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More Mergs

While most birds along river have departed, we still are seeing mergansers on our daily walks. Here are a few from the last few weeks. And a few Hoodies. With Thanksgiving coming, here are some Wild Turkeys from this mornings … Continue reading

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On We Go

For a variety of reasons, I haven’t blogged for months. On a day where I have disconnected from news feeds for mental health, I’ve started an initiative to focus on topics such as birding, travel, dogs, and family that enliven … Continue reading

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Some October Birds

After a wonderful trip to Spain with a stopover in Lisbon, we are back in Vermont at the start of stick season. The leaves are gone and many of the birds but many of our favorites are around. Here are … Continue reading

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Local Birds — late August

I have combined dog walks and birding for years and here are a few shots from recent outings. Here’s my companion, resting halfway through a three mile hike. A few minutes earlier we had encountered several Northern Flickers. Most of … Continue reading

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Some Winter Photos

I want to share some shots of winter birds and other items we’ve seen on our daily outings. I’ll start with a quiet and beautiful spot we found the other day. In the neighborhood, there’s a nice variety of birds … Continue reading

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Hangers-On — Part A

As most of the warblers, hummers, and flycatchers have left for warmer climes, I’ve been looking for birds that are packed but not quite ready to go. Here are some from last week. Ducks, except for a few hardy Mallards, … Continue reading

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Paddling With Mergs

Until the last few days, we’ve had a small group of Common Mergansers on the river behind our house. In several kayak outings I’ve mixed with them, and when I had my camera onboard, trying to photograph them. With a … Continue reading

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