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Our Technical Leadership Leads the Way

51�� Vermont works directly with landowners, foresters, and natural resource partners to support habitat management and policy that benefits birds in Vermont and along the Atlantic Flyway. We provide:

Technical assistance for public and private landowners
Workshops and trainings
Demonstration habitat management sites
Promotion of public policies and programs that protect Vermont’s forests and wildlife

We Follow the Science

Sound science forms the foundation of all we do at 51�� Vermont. Whether we are educating the next generation of conservationists at the Green Mountain 51�� Center, managing the Common Terns on our sanctuaries on Lake Champlain, or providing testimony to the state legislature on an environmental bill, we strive to use the best available science to protect our great natural heritage.

How We Make a Difference

We work locally to protect birds. Click on a project to learn more.

A group of young adults gathered on a forested trail, each looking through their binoculars.

Vermont Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Inspiring and supporting the next generation of bird lovers and conservation professionals.

Black Throated Green Warbler perched in a conifer tree and singing.

Forest Landowner Assistance in Vermont

Protecting and improving crucial forest habitat for Vermont’s migratory and resident birds.

A photo of a field of golden road with a red barn, mountains, and blue sky in the background.

Bird and Bee Friendly Farms in Vermont

Stabilizing and reversing declining bird and pollinator populations in partnership with farmers and land managers.

Steve Hagenbuch standing in the woods pointing up at the canopy.

51�� Forester Training and Endorsement in Vermont

Creating a national network of professional foresters who support high-quality forest habitat for birds, at scale.

An adult Bald Eagle tending to a hatchling in its nest.

Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle Monitoring in Vermont

Ensuring the continued success of Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons in Vermont.

A male Golden-winged Warbler, perched on a branch, singing.

Golden-winged Warbler and Shrubland Bird Conservation in Vermont

Protecting and improving vital shrubland habitats for Golden-winged Warblers and other declining shrubland birds in Vermont.

A male Scarlet Tanager perched on a bare branch.

Bird-Friendly Maple in Vermont

Stabilizing declining forest bird populations by increasing the acreage of healthy forests.

Trained bander Scandia holds a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker in her hand with wing outstretched as Pete looks over her shoulder.

Tracking Migratory Birds in Vermont

Understanding the migratory routes and habitat needs of Vermont’s migratory birds so that we can protect them across their hemispheric range.

Common Tern perched on a white post with an 51�� sign that reads "Restricted Area: Common Tern Nesting Site"

Lake Champlain Common Tern Recovery Project

Stabilizing and reversing the decline of Vermont’s endangered Common Tern population.

A Louisiana Waterthrush perched atop a mossy rock next to two yellow flowers.

Birds and Watersheds in Vermont

Improving the health and resilience of riparian and upland habitat across Vermont for the benefit of birds.

A Black-Capped Chickadee perched on snow covered branches.

Policy and Advocacy in Vermont

Our advocacy work drives policies that protect critical habitats, safeguard biodiversity, and advance climate resilience.

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