Episodes
Nov. 5, 2022
Evening Grosbeak
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Evening Grosbeak and why they might be declining in numbers! Evening Grosbeak eBird
Oct. 29, 2022
Surprisingly Warm and a Surprising Amount of Birds
Today on For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about some birds still hanging around with the warm weather! Common Grackle eBird
Oct. 22, 2022
Past the Peak
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about what birds they’ve been seeing recently! We’re at the tail end of warbler migration, and with less leaves on the trees it’s a bit easier to see them! Snow Geese eBird
Oct. 15, 2022
Sticking with Saw-Whets
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Northern Saw-Whet Owls some more! They’ll explain what sort of research is going on with these owls! Northern Saw-Whet Owl eBird
Oct. 8, 2022
Canadian Adventure
In this episode of For the Birds, Anson, Chip, and Sam talk to you about a trip Chip and his son (Sam) are on in Canada! They’re checking out a bunch of Owls! Chip and Sam Photo Northern Saw-Whet Owl eBird
Oct. 1, 2022
Winter Finch Forecast 2022
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Winter Finch Forecast! They’ll talk about what sort of finches you can see coming up! Finch Forecast Purple Finch eBird Pine Siskin eBird
Sept. 24, 2022
Hawk Migration
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about the Hawk Migration! Right now, it’s peak broad wing migration! They specifically talk about hawks such as the Broad-Winged Hawk and Cooper’s Hawk! Broad-Winged Hawk eBirdCoopers Hawk eBird
Sept. 17, 2022
Northern Flicker and other Wood Peckers!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Northern Flickers and other Wood Peckers you might see in Vermont! Northern Flicker eBirdNorth Branch Nature Center Bird Walk
Sept. 14, 2022
Confusing Fall Warblers
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Fall Warblers! Migration season is coming up (or started for some birds!) which means it’s a fantastic time to get out and see a variety of birds!
Sept. 3, 2022
Chips Oceanic Adventure
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Chips recent trip out to sea! He’ll tell us how the trip went and what sort of birds he saw! White-Faced Storm-Petrel eBird
Aug. 27, 2022
Nighthawks
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Nighthawks as well as talk to you about Friday Morning Bird Walks. Nighthawk eBird North Branch Nature Center Bird Walks
Aug. 20, 2022
Some More Shorebirds and Some Events!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about even more Shorebirds! This is their migration season so it’s a great time to get out and try to see them! Red-necked Phalarope eBirdRed Phalarope eBirdWilson’s PhalaropeNorth Branch Nature Center Birding Events
Aug. 13, 2022
Shorebird Migration Season
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about various shore birds you might see as their migration season starts! Whimbrel eBirdGoldfinch eBird
Aug. 6, 2022
Bird Boating
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk about some of the birds you’ll see while boating around Vermont! They cover a huge variety of birds you might see in/ near the water! Great Blue Heron eBird Kingfisher eBird
July 30, 2022
Swallows
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Swallows! Learn all about a whole variety of Swallows! Cliff Swallow eBirdBank Swallow eBird
July 23, 2022
Looney for Loons
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Loons! They start the show talking about the Common Loons! They also talk about challenges Loons face here in Vermont. Common Loon ebird
July 16, 2022
Baby Birds and Bluebirds
On this episode of For the Birds, Anson and Chip talk to you about what to do if you find a baby bird, and they talk about Bluebirds! Bluebird eBird
July 9, 2022
Herons and Loons
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Herons and in particular the Green Heron. They also talk to you about Loons and their recently hatched chicks! Green Heron eBirdCommon Loon eBirdBlack-Crowned Night- Heron eBird
July 2, 2022
Indigo Bunting and a Sedge Wren
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Indigo Bunting and a Sedge Wren! Indigo Bunting eBirdSedge Wren eBird
June 25, 2022
All About the Orioles
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Orioles! They touch upon the Baltimore Oriole, the Orchard Oriole, and the Bullock’s Oriole! Baltimore Oriole eBirdOrchard Oriole eBirdBullock’s Oriole eBird
June 18, 2022
Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Wood Pewee, and other fly catchers!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee and other fly catchers! Eastern KingbirdEastern Wood-Pewee
June 11, 2022
Caspian Tern and Late Migratory Birds
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about the Caspian Tern and late migratory birds!
June 4, 2022
All About Warblers!
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Warblers! They discuss a variety of of Warblers you can see here in Vermont! Blackpoll Warbler eBirdSwainson’s Thrush eBird
May 28, 2022
Common and Black Terns
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk about Terns! Common Tern, Black Terns, the whole lot! Common Tern eBirdBlack Tern eBird