/tags/birds Birds en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-27/poultry-farmers-are-changing-their-operations-to-guard-against-bird-flu For many Vermont farmers, bird flu poses an especially serious risk this year, amid fears the virus could spread to dairy cattle in the state. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-27/poultry-farmers-are-changing-their-operations-to-guard-against-bird-flu Lexi Krupp /local-news/2025-01-03/50-years-counting-birds-eating-turkey-woodstock "You don't get up at 7 o'clock in the morning and spend the whole day stomping around outside, freezing to death or getting soaking wet, unless it's something you're really committed to," said Sally Laughlin, who has organized the Christmas Bird Count in Woodstock for 50 years. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-03/50-years-counting-birds-eating-turkey-woodstock Lexi Krupp /local-news/2024-09-30/vermonts-landlocked-you-can-still-find-seabirds-here For an ocean bird traveling from its breeding grounds in the Arctic, Lake Champlain looks a lot like the sea. This skinny stretch of water serves as a migration corridor for some birds who are usually hundreds of miles away, in the Atlantic. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-09-30/vermonts-landlocked-you-can-still-find-seabirds-here Lexi Krupp /show/vermont-edition/2024-04-04/three-things-to-know-about-spring-migration-from-vermonts-bird-diva For the annual spring bird show, the Bird Diva answers all your birding questions. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:56:42 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-04-04/three-things-to-know-about-spring-migration-from-vermonts-bird-diva Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /2024-03-28/in-maines-north-woods-some-bird-species-are-increasingly-abundant-scientists-arent-sure-why Amid the bleak reports about a precipitous loss in numbers and types of birds around North America and the rest of the world is a glimmer of hope in Maine's North Woods. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:07:11 GMT /2024-03-28/in-maines-north-woods-some-bird-species-are-increasingly-abundant-scientists-arent-sure-why Susan Sharon /local-news/2024-03-20/more-sugar-makers-could-soon-manage-their-forests-with-birds-in-mind The bird-friendly maple program that started at Vermont Audubon a decade ago is about to expand after getting $2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:33:23 GMT /local-news/2024-03-20/more-sugar-makers-could-soon-manage-their-forests-with-birds-in-mind Lexi Krupp /local-news/2024-03-19/birding-change-the-world-trish-okane-new-book Trish O'Kane pairs college students with Burlington elementary school kids for birding adventures that yield surprising benefits. Her new memoir, "Birding to Change the World," explores how birding can be a gateway into personal healing, environmental and social justice, and stronger human connections. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-03-19/birding-change-the-world-trish-okane-new-book Zoe McDonald /local-news/2023-12-26/its-that-time-of-year-when-vermonters-get-out-and-count-the-birds The Christmas Bird Count tradition goes back to the early 1900s. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:25:30 GMT /local-news/2023-12-26/its-that-time-of-year-when-vermonters-get-out-and-count-the-birds Lexi Krupp /local-news/2023-12-22/the-storm-swept-a-tiny-penguin-like-bird-to-vermont-a-teenager-took-it-in An Arctic seabird called a dovekie landed in Westmore Monday night after a major winter storm swept it from the Atlantic coast. It's the fourth time this type of bird has been recorded in Vermont. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:56:49 GMT /local-news/2023-12-22/the-storm-swept-a-tiny-penguin-like-bird-to-vermont-a-teenager-took-it-in Lexi Krupp /show/vermont-edition/2023-10-05/bird-diva-bridget-butler-shares-fall-birding-tips-for-peak-migration Fall is migration season for birds, which makes it a great time to grab the binoculars. If you're trying to catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife before winter, "Bird Diva" Bridget Butler has some tips. Plus, images of birds you might find in Vermont this season. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:30:41 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-10-05/bird-diva-bridget-butler-shares-fall-birding-tips-for-peak-migration Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer