Monthly Archives: February 2010
Windsor (Map 13)
These are some recent visitors to the bird feeder. Except for the ducks in a tree, they are Muscovy hens that are part of the breeding flock at the farm. RH Male Downy Woodpecker. Thanks to DH for the identification. … Continue reading
Rangeley (Map 28)
February 22 I stepped outside after dinner and heard a saw-whet owl calling towards town. First one I’ve heard this year. KB
February, 2010
February, 2010 Saturday, January 16, Auburn (Map 11) Went for a snowshoe in Mount Apatite Park this afternoon. There is a large network of trails to enjoy with the highlight being a visit to the old mineral quarries. The quarries … Continue reading
Windsor (Map 13)
Groundhogs and Mourning Doves. Its Mid-February, the ground in our fields is darn near bare. Its been a snow drought lately, but we certainly haven’t seen any groundhogs here so: regarding the length of time till spring, your guess is … Continue reading
Skowhegan (Map 3)
Not a very newsy winter here. For a couple of days a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings has been here dining on the small fruit of my flowering crabapple tree. These are very attractive birds. I tried unsuccessfully to get … Continue reading