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=

Starting on November 1st, we entered our “Open By Appointment” season. Call or email us to schedule your appointment. Don’t be shy, we are at the Museum almost every day. We have many special events throughout the winter, please check our website, or the link in bio to find out more. Here is a sampling for the next few weeks…. Saturday, November 5: Trail Race Saturday, November 12: Nature Selfies: art workshop with Rachel Mirus Saturday, November 19: Drawing for Mindfulness. #OpenByAppointment #VermontMuseum #TrailRace #ArtWorkshop #BirdsofVermontMuseum #ThingsToDoInVermont See you soon! (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckg8osePfgh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Museum is open during foliage season from 10 to 4 Wednesdays through Sundays. Trails are open every day dawn to dusk. #VermontMuseum #Vermont #FallInVermont #VermontByVermonters #FallFoliage #ThisIsVT #WalkTnroughTheLeaves (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjD_j_Rvb45/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Birds look funny when you look at them from the front. This pair of Common Grackles were carved by Bob Spear in 1992. They can be seen from all angles when visiting the Museum. #WoodCarving #BirdCarving #BobSpearCarving #CommonGrackle #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5mBG3OsKd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our 2022 art exhibit “Fine Feathers: at play with structure and function” is on display until October 31. Carol MacDonald’s “Feather Spiral” is one of the many pieces on exhibit. Examples of Carol’s work, her artist’s statement, and information about her workshops can be found on her website carolmacdonald.com Excerpt from her artist statement.... “In my work I address issues of humans and environmental development, evolution, relationships and healing. In light of the current affairs facing our country and the world I have recently been working with images that invite introspection, communication, negotiation and cooperation.” #CarolMacDonaldArt #VermontArtist #vermontArt #FineFeathersArtShow #Monotype #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfPgFm6v9Ne/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us on Sunday. It was a “bee-u-tiful” day! In addition to trailwork, prepping for programs, and stocking the gift shop, they moved truckloads of wood chips! Thank you also to those who weren’t on-site Sunday but have helped the museum in previous days/weeks as we prepared for opening day. The museum is officially open for our 36th year! Stop by Wednesday-Sunday from 10-4. #gratitude #volunteer #VermontMuseum #ThankYou #WorkingTogether #WhereNaturalHistoryMeetsArt (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdF8_oqO-ZL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lori Hinrichsen created this collage on paper in 2021 for our “Expanding Voices: Perspectives on Birding” art show. “Nest (view from inside out)” is displayed along with a second piece, “Across the Miles (View From Outside In).” The two pieces reflect one view from inside looking out, and the other from the outside looking in. “The window became symbolic in so many ways. My perch. The view from my Window prompted a whole series of artwork. The artworks in this show are part of that series and are my perspectives. Whether I am on my couch or in my kayak I take great joy in observing g the natural world. Engaging in this daily practice of observation has provided hope and possibilities of what can be.” - Lori Hinrichsen To see more of Lori’s work see her website lorihinrichsen.com The exhibit will be up through the end of this month, and the Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10-4. #FeaturedArtist #ExpandingVoices #PerspectivesOnBirding #BirdsOfVermontMuseum #VermontArt #VermontArtist #VermontMuseum #ArtExhibition #Nest (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVGEIY6r3B3/?utm_medium=tumblr

With #graphite and #watercolor on paper, Miriam Adams created “Safe Landing” for this year’s art show. “Expanding Voices: Perspectives on Birding” displays work from numerous artists as they share how 2020 impacted their perspective on birds, birding, and conservation. The show will be up through October 31, 2021. #FeaturedArtist #ExpandingVoices #PerspectivesOnBirding #BirdsOfVermontMuseum #VermontArt #VermontArtist #MiriamAdams #ArtExhibition #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUN8MIvvKH3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sarah Rosedahl (@srosedahl) created this watercolor “Smothered” for our current exhibit “Expanding Voices: perspectives on birding.” Her painting for this show reflects her thoughts on a bird’s perspective, and is a reflection on loving our Snowy Owls to death. From her artist statement: “The pandemic encouraged more people to get outside, and for some, to pursue bird watching and bird photography as a new interest or hobby. The new interest is great, but what about the impact on birds if they are watched too closely or by too many people?” #FeaturedArtist #ExpandingVoices #PerspectivesOnBirding #BirdsOfVermontMuseum #VermontArt #VermontArtist #watercolor #SnowyOwl #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIPwP_ro1r/?utm_medium=tumblr

