News ~ Sightings ~ Information
THANK YOU!
A BIG THANK YOU TO CSVW TRAIL VOLUNTEERS!
February 2017
CSVW would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU! to the many volunteers who recently answered the call for help grooming the trails! The CSVW Trails are absolutely beautiful and the perfect place to spend a day this winter!
Freshly painted trail blazes lead the way to stunning natural scenery that offers hours of fun in the great outdoors!
Visit us during School Vacation Week!
PLEASE sign in at the kiosk and leave us your comments!
A BIG THANK YOU TO CSVW TRAIL VOLUNTEERS!
February 2017
CSVW would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU! to the many volunteers who recently answered the call for help grooming the trails! The CSVW Trails are absolutely beautiful and the perfect place to spend a day this winter!
Freshly painted trail blazes lead the way to stunning natural scenery that offers hours of fun in the great outdoors!
Visit us during School Vacation Week!
PLEASE sign in at the kiosk and leave us your comments!
NEWS!
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT IS THIS WEEKEND!
February 17-20, 2017
This is a great winter activity that is fun for all ages! A terrific learning opportunity that is beneficial to the birds!
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT IS THIS WEEKEND!
February 17-20, 2017
This is a great winter activity that is fun for all ages! A terrific learning opportunity that is beneficial to the birds!
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM the GBBC WEBSITE ….
"Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time.
Now, more than 160,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds.
Why count birds?
Scientists and bird enthusiasts can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. Bird populations are dynamic; they are constantly in flux. No single scientist or team of scientists could hope to document and understand the complex distribution and movements of so many species in such a short time."
For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count go to:
http://gbbc.birdcount.org/about/
To get started go to:
http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/
"Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time.
Now, more than 160,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds.
Why count birds?
Scientists and bird enthusiasts can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. Bird populations are dynamic; they are constantly in flux. No single scientist or team of scientists could hope to document and understand the complex distribution and movements of so many species in such a short time."
For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count go to:
http://gbbc.birdcount.org/about/
To get started go to:
http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/
If you participate in the GBBC let us know your results - AFTER YOU SUBMIT THEM TO THE GBBC OF COURSE!
We would love to hear all about your observations!
After completing your submissions to GBBC email your results and photos to CSVW:
We would love to hear all about your observations!
After completing your submissions to GBBC email your results and photos to CSVW:
Good luck with your counts and HAPPY BIRDING!
LOOKING FOR MORE FUN IN THE SNOW? Visit the CSVW Winter Trails this weekend!
LOOKING FOR MORE FUN IN THE SNOW? Visit the CSVW Winter Trails this weekend!
NEWS!
February 4, 2017
CSVW Trails have been broken open by snowmobile and debris removed! (exception: Tappan & River Trails) Trails will be packed and groomed as soon as mother nature delivers more snow. Today there is about 1” of snow on a hard surface making skiing conditions fast but not a very soft landing if one falls . There are plenty of animal tracks to investigate and it is a beautiful day!
Great day to be outside at CSVW!
TRACKS ON THE TRAILS IN THE WINTER WONDERLAND AT CSVW!
Searching for animal tracks on the CSVW Trails is a FUN way to investigate what kinds of animals are active during the winter! Look for identifying track features such as:
- track patterns
- track size
- position of front and hind feet
- distance between prints
- location of tracks
Come see what animal tracks you can find! It is great exercise and an excellent opportunity to learn lessons about the wildlife activity visible in the snow!
Did you know that when deer walk they leave tracks that make them appear to be a 2-legged animal? In the deep snow this energy-conserving method of walking involves stepping the hind foot into the track already made by the front foot.
While deer are considered “Walkers", squirrels and hares are considered “Gallopers” or “Hoppers”. In this case the hind-foot prints are actually the forward and larger prints in the track with the smaller front feet slightly behind those. If you find tracks that are running from tree to tree, you can be pretty sure they are that of a red or grey squirrel.
You might also find footprints of fox, coyote and moose on the CSVW Trails. Maybe even a bobcat! All of these wildlife creatures live in the area of the Chapman Sanctuary and are active in the winter.
Come on XC-skis or snowshoes or come on foot! Be observant and you will find many kinds of animal tracks as you enjoy the CSVW Winter Trails!
Please sign in at the Kiosk!
Leave your comments and observations for us. We’d love to know what you saw on the CSVW Trails!
Visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages (links top of page).
Did you know that when deer walk they leave tracks that make them appear to be a 2-legged animal? In the deep snow this energy-conserving method of walking involves stepping the hind foot into the track already made by the front foot.
While deer are considered “Walkers", squirrels and hares are considered “Gallopers” or “Hoppers”. In this case the hind-foot prints are actually the forward and larger prints in the track with the smaller front feet slightly behind those. If you find tracks that are running from tree to tree, you can be pretty sure they are that of a red or grey squirrel.
You might also find footprints of fox, coyote and moose on the CSVW Trails. Maybe even a bobcat! All of these wildlife creatures live in the area of the Chapman Sanctuary and are active in the winter.
Come on XC-skis or snowshoes or come on foot! Be observant and you will find many kinds of animal tracks as you enjoy the CSVW Winter Trails!
Please sign in at the Kiosk!
Leave your comments and observations for us. We’d love to know what you saw on the CSVW Trails!
Visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages (links top of page).
NEWS!
The 22nd Annual Sandwich Christmas Bird Count Results are IN!
January 2, 2017
The 22nd Annual Sandwich Christmas Bird Count Results are IN!
January 2, 2017
The 22-year old Sandwich, New Hampshire Annual Christmas Bird Count was started by Margaret and Jim Vernon of North Sandwich. Tony Vozzano has compiled the tallies and information for nearly 15 years now.
On January 2, 2017 the weather was ideal for the annual count with seasonable temperatures, sunshine and light wind. The total of 43 species of birds is close to Sandwich, NH's long-term average as is the 2737 number of individual birds. With hardly any open water at the time of the count, it is not surprising that waterfowl numbers were down considerably from the past couple of counts.
New count highs were established for:
Other Hightlights:
There were no shrike counted for the second straight year and only 1 Purple Finch, 2 Red Crossbills,
5 Common Redpolls, and 1 Pine Siskin were seen. The 6 Barred Owls ties the record from 11 years back.
Bald Eagle-3; Belted Kingfisher-1 (4th consecutive year); Pine Grosbeak-8
THANK YOU!! to Tony Vozzano who compiled these counts and THANK YOU!! to the
Sandwich, NH residents who participated!
These Sandwich, NH numbers will be added to Audubon's Society's Annual BIrd Count.
On January 2, 2017 the weather was ideal for the annual count with seasonable temperatures, sunshine and light wind. The total of 43 species of birds is close to Sandwich, NH's long-term average as is the 2737 number of individual birds. With hardly any open water at the time of the count, it is not surprising that waterfowl numbers were down considerably from the past couple of counts.
New count highs were established for:
- Wild Turkey - 190,
- Red-bellied Woodpecker - 6
- Tufted Titmouse - 118,
- Bohemian Waxwing - 178
- Snow Bunting – 78.
Other Hightlights:
There were no shrike counted for the second straight year and only 1 Purple Finch, 2 Red Crossbills,
5 Common Redpolls, and 1 Pine Siskin were seen. The 6 Barred Owls ties the record from 11 years back.
Bald Eagle-3; Belted Kingfisher-1 (4th consecutive year); Pine Grosbeak-8
THANK YOU!! to Tony Vozzano who compiled these counts and THANK YOU!! to the
Sandwich, NH residents who participated!
These Sandwich, NH numbers will be added to Audubon's Society's Annual BIrd Count.
22nd ANNUAL SANDWICH CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
(with 21-year average in parentheses)
|
House Sparrow 28 (28)
Pileated Woodpecker 13 (8) Belted Kingfisher 1 Blue Jay 454 (222) American Crow 50 (71) Common Raven 13 (17) Black-Capped Chickadee 761 (822) Tufted Titmouse 118 (61) Red-breasted Nuthatch 25 (56) White-breasted Nuthatch 118 (112) Brown Creeper 8 (12) Golden-cr Kinglet 4 (14) Eastern Bluebird 5 (4) American Robin 77 (59) European Starling 36 (95) Cedar Waxwing 163 (47) Bohemian Waxwing 178 (22, irruptive) American Tree Sparrow 29 (22) Snow Bunting 14 (7) Dark-eyed Junco 40 (109) Northern Cardinal 37 (14) |
American Goldfinch 84 (388)
American Black Duck 4 (13) Mallard 1 (36) Hooded Merganser 3 (6) Common Merganser 8 (45) Wild Turkey 190 (64) Ruffed Grouse 1 (6) Bald Eagle 3 (1) Red-tailed Hawk 1 (1) Ring-billed Gull 2 (1) Herring Gull 1 (1) Rock Pigeon 25 (20) Mourning Dove 112(150) Barred Owl 6 (3) Red-bellied Woodpckr 6 (1) Downy Woodpecker 46 (48) Hairy Woodpecker 57 (48) Pine Grosbeak 8 (8) Purple Finch 1 (8) Red Crossbill 2 (2) Common Redpoll 5 (118, irruptive) Pine Siskin 1 (67) |
Totals: 43 species (43): 2737 individuals (2893)
Count Week birds: Sharp-shinned Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Northern Flicker, White-throated Sparrow
Count Week birds: Sharp-shinned Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Northern Flicker, White-throated Sparrow
SIGHTING!
January 4, 2017
Who left this nest?
Looking at the materials used, it's open-cup shape and it's location in the forks of a tree branch about 6 feet off
the ground - a good guess might be that this nest was once used by one of the many warblers who came to CSVW over the summer! Did it belong to the
Black-throated Green Warbler who is now basking in the southern tropical sunshine?
CSVW WINTER TRAILS are a wonderful place to get outside, explore and make discoveries!
January 4, 2017
- Abandoned Nest
Who left this nest?
Looking at the materials used, it's open-cup shape and it's location in the forks of a tree branch about 6 feet off
the ground - a good guess might be that this nest was once used by one of the many warblers who came to CSVW over the summer! Did it belong to the
Black-throated Green Warbler who is now basking in the southern tropical sunshine?
CSVW WINTER TRAILS are a wonderful place to get outside, explore and make discoveries!
NEWS!
MORE SNOW ON THE WAY!
As if CSVW wasn't wonderfully wintery enough ... MORE SNOW is on the way! Get your XC Skis or Snow Shoes or Snow Boots and GET HERE!! It is always a beautiful day at CSVW.
HAVE A GREAT DAY OUTSIDE AT CSVW!
MORE SNOW ON THE WAY!
As if CSVW wasn't wonderfully wintery enough ... MORE SNOW is on the way! Get your XC Skis or Snow Shoes or Snow Boots and GET HERE!! It is always a beautiful day at CSVW.
- Dress appropriately for winter and in layers
- Stay on marked trails
- Stay hydrated
- Bring a Trail Map available at the Kiosk
- Pay attention to the day light and exit trails before dusk
- PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE KIOSK
HAVE A GREAT DAY OUTSIDE AT CSVW!
NEWS!
WINTER IS HERE!
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!
WELCOME WINTER by remembering your feathered friends!
The birds will come and they will bring you their beauty in exchange for these gifts!
Please consider donating to CSVW at this time of year to help provide extra nutrition for all the birds that make the sanctuary their year-round residence! Visit our Contributions Page on this website!
WINTER IS HERE!
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!
WELCOME WINTER by remembering your feathered friends!
- put out seeds and nuts
- keep feeders clean and full
- provide shelter in the form of a bird box - a pile of branches, leaves & twigs works too!
- provide fresh water in a shallow bowl that you can refill daily
The birds will come and they will bring you their beauty in exchange for these gifts!
Please consider donating to CSVW at this time of year to help provide extra nutrition for all the birds that make the sanctuary their year-round residence! Visit our Contributions Page on this website!
NEWS!
CSVW IS EVERY WHERE!! And now you can keep up with what is new and happening at CSVW where ever you are !
Follow us on Twitter - CSVW_NH
Like us on Facebook - Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
Join us on Instagram - @ChapmanSanctuary
Email us your photos - ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com
& comments!
CSVW IS EVERY WHERE!! And now you can keep up with what is new and happening at CSVW where ever you are !
Follow us on Twitter - CSVW_NH
Like us on Facebook - Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
Join us on Instagram - @ChapmanSanctuary
Email us your photos - ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com
& comments!
SIGHTING !
December 2016
Grab your Cross Country Skis and HIT THE CSVW TRAILS!
Love to Snow Shoe? Follow the CSVW River Trail to the
Cold River - it is a snow shoe only trail. CSVW has so many options to get outside in nature and enjoy yourself in the clean, cold New Hamphsire winter!
Come experience the unique peace of a snow-covered forest. Take a mindful pace and listen to the sounds of winter in the woods. Be still. Observe.
There is something for everyone this winter at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
Please sign in at the Kiosk!
December 2016
- SNOW !*!*!*!
Grab your Cross Country Skis and HIT THE CSVW TRAILS!
Love to Snow Shoe? Follow the CSVW River Trail to the
Cold River - it is a snow shoe only trail. CSVW has so many options to get outside in nature and enjoy yourself in the clean, cold New Hamphsire winter!
Come experience the unique peace of a snow-covered forest. Take a mindful pace and listen to the sounds of winter in the woods. Be still. Observe.
There is something for everyone this winter at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
Please sign in at the Kiosk!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION!
November 25, 2016
The leaves are off the trees and so far there has not been
any significant snow but...! CSVW Trails are open and
RIGHT NOW is a great time to walk the trails and discover nature as it transitions into winter mode. With the trees and underbrush bare there is so much to see that was hidden under summer growth! Woodland animals are still very busy gathering and storing food for the winter and the feeders are always a birdwatcher's delight with a wide variety of birds who take advantage of that food source. CSVW Trails are loaded with classic stonewalls, stone mounds and boulders that are used by wildlife for food-storage and shelter. Downed trees and brush piles also provide a safe and natural habitat for countless species of forest creatures. All these things and more are revealed this time of the year!
As always CSVW requires that visitors leave the trails as they find them and that guests do not disturb or remove any stones or any other material as this may directly and adversely impact the animals and birds.
