Date: 5/4/26 5:01 pm From: Alan Schned <alanrschned...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Looking for help surveying Meadowlarks on Isle La Motte
Hi Kevin and Ryan -
I dropped into the VCE offices this morning to inquire about the survey on Isle La Motte, and I spoke to Ryan about that. I had initially thought it was for Whippoorwills, but Ryan corrected me that it is for Meadowlarks. My daughter has a house on South Hero, so I can take advantage of staying there, and I would very much like to participate in the survey. I hope I’m not too late to get involved.
Could you please give me any information on the dates, route, and rules. Thanks very much,
Alan Schned
Norwich
> On May 2, 2026, at 3:20 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
