The May 22 Early Birders Morning Walk was led by our own Mae Mayville, member of the Board, excellent baker, and terrific eBirder. Thank you!
Here’s the report:
Birds of Vermont Museum, Chittenden, Vermont, US May 22, 2016 7:00 AM - 9:05 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 kilometer(s) Comments: Early Birders Walk led by Mae Mayville 35 species Ruffed Grouse 1 Heard Wild Turkey 1 Mourning Dove 3 Barred Owl 1 Heard Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 6 1 near the museum, 2 near the pond, 3 in the woods. Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue-headed Vireo 3 Observed 2 foraging near ground Red-eyed Vireo 3 Blue Jay 6 American Crow 3 Common Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 8 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Veery 2 Hermit Thrush 1 Wood Thrush 1 American Robin 2 Gray Catbird 3 European Starling 2 Ovenbird 8 Common Yellowthroat 4 Magnolia Warbler 1 Observed by entire group Chestnut-sided Warbler 2 Black-throated Blue Warbler 2 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Observed foraging on ground near stream Dark-eyed Junco 1 White-throated Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2 Common Grackle 1 American Goldfinch 2 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29832773 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org)
Join us for the next one or more, every Sunday through the end of June. Enjoy the start of the day with us, birds, and other woodland inhabitants. Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds—and we welcome additional possible leaders. Let us know if you’re interested in volunteering.
Finish the walk with bird-friendly coffee at the viewing window inside the Museum.
Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. Park at 900 Sherman Hollow Road, in the Museum parking lot.
Best for adults and older children • Free, donations welcome.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. Call 802 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org