Come to CSVW this weekend and discover something new!
PLUS! Start mapping out your Cross Country Ski day on the CSVW Trails this coming winter!
Please sign in at the kiosk!
November 25, 2016
- TRAILS ARE OPEN!
The leaves are off the trees and so far there has not been
any significant snow but...! CSVW Trails are open and
RIGHT NOW is a great time to walk the trails and discover nature as it transitions into winter mode. With the trees and underbrush bare there is so much to see that was hidden under summer growth! Woodland animals are still very busy gathering and storing food for the winter and the feeders are always a birdwatcher's delight with a wide variety of birds who take advantage of that food source. CSVW Trails are loaded with classic stonewalls, stone mounds and boulders that are used by wildlife for food-storage and shelter. Downed trees and brush piles also provide a safe and natural habitat for countless species of forest creatures. All these things and more are revealed this time of the year!
As always CSVW requires that visitors leave the trails as they find them and that guests do not disturb or remove any stones or any other material as this may directly and adversely impact the animals and birds.
Come to CSVW this weekend and discover something new!
PLUS! Start mapping out your Cross Country Ski day on the CSVW Trails this coming winter!
Please sign in at the kiosk!
SIGHTING!
November 13, 2016
A male and female pair of Hooded Mergansers were on Teacup Lake again. It is possible that the female may have chosen her male as there was only one male present at this time. The two ducks fished and paddled around leisurely together for a long time in the early evening hours staying close to each other.
The male courted the female now and then with a display of his white crest. Once or twice during this courtship display the male would also lift his white chest high
up out of the water.
A River Otter glided across the surface of the water without disturbing the ducks. It disappeared underwater and into the tall grass along the edge of Teacup Lake.
Come to Chapman Sanctuary/Visny Woods and spend a beautiful day on the CSVW Trails and at Teacup Lake. You might catch a glimpse of these beautiful animals in their pristine natural habitat.
Please sign in at the kiosk at the Chapman House.
Additional Hooded Merganser and other CSVW Wildlife photos on Wildlife Habitat page
November 13, 2016
- Pair of Hooded Mergansers
- River Otter
A male and female pair of Hooded Mergansers were on Teacup Lake again. It is possible that the female may have chosen her male as there was only one male present at this time. The two ducks fished and paddled around leisurely together for a long time in the early evening hours staying close to each other.
The male courted the female now and then with a display of his white crest. Once or twice during this courtship display the male would also lift his white chest high
up out of the water.
A River Otter glided across the surface of the water without disturbing the ducks. It disappeared underwater and into the tall grass along the edge of Teacup Lake.
Come to Chapman Sanctuary/Visny Woods and spend a beautiful day on the CSVW Trails and at Teacup Lake. You might catch a glimpse of these beautiful animals in their pristine natural habitat.
Please sign in at the kiosk at the Chapman House.
Additional Hooded Merganser and other CSVW Wildlife photos on Wildlife Habitat page
NEWS!
November 12, 2016
CS/VW Annual Meeting
The CSVW Annual Meeting was well attended at the Benz Center. The following agenda items were addressed:
November 12, 2016
CS/VW Annual Meeting
The CSVW Annual Meeting was well attended at the Benz Center. The following agenda items were addressed:
- Treasurers Report
- Election of Trustees
- Review of on-going projects
- Approval of Actions take by Officers and Trustees
- Any other business
SIGHTING!
November 6, 2016
1 female and 2 male Hooded Mergansers were out on
Tea Cup Lake just as the sun was setting. The males were sizing each other up and displaying their crests in the presence of the female. Hooded Mergansers often form pairs in late fall / early winter.
Goldfinches remain in New Hampshire through the winter months and may be present at available food sources such as those provided by the CSVW feeders. You might not immediately recognize them since the males lose their bright yellow color and become more brown and sparrow-like in appearance.
Black-capped Chickadees often hold seeds and berries between their feet to crack open or break into smaller bits.
November 6, 2016
- 3 HOODED MERGANSERS
- Goldfinches
- Black-capped Chickadees
1 female and 2 male Hooded Mergansers were out on
Tea Cup Lake just as the sun was setting. The males were sizing each other up and displaying their crests in the presence of the female. Hooded Mergansers often form pairs in late fall / early winter.
Goldfinches remain in New Hampshire through the winter months and may be present at available food sources such as those provided by the CSVW feeders. You might not immediately recognize them since the males lose their bright yellow color and become more brown and sparrow-like in appearance.
Black-capped Chickadees often hold seeds and berries between their feet to crack open or break into smaller bits.
NEWS!
ANNUAL MEETING
has been set for November 12, 2016.
Details on Calendar page.
ANNUAL MEETING
has been set for November 12, 2016.
Details on Calendar page.
SIGHTING!
