Tag Archives: Washington County

Turkey Trot

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Richard

The other day, I came upon a dozen turkeys having a little get-together. Normally super cautious, they sort of ignored me as they romped in the tall grass. Spring was in the air….

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Some April Arrivals

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Richard

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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County Big Year Goals – February

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Richard

January was a good birding month for me in Washington County.  I missed by monthly goal of 35 by one but also picked up several birds I didn’t expect: a Bald Eagle and a Barred Owl, and saw my nemesis … Continue reading →

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You Lookin’ At Me?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Richard

Today was the first day above freezing we’ve had in several weeks and with all the melting, I figured that there might be some critters stirring, and perhaps I could see a Red-tailed or Cooper’s hawk.  So, after a morning … Continue reading →

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Brown Creeper for the County Big Year List

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Richard

As I noted in a blog post in October, I love Brown Creepers.  However, I haven’t seen any since that day in October and while I know they are in our woods, I’ve dipped on them. They were one of … Continue reading →

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County Big Year – Good First Day

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Richard

We awoke to more new snow and a stiff Northwest wind, and a forecast for even colder temperatures.  It stays dark until about 7:00 AM but sure enough, at 7:05 the first Black-capped Chickadee visited with window feeder.  Right after … Continue reading →

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County Big Year – Goal Setting

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Richard

As I plan for a Big Year for the county, I’ve been looking over the data on eBird for Washington County for counts of birds for the last few years.  This year’s reports have new records — 196 for the … Continue reading →

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