Birds

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.

For the annual spring bird show, the Bird Diva answers all your birding questions.

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.

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.

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.

The Christmas Bird Count tradition goes back to the early 1900s.

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.

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.

Spring in Vermont is a prime time to see many bird species, but as the climate changes, so are bird migration patterns. And while spotting an unexpected bird species in the Green Mountain State can be exciting, biologists say climate change will also impact some species negatively.

Naturalists think Burlington has become a crow hot spot because of its lower elevation, proximity to the lake, and the comfort that city light provides. Here’s more on crows in the winter and what to expect through the spring.