It is #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay. Vultures are often judged by their looks, and to some they aren’t as beautiful as other birds. To others, their looks simply highlight some of their amazing adaptations. Did you know the scientific name for the Turkey Vulture is Cathartes aura meaning ‘golden purifier’ perhaps due to their ability to clean up their environment. This carving was created by Bob Spear in 1999, and took him almost 120 hours! #WoodCarving #TurkeyVulture #VermontMuseum #LearnAboutBirds (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTag7sfvA-F/?utm_medium=tumblr

Katherine Guttman (@stitchycrow) created “Recognition” with embroidery thread and seed beads on cotton. The events of 2020 led her to dive deep into history as she was “increasingly curious as to how we dealt with similar plagues.” To see the rest of the piece, visit the Museum between now and October 31. #VermontMuseum #ArtExhibit #ArtThatTellsAStory #FeaturedArtist #ExpandingVoices #PerspectivesOnBirding #BirdsOfVermontMuseum #VermontArt #VermontArtist (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSRv2hWLSdP/?utm_medium=tumblr

This year has been one of the worst outbreaks of Gypsy Moths in decades. These invasive insects were introduced to Massachusetts in 1869, and since then have been munching on leaves and defoliating trees spreading across the northeast, into southern Canada, and west through Michigan. The Black-billed Cuckoo is a bird known for eating these caterpillars. Many birds avoid eating these hairy caterpillars, but Black-billed Cuckoos are well-known for eating many of them, and they have a unique adaptation for dealing with these hairy insects. The hairs pierce the lining of the stomach and stay there. After eating many caterpillars the bird regurgitates the lining as a pellet, removing all the hairs from their body. The Black-Billed Cuckoo carving was created by Bob Spear in 1983, and it took him 143 hours. #BlackBilledCuckoo #coccyzuserythropthalmus #BirdFacts #BirdCarving #GypsyMoth #BirdFood #BobSpearCarving #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCDhLQBhgY/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy #FemaleBirdDay! This carving of a female Wood Duck was created by Bob Spear in 1981, and is one of the first exhibits he built for the museum. For more information about why knowledge about female birds is important, and how you can work with others to gather more information see https://femalebirdday.Wordpress.com/ #FemaleBird #ornithology #GalbatrossProject #VermontArtist #VermontMuseum #LearnAboutBirds #WoodDuck #WoodenDuck (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPeRmmiBL8C/?utm_medium=tumblr

Common Mergansers are moving north. Although some are seen throughout the winter, in general, they are one of the first species of waterfowl returning to, or migrating through, Vermont. Some birds stay and breed here, while many others continue their migration north. This species breeds through the northern boreal and mixed forests across the northern United States and Canada. This carving was created by Dick Allen, and the mural in the background was painted by a Libby Davidson. #CommonMerganser #mergusmerganser #SpringMigration. #VTBirds #DuckCarving #WoodCarving #VTArtist #WoodCarving #VermontArtist #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMk9GYwhCIh/?igshid=1ru8j208vu3ip

It’s a beautiful sunny day. #winterinvermont #huntingtonvt #vermont #vermontbyvermonters #visitvermont #explorevermont #backroadsvt #vermontmuseum #thisisvt (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkzv3TBYLP/?igshid=m3duzv9q44pk

This time of year we are open by appointment. Just be sure you call first do we have time to turn the heat on! #vermontmuseum #birdsofvermontmuseum #huntingtonvt #takeawalkinthesnow #trailsareopen #wewillturnheatonforyou #winterinvt #thisisvt #government #govt #vermont #winterwonderland #vermonttourism (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKptXZehHdI/?igshid=qzkpk1mkxkah