September 16, 2016
Dark-eyed Juncos make their appearance in New England in autumn and winter months and they certainly have arrived at CSVW in strong numbers. Juncos are a medium sized, ground sparrow who feed on seeds, small fruit and berries. Black-capped Chickadees are popular little birds who are well-known in the area. Their curiosity and acrobatics make them experts at finding and utilizing feeders. CSVW offers plenty of food options for the Dark-eyed Junco, Black-capped Chickadees and other species that winter in New Hampshire.
The colors keep unfolding at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! Oxydendrum or Sourwood (a Lily of the Valley-like tree) located near the Perennial Gardens have turned a rich dark red adding to the color palette that changes almost daily.
A trip to CSVW is a must this fall season!
Please sign in at the Kiosk where trail maps are available.
September 16, 2016
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Purple Finch
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Oxydendrum or Sourwood in deep red foliage
Dark-eyed Juncos make their appearance in New England in autumn and winter months and they certainly have arrived at CSVW in strong numbers. Juncos are a medium sized, ground sparrow who feed on seeds, small fruit and berries. Black-capped Chickadees are popular little birds who are well-known in the area. Their curiosity and acrobatics make them experts at finding and utilizing feeders. CSVW offers plenty of food options for the Dark-eyed Junco, Black-capped Chickadees and other species that winter in New Hampshire.
The colors keep unfolding at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! Oxydendrum or Sourwood (a Lily of the Valley-like tree) located near the Perennial Gardens have turned a rich dark red adding to the color palette that changes almost daily.
A trip to CSVW is a must this fall season!
Please sign in at the Kiosk where trail maps are available.
SIGHTING!
September 12, 2016
Autumn has splashed itself all over Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! Tea Cup Lake and the CSVW Walking Trails are absolutely resplendent! If you are in the Sandwich, NH area do come and allow yourself some precious time in as peaceful and pretty a setting as it gets. If you are not in the Sandwich, NH area .... get here! Spend the day out on the trails with your binoculars or camera. Nature will not disappoint you.
Please sign in at the Kiosk where trail maps are available.
Send us YOUR favorite CSVW photos to ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com we would love to see them!
September 12, 2016
- Autumn
- Beauty
- Color
- Nature
Autumn has splashed itself all over Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! Tea Cup Lake and the CSVW Walking Trails are absolutely resplendent! If you are in the Sandwich, NH area do come and allow yourself some precious time in as peaceful and pretty a setting as it gets. If you are not in the Sandwich, NH area .... get here! Spend the day out on the trails with your binoculars or camera. Nature will not disappoint you.
Please sign in at the Kiosk where trail maps are available.
Send us YOUR favorite CSVW photos to ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com we would love to see them!
NEWS!
September 10, 2016
Mystery Plant Identified!
The plant found on September 28 has grown enough to be identified as a squash.
September 10, 2016
Mystery Plant Identified!
The plant found on September 28 has grown enough to be identified as a squash.
SIGHTING!
September 28, 2016
- Mystery Plant!
The plant pictured here was found near the Kiosk and entrance to the trails at Chapman Sanctuary. A plant can spread its seeds by a variety of methods with the help of animals and birds or wind and water. Unless an animal comes along and eats the blossom, CSVW hopes to see what this plant grows to become. Keep your eyes open on the trails and in the fields for growth that may have been transplanted from another part of the sanctuary
and let us know what you find!
You can email CSVW at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com
Please remember to sign in at the Kiosk.
SIGHTING!
September 25, 2016
A female Common Yellowthroat was seen in the grassy areas around Tea Cup Lake. Common Yellowthroats, who have made CSVW their home this summer, feed on insects low to the ground in thickets and fields such as those provided by The Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. Soon these birds will migrate to warmer climates, but for now their food source is still available. You still have time to come to CSVW and view the Common Yellowthroat in it's natural habitat!
CSVW is home to countless species of migratory birds as well as year-round residents who depend on the healthy environment at the sanctuary.
NEWS!
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
On Friday, September 16th The United Way sent a team of volunteers from NHEC to CSVW as part of the United Way's Day of Caring yearly event.
The group performed some very important maintenance on the trails, in the gardens and all over the Sanctuary grounds. CSVW Wildlife depends on the protected environment provided by CSVW and it is imperative to keep trails open, clear of brush and passable. The gardens need weeding and edging in order to continue to flourish for the animals and especially the pollinators that are so critical to all of us.
A BIG THANK YOU! To the volunteers that participated in the United Way Day of Caring!
If your group, school or organization would like to arrange a terrific volunteer opportunity contact
CSVW at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com.
There are many ways to help while you enjoy the beauty of the sanctuary!
SIGHTING!
Sunday September 4, 2016
CSVW Wildlife Sighting photos on Wildlife Habitat Management Page
CSVW Plantlife & Trail photos on Walking Trails Page
Sunday September 4, 2016
- Yellow Bellied Sap Sucker
- Red Breasted Nut Hatch
- MUSHROOMS!
