The birds seem to be weathering the weather a bit better than some. It was a nice month for both usual and less-frequent species.
Through the Window: July 2024
Through the Window: June 2024
This is a strangely short list. We did limit feeding until late in the month due to nearby bear sightings. And I know we were more likely outside when looking at and for birds in June. (I mean, how can you resist June? Except for that weirdly horribly hot week.) Of course, it’s also possible the birds were very busy elsewhere. Because June!
June Bird List
Through the Window: May 2024
We had a surprise visitor one day in May! This little fellow confused the Black-capped Chickadee by pulling fibers from a hanging plant basket that the chickadees often use (for the same purpose).
Many thanks to our intern Hans for the photo. Read on for a really incredible bird list this month!
May Bird List
Through the Window: April 2024
Well, it’s true that some of these we didn’t see when looking out the window! It’s a loose unofficial record! We might have observed these birds while walking into or around the building, or heard them from the front door. Or, in the case of Wood Frogs*, heard through the windows and sometimes, possibly, through the wall.
April Bird List
Through the Window: March 2024
March often feels like everything is hurtling towards change. Welcome to spring…even if if it often doesn’t feel like spring at all.
March Bird List
Spring Wildflowers Progression III
Take a spring wildflower walk. Explore our trails in search of spring wildflowers and ephemerals. Learn about the seasonal challenges and changes influencing these briefly-blooming beauties with Museum volunteer Mary Ann Schlegel.
Walk 1: April 21
Walk II: May 5
Walk III: May 19
Suggested donation: $10
Max: 12 people / walk
Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/spring-wildflowers-progression-iii-5-19-2024 or call 802 434-2167.
Come to one, two, or all three walks! (Sign up separately.)
#NatureWalk #SpringInVermont #SpringEphemerals
Spring Wildflowers Progression II
Take a spring wildflower walk. Explore our trails in search of spring wildflowers and ephemerals. Learn about the seasonal challenges and changes influencing these briefly-blooming beauties with Museum volunteer Mary Ann Schlegel.
Walk 1: April 21
Walk II: May 5
Walk III: May 19
Suggested donation: $10
Max 12 people / walk
Come to one, two, or all three walks! (Sign up separately.)
Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/spring-wildflowers-progression-ii-5-5-2024 or call 802 434-2167 to sign up.
#NatureWalk #SpringInVermont #SpringEphemerals
Spring Wildflowers Progression I
Take a spring wildflower walk. Explore our trails in search of spring wildflowers and ephemerals. Learn about the seasonal challenges and changes influencing these briefly-blooming beauties with Museum volunteer Mary Ann Schlegel.
Walk 1: April 21
Walk II: May 5
Walk III: May 19
Suggested donation: $10
Max 12 people / walk
Come to one, two, or all three walks! (Sign up separately.)
Register for Sunday, April 21 at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/spring-wildflowers-progression-i-4-21-2024
Links for May 5 and May 19 coming soon.
#NatureWalk #SpringInVermont #SpringEphemerals
Through the Window: February 2024
One of the neat things about February is that both Feederwatch and the Great Backyard Bird Count happen that month. People come into the museum to watch from our windows (it’s usually warmer than outside) and to learn about birds from the carvings. (The birds don’t fly away! So helpful!)
What would you like to learn next about birds?
February Bird List
Through the Window: January 2024
Fun to see a Pine Siskin this month! And thirteen other species…fifteen if you look at all the observations records around the Museum (we’re such a hot spot!). Nice set of winter birds.