The buzzy song of the Golden-winged Warbler is a welcome sound in May and June in Vermont, but these warblers are declining by an average of 3.4 percent per year, primarily due to habitat loss. This species depends on shrubland habitat, comprised of areas with sparse trees and shrubs and a grassy understory. As these habitats revert to forest or are converted for human use, populations of Golden-winged Warblers, other shrubland birds, native pollinators, and the many wildlife species that depend on them decline sharply.
Vermont is a stronghold for Golden-winged Warblers in New England and the Champlain Valley has been identified as an important conservation area by the , a national partnership working to protect this species. ÌÇÐÄlogo works across the region to identify, protect, and restore shrubland habitats that Golden-winged Warblers need for nesting and foraging. We partner with landowners, municipalities, and land trusts to safeguard the health and longevity of these vital habitats.
How We Work
- Apply advanced mapping tools to locate promising shrubland habitats.
- Collaborate with landowners to assess and restore areas that have become overgrown or degraded by invasive plant species.
- Help secure funding to make restoration and management feasible.
- Carry out focused on-the-ground projects that enhance habitat for birds and pollinators.
- Track how Golden-winged Warblers and other shrubland birds respond as habitats recover.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Nature Conservancy
Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service Partner Program
Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
Vermont Land Trust
Get ÌÇÐÄlogo in Your Inbox
Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news.
