Our goal is to reach 1 million research-grade observations in our Vermont Atlas of Life by the end of 2025. We're now just 500 observations away!

iNat power users can help us get there! Head to VAL's iNat dashboard to start ID'ing! (ID to genus or family if you cannot ID to species.)

Wow! This community helped raise $14,107.25 for Bicknell's Thrush research!

Predictions closed last Friday, but the race isn't over! Stay tuned with the map: tinyurl.com/2s3adkfc

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a program of Birds Canada and an international network of partners.

More data has arrived, and the Bicknell's Thrush Race to the Atlantic is heating up! Tiny Tim and Teardrop Tommy were neck and neck on September 29th in the Mid-Atlantic, and the others are not far behind!

Get in the race (or pick another bird to win) by October 17th! tinyurl.com/mv4h26r7

Ryan Norris (University of Guelph), Michael Hallworth (Vermont Center for Ecostudies), and Bill DeLuca (National Audubon Society) are seeking a PhD student to join their research team beginning May 2026 to study migration and demography of an iconic long-distance migratory songbird.
📷© Rick Nirschl

Want to make a difference for biodiversity? Are you early in your career in non-profit development? We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Development Assistant to join our growing team in White River Junction, Vermont.

For the full job posting: tinyurl.com/mrzbd38p

We're looking for a new PhD student! Don't miss this great opportunity to work with Ryan Norris, Bill DeLuca, Michael Hallworth, and others to reveal the epic migration of Blackpoll Warblers from across the Boreal Forest. See the details here: https:/tinyurl.com/BLPWphd

Celebrate spring migration with us! Pledge to support VCE's Greenmountain Goatsuckers or create your own birding team. vtecostudies.org/birdathon