Noisy Wood Frogs, busy Chipmunks, and some nifty Sparrows!
Through the Window: March 2026
April 2026 events
Go birding—with us at the end of the month or anytime that works for you! We are open by appointment for this month, as well as during any events we host. We’ll return to regular hours in May!
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Through the Window: February 2026
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We love sharing
birds with you.
February Bird List
March 2026 events
Sugaring season is upon us, and it’s time to look for some early returning migrants. We’re still watching birds, making art, and exploring winter as often as we can.
We are open by appointment through the rest of the winter, as well as during the special events we have this month.
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Through the Window: January 2026
We had a relatively cold stretch of weather this January, which can lead to extra activity at the feeders. Perhaps that explains the one unusual sighting?
January Bird List
February 2026 events
February can be a mellow short month, sometimes! We are counting birds, working on grants, making wee owls, and generally getting behind the scenes tasks done. We are open by appointment mostly, but just drop in on Valentines Day (no appointment needed). We have volunteer opportunities too!
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January Bird Monitoring Walk
Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails, forest, and meadow. Learn something new, share what you know, or both.
All birders —current, experienced, newbie and would-be— welcome! Most fun for adults and older youth.
Please bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent (seasonally) and a water bottle.
Max: 12 people
Free, suggested donation $10-$15
Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802 434-2167 or register with the button below:
Outdoors
If the walk fills, but there’s enough interest, we may be able to schedule more walks. Please call or email us to make arrangements.
Photo of Black-capped Chickadee and Junco in winter. Photographed at the Museum by Museum staff.
Through the Window: December 2025
December had moments of excitement with two unusual birds (unusual in that we rarely see them from the viewing window). This image is a hint… Read on!
December Bird List
January 2026 events
January is a great month for planning; applying for grants; thanking donors and volunteers; thinking about the year that was and the year to come. We are open by appointment while we do all of that.
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Winter Birding in Vermont
Join Museum Director Erin Talmage to learn about Winter Birding in Vermont.
Vermont in winter is cold, muddy, slushy, icy, snowy. But there are still birds! Which ones? How come? What do they eat? How do they shelter from the weather? And how can you get involved?
We will explore permanent residents, birds that migrate to and through, and irrupters! You’ll learn how to be involved in conservation just by watching birds—and more.
OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) is sponsoring this seminar. Visit their website for for more information: https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-on-campus-courses/
Class begins at 1:30 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
72 Church St, Shelburne, VT 05482.
Read more about winter birds in this blog post: https://birdsofvermont.org/2013/01/16/winter-birds/