Ottauquechee River Trail
A few days ago, I travelled to East End Park in Woodstock and hiked the brand-new Ottauquechee River Trail. It is a great addition for Woodstock, the Upper Valley, and…
Paradise Park
Paradise Park in Windsor is a very nice spot. The park includes Lake Runnemede, a number of trails along the lake and through fields, and it connects nicely with the…
Birding Campbell Flat in Fall, Part 4
My previous blog about Campbell Flat was Part 3 of "three reports from this great spot." But I couldn't stay away. It actually was not the rare Western Kingbird that…
Black-billed Cuckoo
Birding Campbell Flat in Fall, Part 3
A series of visits to Campbell Flat in Norwich, VT in September 2020 produced some very interesting birds. In this third of three reports from this great spot, I show…
Birding Campbell Flat in Fall
Campbell Flat in Norwich, VT was my bird photography spot this past weekend. Bordering the Ompompanoosuc River and near the Connecticut River, it seems to be a magnet for birds. …
Common Gallinule in Norwich
Kathy Thompson found it, and Chris Rimmer encouraged others to look. I did and saw the Common Gallinule exposed for a few minutes. Here are a few photos of this…
Crossroad Farm Visit
I paid a long-delayed first visit to Crossroad Farm in Thetford on Sunday. I planned to wander the fields and the neighboring Taylor Floodplain Preserve alone, in search of birds…
Along the Connecticut River
This is a collection of photos from several trips along both sides of the Connecticut River between April 14 and 25, 2020. The photos are presented by location moving counterclockwise…
Woodies in NH and VT, plus an Eagle
I did the Five-and-Dime loop this morning -- in reverse. I headed up Route 10 (Dime) from Hanover, NH, took River Road which is still open this month, and then…
Woodies and Hoodies, NH & VT
Early yesterday, on a dark and dull morning, I did a loop that included some favorite early spring spots on both sides of the Connecticut River. In Hanover, NH, I…
Caracara in Woodstock
I spent several mostly-frustrating hours Thursday and Friday mornings in Woodstock, VT. I'm still regretting I did not head there Wednesday immediately after I received the email from Nathaniel Sharp…
Sugar House, South Reading Vermont
Icons Next Door
Photographic icons are popular because they are beautiful. Some people travel great distances attempting to photograph as many as possible. Personally, I like to find my own subjects to photograph.…