Field Guide to October

Explore some moments that you might not otherwise notice during this month of change.
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Tracking an Upland Sandpiper

We're following the migratory adventures of a female Upland Sandpiper that we call "Konza", tracking her whereabouts via solar-powered geolocator and satellite.
Where is Konza Now?
Outdoor Radio: Dragonflies on the Move

Did you know that some dragonflies migrate? Kent McFarland and Sara Zahendra are joined by dragonfly expert Bryan Pfeiffer in an effort to find and maybe catch a migrant dragonfly.
Join the Hunt
2018 Year of the Bird

This year marks the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed.
Learn More on the VCE Blog
Yankee Magazine's Tribute to Alexander Dickey's Conservation Legacy

Help VCE achieve our goal of endowing the Alexander Dickey Conservation Internship in perpetuity.
Read More & Support Our Interns

The Vermont Center for Ecostudies promotes wildlife conservation across the Americas using the combined strength of scientific research and citizen engagement.

From Canada to South America, from mountains to grasslands, VCE biologists study and protect birds, insects, amphibians and other wildlife. Joining us in our work is a dedicated corps of citizen volunteers.

Where We Work

Mountains

Forests

Grasslands

Lakes & Ponds

Caribbean

VT Atlas of Life

Scientific Results

Our scientists publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals across multiple disciplines. We also produce summaries of our findings for the policy-makers and the general public.

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Get Involved

Citizen scientists of all interests and abilities join us in our research, monitoring, and conservation work.

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The VCE Newsfeed keeps you informed about nature, science, and recreation – here or around the world.

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The State of the Mountain Birds

A VCE project tracking bird populations in the mountains of the northeastern United States.

Meet the Mountain Birds

International Bicknell’s Thrush Conservation Group

Developing a broad-based, scientifically-sound approach to conserving Bicknell’s Thrush.

Learn About Our Work