Tag Archives: Common Merganser
June 1st Ride with Mom
Early this morning on a dog walk/birding outing, I came across this merganser family out for a cruise. For once, the dog was not moving, the sun was behind me, and there was no foliage in the way. I count … Continue reading
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Tagged Birding with Ginger, Common Merganser, local birding
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Some Friday Birds
Ginger and I went out for an outing on the nearby trails mid-day today. The walking was tricky in mushy snow but the birdsong was up-lifting. My first singing Song Sparrows, lots of Brown Creepers and nuthatches, titmice, cardinals, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard birds, Birding with Ginger, Common Merganser, Pine Grosbeak, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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Winter Thaw
A week and a half ago, we were walking on the river while dozens of skaters came and went as we watched. A few days later, things thawed and now the ducks are back, enjoying some early spring-like weather. Sunday, … Continue reading