CSVW Wildlife Sighting photos on Wildlife Habitat Management Page
CSVW Plantlife & Trail photos on Walking Trails Page
SIGHTING!
Thursday September 1, 2016
Labor Day Weekend is here! Aptly named for the many species of bees in and around CSVW who labor tirelessly day in and day out collecting pollen from the flowers that still surround Tea Cup Lake and in the Sanctuary Gardens.
Summer may be winding down but there is always something buzzing at The Sanctuary!
Thursday September 1, 2016
- BEES!
- Turkey Vulture
- Black Cap Chickadees
- Gold Finches
Labor Day Weekend is here! Aptly named for the many species of bees in and around CSVW who labor tirelessly day in and day out collecting pollen from the flowers that still surround Tea Cup Lake and in the Sanctuary Gardens.
Summer may be winding down but there is always something buzzing at The Sanctuary!
SIGHTING!
Tuesday August 2, 2016
- Pine Warblers
- Gray Cat Bird
- Bluet Damselflies
- Great Spangled Fritillary
- Humming Bird Moth
- 2 Female Mergansers
- NEW BLOOMS!
The summer months have seen many days with temperatures climbing into the 90s but that doesn't keep nature from carrying on! The CSVW feeders are as populated as ever and there is always something new blooming. Turk's Cap Lilly in the sanctuary gardens have remarkably vivid colors. Teacup Lake is all decorated with yellow Golden Rod and pink Milkweed and the birds, butterflies and other pollinators move happily from bloom to bloom all day.
Pine Warblers forage for insects in the trees and plants while beautiful Great Spangled Fritillaries
and dragonflies fly and land everywhere. Plenty of summer left to come see all of this magic!
SIGHTING!
Sunday July 10, 2016
The Bird Feeders behind the Chapman House are always busy! So many beautiful and colorful birds come to visit the feeders and take advantage of the nourishment offered every day! The female Grossbeak is so pretty she does not need the red-breast of her male counterpart to be stunning! Drop in and observe the birds coming and going all day long ~ it is a show not to be missed!
Please sign in at the Kiosk.
CSVW Wildlife Sighting photos on Wildlife Habitat Management Page.
Sunday July 10, 2016
- Grosbeaks
- Woodpeckers
- House Finch
- Purple Finch
- White Breasted Nut Hatch
- Gold Finch
The Bird Feeders behind the Chapman House are always busy! So many beautiful and colorful birds come to visit the feeders and take advantage of the nourishment offered every day! The female Grossbeak is so pretty she does not need the red-breast of her male counterpart to be stunning! Drop in and observe the birds coming and going all day long ~ it is a show not to be missed!
Please sign in at the Kiosk.
CSVW Wildlife Sighting photos on Wildlife Habitat Management Page.
NEWS!
Saturday July 9, 2016
PERENNIAL GARDENS WALK
Sarah Zuccarelli led a very informative tour of The Chapman House grounds and the gardens beside Tea Cup Lake on July 9, 2016. A group of 7 members and visitors enjoyed the remarkable beauty that CSVW has to offer and learned the names and care techniques of countless varieties of perennials and other plant life.
There is always something blooming anew! Photos on Calendar Page.
Saturday July 9, 2016
PERENNIAL GARDENS WALK
Sarah Zuccarelli led a very informative tour of The Chapman House grounds and the gardens beside Tea Cup Lake on July 9, 2016. A group of 7 members and visitors enjoyed the remarkable beauty that CSVW has to offer and learned the names and care techniques of countless varieties of perennials and other plant life.
There is always something blooming anew! Photos on Calendar Page.
SIGHTING!
Sunday July 3, 2016
A beautiful Indigo Bunting has been spotted in the field near Tea Cup Lake near the bat box. A male Common Yellow Throat was flitting around in the bushes surrounding Tea Cup lake while 2 female Wood Ducks paddled leisurely. Tree Swallows were busy as ever diving and scooping up bugs from the surface of the water and catching flying insects in midair!
Sunday July 3, 2016
- Indigo Bunting
- 2 female Wood Ducks
- Common Yellow Throat
- Tree Swallows
A beautiful Indigo Bunting has been spotted in the field near Tea Cup Lake near the bat box. A male Common Yellow Throat was flitting around in the bushes surrounding Tea Cup lake while 2 female Wood Ducks paddled leisurely. Tree Swallows were busy as ever diving and scooping up bugs from the surface of the water and catching flying insects in midair!
SIGHTING!
Saturday June 25, 2016
Saturday June 25, 2016
- Fisher
NEWS!
Saturday June 25, 2016
Remaining bushes were planted by volunteers at CS/VW.
Saturday June 25, 2016
Remaining bushes were planted by volunteers at CS/VW.
NEWS!
ANNUAL MEETING
has been set for November 12, 2016. Details on Calendar page.
