Category Archives: Washington County
A Look Back and Birding Goals for 2014
Last year, I decided to do an informal County Big Year in my home county since we were not heading out for the winter. It was successful in spite of operations, injections, and general immobility for over two months. I … Continue reading
County Bird #153 — Snowy Owl
As we all know in birding, sometimes you just have to show up. This morning is a case in point: I had a dermatology appointment (nothing like getting your ear frozen to start the day) and afterwards, decided to do … Continue reading
Northern Shrike
Yesterday, I took a drive with the dog down to Warren, VT to check out Blueberry Lake where friends of mine are always running into interesting birds. It was a cold windy day with flurries and I was happy for … Continue reading
Posted in Vermont Birding, Washington County
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Hey, Stop Harassing That Eagle!
It was a chilly morning with a stiff wind. Penny and I were headed down the closed-off road to the Wrightsville Reservoir rec area to check for waterfowl and get some exercise. Lugging my scope over my shoulder and binoculars … Continue reading
Late Summer Bird Gatherings
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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Mid-July Birds
After a nice cold front passage, the dawn chorus this morning, starting before five, was lovely. Several very persostent and loud American Robins sang non-stop, nearly drowning out the other singers. Song Sparrows tuned up as did Common Yellowthroats and … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, Bird Behavior, bird calls, bird song, Vermont Birding, Washington County, Yard birds
Tagged dawn chorus, local birding
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O’ Canada
I’ve taken a break from birding for the last three weeks, aside from walks with the dog in our woods, as I work on some Airstream projects. Today, my friends at Grow Compost, a wonderful local business, had a day-long … Continue reading
Posted in life bird, Life list, Local Birding, Washington County
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Bobolinks and Snipes
The fog was just lifting this morning when the dog and I launched out on a wet birding adventure at the Sparrow Farm trail. I was looking for Bobolinks since I had yet to see one in the county this … Continue reading
Posted in Birding Bonus, County Big Year, Local Birding, Vermont Birding, Washington County
Tagged Bobolink, Wilson's Snipe
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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