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Bird Notes and Observations

Mystery Calls – Warbler?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by matt goff

Download Clip Download Clip Today I heard an odd song coming from the trees and bushes on the slope behind the fire station. It started out like an Orange-crowned Warbler, but quickly veered off into unfamiliar (to me) territory. I … Continue reading →

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Mystery Calls – Varied Thrush?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by matt goff

Download Audio Download Audio I was sent a short clip of a strange sounding bird that had been recorded along Thimbleberry Lake trail. I was told the bird had been calling in the same area for a few weeks. It … Continue reading →

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Mussel Shells

Posted on May 2, 2013 by matt goff

This year down at the park I’ve noticed a bunch of mussel (Mytilus trossulus) shells washed up with the seaweed. I do not remember seeing so many in previous years. Apart from the ever present possibilities that I just didn’t … Continue reading →

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Robin on Nest

Posted on May 2, 2013 by matt goff

While Connor was out try to get pictures of hummingbirds at a feeder we put up earlier in the week, he noticed a robin nest in the tree adjacent to our house. I can see it from where I work … Continue reading →

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Snow on Verstovia

Posted on April 28, 2013 by matt goff

Yesterday evening when I was headed home from checking for shorebirds at the park, the clouds lifted a bit and I saw the snow level had dropped to under 1000 feet, which is pretty low for this time of year. … Continue reading →

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Evening Outing

Posted on April 17, 2013 by matt goff

This morning’s walk didn’t yield any photos, though I did see 5 yellowlegs – I thought a mix of Greater and Lesser, but I didn’t see them well enough to be sure. However, I did not find yesterday evening’s Black-bellied … Continue reading →

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