Category Archives: Vermont Birding

Hoodies in the sun

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Richard

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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Hoodies in the Snow

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Richard

Midst a major snowstorm, hopefully the last of the season, we’ve had a lot of activity in the backyard including the resident Carolina Wren, dozens of goldfinches, and even a mink and a beaver. Today, a pair of Hooded Mergansers … Continue reading →

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An Early Arctic Visitor

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Richard

Last week a friend contacted me to let me know that a Snowy Owl had shown up on his patch. I was out birding with my gear and within a half-hour, was looking at the wayward bird from up north. … Continue reading →

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Backyard Birds 2

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Richard

Some of the visual treats for us are the mergansers, both hooded and common, who motor past our spot on the river. The last few days, between snow squalls, some handsome Hoodies have been out and about. They’ll head south … Continue reading →

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Backyard Birds 1

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Richard

Living next to a river is great — we paddle on it, ski on it some winters, and have an ever-delightful array of wildlife to watch. On perhaps my last paddle of the year, I flushed these mallards just upstream … Continue reading →

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Stick Season 3

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Richard

The last few days, Ginger and I have been exploring the trails along Wrightsville Reservoir. Today the rain stopped early and a beautiful Fall morning ensued. The usually suspects were there: crows, geese, chickadees, blue jays, and goldfinches but then … Continue reading →

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Stick Season 2

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Richard

Each day I take Ginger, our labradoodle, on walks around the city or on trails throughout the county. We spend an hour or two and try to integrate a little birding into each adventure. Montpelier itself has some nice birding … Continue reading →

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Stick Season 1

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Richard

Stick season in Vermont means that the leaves have fallen, many of the birds have left, as have most bugs and tourists, and we get some cold clear days to get out and about. Next week is the start of … Continue reading →

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August Juveniles

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Richard

We’ve enjoyed seeing a lot of bird youngster activity in our yard this summer including a brood or two of House Wrens as well as young Blue Jays and Common Grackles begging their parents for food from the suet feeder. … Continue reading →

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Airport Birding

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Richard

Over the years, I’ve owned a number of small planes and spent a lot of time around airports. Our local airfield is a great place to find some birds and exercise the dog when not much is going on aviation-wise. … Continue reading →

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