Through the Window: November 2014

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Bold text indicates the species we did not see last month.

• Blue Jay
• Downy Woodpecker
• Dark-eyed Junco
• American Goldfinch
• Tufted Titmouse
• Hairy Woodpecker
• Song Sparrow
• Mourning Dove
• Black-capped Chickadee
• White-breasted Nuthatch
• Northern Cardinal
• Fox Sparrow (2 on 11/9)
• White-throated Sparrow
• Wild Turkey (16 in flock, only 1 male)

An Eastern Chipmunk was still awake this month, and of course the Red Squirrels and Gray Squirrels are attempting to scarf up all the seeds and corn on the ground before the turkeys get to it…
We’re open by appointment from now until April 30. You are always welcome, just call or email to schedule a visit. Whether you’re working on bird ID skills, want to explore example of the woodcarvers’ art, learning about winter bird feeding, or seeking citizen science opportunities for yourself or kid, we can help! Call or email to set up your time to visit: (802) 434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org.

The “Through the Window” series is an informal record of observations made by staff, volunteers, and visitors. Anyone at the Museum may add to this list. Observations are usually through our viewing window: a large window with a film covering that helps hide watchers from the birds. We have chairs and binoculars to try, a white board, and many identification guides. Outdoors, several feeders are attached on a single, bear-resistant pole. A small pond, flowers and water plants, shrubs and trees add cover and (seasonally) other food choices . You can sometimes see what we see via our webcam.