For the Birds
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Bird Boating
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about some of the birds you’ll see while boating around Vermont! They cover a huge variety of birds you might see in/ near the water! Great Blue Heron eBird Kingfisher eBird
Swallows
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Swallows! Learn all about a whole variety of Swallows! Cliff Swallow eBirdBank Swallow eBird
Looney for Loons
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Loons! They start the show talking about the Common Loons! They also talk about challenges Loons face here in Vermont. Common Loon ebird
Baby Birds and Bluebirds
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about what to do if you find a baby bird, and they talk about Bluebirds! Bluebird eBird
Herons and Loons
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Herons and in particular the Green Heron. They also talk to you about Loons and their recently hatched chicks! Green Heron eBirdCommon Loon eBirdBlack-Crowned Night- Heron eBird
Indigo Bunting and a Sedge Wren
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Indigo Bunting and a Sedge Wren! Indigo Bunting eBirdSedge Wren eBird
All About the Orioles
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Orioles! They touch upon the Baltimore Oriole, the Orchard Oriole, and the Bullock’s Oriole! Baltimore Oriole eBirdOrchard Oriole eBirdBullock’s Oriole eBird
Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Wood Pewee, and other fly catchers!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee and other fly catchers! Eastern KingbirdEastern Wood-Pewee
Caspian Tern and Late Migratory Birds
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Caspian Tern and late migratory birds!
All About Warblers!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Warblers! They discuss a variety of of Warblers you can see here in Vermont! Blackpoll Warbler eBirdSwainson’s Thrush eBird
Common and Black Terns
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Terns! Common Tern, Black Terns, the whole lot! Common Tern eBirdBlack Tern eBird
Birdcast and Migrations
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about Birdcast- a bird migration tool!Birdcast
A Rainbow of Thrashers
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Thrashers! They cover a whole variety of different Thrashers!Brown Thrasher eBirdGray Catbird eBirdNorthern Mockingbird eBird
Barn Owls, Peregrine Falcons, Hermit Thrushes
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Barn Owls, Peregrine Falcons, and a variety of other birds! Barn Owl eBirdPeregrine Falcon eBirdHermit Thrush eBird
Chip’s Trip to Arizona
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Chip’s recent trip to Arizona! He gives you some details about the variety of Birds he saw on his trip! Road Runner eBird
Turkeys, Tree Swallows, and Barn Swallows!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Black Flies, Turkeys, Tree Swallows, and Barn Swallows! Turkey eBirdTree Swallow eBirdBarn Swallow eBird
The Coming and Going of Birds
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the change of birds currently happening with the change of seasons. They also bring you updates about the Steller’s Sea Eagle Chipping Sparrow eBird American Tree Sparrow eBird Steller’s Sea Eagle eBird
Bluebirds, Chickadees, and other Spring Arriving Birds
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Bluebirds, Chickadees, and other spring arrival birds Bluebird eBird Chickadee eBird
Sandhill Crane and Sparrows
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Sandhill Cranes! There’ve been some nesting in VT since 2005! They also talk to you about various sparrows such as the Song Sparrow! Sandhill Crane eBird Song Sparrow eBird
American Woodcock, Wilson’s Snipe, and the Pink Footed Goose
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about the American Woodcock, Wilson’s Snipe, and the Pink Footed Goose American Woodcock eBird Example of American Woodcock walk Wilson’s Snipe eBird Pink-Footed Goose eBird
Mud Season and Waterfowl
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about Mud Season, Waterfowl, the Tundra Swan, Hooded Merganser, and a variety of other birds!
