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Marton Road Area Birds

By jimblock | Published May 19, 2013

Here is a slide show of photos taken yesterday morning in the old orchard east of Marton Road and in the brush just to the west, in Windsor, Vermont. Species represented are: Blue-winged Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, White-throated Sparrow, Veery, Indigo Bunting, and Chestnut-sided Warbler.

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Birding Boston Lot

By jimblock | Published May 15, 2013

On a cold clear morning in Lebanon, NH today, a group of hardy birders explored Boston Lot, finding 46 or so species. I only saw a few of these well, but captured some in my lens. The trophy bird for me was a Wood Thrush. It sang constantly hidden in the forest. It was when I left [...]

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King Bird Sanctuary Trail

By jimblock | Published May 14, 2013

The trees are in glorious bloom right now at the King Bird Sanctuary in Etna, NH. The birds are arriving with some passing through and some settling in to raise a family. I just posted some photos from this great spot on a new Trails of the Upper Valley page HERE. The next week or [...]

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Mascoma River Slalom

By jimblock | Published April 15, 2013

The 50th Annual Mascoma River Slalom was held yesterday in Lebanon, NH.  It was a cool day with occasional sleet. But the river was running strong and various types of craft made it through the gates. The Mascoma Slalom has been held every year since 1963. It is the oldest consecutively run slalom race in the country. Dartmouth [...]

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