Category Archives: Vermont Birding

Just about when the leaf peepers begin flocking to the roadways to observe Vermont’s spectacular autumn foliage, an equally-enthusiastic set of nature lovers is trekking up the peaks to watch a different seasonal event: the fall migration of raptors. Also … Continue reading →

Just as the morning fog lifted, I headed out of the house into the woods on my first dog walk and no sooner had I got started, when the “Peabody, Peabody, Peabody” call of a White-throated Sparrow, rang out through … Continue reading →

Hey, I dove for that fish as well After a nice two hours of birding at North Branch Nature Center with a nice selection of warblers and the usual suspects, and intermittent showers, I drove downtown to get the paper.  … Continue reading →

“It is a monumental decision in the life of any birdwatcher. At stake is nothing less than the pleasure you Green Jay by Dick Mansfield get in the company of birds. So here is some wisdom on buying and using binoculars. … Continue reading →

Birders are getting cranked up about this new movie — nearly every major birding blog mentions it since finally, the trailer from the much awaited – in birder circles –has been released.  The movie is based on Mark Obmascik’s book … Continue reading →

I returned to the North Branch Nature Center early this morning to look for the elusive Black-billed Cuckoo (which I did not see) and check for fall warblers.  It was a grey overcast morning with little activity at first but … Continue reading →

A Yellow Warbler peeking out This morning I went on a bird walk with Chip Darmstadt, the director of the North Branch Nature Center.  We were looking for fall migrants and found a nice batch of them over a two … Continue reading →

Everyone needs something or someone to lean on for support once in a while. Backcountry explorers are no different, whether it is a pair of telescoping hiking poles or simply a thick stick picked up along the trail. A pole … Continue reading →

Everyone needs something or someone to lean on for support once in a while. Backcountry explorers are no different, whether it is a pair of telescoping hiking poles or simply a thick stick picked up along the trail. A pole … Continue reading →

I took a quick trip over to Dead Creek this morning with the dog to check out the shorebirds — but saw none.  I did see a nice variety and took some photos.  Here are a few: An immature Brant … Continue reading →