On Wednesdays we will feature our town or events, destinations, insights, history, pictures, thoughts, interviews, etc from the area. There is a lot to see and do and this can be a spot to shed light on it :)Don't forget to COMMENT on this post (and all from this week if you haven't already) to be entered in the Giveaway ending tomorrow! The more posts you comment on from Monday-Thursday, the more chances you have at winning!
SnapBirding!Though Vermont is not necessarily one of the "hot spots" for American Birding, a surprising number of birds are found within a five minute walk of our little Inn. One of the great things about the Maxwell Evarts legacy is the pond behind the Inn and Paradise Park which was once part of the estate. You may even see birds like this Cedar Waxwing right in the Snapdragon back yard!
Here are just a few of the possible sightings. All of these shots were taken by one of our own, Chelle's dad Rich.
Our resident Blue Heron is almost guaranteed to be seen just steps out the back!
Look for the Peregrine Falcon in the trees overlooking the water.
Listen for the Red Bellied Woodpecker almost all year long.
Watch for the Red Tail Hawk soaring high above. You may even catch him with some
prey in his talons.
prey in his talons.
Even the common Song Sparrow can be appreciated in the gravel drive. The song is one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear.
The very shy Swainson's Thrush is actually a close relative to the very common American Robin. Both are likely at the Snapdragon!
You have to just love a bird named the Yellow Bellied Sapsucker! I think if more young people knew just how handsome this bird is, they wouldn't mind being called one!
Among our many Warblers are the Yellow Rumped. Once you get one of these in your binoculars you will definitely be enthralled!
So, come stay, bird and enjoy!
7 comments:
Gorgeous Pictures! Just had to comment even though I'm not eligible for the giveaway. It really is fun to get up close views of local birds.
Awesome! All I ever see are crows ;)
And is Rich the one who labeled all these birds, as well? It would have taken me HOURS with a bird book!
Alanna
Yes, Rich is quite the Birder.
Dad, nice work! Beautiful shots and I loved the commentary.
The photos are really great. I would not be able to identify any of the birds around here...except for the crows that hang in the trees behind my apartment building.
But, I am learning to appreciate the sounds and songs I hear when I am out and about.
Beautiful pictures Rich! I wouldn't have the slightest idea if a pigeon or a sparrow crossed my path, so I'm always in awe of those who take an interest in something and then teach everyone else. Thanks for the birding lesson today!
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