Busy with the Annual Appeal (you can donate! Still! Online, even!) so a little late getting this post up. Also, we weren’t in front of the usual (big) window (with our note board) as often as we usually are. At any rate, here are our noticed-in-November birds. Continue reading “Through the Window: November 2013”
Through the Window: October 2013 with Big Sitters Helping
Nice weather this month. Our list is a bit longer and more amazing ’cause we had some dedicated sitting observers. Admittedly, they were actually on the other side of the window from our usual watching spot. Should we count that as “through the window”? Hmmm. Anyway, if you don’t know about the Big Sit!, go check it out, then come back (We’ll wait).
OK, here’s the combined list: Continue reading “Through the Window: October 2013 with Big Sitters Helping”
Through the Window: September 2013 settles down
The gulch widened this month, and one of our logger neighbors helped remove fallen trees. This does allow us to observe the birds flying across it more easily… although we’re not fond of the erosion, particularly (you probably already know about our flood and have already donated to help us bridge this gap…). Continue reading “Through the Window: September 2013 settles down”
Through the Window: August 2013
Some nice birds this month! You probably already know about our flood; the birds don’t seem to much care. Good for them! Continue reading “Through the Window: August 2013”
Through the Window: July 2013 (In Which Birds Ignore Floods)
Some nice birds this month! You probably already know about our flood; the birds don’t seem to much care. Good for them! Continue reading “Through the Window: July 2013 (In Which Birds Ignore Floods)”
Through the Window: June 2013 with length
Happy summer. Goodness what a lot of rain this year. Saw some birds anyway. Bold ones are those we didn’t see last month!
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Common Yellowthroat
- Blue Jay
- Hair Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Common Grackle
- Brown-headed Cowbird
- Northern Oriole (Ed. note: this is an old name for Baltimore Oriole; it hybridizes with the Bullock’s in some places in its range, and for a time, both species were called Northern Oriole. See http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/baltimore_oriole/lifehistory)
- Starling
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Mourning Dove
- Northern Cardinal
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- Wild Turkey
- American Goldfinch
- Song Sparrow
- Tufted Titmouse
- Purple Finch
- American Crow (3 on 6/11)
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Red-breasted Nuthatch
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Evening Grosbeak
- Indigo Bunting
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 to make it more difficult for birds to see the watchers. We have chairs and binoculars to try there, 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 other food choices. You can sometimes see what we see via our webcam.
Early Birders’ Observations for June 30
The June 30th Early Birders Morning Walk was the last of the season. Thanks to Shirley Johnson, who led the walk, and Mae Mayville, who eBirded the results.No more walks in this series this year, although our trails are open sunrise to sunset, and we’re working on some additional field trips as well. Check our calendar!
Here’s their report:
Birds of Vermont Museum, Chittenden, US-VT Jun 30, 2013 7:15 AM - 9:30 AM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 kilometer(s) Comments: Early morning bird walk led by Shirley Johnson. 34 species Turkey Vulture 1 over museum Mourning Dove 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 6 Eastern Phoebe 2 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Red-eyed Vireo 2 Blue Jay 7 American Crow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 2 Brown Creeper 2 Winter Wren 3 Veery 2 Hermit Thrush 3 Wood Thrush 2 American Robin 2 Cedar Waxwing 4 Ovenbird 5 Common Yellowthroat 2 Blackburnian Warbler 4 Chestnut-sided Warbler 3 Pine Warbler 4 Song Sparrow 3 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 1 Indigo Bunting 1 Red-winged Blackbird 2 Common Grackle 4 American Goldfinch 2 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14536890
Early Birders’ Observations for June 23
The June 23rd Early Birders Morning Walk focused on birding by ear a bit more than usual—sometimes the birds (and habitats) are just like that! It was very well attended as well. Once again, our Board President Shirley Johnson led the walk, and Mae Mayville (another great volunteer and Board member) eBirded the results. Thank you!
Here’s their report:
Birds of Vermont Museum, Chittenden, US-VT Jun 23, 2013 7:20 AM - 9:10 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 kilometer(s) Comments: Early morning bird walk led by Shirley Johnson 37 species Mourning Dove 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 4 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 2 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Blue-headed Vireo 2 Red-eyed Vireo 3 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 2 Common Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 3 Tufted Titmouse 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Brown Creeper 1 Winter Wren 2 Veery 2 Hermit Thrush 2 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 1 Cedar Waxwing X Ovenbird 4 Common Yellowthroat 2 American Redstart 1 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 2 Song Sparrow 2 Northern Cardinal 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3 Indigo Bunting 1 Red-winged Blackbird 2 Common Grackle 2 Baltimore Oriole 1 American Goldfinch 2 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14482501
Join us for one last early morning ramble on June 30! 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.
Appropriate for: Adults and older children • Free, donations welcome.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. Call 802 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org
Through the Window: May 2013 gets exciting
Nesting time! And the list grows on. Bold ones are those we didn’t see last month!
- Northern Cardinal
- American Goldfinch
- White-throated Sparrow
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Mourning Dove
- Common Grackle
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Hairy Woodpecker
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue Jay
- Brown-headed Cowbird
- Evening Grosbeak
- Song Sparrow
- Dark-eyed Junco
- American Robin
- Purple Finch
- Northern Goshawk
- Wild Turkey (One male, 3 females on 5/15)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- White-crowned Sparrow (5/6/13, 5/18/13)
- Winter Wren (heard)
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird (5/8/13)
- Red-breasted Nuthatch (5/12/13)
- American Crow
- Great-Crested Flycatcher (5/15/13)
- Gray Catbird (5/17/13)
- Cooper’s Hawk (5/20/13)
- Baltimore Oriole
- Tufted Titmouse
If you want to get involved with NestWatch, let us know how we can help you!
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 to make it more difficult for birds to see the watchers. We have chairs and binoculars to try there, 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 other food choices. You can sometimes see what we see via our webcam.
Early Birders’ Observations for May 19
Shirley took us out on another Early Birder Morning Walk on Sunday May 19. Wow, were there some wonderful birds or what!
- Mallard Duck
- Wild Turkey
- Mourning Dove
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Northern Flicker
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Down Woodpecker
- Hair Woodpecker
- Great-crested Flycatcher
- Least Flycatcher
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Tufted Timouse
- Black-capped Chickadee
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- Brown Creeper
- Winter Wren
- Veery
- American Robin
- Blue-headed Vireo
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Nashville Warbler
- Northern Parula
- Black-and-White Warbler
- Black-throated Blue Warbler
- Blackburnian Warbler
- Yellow-rumped Warbler
- Black-throated Green Warbler
Birders were out from 7:15 through 9:30 a.m., and traversed about 1.5km. Both new-at-it and experienced birders came along, and there was some strong coffee and delicious muffins (from our local Backdoor Bakery) at the end of the walk. (Coincidentally, the Burlington Bird-a-thon was also out walking here today, so they too saw and heard amazing birds and enjoyed some post-exploration treats. One of the groups saw a porcupine, too.)
Join us next time, for an early morning ramble in the Birds of Vermont Museum‘s forest and meadows every Sunday from May 12 through June 30. 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! Come to several walks to hear the changes in who calls and when!
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.
Appropriate for: Adults and older children • Free, donations welcome.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. Call 802 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org