Birding
With nature trails to explore on your own and local resources, Woodstock, Vermont is a great place for your favorite pastime, birding.
Bird Watching in the Marsh-Billing-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Enjoy a walk in Vermont's only national park and bring your binoculars! Birds such as the Hermit Thrush, Vermont’s state bird, Great Blue Herons, and Barred Owls, are commonly seen in the park. Stop by the visitor's center and chat with a park ranger to learn about the history of the park and gain insight into some of the favorite bird-watching locations.
New England Falconry
Get up close with these incredible birds of prey at the resort's falconry center. Owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles are all expertly cared for and available for programs. Book a free-flying session or meet & greet to learn about their adaptations, the sport of falconry, and get hands-on with some of the beautiful birds.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science - VINS
In nearby Quechee, Vermont the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is an incredible resource for nature lovers, and especially birders. Large wild bird exhibits (over 40 raptor enclosures and a songbird aviary) and naturalist programs go in-depth for education and conservation. VINS includes a wild bird rescue and rehab facility that helps injured or sick animals with professional care, with the goal of reintroduction to the wild.
