Vermont grassland bird populations in decline

News Release — Vermont Fish and WildlifeJuly 24, 2017
Media Contacts:John Buck802-777-5773
Steve Parren802-371-7142
Grassland Bird Populations in Decline in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Grassland-nesting bird populations continue to decline in numbers in Vermont, according to recent surveys conducted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Bird species that nest in grasslands include vesper sparrows, grasshopper sparrows, bobolinks, and easte