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Resources
This section is a work in progress. Please contact Larry if you have any suggestions for improvement. Thanks, and happy birding.
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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Upcoming Events
All fall programs are free to members, 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. |
