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Wild Turkeys Feeding the Deer
Three Wild Turkeys were trying to get apples out of a tree. They dropped a lot. Then I noticed some more turkeys on the ground feasting on the drops. Then along came 4 deer for their share.
Northern Harriers at Dead Creek in Vermont
The gray birds with black wing tips are the males, and the browner birds with spotting and streaking are the females. Juveniles look a lot like females.
Northern Hawk Owl
This owl is also very rare in Vermont. It has been staying in the same area now, in Waterbury, Vermont, for several weeks, with many photo opportunities.
Snowy Owl
This Snowy Owl is a rarity here in Vermont. This year there has been a huge irruption of Snowy Owls along the East Coast. I found this female near Montpelier , Vermont on January 5, 2014, at a small airport.
In addition, there are 2 more pictures of a Snowy in Vermont at the intersection of Rt.10 and 106. This bird was seen on April 18 2014
Fall Bird Sightings, Windsor County Vermont
Several trips to Lake Runnemede in Windsor, Vermont, and other local areas produced some nice views of some interesting, and in some cases, rare birds for this area.
Introducing “Barley”, our new Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppy
Barley is almost 12 weeks old-we’ve only had him a week, but just love the little tyke, needle teeth and all.
Kinglets!
In Vermont there are 2 kinds of Kinglets- Golden-Crowned and Ruby-crowned. They are both tiny birds (4-4.5 inches). . The Golden-crowned is with us year-round, while the Ruby-crowned is a summer migrant. I have recently enjoyed viewing and hearing both birds.
Here is the Golden-crowned:
Here is the Ruby-crowned:
This song was of particular interest to me because the Whistled part sounds like a Connecticut Warbler. Listen for a 2-part song- a descending chirrchirrchirrchirr, and and a whistle. The recording starts with a Chickadee song. There are many Red-wing Blackbirds in the background. Clicking on this will open a new page. Use your back button to return to the site.
Chickadee Excavates a Nest Hole
This is a composite of 4 pictures. This Chickadee was soooo busy clearing out a nest hole. It’s mate was nearby, supervising.
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Photography and Art Show at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, Vermont
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Eastern Phoebe arrives- it must be Spring!
Saw this beautiful Eastern Phoebe today-another early arrival in Vermont.
Wild Goose Chase
An immature Bald Eagle was fishing in the Connecticut River, dove for a fish, and was immediately chased by an irate Canada Goose! The Eagle managed to get away with it’s fish, but just barely. What a brave (silly?) goose!
Fox Sparrow in Vermont
A rare visitor, migrant, in my front yard this AM.
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Recent Spring Sightings in Vermont and New Hampshire
There are a number of Merlins in Hanover, N.H. that are likely nesting as they have for several years. Here’s one, high in the treetops.
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These Grebes were at the Wilder Dam in Vermont.
Migrating Ducks are also fun to see on the Connecticut River in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Common Mergansers will be here for the summer and seem to be everywhere right now. Many Ring-necked Ducks are passing through.
Upcoming Show at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, Vermont
I will be showing some of my paintings, photos, and “photo-paintings at “VINS”, from April 13-June 30, with an opening reception on April 14, from 11:30-1:30. I will be speaking about birdwatching with a camera during the reception, with the slideshow (and additions) , that I presented at Mascoma Audubon in February. (See earlier blog). Here’s a painting that will be in the show (as a print).
For more information go here:
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