For the Birds

For the Birds


Latest Episodes

Mexican Violetear
October 02, 2021

On this episode, Anson and Chip talk about a rarely seen (here in VT at least), a Mexican Violetear! The first documented one was spotted in Vermont recently. They also discuss other migrating birds t

Chips trip to Cape May
September 25, 2021

On this episode, Anson and Chip discuss Chips trip down to Cape May in New Jersey! Chip talks about the variety of the birds he's seen on the trip. Ruff eBird

Shorebird Migrations
September 18, 2021

Anson and Chip talk about more migrating birds. Specifically, they discuss about shorebird migrations.Spotted Sandpiper eBird Piping Plover eBird

Confusing Fall Warblers
September 11, 2021

This week, Chip and Anson talk about the Confusing Fall Warblers! There's a variety of Warblers you can see during the fall in Vermont and Cheap and Anson talk about the different varietiesYellow-rump

The Brown Booby and The American Goldfinch
September 04, 2021

Chip and Anson talk about the recently seen Brown Booby in southern VT. These birds usually aren't seen this far north. They also discuss the American GoldfinchBrown Booby eBird American Goldfinch

Migration of the Nighthawk
August 28, 2021

Anson and Chip talk about the coming of fall, and the migration of the Nighthawk. They then talk about the Caterpillar Lab happening at the North Branch Nature Center Nighthawks Ebird Caterpilla

Roseate Spoonbill follow up and Wood Storks
August 21, 2021

On this episode, Anson and Chip follow up about the Roseate Spoonbill they spoke about a couple of episodes back! They also talk about the Caterpillar Lab at the North Branch Nature Center, and Wood S

Common Loon and Chimney Swift
August 14, 2021

Anson and Chip talk about the Chimney Swift that was stuck in the WDEV studios. Click here to see the post about our Chimney Swift, and click here to see our photo. Chimney Swifts tend to like to nest

Puffins and the Roseate Spoonbill
August 09, 2021

Anson and Chip talk about Chip's recent mini vacation to Maine and the Puffin/ Whale Watch he went on. Puffins are a conservation success story because they were wiped out from most of the nesting isl

Swainson’s Thrush
July 31, 2021

Anson and Chip talk about the Swainson's Thrush, a bird that's usually not seen at lower elevations. Recently seen at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. Their song always spirals up in pitc