Tag Archives: migration

Testing the IPad

We’re leaving for Spain in a few days and I’m planning to blog with my new iPad, but testing things while I still have computer backup. Here area few images from the last couple of days. A month ago, I … Continue reading

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Mid-May Birding

Every day, new birds are arriving – it’s a great time for birding. Yesterday, I drove into a parking spot at Ginger’s play group and rolled down the window to get this hummer. This Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and his mate are … Continue reading

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Back Home

A lot of birds arrived during our trip to North Carolina. On the first morning back, I had a wonderful outing. Many birds were singing including warblers (Yellow, Black & White, Chestnut-sided, Yellow-rumped, and Common Yellowthroat) and at the end … Continue reading

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Some April Arrivals

This is a nice time to bird in Vermont as migration continues and almost every day, you can see new arrivals. Here are a few from this week. The following day, I went up to the local airport looking for … Continue reading

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March Backyard Birds – 2

As the snow slowly recedes, it’s fun to recall the birds who rode out the last big storm. Mourning Doves are here every day regardless of weather. We have had many more American Tree Sparrow than we normally do. This, … Continue reading

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Thinking About Vagrant Birds

Recently, I was given an old birding book by a friend who was culling her library.  I have a soft spot for bird books so while my overall collection of books is shrinking, my birding books seem to be breeding. … Continue reading

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Do You Drink Bird-Friendly Coffee? Cornell Offers Guidance

Imagine you walk into the neighborhood coffee house for your morning cup of joe, and on the counter is a tip jar with a sign reading, “$ for wintering warblers” with a photo of a Chestnut-sided Warbler in a tropical … Continue reading

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