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Archive for January, 2006
Waxwings in Waitsfield
( Bird Sightings
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January 13, 2005
Friday the 13th was warm and partly sunny, an atypical January day in the Valley. In an apple tree near the Post Office, eight Cedar Waxwings were checking out the fruit still hanging on the tree. Of course they flew off before being photographed.
Less than 1/2 mile north on Route 100, a flock [...]
Pine Grosbeaks
( Bird Sightings
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Beautiful and uncommon Pine Grosbeaks have been seen in several locations around the Valley this winter – Moretown Village and Common, Waitsfield Common, East Warren Road. These birds are unusually tame and can be found feeding in fruit trees, often returning to the same location day after day. Three Christmas Bird Count teams [...]
