As we wound down to the “end” of the year—we are really just shifting into our “winter” season—we enjoyed the last of the migrants, a sedentary birding event, and the final days of the 2024 art show.
November 2024 events
Take time to reflect, experience the peace in a late-autumn forest, or schedule a visit this month. The Museum is open by appointment and for special events from now through April 30.
The trails are open from sunrise to sunset, every day—we recommend using the south trails (Spear, Discovery, Story) rather than Gale’s, Pop’s, or Bob’s, thanks to flooding in July. Trail maps and more information are available on our website, and are posted at the museum and at kiosks as well. (Let us know if the wind moved any!)
=== NOVEMBER EVENTS ===
November Bird Monitoring Walk
Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds on the Museum property. Learn something new, share what you know, or both!
All birders (current, experienced, newbie and would-be!) welcome! Most fun for adults, older children.
Please bring your own binoculars, dress for weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle.
Max: 12 people
Suggested donation $10-$15
Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802 434-2167
Outdoors
Photo of Ruffed Grouse in Crabapple. Photographed at the Museum by Museum staff.
Through the Window: September 2024
Ah migration! Everyone getting busy, going places, and we humans getting a chance to be surprised by birds on the move. This month, we saw some that aren’t usually in the feeder area.
September Bird List
October 2024 events
Art, coffee, wildlife festivals, wood carving, migratory birds—even trees! This is a happening month. Events at the museum are below, or check the special upcoming list for a few extras.
The Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. The trails are open sunrise to sunset, every day. The best access to to those on the south, the pond side of the property, thanks to flooding in July. Libraries have passes you can check out, and admission is always free for members (https://birdsofvermont.org/membership/).
=== OCTOBER EVENTS ===
Through the Window: August 2024
While it’s lovely just to sit by the window, sometimes we catch sight of birds as we come to work as well. Catbirds, phoebes, and some other species are more likely to be seen at the entrance than in the bird feeding area.
August Bird List
September 2024 events
September is for transitions: an equinox, return to school, seasons officially change. Yet, it’s also continuous, with ongoing art shows, new chances to learn, and time to just enjoy birds (and possibly coffee).
The Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. The trails are open sunrise to sunset, every day—for now only on the pond side of the property, thanks to flooding in July. Libraries have passes you can check out, and admission is always free for members (https://birdsofvermont.org/membership/).
=== SEPTEMBER EVENTS ===
the Big Sit!
The most relaxed birding around. And around and around …
How many birds (and birdwatchers) can we identify from a 17-foot diameter circle between sunrise and sunset? Can we beat last year’s record? We’ve seen birds big and small, in night and day: from Kinglets to Great Blue Herons, Barred Owls to Turkey Vultures.
This is a great long-running community science project. Pledges and donations welcome:
We are observing from Dawn to Dusk. The Museum is open from 10am – 4pm.
Call or email to ask about joining the observation team.
For much more info, see https://www.thebigsit.org/ .
Check out the reports from previous years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (overall), 2021 (ours), 2022 (overall), 2022 (ours), 2023 (overall), 2023 (ours)
October Bird Monitoring Walk
All birders (current, experienced, newbie and would-be!) are welcome! Join our monthly monitoring walk outdoors on the Museum’s trails in forest and meadow.
Most fun for adults, older children. Please bring your own binoculars, and dress for the weather. Tick repellent and water bottles are recommended.
Max: 12 people
Suggested donation $10 – $15
Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum
Outdoors
Photo of White-breasted Nuthatch © Zac Cota-Weaver and used by permission.
CANCELLED September Bird Monitoring Walk
We’re sorry but we’ve had to cancel this event. You are welcome to walk our trails anytime from sunrise to sunset.