Stick Season 1

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.

There is a stark beauty to crisp early mornings.
Some lingering Canada Geese announce our presence.
As does the Belted Kingfisher, on his normal perch just out of camera range.
American Goldfinches cavorting. “Need a faster shutter speed, buddy.”

Next week is the start of rifle deer season so we’ll wear blaze orange and stick to the back roads.