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Christmas Bird Count ’09 features Northern Bobwhite

One of the big surprises of the 2009 Mad River/Northfield CBC was a dozen Northern Bobwhite seen on Common Road.  These birds were seen at several houses during the winter, then were not reported for awhile.  It was assumed that they had perished, since they are not supposed to be able to survive this far north for [...]

Cedar Waxwings Flock Together

Cedar Waxwings may be seen in the Mad River Valley year round. They travel in a flock and are often seen feeding on fruit.

Birding in the Rain

Sometimes there are feeding frenzies during a rainy day.  A Purple Finch and Pine Siskin wait their turn at the feeder in the cold rain on a late October day.

Visit Lake Champlain for Fall Shorebirds in Migration

This Dunlin was spotted at Shelburne Bay Fishing Access for several days during late October.