Episodes

This week on For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Loons! They take a look back in the year to talk about how Loons have been doing! Common Loon eBird

On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talks to you about Northern Saw-whet Owl, which Chip saw recently! Northern Saw-whet Owl

On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about Snowy Owls and some sightings of them throughout the state! Snowy Owls eBird

On this episode of For The Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about another special visitor in Vermont! This time, it's a Razorbill! They also discuss what sort of birdseed to use to attract different types of birds!Razorbill eBird

On this episode, Chip and Anson talk about Snow Geese and Waterfowl. Snow Goose eBird

On this weeks episode, Anson and Chip talk about the Winter Finch Forecast!Finch NetworkWinter Finch Forecast 2021-2022

On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about the coming winter! They also talk about two species that aren't usually seen here, but have been spotted! The Bell's Vireo and the Swainson's Hawk.Bell's Vireo eBird Swainson's Hawk eBird

On this episode, Chip and Anson talk about a recently seen Rufous Hummingbird, which you usually don't see here in Vermont. They also discuss the White-Crowned Sparrow, a bird you only ever see during migration season. Chip's Rufous Hummingbird PhotosRufous Hummingbird eBirdWhite-crowned Sparrow eBird

This week, Anson and Chip talk about more migrating birds you can see, such as the Northern Flicker! There's a lot of birds flying through now that you can only see during the migration season!Northern Flicker eBird Northern Saw-whet Owl

On this episode, Anson and Chip talk about a rarely seen (here in VT at least), a Mexican Violetear! The first documented one was spotted in Vermont recently. They also discuss other migrating birds they've seen.Mexican Violetear eBird

On this episode, Anson and Chip discuss Chips trip down to Cape May in New Jersey! Chip talks about the variety of the birds he's seen on the trip. Ruff eBird

Anson and Chip talk about more migrating birds. Specifically, they discuss about shorebird migrations.Spotted Sandpiper eBird Piping Plover eBird

This week, Chip and Anson talk about the Confusing Fall Warblers! There's a variety of Warblers you can see during the fall in Vermont and Cheap and Anson talk about the different varietiesYellow-rumped Warbler eBird Magnolia Warbler eBird

Chip and Anson talk about the recently seen Brown Booby in southern VT. These birds usually aren't seen this far north. They also discuss the American GoldfinchBrown Booby eBird American Goldfinch eBird

Anson and Chip talk about the coming of fall, and the migration of the Nighthawk. They then talk about the Caterpillar Lab happening at the North Branch Nature Center Nighthawks Ebird Caterpillar Lab

On this episode, Anson and Chip follow up about the Roseate Spoonbill they spoke about a couple of episodes back! They also talk about the Caterpillar Lab at the North Branch Nature Center, and Wood Storks!Original EpisodeRoseate Spoonbill Sightings Events at the North Branch Nature Center Wood Stork Ebird

Anson and Chip talk about the Chimney Swift that was stuck in the WDEV studios. Click here to see the post about our Chimney Swift, and click here to see our photo. Chimney Swifts tend to like to nest in chimneys and primarily eat flying insects.They also talk about a Common Loon seen on the Winooski river. This is a rare sighting as Loons usually aren't seen in rivers like the Winooski. Click here to see a photo of the Loon

Anson and Chip talk about Chip's recent mini vacation to Maine and the Puffin/ Whale Watch he went on. Puffins are a conservation success story because they were wiped out from most of the nesting islands in Maine. They also talk about a rare sighting of the Roseate Spoonbill seen in New York!Click here to be taken to Ebird to see where the Roseate Spoonbill has been being seen!

Anson and Chip talk about the Swainson's Thrush, a bird that's usually not seen at lower elevations. Recently seen at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. Their song always spirals up in pitch.

A bright red bird that has jet black wings that contrast really well with the red. The female tends to be more of a yellow-ish with browner wings. These birds tend to be fairly common, however they like to hang out at the top of the foliage, which can make them hard to see.

A special episode of For the Birds that took place on 7/17/21 when WDEV celebrated it's 90th Birthday!

Anson and Chip talk about the Carolina Wren, the House Wren, and the Winter Wren. The Carolina Wren is a very vocal bird, but you rarely see them. They're often seen in towns and suburban areas, and will scold you if you get too close! Meanwhile the House Wren is more easily visible and the Winter Wren tries to hide itself often.

On this Episode, Chip and Anson discuss WDEV's 90th Anniversary as well as the Red-Eyed Vireo. The Red-Eyed Vireo loves the woodlands of Vermont and is a very common bird for summer. They also discuss a variety of other types of Vireos

On this episode, Chip and Anson talk about the Black-billed Cuckoo's and other type of Cuckoo's in the area. The Black-Billed Cuckoo has a distinct sound, and the European Cuckoo's call was actually used for Cuckoo Clocks. They also talk about rare sightings of a male and female Dickcissels!