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Juvenile Saw-whet Owl

The sighting of this owl caused a fair amount of excitement here on East Road among our extended family. It was sitting at the side of the house and was seemingly unafraid as it was approached. It looks just like the Juvenile Saw-whet Owl in Peterson’s guide book; the book also implies that this owl […]

Red Eyed Vireo on the nest!

A Red Eyed Vireo was discovered nesting on Two Dog Mountain in Fayston.  This nest was discovered on a small maple tree very close to a second story porch.  We will keep an eye on the nest, with hopes of capturing some photos of hatchlings before they fledge.  Craig Goss got this great photo on 7/3/09.