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Subject: Barred Owl
From: JJApple(AT)aol.com
Date: 4 Jan 2002 8:05am
Friday December 28th North part of Hubbard Park in Montpelier.
Barred Owl flushed out while sledding through the woods with my son at
twilight. We quietly found it again in a plantation of Scotch Pine.
Jeffrey J. Allen
Montpelier, Vermont
JJApple(AT)aol.com
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Subject: Bea Guyett
From: Wayne Scott <wsscottnh(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 4 Jan 2002 10:06am
In the early 1960's as a youngster interested in birds, I attended my
first Ferrisburgh Christmas Count. We met at "The Beehive", a small
motel/cabins/Mom-and-Pop business owned by Bea and Cassius Guyett. That was
my first introduction to this remarkable couple, and in the succeeding years
I attended many Christmas Counts and spring walks up Shellhouse Mountain and
out to Dead Creek. Ron and Peg Rood, Clifford and Lillian Harris, Margaret
and John Dye were among the folks who belonged to the Forest and Field Club.
At the center of this wonderful group was Bea, who was a superb and
enthusiastic birder and botanist. Her warmth and generosity of spirit
touched those who met her. She started the Ferrisburgh Count in 1960 and
compiled it until 1980 when she passed the reins to Alan Pistorius. Today it
is the arguably the best inland count anywhere in the northeast in terms of
species diversity, tallying nearly as many species as some coastal counts.
She was an active member of the Vermont Bird and Botanical Club. At age 90,
she and her daughter, Jeanne Wisner, discovered the Fork-tailed Flycatcher
that so many people from around the country came to see and enjoy. Up until
this year, I continued to get occasional emails about bird sightings from
Bea despite her declining ability to get around. Her enthusiasm never seemed
to flag.
Sadly, Bea passed away on Sunday after a long bout with cancer. She was
92. The Vermont birding community has lost one of its most beloved,
enthusiastic and capable friends. For those interested, her service will be
on Tuesday, January 8th, at 2 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in
Vergennes.
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Subject: Flicker
From: Chris Rimmer <crimmer(AT)vinsweb.org>
Date: 4 Jan 2002 10:20am
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A surprising sound on this cold, clear morning was a persistently calling
Northern Flicker from a large, dead cherry tree on the VINS Preserve. I can't
help wondering if this is the same individual I saw and heard here 2-3 times
last winter.
Chris
Chris Rimmer
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
27023 Church Hill Road
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-2779 ext 120
<www.vinsweb.org>
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Subject: RBA Vermont - 01/04/02
From: Wayne Scott <wsscottnh(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 4 Jan 2002 11:39am
- RBA
*Vermont
*Statewide
*01/04/02
*VTVT0201.04
- Birds of Special Note:
Tundra Swan
Mute Swan
SWAN (species?)
Northern Pintail
Gadwall
Barrow's Goldeneye
Snowy Owl
Short-eared Owl
Black-backed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
EASTERN PHOEBE
Northern Shrike
Boreal Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Hermit Thrush
VARIED THRUSH
Bohemian Waxwing
Rusty Blackbird
A VARIED THRUSH has been visiting a feeder on a daily basis in Sutton,
Caledonia County, VT. It was still present as recently as the 3rd. Lucy and
Ronald Trembley (802-467-3069) are eager to share this bird with others.
A SWAN, said to be either a BEWICK=B9S OR WHOOPER, was in the company of =
a
pair of MUTE SWANS at St. Albans Bay on the 30th. The bird was not found
again. Both experienced observers had superb views over an extended period,
but characteristics were intermediate and neither could make the call with
confidence. An ICELAND and a GLAUCOUS GULL plus 11 GADWALL were among the
species also seen were. Both gulls were still present the next day. Another
GLAUCOUS GULL was spotted up on the west side of West Alburg the same day.
11 TUNDRA SWANS in Colchester moved over to Mallett=B9s Bay after the
water at Delta Park froze. They can be best seen from Porter=B9s Point Road.
Four more, 2 adults and 2 juveniles, were found along the Sandbar Causeway
to South Hero and were still there as recently as the 31st. Also seen there
were 27 NORTHERN PINTAIL, 4 GADWALL and a GREAT BLUE HERON.
The Sandbar SNOWY OWL was still present along the causeway after the Ne=
w
Year, but sadly, the bird that was being seen along the Burlington
waterfront before Christmas apparently died.
More than 1000 birds have settled into the south end of Shelburne Bay.
Two COMMON LOONS, 1 NORTHERN PINTAIL, 1 BLACK SCOTER, 1 female BARROW=B9S
GOLDENEYE and 3 BLUEBIRDS at the boat landing were reported there on the
29th. A NORTHERN HARRIER was seen on the 30th.
A RUSTY BLACKBIRD has been a regular visitor to a feeder in Corinth.
The Springfield Christmas Count was conducted on the 16th. Birders tied
the previous high count for number of species with 52. Highlights include
SHARP-SHINNED, COOPER=B9S and ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, a PHEASANT, 3 KINGFISHERS, 7=
5
HORNED LARKS, 3 CAROLINA and 1 WINTER WREN, 30 GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS, 2
NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRDS, 5 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, 1 SONG and 5 WHITE-THROATED
SPARROWS, a COWBIRD, plus 77 PINE GROSBEAKS, 15 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS and
481 REDPOLLS.
The Winhall CBC was also held on the 16th. The species total of 30
included a NORTHERN SHRIKE and 50 PINE SISKINS.
