The Brownstone birding Blog
Blog URL http://brownstonebirder.blogspot.com/
Located Portland, Connecticut USA
This blog is about my personal adventures in the outdoors. The blog includes photos and videos.I write about my personal experiences and thoughts as they relate to birds and nature.
Latest Blog Posts
- Meopta 8x32 Binoculars Are Top-Notch on Nov 11, 2009 in binoculars Birding on a budget
I recently received Meostar B1 8x32 binoculars from Meopta. They are looking for feedback from birders about their new 32mm series. I used them for birding during the past two weekends which gave me a unique opportunity to put them to the test under...
- Shade Grown Coffee From Golden Valley Farms on Nov 2, 2009 in shade grown coffee
I was recently contacted by Golden Valley Farms of West Chester Pennsylvania. They are a family owned coffee roasting company that specializes in organic shade grown coffee . They have been working with Robert Rice at the Smithsonian Institution sinc...
- Hudsonian Godwit Video At Hammonasset on Oct 25, 2009 in video Madison hammonasset
I took a ride to Hammonasset State Park today hoping to see the Hudsonian Godwit that has been reported there for the last week. It was located in the fields near the West Beach parking lot. There were several people there photographing the bird from...
- 6 Ways I Made The Most Of My Fall Birding on Oct 19, 2009 in sparrows Bozrah Fall migration Portland Lebanon
Every Fall new species of sparrows arrive in Connecticut just as warblers are heading south. I had no specific plan over the last two weeks but I knew that I wanted to take the opportunity to observe sparrows and warblers in more detail than I usuall...
- Economical State Forest Cabins Rentals on Oct 7, 2009 in Berkshires Hawks Hawkwatching Warblers camping
For the few times that I go camping during the year I've found that a simple tent works fine for me. The campsites at State Parks in New England are generally less than $15 night and in some cases free during the off season. I recently discovered tha...
- Searching For Hawks Closer To Home on Sep 27, 2009 in middlefield Meriden Hawkwatching Black Vultures metacomet ridge
I've made a few visits to hawk watching sites over the past two years. I'm thankful for the valuable information that veteran hawk watchers have been able to provide me with. I thought it might be fun to use what I've learned so far to try to find mi...
- Hawkwatching & Sandpiper Bully Video on Sep 14, 2009 in Hawkwatching Portland West Hartland Black Vultures
Over the last couple of weekends I have been a lazy birder. I made stops at several different locations but haven't been birding for more than an hour or two at a time.Now that I've The top photo of the Great Blue Heron was taken at the Portland Fair...
