Date: 5/3/26 5:00 am From: Rich Kelley <rich...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Looking for help surveying Meadowlarks on Isle La Motte
I'd like to know the frequency also, and how rigid of a schedule. I like getting out to the rock but have a rotating work schedule.
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From: Vermont Birds <VTBIRD...> On Behalf Of Patrick Phillips
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Looking for help surveying Meadowlarks on Isle La Motte
Hi Kevin,
I may be interested in helping out with this if you have no luck finding someone. Can you provide any more details as far as when, how often etc., that this needs to be done?
Pat Phillips
Green Mountain Bird Alliance
On Sat, May 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM Kevin Tolan <ktolan...> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I coordinate statewide Eastern Meadowlark monitoring and am looking
> for someone to survey a site on Isle La Motte this season. The
> protocol is very straightforward, essentially just spend ~30 minutes
> birding along New Road specifically looking for Meadowlarks. Please
> email me if this is something you're able to assist with.
>
> Given the distinctive song of Meadowlarks, birders of all ability
> levels are welcomed to participate in the monitoring of this Threatened species.
> Also, if you're interested in monitoring in a different area of the
> state, please let me know!
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Kevin Tolan *(He/Him)
> *Staff Biologist* at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies
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