February 2021
Winter Birding in the Champlain Valley 2021
Winter Birding in the Champlain Valley 2021 Led by Zac Cota | $30/$40 NBNC members/nonmembers Saturday, February 20 2021 In case of bad weather, this program will take place instead on Sunday, February 21 The Champlain Valley is one of New England’s premier inland destinations for winter birdwatching. Join expert birder and NBNC Teacher Naturalist Zac Cota on a trip to explore the shores, fields, and forests of the Champlain Valley in search of eagles, waterfowl, raptors, owls, snow buntings, winter…
Find out more »Owls of Vermont – A Virtual Presentation
People worldwide have long been captivated by owls, though the intimate details of their lives go unnoticed by most, held secret by the night. Vermont is home to a diverse cadre of owl species including fearsome nocturnal predators, iconic visitors from the high arctic, and stealthy migrants who pass through our backyards by the hundreds. We will explore the unique position owls hold in both our culture and our ecosystems, and learn ways to detect and protect these enigmatic creatures.
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What’s in a Name? – Learning to see and identify bird subspecies (online presentation)
We can all identify a cardinal - but can you tell the difference between an Arizonan Northern Cardinal from one at your feeder? Learn what subspecies are common in Vermont, how to identify them, and how it can be rewarding to see and hear backyard (and back of the mountain) birds with a closer lens.
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