For the Birds

For the Birds


Latest Episodes

Blackburnian Warbler, Hummingbird, and Eastern Towhee
May 15, 2021

We talk a bit more about warblers this week with the Blackburnian Warbler. This black and orange bird is truly a lovely sight to see because we don't have anything quite like it in Vermont. Anson and

Tree Swallow
May 08, 2021

Chip has been seeing Tree Swallows at the nature center and we listen to their call. The Tree Swallow is the most common species of swallow we see in Vermont.

Hermit Thrush and Trumpeter Swan
May 01, 2021

While some of the higher elevations got some snow this week, Anson and Chip heard and saw Hermit Thrush all over the sides of roads. And an interesting visitor from the midwest appeared in Fairfield S

Northern and Louisiana Waterthrush and Winter Wren
April 24, 2021

Chip and Anson discuss the two Waterthrush species, both of which we see here in Vermont. The Northern Waterthrush is fairly common here, but occasionally you can spot a Louisiana Waterthrush near run

Goodbye to Some Birds, Hello Woodpeckers
April 17, 2021

Chip points out that Redpoll, Pine Grosebeak, Crossbill, and Pine Siskin sightings are on the decline, most likely indicating they have headed north for the year. But Anson notes that the Yellow-belli

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