Category Archives: Washington County

Flashes of Red

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Richard

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

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Richard

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Richard

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 →

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County List Update

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Richard

Four months gone and in spite of pinched neck nerves and out-of-state travel, my list is doing pretty well.  I’m at 79 species and most of those seen with my Vizsla alongside.   I’ve missed some birds early (like Pine … Continue reading →

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Looking for Mr. Bluebird

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Richard

One of the birds I’ve missed seeing for my County bird list is European Bluebird so yesterday morning, I took the dog for a Saturday morning bird walk at the North Branch Nature Center.  I knew that they had been … Continue reading →

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Songs of Spring

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Richard

As the days get into the 40’s and the snow slowly melts, it’s great for Vermont’s maple syrup producers but also a spring tonic for birds and birders.  Suddenly, there’s a lot more avian vocal activity in our woods and … Continue reading →

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A Low Expectation Saturday Outing

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Richard

Things are really slow birding-wise right now with some of the winter birds gone (haven’t seen Common Redpolls for a few days) and just a few early arrivals.  We’re seeing some Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and a few Killdeer but … Continue reading →

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County Big Year Goals – February

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Richard

January was a good birding month for me in Washington County.  I missed by monthly goal of 35 by one but also picked up several birds I didn’t expect: a Bald Eagle and a Barred Owl, and saw my nemesis … Continue reading →

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