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At Macrae Farm Park

Two species of milkweed in a single photo frame. This observation is for the plant on the right. For the plant on the left, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89303109

At Macrae Farm Park

Two species of milkweed in a single photo frame. This observation is for the plant on the left. For the plant on the right, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89303110

Seen at a private residence over the course of two hours. Of course, my camera battery died instantly, but luckily the bird was coming in so closely that I was able to snap some cell phone photos over a two hour period of this bird from afar.

Still dont know why it happened but while out birding this Sharpie landed on my head! Scared me at first and then amazingly it let me take selfies with it! Had no idea what it was until I started taking pics I was expecting a magpie not a hawk!

On the Long Trail on Laraway Mountain

These (and many more like them) were found lying on the ground but there were no plants in the vicinity that would explain their presence. It finally dawned on me that the ravens (or crows) I heard overhead were fetching the berries from the mountainside and feasting in the treetops on the summit. I have no idea why they bothered to transport the berries, some of which dropped to the ground in the excitement.

I've seen both Corvus and Sorbus on this mountain before:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/78700022
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/78700020

Found during the NH/VT EAME blitz. Observed two (likely males) counter-singing and flying aggressively at each other. The Dean Memorial Airport (not far from here) has been a traditional spot for EAME. Later that morning at the airport, I also observed an EAME visiting a nest with food while conducting my surveys.

This owl stopped by in a nearby village causing quite the kerfuffle between two groups of people, both concerned about the welfare of the owl, but one group not understanding best next steps for what to do (or NOT) despite attempts to share that information. Fortunately, a sheriff's deputy did a superb job of deescalating a tense situation, and the owl, after moving from the ground to the fence and preening for some time, flew off with strong wingbeats, out of sight over the river toward a couple of large farms where, I expect, it would be finding its next meal from a plentiful mouse population.

A life species for me! This little squirrel was digging seeds out of the snow under the bird feeder. I've thought we might have flying squirrels here because sometimes late at night, we hear the typical sounds of red or gray squirrels racing along the outside of our log cabin walls, but likely not either of those diurnal species.

Photos taken through window glass and screen (left on to prevent window hits).