As the risk of avian flu declined, we looked at the information out from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We had been using the hummingbird feeders (they’re so territorial!); then we put out just the cylinder feeder late this month. Right away some of our “usual suspects” were at it!
Through the Window: August 2022
Of note this month was our Community Day and a sighting of a sandpiper up at our pond. That’s not too uncommon, although it doesn’t always get noted on the Viewing Window list!
August Bird List
Insect Walk with Spencer Hardy
Kick off our Community Day Celebration with biologist Spencer Hardy, Project Coordinator of the Vermont Bee Atlas.
Come explore this summer morning and discover what birds and insects share our landscape.
Outdoors—it’s where the bugs and butterflies are!
This is a slow-paced walk; museum trails are open until sunset for those wanting to wander further.
Max: 10 people
Free (as part of our Community Day; donations always welcome)
PLEASE pre-register.
Click/tap the button above or call 802-434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org.
More about Spencer: https://vtecostudies.org/about-us/staff/spencer-hardy/
Through the Window: June 2022
It’s been a pleasant early summer month at the Birds of Vermont Museum. We’re continuing our Early Birder Morning Walks on Sundays, and had a new walk offered: “Tree IDs for Birders”. We even had a booksigning and a carving class!
Even though we’ve cut back on our feeding, we have still been able to enjoy spotting birds through our windows (and doors) at the Museum.
June Bird List
Through the Window: September 2021
We’re saying farewell to the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds this month…like we do to the autumn leaves. These photos were taken by Erin Talmage of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird male’s neck and back feathers, using different angles of light.
Through the Window: August 2021
We continued to be light on the feeding this month, as we tried to do our bit to reduce or limit the spread of the mysterious disease we’d heard of—encouraging the equivalent of “social distancing” for birds. This disease had not been reported in Vermont. By the end of the month, we had resumed a very limiting feeding schedule. Continue reading “Through the Window: August 2021”
Through the Window: July 2021
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We stopped feeding birds this month, as we waited to hear more about a mysterious disease affecting eyes (at least) in birds in the mid-west/mid-Atlantic regions. However, we did see rather a good selection of birds as usual until then!
Continue reading “Through the Window: July 2021”
Through the Window: September 2020
September’s glorious for surprising visitors to the feeders. Or near—but not at—the feeders, as the Nashville Warbler. It’s been dry, so having water source(s) near your feeders is essential.
Birds observed this September
Nature Walk with Spencer Hardy [ FULL ]
Come out this summer morning and discover what birds and insects share our landscape. Walk led by biologist Spencer Hardy, Project Coordinator of the Vermont Bee Atlas.
$5 per person (Free for Museum members)
Max: 5 people • Walk is FULL, waitlist available
Masks: bring them; required when within 6 feet of each other
MUST pre-register. Call 802-434-2167 / email museum@birdsofvermont.org.
More about Spencer: https://vtecostudies.org/about-us/staff/spencer-hardy/
Through the Window: August 2019
Summer is nests and fledglings, flowers and pollinators, greens and golds and more. Young birds come to the feeders, squawk … and sometimes get ignored by their parents! Hummingbirds defend the feeders and the bee balm; some hawk moths get mistaken for hummingbirds. The forest canopy is thick and provides deep cover for the warblers and more. It’s a rich and beautiful time. Who needs a feeder, with so much to eat in the forest?
No one, really, but some come anyway: