Sipping for Songbirds

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and many others. Shade-grown coffee plantations are the next best thing to undisturbed forest habitat. But not all shade grown coffee...

Field Guide to November 2016

encounters since late October. Away from Champlain Lowlands (which is traditionally the best bunting winter habitat here in Vermont), watch for flocks stopping at...

The Next Generation of Mt. Mansfield Ridgeline Research at VCE

VCE’s 2024 Mt. Mansfield team, left to right: Anna Peel, Dr. Desirée Narango, and Zoey Pickett We have been writing a lot lately...

An Update on VCE’s Continuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

members will lead biodiversity explorations of the Burlington area for the 2024 City Nature Challenge, a global initiative that connects urban residents with...

Birders Bolster Big Data Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Vermont eBird

tools, and much more. As always, all of this is 100% free of charge to anyone who wishes to use it. Your eBird...

Vireos Steal Late Fall Birding Spotlight in Windsor County

The best photo that anyone was able to capture of a White-eyed Vireo present at Ratcliffe Park in downtown White River Junction over...

Multimedia

series scheduled for select fridays on zoom from february to april 2024. each conversation provided opportunities for attendees to dive into some of...

Discover the Bees in Your Backyard this Spring

many places. At least a few male Andrena are attracted to sap from fresh wounds on maple trees, which provide an early sugar...

Bit O’ Balsam Beer Benefits Bicknell’s Thrush

of beer-making and patiently responded to questions, such as, “What’s the best way to come up with new beer ideas?” Sean Lawson inside...

A Field Guide to April 2019

earlier springs is starting to take shape, and one of the best ways to track these changes is by paying attention to phenology. Phenology,...