Category Archives: Vermont Birding
Bonus Birding
Most of us, when we stop to think about it, have encountered things while birding that we likely would not have seen otherwise. Birders on the VTBird listserve recently had a short exchange on this subject which was very interesting. … Continue reading
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Young ‘Uns
Seeing the influx of juvenile Purple Finches discovering our bird feeder each morning, I get another sign that birds are nesting, chicks are fledging, and juveniles are chowing down. Here are a few photos I took of momma birds doing … Continue reading
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Ricker Pond State Park
After the exciting arrival I detailed previously, we had a couple of easy-going days at quiet Ricker Pond State Park. The kids are still in school and this park, because it is mainly lean-to and tent sites, tends to draw … Continue reading
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Wren’Streamer
My brother Barry and his wife, Mica DeAngelis, have restored two vintage Airstreams and have travelled to the South and Southwest for Habitat For Humanity builds and general travel. They have always been watchers of birds but recently have sort … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, Photography, RV Travel, Vermont Birding
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Kayak Birding
Five years ago, when I would kayak early in the morning, I’d strap on my iPod and crank workout tunes and paddle hard up and down the placid waters of our local Wrightsville Reservoir. I was sort of oblivious to … Continue reading
Teacher, Teacher, Teacher
Ovenbirds seem to thrive in our woods. Each morning, I hear six or more calling back and forth and sometimes, there seems to be even more. But to see them is another thing. They can be right next to you … Continue reading
Planning a House Wren Party
I have made and put out bird houses for the last three years, hoping to attract a pair of Eastern Bluebirds, but I have not even attracted a Tree Swallow. Zip. This spring, I took down the houses I had … Continue reading
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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