Chip and Anson discuss the two Waterthrush species, both of which we see here in Vermont. The Northern Waterthrush is fairly common here, but occasionally you can spot a Louisiana Waterthrush near running water like mountain brooks. They also discuss reports of Winter Wren coming back to Vermont.

Chip points out that Redpoll, Pine Grosebeak, Crossbill, and Pine Siskin sightings are on the decline, most likely indicating they have headed north for the year. But Anson notes that the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is back. This woodpecker has a unique drumming pattern that is quite slower than their woodpecker cousins. And they can drum and squeal quite loud. The two also talk about the Northern Flicker, another type of Woodpecker.

Anson spotted some bluebirds around this week and got a great recording of their song. Bluebirds prefer open areas for foraging and a perch to stand on. It's not too late to get your bluebird nest box out and catch some around your house. Chip has been seeing lots more phoebes lately and even spots a Fox Sparrow during the show.

Anson and Chip talk about the migrating waterfowl that you can sometimes catch at your local pond or lake. Chip has been stopping by a flooded field between Middlesex and Moretown and seeing a variety of ducks such as Wood Ducks and Northern Pintails.

Anson spotted a Woodcock near his home while getting out to enjoy the warm weather this week. We listen to this bird's unique call and discuss their courtship display. Lots of birds are back in Vermont with the warm weather arriving. What are you seeing near your feeder or on your nature walks?

Chip and Anson discuss the birds that are coming back to Vermont as it warms up in the last few weeks. Red-winged Blackbird and Common Grackle are becoming a more common sight in late March, but the Killdeer is perhaps the most interesting. A member of the Plover family, this unique-colored bird can often be found in open spaces around farms or even in suburban yards or golf courses and is the only nesting Plover species in Vermont.

Chip tells us about a couple of Common Ravens he saw while out on a walk this week in Chickering Bog who were out gathering materials for their nest. This is a common sight for this time of year in Vermont and soon they'll be laying eggs.

Chip and Anson talk about the Brown Creeper, a small woodland bird that circles up tree trunks in search of small insects for food. Chip spotted his first of the season on March 1 after hearing its unique call.

A few weeks ago, we had Matt Young on the show to talk about the Finch Forecast. And just as predicted, late winter is bringing a lot of Bohemian Waxwings to Vermont. Chip and Anson discuss this disgruntled-looking little bird with an interesting call.

Spring is on the way. It may feel far off with the current temperatures outside, but there are reports of some migrating birds already returning to Vermont. Chip and Anson talk about these sightings of blackbirds and other migrating birds in Southern Vermont and Massachusetts.