Posts Tagged ‘Birds’
Drawing on Birds: Comics, Science, and Sharing Nature with Rosemary Mosco
Learn about the funny side of nature – and especially birds – and discover why comics and science are natural allies. Rosemary Mosco, a cartoonist, naturalist, and kids’ book author, will explain her unique blend of art and science, and share some of the funny creatures she’s encountered along the way.
Read MoreOwls 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.
Read MoreBirdsong for the Curious Naturalist with Donald Kroodsma – Naturalist Journeys Online Presentation Series
Once you are attuned, every singing bird becomes interesting. There’s never “just a robin,” for example, or chipping sparrow, or whatever it is that you’re listening to. No, there’s more to be heard– something beyond the ID that can forever captivate the curious listener. As a result, you’re never “done” with birds, never done listening to the most common of birds, such as . . . robins, thrushes, sparrows, chickadees, blackbirds, buntings, starlings, mockingbirds, thrashers, tanagers, wrens, grosbeaks, cardinals, and, oh my, warblers galore . . . you name it. Not a bad bird anywhere. Each one captivating. Somehow, sadly, we’ll have to limit the number of performers to fit into the confines of the allotted time.
Read MoreYour Virtual Nature Walk: Marshfield Rail Trail
Photography and Writing by Sean Beckett Our Virtual Nature Walks bring you to Central Vermont locations to explore the natural world as we transition into spring. Given the current events, we’ll be choosing locations that are easy to get to, have wide trails or dirt roads, and are popular (but not too popular) places for our community to get…
Read MoreLIVE Online: Birding your Backyard
Wednesday, April 22 | 5-6 pm | Live via Google Meet: Join in: meet.google.com/nxh-tzjv-dsw Or call in: 216-839-9345 PIN: 591 643 566# As spring migration ramps up, let’s learn about what resident and migratory birds are found in our backyards while learning tips for watching and attracting them. We’ll talk about birdfeeding, “Big Sits,” landscaping for…
Read MoreSeabirds and Pelagic Birding Boat Trip in Cape Ann, MA
Seabirds and Pelagic Birding Boat Trip in Cape Ann, MA March 6 (10 am) to March 8 (3 pm) $425 ($75 single supplement) Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a worldwide destination for winter birds and birders. This annual winter adventure is an outstanding opportunity to spend quality time with species rarely, if ever, seen inland. This…
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