We are again in complete awe of the talent and creativity of the artists and poets in our community! We review every one of the nearly 200 works that were submitted. Four jurists —with widely different tastes & backgrounds— have so far selected the top 40 or so pieces, and two other jurists have contributed their input. We’re looking specifically for how a piece communicates the Spark! idea, visually and/or in words— and we always wish we had room for them all! We are now wandering around the museum with colorful printouts and poems, looking at empty wall space and asking ourselves, “do these pieces work together? How about displaying them here? Or here? Or…!” The show runs from May 1 through October 31 and we hope you all get a chance to come see some amazing, evocative, intriguing, and fantastic works. #VermontArtists #putABirdOnIt #SparkBird #SparkStory #ArtShow #BirdsofVermontMuseum #Art #Create (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVrloWOg_5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Always nice to see the sun after a storm. #Marchsnow #Vermont #WoodsWalk #AfterTheStorm (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2Xq8TuJJ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you to everyone who showed up for last nights moonwalk it was a beautiful evening and a good reminder of how magical the woods are at night. #OptOutside #Moonlight #Nocturnal #Crepuscular #NightTimeInTheWoods #EveningWalk #HuntingtonVT (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpftT-tuCSv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our 2023 Call To Artists is out! This year‘s theme is Spark! Do you have a story about birds that sparked your creativity? Was there a moment that inspired you to include birds in your art? Did you have a unique birding moment that you had to put down on paper with words, paint, or another medium? Click on the link in the bio to read the complete Call To Artists. #CallToArtist #Artist #VermontArtist #Paint #Collage #MakeArt #Create #color #paperArt #mixedMedia #birdArt #inspiredByBirds #VTArtsCouncil #FabricArt #CalltoArtists #ArtWorks #getCreative #cartoon #putABirdOnIt (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpcs_L2umji/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Due to Saturday’s weather forecast we are postponing the carving class to March 18th. #Snowday #MarchinVT #LearnToCarve (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpTNdWGvJAu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When birding Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument it is important to stay hydrated. #WaterBottleTravelingTheWorld #BirdingArizona #BirdingAZ #OrganPipeNationalMonument #BirdYourWorld (at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpHXErFuVos/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today would have been Bob Spear’s birthday. For those who never got to meet him, he was the person who carved about 95% of all the birds at the Birds of Vermont Museum. In addition to carving, he helped build the place, and maintained the grounds. In his spare time he spent time birding with friends and family. He always took time to share his love for birds and nature with everyone. (No matter how little) #HappyBirthdayBob #birdsofvermontmuseum #LetsEatCake (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8M9_aP9i2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s a glittery start to the second day of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The Museum is open today from 10-4. Come by to watch birds, learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count, or to see the Museum exhibits. #gbbc #VermontMuseum #BackyardBirds (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CozpElMOrBU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We just had a spot open up in Saturday’s carving class! The class is carving two cardinal ornaments. They are similar, but not exactly like the carving in the picture. Link in bio to sign up, or call the Museum. #LearnToCarve #TraditionalArt #CarvingClass #sanquanlakehand Handtools (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CovgqP_vzz8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How your Valentine found you the perfect gift. #BeetlesAreYummy #perfectValentines This carving of an Eastern Screech Owl was carved by Bob Spear. #BobSpearCarving #BirdsofVermontMuseum #EasternScreechOwl #BirdCarving (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coqb4uzus2J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Looking for a fun activity to do with your child outside this winter? Join us for a nestlings program! These programs are designed for you and your kids (ages 4-8) to learn about what the animals are doing in the winter! Our next session is Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30, and we will be talking about who sleeps through the winter and who doesn’t! To sign up and/or get more information see our websites feel free to call or DM if that is easier! #OutdoorEducation #OptOutside #hibernation #mammalsInWinter (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopNv9gOKPH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Winter Crow Roost in Middlebury, VT. Swipe for sound. #Crow #WinterCrowRoost #winterbirds # (at Vermont) https://www.instagram.com/p/CogYIH-O8KT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join us today at 2:00 for a program on winter finches! We will go over some of the birds that visit Vermont in the winter, how to ID them, and why they only visit some years. Perhaps we will also unravel the mystery as to why Pine Grosbeaks have been seen in the last few weeks down the road at @audubonvermont and up the road @sleepyhollowinn, but have not yet been reported here at the Museum! #PineGrosbeak #vermontBird #WinterFinches (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZ84bGOWCV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It might have been 12 degrees F this morning, but the sky is blue and the Black-capped Chickadees are singing their spring song. What signs of the changing seasons are you experiencing? #FebruaryInVermont #BkackcappedChickadee (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXZ1cBO5Xb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wondering why some winters Common Redpolls are eating all the seed you put in your feeders, and other winters not a one shows up? Join us the Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00 to learn more about winter finches, and other birds that visit Vermont in the colder months. We will start with a presentation and then travel around the Museum to look at the carvings, and check out the birds at the bird feeder. Sign up link in bio, and on our website birdsofvermont.org #WinterFinch #BirdingInWinter #VermontWildlife #CommonRedpoll #VermontBird #LearnAboutBirds #vermont #BirdsofVermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSV2BDucMs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our 2023 Call To Artists is out! This year‘s theme is Spark! Do you have a story about birds that sparked your creativity? Was there a moment that inspired you to include birds in your art? Did you have a unique birding moment that you had to put down on paper with words, paint, or another medium? Click on the link in the bio to read the complete Call To Artists. Thank you to the @theoverdressedbirder for inspiring the title to the show! #CallToArtist #Artist #VermontArtist #Paint #Collage #MakeArt #Create #DidYouFindTheBird (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQeXrNvnka/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Today we celebrate light and honor the wisdom of the shadows. In connecting with the natural world in a way that honors the sacred immanence in all things, we establish a resonance with the seasons.” Dacha Avelin Happy Solstice #NorthernForest #WinterWoods #Solstice #WinterSolstice #EmbraceWinter #ReturnofTheLight #TakeAWalk (at The Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmbosXeulRy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=