ANNUAL MEETING
has been set for November 12, 2016. Details on Calendar page.
NEWS!
JUNE 18, 2016
Volunteers planted bushes - details and photos Wildlife Habitat Management page
SIGHTING!
June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016
- Female Wood Duck with 4 DUCKLINGS!
SIGHTING!
June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
- 7 Canada Geese
SIGHTING!
June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016
- Great Blue Heron
- 2 Femal Mergansers
NEWS!
June 4, 2016
BIRD WALK led by Christine Costello began bright and early at CS/VW. Many species took advantage of their forest habitat and remained unseen but certainly not unheard. Participants of the walk learned how to identify birds by their songs and calls and became so familiar with some varieties that they could easily recognize the birdsong by the end of the event. The group was also educated on the nesting and breeding habits as well as preferred food sources of the CS/VW resident birds. Photos on Calendar Events page.
Some of the numerous birds encountered included:
June 4, 2016
BIRD WALK led by Christine Costello began bright and early at CS/VW. Many species took advantage of their forest habitat and remained unseen but certainly not unheard. Participants of the walk learned how to identify birds by their songs and calls and became so familiar with some varieties that they could easily recognize the birdsong by the end of the event. The group was also educated on the nesting and breeding habits as well as preferred food sources of the CS/VW resident birds. Photos on Calendar Events page.
Some of the numerous birds encountered included:
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Oven Bird
- Scarlet Tanager
- Yellow Belly Sap Sucker
- Blackburnian Warbler
- Eastern King Bird
- Black-throated Green Warbler & Black-throated Blue Warbler
- Indigo Bunting
- Tree Swallow
NEWS!
May 28, 2016
WOODLANDS WILDFLOWER WALK led by Sarah Zuccarreli was a great success and well attended despite temperatures climbing into the 90s! Many plant and flower species were located and identified. Participants of the walk learned the environmental importance of the varieties of plant life at CS/VW as well as their preferred areas in which to grow. Bloom and fruit bearing times were discussed in addition to which woodland creatures may use the different types of vegetation as a food source. Photos on Calendar Events page.
SOME OF THE SPECIES IDENTIFIED
May 28, 2016
WOODLANDS WILDFLOWER WALK led by Sarah Zuccarreli was a great success and well attended despite temperatures climbing into the 90s! Many plant and flower species were located and identified. Participants of the walk learned the environmental importance of the varieties of plant life at CS/VW as well as their preferred areas in which to grow. Bloom and fruit bearing times were discussed in addition to which woodland creatures may use the different types of vegetation as a food source. Photos on Calendar Events page.
SOME OF THE SPECIES IDENTIFIED
- Indian Cucumber Root
- Lady Slipper
- Star Flower
- Jack in the Pulpit
SIGHTING!
May 28, 2016
Photos on Walking Trails page
May 28, 2016
- BLACK BEARS
Photos on Walking Trails page
NEWS!
May 20, 2016
WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT
May 20, 2016
WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT
- Set one hawk box at the old logging yard off Tappan Trail
- Set bat box in the field at Tea Cup Lake
- A second hawk box is placed at site and hole has been dug with hopes to set box soon
SIGHTING!
May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016
- Red Fox
NEWS!
May 16, 2016
WILDFLOWER GARDEN AT TEA CUP LAKE!
A 1/2 acre has been plowed and harrowed for a new Wildflower Garden at Tea Cup Lake! The field had not been plowed for many years if ever and the root mass was thick. It will take many more times with the disc harrow before a rototiller can be used on the site.
The garden should be ready for the fall planting (late Oct./early Nov.)
May 16, 2016
WILDFLOWER GARDEN AT TEA CUP LAKE!
A 1/2 acre has been plowed and harrowed for a new Wildflower Garden at Tea Cup Lake! The field had not been plowed for many years if ever and the root mass was thick. It will take many more times with the disc harrow before a rototiller can be used on the site.
The garden should be ready for the fall planting (late Oct./early Nov.)
SIGHTING!
May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016
- Female Merganser
- Red-winged Blackbird
SIGHTING!
May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016
- Kingfisher
SIGHTING!
April 30, 2016
NEWS!
April 25, 2016
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
CS/VW and it's inhabitants can always use a helping hand.
There are lots of opportunities for you or your group to help out the animal and plant life that call CS/VW home:
Email us at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com or use the form on the Contact Us page to let us know how you or your group would like to help. It's a fun way to get out in the great outdoors and do some good for the Sandwich Wildlife!
The Moultonborough Boy Scouts recently volunteered to clean out all the bird boxes in the Sanctuary in preparation for Spring nesting. The troop had a lot of fun while earning their Community Service Badge and learning about the birds and wildlife that will benefit from their efforts!
Check out the fun they had in the slide show on the Calendar Page.
NEWS!
April 20, 2016
Work on the final phase of thinning the wildlife habitat has ended.
