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Join Anson and Chip every week where they talk about what birds you'll see outside your window at that time of the year and what the great folks at North Branch Nature Center are up to with bird-relat... more
FAQs about For the Birds:How many episodes does For the Birds have?The podcast currently has 279 episodes available.
October 16, 2021Rufous Hummingbird and White-Crowned SparrowsOn 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...more10minPlay
October 09, 2021More Migrating Birds and Northern Saw-whet OwlThis 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 eBirdNorthern Saw-whet Owl...more10minPlay
October 02, 2021Mexican VioletearOn 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...more10minPlay
September 25, 2021Chips trip to Cape MayOn 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...more9minPlay
September 18, 2021Shorebird MigrationsAnson and Chip talk about more migrating birds. Specifically, they discuss about shorebird migrations.Spotted Sandpiper eBirdPiping Plover eBird...more8minPlay
September 11, 2021Confusing Fall WarblersThis 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 eBirdMagnolia Warbler eBird...more9minPlay
September 04, 2021The Brown Booby and The American GoldfinchChip 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 eBirdAmerican Goldfinch eBird...more10minPlay
August 28, 2021Migration of the NighthawkAnson 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 CenterNighthawks EbirdCaterpillar Lab...more10minPlay
August 21, 2021Roseate Spoonbill follow up and Wood StorksOn 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 SightingsEvents at the North Branch Nature CenterWood Stork Ebird...more10minPlay
August 14, 2021Common Loon and Chimney SwiftAnson 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...more12minPlay
FAQs about For the Birds:How many episodes does For the Birds have?The podcast currently has 279 episodes available.