Category Archives: Vermont Birding

Early Summer Birds

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Richard

Early June is a great time to be outside in Vermont – birds are still singing, young ones are clamoring for food, and everything is lush and green – but ticks abound. Just up the trail, these three gals watched … Continue reading →

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Some Singers

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Richard

There is a medley of bird songs in the early hours these days and here are a few of the chorus members. Just down the road, these Yellow Warblers were singing, flirting, and just jumping around. They are easy to … Continue reading →

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Local birds

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Richard

One of the toughest birds for me to photograph is the Common Yellowthroat. They are everywhere with their “witchety-witchety-witchety” call but usually buried in bushes and always on the move. Here’s one recent shot I got: While checking out the … Continue reading →

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Some May Sparrows

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Richard

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Mid-May Outings – part 1

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Richard

With migration in full swing and trees leafing out fast, it’s been a good time to get out with the dog and check things out. The other day we came across this guy who was waiting for the morning sun … Continue reading →

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Backyard Surprise

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Richard

Mid-day, Sally noted an unusual bird out back hassling with the Common Grackles, called me, and we decided that we had our first Brown Thrasher on our list of yard birds. After a brief visit, it came back later when … Continue reading →

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Some Perched Birds

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Richard

We are leaving for a little trip to Florida this weekend and it will be fun to handle the camera with warm, or at least thawed-out hands. I’ve been grabbing some shots here on our daily walks and thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Safe Journey-Redpolls

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Richard

One of the blessings of this Covid-winter has been the antics of a large flock of Common Redpolls who have been daily visitors for the last couple of months. When I take to feeders out every morning about daybreak, they … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bird

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Richard

I am part of a small group of local birders who help one another with sightings using WhatsApp. Tuesday afternoon I saw a report from my friend Chip, who directs North Branch Nature Center, about a Snowy Owl found about … Continue reading →

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Carolina Wren

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Richard

One of our reliable backyard birds is a Carolina Wren (or two) which is an unusual winter visitor. Here’s the range map which with global warming, is likely changing. We’ll keep the seeds and suet coming and enjoy this bouncy … Continue reading →

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