Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas

The Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (VBBA) is the most comprehensive bird survey in the state, and occurs only once every 25 years. The first Atlas in Vermont was published in 1985, and in 2002, we embarked on the second. From 2003 to 2007. The goal of the first Atlas was to document the spatial distribution of each bird species at a broad geographical scale. Our primary goal for the second generation Atlas was to survey the same lands in Vermont that were surveyed 25 years ago in order to detect changes in the distribution of species. Other goals of the second Atlas included:

- identify rare species and important breeding areas for birds
- provide data for species and groups of species not adequately surveyed by other existing surveys
- enhance public awareness of birds through presentations, workshops and field trips
- expand the existing network and skill level of citizen scientists in Vermont by encouraging participation in this project
- combine data from atlases carried out in the same region to assess distributional changes at a broader scale

The Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas data package includes all records from the first and second atlases.

For more information:
http://val.vtecostudies.org/projects/vermont-breeding-bird-atlas/