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FAQ for Vermont Birding in Vermont

Q: What birds can be found in Vermont?
A:
  -  Vermont Daily Field Card: This is a great checklist that can be used for day-to-day
     birding in Vermont. It includes rarity and time of year for each species. (updated 1/12/10)
  -  Vermont State List: A list of all birds ever seen in Vermont, even if they were only
     seen once. (updated 1/12/10)
  -  Breeding Bird Atlas: Contains a list of known breeding birds in Vermont and includes
     maps of where breeding has occured.
  -  Vermont eBird Bar Chart: The powerful eBird website allows for a bar chart displaying the
     frequency at which birds occur throughout the year in our state. You can submit your
     sightings to eBird too! (added 1/12/10)

Q: Where are the best places to see birds in Vermont?
A:
  -  VT eBird: Has a list of birding "hot spots" and even allows you to see which birds have
     been reported at those sites.
  -  Birding Guide to Chittenden County: A resource from Green Mountain Audubon.   -  Birdwatching in Vermont, by Bryan Pfeiffer and Ted Murin, is an excellent resource
     for birding in the state.
  -  Birdwatching in the Mad River Valley: The "Mad Birders" have posted a list of places to
     bird in the Mad River Valley on their website. (added 1/12/10)
  -  Lake Champlain Birding Trail: A free guide to birding spots along the lake.
  -  Connecticut River Birding Trail: A $5 guide to birding spots along the Connecticut.

Q: What are good Identification Guides?
A: There are many great identification guides and you may ultimately want to obtain several. Some have different features and/or styles such as detailed life history, range maps that appear next to plates, photos vs. illustrations, etc. Some may be small & compact (for field use) while others may be bulky but comprehensive. Furthermore, some guides are specific to a certain region (ie, Eastern vs. Western) or type of bird (Gulls, warblers, shorebirds, etc.) Below are some suggestions:
  -  Cornell's "All About Birds": an free, online guide
  -  Sibley Guides
  -  Peterson Guides
  -  Audubon Guides
  -  Stokes Guides

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