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Siskins – here and gone

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Richard

Pine Siskins often arrive like shoppers on Black Friday morning (pre-Covid), chattering, jostling, always moving toward a better deal. I see them first in the recently-bare trees in the backyard. They flock to the feeder and especially the ground beneath … Continue reading →

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Backyard Birds

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Richard

We are fortunate to get a nice variety of birds to our small backyard where we have some feeders, lots of brush, and the river. Here are a few visitors from the last two weeks. Some of our daily visitors, … Continue reading →

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Stuff

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Richard

It’s “stick season” in Central Vermont: the leaves are down, most of the birds have left, and hunting season is yet to start. It’s a great time to hike in the woods. I’ve often leave my binoculars and camera in … Continue reading →

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Weekday Walks

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Richard

Montpelier is blessed to have many multipurpose trails within the forest land of the city – trails that are not used much midweek. The dog and I walk them most days and aside from meeting a few runners and mountain … Continue reading →

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Misty Monday Morning

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Richard

In very light drizzle and temperature about 70, the dog and I took a walk at one of our favorite spots, North Branch Nature Center. It was shorts and t-shirt weather, perhaps the last for a while. Ginger has little … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Birds

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Richard

Here are some birds from several outings we’ve had locally during a beautiful but too dry, Fall season. Many of these shots were taken with a Labradoodle straining on with leash to “help.” Many birds are moving out and others … Continue reading →

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Fall Woods Walk 1

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Richard

Ginger and I have been exploring a local forest and its network of trails. Yesterday, we walked and birded for nearly three hours and never saw anyone.  It was quiet: there were no road noises, chainsaws, people, or dogs – … Continue reading →

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Some Maine Birds

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Richard

During our stay in Maine, we heard a nice variety of birds but many were buried in foliage and constantly moving. This Black-throated Green popped out for a quick photo op. This Alder/Willow Flycatcher and Cedar Waxwing pair picked a … Continue reading →

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Maine Vacation

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Richard

We spent last week in Maine, doing some sight-seeing, a little birding, and enjoying the quiet and beauty around us. We drove over to Eastport and saw this massive cruise ship and the mermaid sculpture, and walked and shopped a … Continue reading →

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More Youngsters

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Richard

Lots of young birds active – White-throated Sparrows practicing their song, Blue Jays begging for food, and many inquisitive youngsters.

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