Killdeer and the Northern Lapwing
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Killdeers and Northern Lapwings Killdeer eBirdLapwing eBird
Common Redpoll and the Red-Winged Blackbird
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Common Redpoll and the Red-Winged Blackbird Common Redpoll eBird Red-Winged Blackbird eBird
Purple Finch, Birds Returning for Spring
On this week’s episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Purple Finch and what birds will be returning with spring around the corner! Purple Finch eBird
Backyard Bird Count, Cedar Waxwing, Bohemian Waxwing
On this weeks episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about eBird, a Cedar Waxwing, and the Bohemian Waxwing Backyard Bird Count Website Cedar Waxwing eBird Bohemian Waxwing eBird
The Superb Owl and Robins
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Superb Owls, as well as Robins. American Robin eBird
The Brown Creeper, Owls, and eBirds!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Brown Creeper, Owls and Vermont eBird! Brown Creeper eBirdVermont eBird
How Birds handle the Cold
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about birds can withstand such cold weather!
Harris’s Sparrow and Snow Bunting
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about the Harris’s Sparrow and the Snow Bunting! Harris’s Sparrow eBird Snow Bunting eBird
How Birds Handle the Cold
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about how the birds handle the cold weather! They also update you on the Steller’s Sea Eagle from last episode! Steller’s Sea Eagle eBird Northern Goshawk eBird
Steller’s Sea-Eagle
On this episode, Anson and Chip talk to you about the Steller’s Sea- Eagle- A giant bird that’s bigger than the Bald Eagle! Rarely seen in the US at all, it usually nests in Russia. But it was spotted in Maine, and other places throughout the North East! Steller’s Sea-Eagle eBird
A look back at the memorable bird sightings of 2021
A look back at the memorable bird sightings of 2021
An eagle in New England and the Christmas bird count
An eagle spotting in New England and the Christmas bird count.
American Goldfish
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Goldfinches! American Goldfinch eBird Winter Finch Forecast with Tyler Hoar Recording from North Branch Nature Center
Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Hairy Woodpeckers and Downing Woodpeckers Hairy Woodpecker eBird Downy Woodpeckers eBird
This Year in Loons
This week on For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Loons! They take a look back in the year to talk about how Loons have been doing! Common Loon eBird
Northern Saw-whet Owl
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talks to you about Northern Saw-whet Owl, which Chip saw recently! Northern Saw-whet Owl
Snow Owls
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about Snowy Owls and some sightings of them throughout the state! Snowy Owls eBird
The Razorbill in Vermont and Birdseed
On this episode of For The Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about another special visitor in Vermont! This time, it's a Razorbill! They also discuss what sort of birdseed to use to attract different types of birds!Razorbill eBird
Waterfowl and Snow Geese
On this episode, Chip and Anson talk about Snow Geese and Waterfowl. Snow Goose eBird
The Finch Forecast
On this weeks episode, Anson and Chip talk about the Winter Finch Forecast!Finch NetworkWinter Finch Forecast 2021-2022
Bells Vireo and Swainson’s Hawk
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about the coming winter! They also talk about two species that aren't usually seen here, but have been spotted! The Bell's Vireo and the Swainson's Hawk.Bell's Vireo eBird Swainson's Hawk eBird
Rufous Hummingbird and White-Crowned Sparrows
On this episode, Chip and Anson talk about a recently seen Rufous Hummingbird, which you usually don't see here in Vermont. They also discuss the White-Crowned Sparrow, a bird you only ever see during migration season. Chip's Rufous Hummingbird PhotosRufous Hummingbird eBirdWhite-crowned Sparrow eBird
More Migrating Birds and Northern Saw-whet Owl
This week, Anson and Chip talk about more migrating birds you can see, such as the Northern Flicker! There's a lot of birds flying through now that you can only see during the migration season!Northern Flicker eBird Northern Saw-whet Owl
Mexican Violetear
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 they've seen.Mexican Violetear eBird
Chips trip to Cape May
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
Anson and Chip talk about more migrating birds. Specifically, they discuss about shorebird migrations.Spotted Sandpiper eBird Piping Plover eBird
Confusing Fall Warblers
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-rumped Warbler eBird Magnolia Warbler eBird
The Brown Booby and The American Goldfinch
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 eBird
Migration of the Nighthawk
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 Caterpillar Lab