We want to hear your recommendations for Vermont’s best out of the way parks, hidden swimming holes, tucked away towns, and great creemee stands. Also, we hear from Burlington Free Press reporter Candy Page about how humans impact birds’ habitats.
Commentator and amateur birder Tom Slayton often travels long distances to see birds – but often he finds the most interesting ones in his own back yard.
VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with bird enthusiast Bridget Butler about which birds we can expect to see, and to hear how some of the Northeast’s favorite birds are faring this year– from loons to pine grosbeaks to goldfinches.
As the weather grows colder, birders get ready to witness the great migration south. We find out which birds we can expect to see, and we take your questions. Also, an update on how our bats are faring this year.
Two experts in heating efficiency will
share some valuable advice on what we can do around the house to reduce
our heating bills this winter. We’ll hear about some small steps that
are surprisingly effective, and what goes into a retrofitting an older
home.
The return of our region’s birds is one of the
most reliable signs of spring. VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with Audubon Bird Expert Bridget Butler
about which species have already returned, and which birds we can soon expect
to see.