The Woodstock Count was held on the 28th. 40 species and over 4500
individuals were tallied. Highlights include a count first WOOD DUCK, and a=
n
EASTERN PHOEBE was found in Barnard. Large mixed flocks of CEDAR WAXWINGS
and PINE GROSBEAKS were feeding in the crab apples along the back streets i=
n
Woodstock Village. A CAROLINA WREN was at a feeder in West Woodstock, and a
RUSTY BLACKBIRD was found at a feeder along Woodward Reservoir in Plymouth.
51 CANADA GEESE, a COOPER=B9S HAWK, and 2 NORTHERN SHRIKES were also reported=
.
At Island Pond on the 29th, birders unofficially found 29 species
including a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS, a count first, a BLACK-BACKED
WOODPECKER across Route 105 from the intersection with South America Pond
Road, 2 GRAY JAYS and 2 BOREAL CHICKADEES. It was the general impression of
participants that the woods were devoid of much activity. Not a single
PURPLE FINCH or WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was seen.
The Plainfield CBC also on the 29th recorded 38 species and 4616
individuals. Highlights include a count high 22 TUFTED TITMOUSE and 2 BOREA=
L
CHICKDEES which, if I read the report correctly, were inside the chest
cavity of a deer carcass and in the company of 15 NORTHERN RAVENS working
from the outside!
The Barnet Count on the 1st is still being compiled, but among the
highlights on the Vermont side of the Connecticut River were 18 Bohemian
Waxwings, 11 in West Barnet and 7 in St. Johnsbury.
A survey of raptors in the Champlain Valley towns of Bridport and
Addison on Christmas Eve included 1 NORTHERN HARRIER, 1 COOPER=B9S HAWK, 25
RED-TAILS, 20 ROUGH-LEGS, an AMERICAN KESTREL, a SNOWY OWL and a bobcat!
Other sightings of note from around the state include BALD EAGLES at
Button Bay in Panton, in Bellows Falls near the dam, and just north of the
Champlain Bridge. A PEREGRINE FALCON was seen over the UVM Campus on New
Years Day. A pair of SHORT-EARED OWLS continues to hunt the fields at the
end of Gage Road in Addison. A NORTHERN FLICKER was heard calling at VINS i=
n
Woodstock on the 4th. Along the Ripton Road in Lincoln, 70 BOHEMIAN WAXWING=
S
were seen on the 26th. Two BOREAL CHICKADEES continue to visit a feeder als=
o
in Lincoln. There was a large, mixed flock of WAXWINGS along Arnold Bay Roa=
d
in Panton. A HERMIT THRUSH and a WHITE-THROATED SPARROW were seen at Bixby
Hill in Essex on the 1st. PINE SISKINS, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS and a
LAPLAND LONGSPUR were reported from St. Albans on the 30th.
Finally, I announce with sadness the passing of Bea Guyett, the founder
of the Ferrisburgh Christmas Count, enthusiastic and knowledgeable birder
and botanist, discoverer at age 90 of the Ferrisburgh Fork-tailed
Flycatcher, and beloved member of the Vermont birding community. She will b=
e
fondly remembered and greatly missed!
Wayne Scott
Compiler
416 Hanover Center Road
Etna, NH 03750
(603) 643-0179
wsscottnh(AT)earthlink.net
vtbirder(AT)hotmail.com=20
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Subject: Tufted Titmouse singing
From: JJApple(AT)aol.com
Date: 4 Jan 2002 12:26pm
Montpelier today in the sun, a very happy Tufted Titmouse singing its heart
out.
Jeffrey J. Allen
Montpelier, Vermont
JJApple(AT)aol.com
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Subject: Quiz 21 deadline (reminder)
From: "Michel Bertrand" <bertrmi(AT)colba.net>
Date: 4 Jan 2002 1:31pm
Answers to the Qu=E9becOiseaux quiz have been numerous and are still comi=
ng.
I'm just wanting to remind that the deadline is January 5th. So, today
(friday) and tomorrow (saturday) are the two last days for sending me you=
r
identification of the mystery bird at the hereafter URL if you haven't
already sent it. I have sent previously a translation of the French text
that is shown on the website. I will only repeat that you can answer in
English, if you want. Don't forget to include your name and postal addres=
s
if you want to have the chance to win one of the prizes.
Good luck...
MICHEL BERTRAND
Sainte-Julie, Qc
bertrmi(AT)colba.net
N'oubliez pas d'identifier l'oiseau myst=E8re :
Don't forget to identify the mystery bird at :
http://www.quebecoiseaux.qc.ca/HTML/Defi.html
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Subject: Tundra Swans
From: Bryan Pfeiffer <Bryan(AT)VermontBirdTours.com>
Date: 4 Jan 2002 2:38pm
In case anyone's still interested, Tundra Swans (the 11 adults) were at
Shelburne Bay Wednesday. Didn't see the four youngsters. Sorry for the late
report.
Bryan Pfeiffer
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Vermont Bird Tours
113 Bartlett Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
Phone: (802) 454-4640
Fax: (802) 454-0145
E-Mail: Bryan(AT)VermontBirdTours.com
Web: http://www.VermontBirdTours.com
Enjoy Life.
Watch Birds.
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