From backyards to remote mountain summits, thousands of people like you enjoy our natural heritage. While watching wildlife, you can also contribute important conservation data when you become a citizen scientist. Check out some of our resources for watching wildlife and visit our projects to see what might interest you.
Find a Birding Hotspot Near You
Discover the best places for birding nearby or around the world using the eBird hotspot explorer. You can explore eBird hotspots in a map-based tool designed to provide quick access to all the information you need. Learn more »
Vermont County eBird Quest
Ready for a birding challenge and some friendly cross-county competition? Grab your binoculars, shoulder your spotting scope, and join the Vermont County eBirding Quest. Each county has challenged one another to identify as many species as possible during the calendar year. Learn more »
Vermont Bird Records Committee
The Vermont Bird Records Committee is composed of expert birders and ornithologists from Vermont as well as the New England seasonal editors of North American Birds. The primary purpose is to annually validate records of birds from the state of Vermont and maintain the Vermont State Bird List. Learn more »
