Island, Newburyport, MA.  The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a prime Atlantic coast habitat for more than 300 species of birds.  Our daughter and her family live less than an hour away … Continue reading →

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Lots of Youngsters Out There

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Richard

In spite of the long spell of hot, humid weather, it’s been fun to see and hear all the fledglings and juveniles — this seems to be the best year we’ve had for nesting in our woods.  After a spring … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Vagrant Birds

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Richard

Recently, I was given an old birding book by a friend who was culling her library.  I have a soft spot for bird books so while my overall collection of books is shrinking, my birding books seem to be breeding. … Continue reading →

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