The holes needed to set the 30 ft. poles for the 2 Kestrel Hawk boxes and the 1 bat box are completed and poles will be set as soon as a truck crane is available.
SIGHTING!
April 19, 2016
2 male hooded Mergansers, 1 female Merganser, 1 pair of Mallards
SIGHTING!
April 18, 2016
A pair of Canada Geese and a pair of Mallards
SIGHTING!
April 12, 2016
TWO pair of Hooded Mergansers and 1 pair of Mallards spotted on Teacup Lake today!
Will we see ducklings from any of these pairings? Check the calendar to find out.
SIGHTING!
April 3, 2016
Our first visitors of the season to Teacup Lake have arrived!
Ice is out, and we have a pair of mallards PLUS one male hooded merganser and four females.
1/20/16
The following committees were established at the CS/VW Annual Meeting, Membership; Publicity / technology; Fundraising; Wounded Warriors; Nominating; and Volunteer Recruitment.
Any member interested in serving on a committee please notify us by using the contact form located
on the MORE page, send a note to us at PO Box 96, Sandwich,NH 03227, or talk to a Trustee.
Hope to hear from you.
1/4/16
The logging yard for the last thinning as part of our Wildlife Habitat Improvement Plan will be located to the west of the entrance to CS/VW with access on Mt. Israel Rd. After the thinning is completed (early spring) the entrance to the logging yard and the yard itself will be upgraded to be the new parking area for visitors. We hope to have this completed by mid summer.
Capital improvement projects for our building and other infrastructure
This year CSVW has undertaken a membership drive, our goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the Chapman Sanctuary / Visny Woods. During the year we will offer talks on topics related to wildlife and wildlife habitat,free admission for members. We will also be scheduling days for putting up Hawk, Bat,and bird boxes, an opportunity for hands on experience or a chance to volunteer help.
April 30, 2016
- Male Hooded Merganser
- Pair of Common Mergansers
- Pair of Canada Geese
- TURTLES!
NEWS!
April 25, 2016
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
CS/VW and it's inhabitants can always use a helping hand.
There are lots of opportunities for you or your group to help out the animal and plant life that call CS/VW home:
- Trail Maintenance
- Plant trees & shrubs
- Help out in the new Wildflower Garden
- Winter Trail Grooming
- VOLUNTEER for Special Projects and Events that come up on the calendar
- Lead a group tour of the trails, gardens and grounds
- Share your special skill, talent or knowledge
Email us at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com or use the form on the Contact Us page to let us know how you or your group would like to help. It's a fun way to get out in the great outdoors and do some good for the Sandwich Wildlife!
The Moultonborough Boy Scouts recently volunteered to clean out all the bird boxes in the Sanctuary in preparation for Spring nesting. The troop had a lot of fun while earning their Community Service Badge and learning about the birds and wildlife that will benefit from their efforts!
Check out the fun they had in the slide show on the Calendar Page.
NEWS!
April 20, 2016
Work on the final phase of thinning the wildlife habitat has ended.
The holes needed to set the 30 ft. poles for the 2 Kestrel Hawk boxes and the 1 bat box are completed and poles will be set as soon as a truck crane is available.
SIGHTING!
April 19, 2016
2 male hooded Mergansers, 1 female Merganser, 1 pair of Mallards
SIGHTING!
April 18, 2016
A pair of Canada Geese and a pair of Mallards
SIGHTING!
April 12, 2016
TWO pair of Hooded Mergansers and 1 pair of Mallards spotted on Teacup Lake today!
Will we see ducklings from any of these pairings? Check the calendar to find out.
SIGHTING!
April 3, 2016
Our first visitors of the season to Teacup Lake have arrived!
Ice is out, and we have a pair of mallards PLUS one male hooded merganser and four females.
1/20/16
The following committees were established at the CS/VW Annual Meeting, Membership; Publicity / technology; Fundraising; Wounded Warriors; Nominating; and Volunteer Recruitment.
Any member interested in serving on a committee please notify us by using the contact form located
on the MORE page, send a note to us at PO Box 96, Sandwich,NH 03227, or talk to a Trustee.
Hope to hear from you.
1/4/16
The logging yard for the last thinning as part of our Wildlife Habitat Improvement Plan will be located to the west of the entrance to CS/VW with access on Mt. Israel Rd. After the thinning is completed (early spring) the entrance to the logging yard and the yard itself will be upgraded to be the new parking area for visitors. We hope to have this completed by mid summer.
Capital improvement projects for our building and other infrastructure
This year CSVW has undertaken a membership drive, our goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the Chapman Sanctuary / Visny Woods. During the year we will offer talks on topics related to wildlife and wildlife habitat,free admission for members. We will also be scheduling days for putting up Hawk, Bat,and bird boxes, an opportunity for hands on experience or a chance to volunteer help.