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Welcome to the NEW teen/youth birding site with a newname. We have provided oppotunities for teen birders throughout the region for many years, and with the launching of our new name, Feather Questers, and our new member bird checklist, we hope to inspire a new generation of young birders.
Whether a pre-teen, teen, or adult... whether a first time birder or an experienced veteran... there are opportunities for you to get involved in our youth birding. 
For Youths: Please join our google group and listserve, and contact us to get involved with an upcoming events. All curent programs are listed in the gray column on the right of this page. You can also join us as a member.
For Adults: You can get involved by supporting your kids with birding by providing them rides to events, and allowing them the opportunity to develop their interest. Contact us for more ways to get involved.
Naturally Nicaragua
A Teen Natural History & Service Learning Trip
April 16-26, 2010
North Branch Nature Center & Planting Hope are collaborating to bring you a brand new trip to experience both the nature and culture of Nicaragua. This trip is open to teens ages 13+ (13 - 15 must be accompanied by a parent).
For more information, and to register, please visit our Naturally Nicaragua Page. |
Upcoming Events
All fall programs are free to members unless otherwise noted, but please register at least one week in advance. You can RSVP by emailing Larry or Chip or by calling 802-229-6206.
Winter Ducks
Saturday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
As winter slowly transitions to spring, we will venture to Lake Champlain in search of wintering and migrating ducks such as shoveler, pintail, goldeneye, and a dozen others.
Bird Skinning Workshop
Sunday, March 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Are you tired of straining your eyes to identify distant
waterfowl? Well here’s an opportunity to get up-close-andpersonal as we learn to preserve bird specimens as “study skins”. This hands-on demonstration will be led by teen birding alumnus extraordinaire Henry Wilton.
Owl Prowl & Snipe Search
Friday, April 9, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
There are so many great reasons to explore the forest after dark, and a new set of birds is just one reason. We’ll start at dusk by looking for snipe and woodcock and then go searching for Saw-whet, Greathorned, and Barred Owls.
Beginners Birdwalk – Berlin Pond
Saturday, May 1, 8:30 -10:00 a.m.
Another bird walk for younger birders (ages 8-16), with a focus on how to use optics and how to find birds like loons, ducks, warblers, and more. Please call for directions.
Boreals at Moose Bog
Sunday, May 2, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Before the black flies take over, we’ll head up to this famed Northeast Kingdom site in search of Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Black-backed Woodpecker and Gray Jay.
Beginners Birdwalk – Well’s River
Saturday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Please join us for the first walk in a series for younger
birders (ages 8-16). We’ll learn how to use optics, how to identify some common birds, and more! This program is sponsored by NEK Audubon, The Fairbanks Museum, and NBNC. For more information and to register contact nekaudubon@myfairpoint.net or call 802-751-7671.
World Series of Birding
Thursday – Sunday, May 13-16
This year we hope to bring two teams to Cape May, NJ, to experience spring migration at its best. Our plan is to host a youth team (ages 8-16) and a college team (ages 17+) in this competition/fundraiser: a decade-long NBNC tradition. |
