Date: 5/3/26 6:21 am From: Rebecca Laroche <rebeccallaroche...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Looking for help surveying Meadowlarks on Isle La Motte
Hello Kevin,
I I live only 20 minutes from Isle LaMotte so it would be an easy task for me. There’s a nice flock on Alburgh springs road nearby, so I know their songs and calls well. Like others, I’m wondering about the frequency/duration.
Thank you for your work!
Rebecca
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> On 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
> <https://vtecostudies.org/> >
> Mail: PO Box 420, Norwich, VT 05055
> Physical: 20 Palmer Court, White River Junction, VT 05001
> Phone: (802) 649-1431 ext. 204
