Tag Archives: Vermont Birding
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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Tagged Backyard birds, local birding, migration, Vermont Birding, Winooski River North Branch
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Feeder Birds
On these cold wet Vermont days, it’s nice to have a coterie of birds coming to our backyard. Northern Cardinals, even wet ones, add a splash of color and the Chickadees and Goldfinches add their energy to otherwise drab days. … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, bird feeding, FeederWatch, Local Birding, Winter Birds
Tagged Feeder Birds, local birding, Vermont Birding
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Planning for a Washington County Big Year
Previously, I wrote that I was looking into doing a big year in 2013 since we are staying in Vermont this winter. I was considering a state-wide effort but after giving it more thought, felt that it would be a … Continue reading
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Northern Shrike — The Butcher Bird
One of the winter birds that I have yet to see and add to my life list is the Northern Shrike. We’ve been away much of the last three winters but there’s also been a fairly reliable visitor, which we … Continue reading
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Tagged Northern Shrike, Tom Slayton, Vermont Birding, Winter Birds
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