In these troubled environmental times, it is with particular delight that I
am witnessing the next generation of local birds exhibiting "feed me"
behavior. Especially satisfying are the Evening Grosbeaks , whose presence I
am honored to witness, as they have apparently declined approx. 50% in the
least decade. 
Also newly minted are a Hairy Woodpecker and I think , some Purple Finches
and Tufted Titmice.  

New to my property today, for the first time in perhaps 10 years, a female
Baltimore Oriole-quite a shock as we do not have much open land. They used
to be abundant before a nearby orchard got grown over. I think I hear the
male singing somewhere in the woods too. 

Although not this year's crop, some photos of young Evening and Red-breasted
Grosbeaks and Hairy Woodpeckers are here:
http://www.pbase.com/creaturekinships/vermont_birds_and_fledglings

Also noted a red fox cruising through, mid-afternoon 2 days ago, looking for
squirrel pie. No luck. The Titmice gave vociferous warning...from a safe
distance. 

Photos here:
http://www.pbase.com/creaturekinships/red_foxes_in_vermont

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