THANK YOU BIRDHOUSE SPONSORS
From your grateful friends at CSVW and from all the wild birds that make the sanctuary their home.
We hope you will enjoy seeing some feathered friends in the home that you made possible.
Regardless of your sponsored Bird House’s occupancy status - please know that your donation has made a BIG difference for ALL the birds that make CSVW their home and we THANK YOU ALL!
From your grateful friends at CSVW and from all the wild birds that make the sanctuary their home.
We hope you will enjoy seeing some feathered friends in the home that you made possible.
Regardless of your sponsored Bird House’s occupancy status - please know that your donation has made a BIG difference for ALL the birds that make CSVW their home and we THANK YOU ALL!
CSVW 2026 BIRDHOUSE SPONSORS
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CHRIS & CAROLYN BOLDT
BRIGITTE BOVY AMY BRATTEN LOUISA & BOB BRYANT for Tom & Terry Paquette TRISH & KEN BUSHMICH for Sofia & Everly GEORGE EATON for Suzanne Eaton GRANT ECKFELDT for Phyllis Eckfeldt ANNE GLAVIN TODD & JANE HORN JODI DANZIG for James Alexandra Wexler |
LYNN & BRAD LEIGHTON
In Honor of Sophia & Vivian Leighton LINDA HATFIELD for Doug & Judy Hatfield MARY BESS JARRARD KEVIN KISH In Memory of my Dad Augustine “Whitey” Kish CAYLA & BRYAN PEASLEE In Memory of Dan Peaslee Love, Bryan, Cayla, Simon & Olivia FATIMA & JOHN PENROSE DEBBIE WILSON & PUP KATIE NANCY WALSER CONNIE & HOWARD CUNNINGHAM for Tannis Longmore |
Please check back soon for updates to our 2026 sponsors ...
and add your name to the list!
This page features available nesting information as it unfolds as well as maps & birdhouse locations.
We will keep this page updated regarding CSVW Bird Houses, especially those that are thought to have nesting birds in residence including photos whenever possible.
If you don’t see your Birdbox pictured here - don't despair! It may be that we have been unable to obtain a photo or that no-birdy was home when we visited the box.
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST BIRDHOUSE NEWS!
We will keep this page updated regarding CSVW Bird Houses, especially those that are thought to have nesting birds in residence including photos whenever possible.
If you don’t see your Birdbox pictured here - don't despair! It may be that we have been unable to obtain a photo or that no-birdy was home when we visited the box.
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST BIRDHOUSE NEWS!
VISIT YOUR SPONSORED BIRDHOUSE AT CSVW
We encourage you to spend a day at CSVW so that you can observe all of the Bird Houses and see your donation in action. Don't forget your binoculars and camera!
Plan your visit to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods with this information and what to bring:
Plan your visit to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods with this information and what to bring:
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Birding notebook or journal
- Bug repellent
- Water
- Parking in the large upper lot
- No restrooms
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Open daily from dawn until dusk
- Sign in at Visitor's Kiosk at the Chapman House trail head
- PLEASE! Never approach or disturb a birdhouse (or any nest) as it may negatively impact the outcome of a brood and/or scare off parenting birds. Thank you!
BIRDHOUSE LOCATIONS by BOX #
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# LOCATION
1 COLORADO TRAIL 10 2 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 3 COLORADO TRAIL 10 4 RIVER TRAIL 5 CHAPMAN HOUSE GROUNDS 6 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 7 CHAPMAN HOUSE GROUNDS 8 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 9 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 10 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 11 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 12 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 13 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 14 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR |
# LOCATION
15 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 16 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 17 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 18 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 19 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 20 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 21 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 22 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 23 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 24 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 25 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 26 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 27 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA |
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28 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 29 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 30 LOGGING ROAD/TAPPAN TRAIL 31 RIVER TRAIL 32 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 33 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 34 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 35 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 36 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 37 RIVER TRAIL 38 LOGGING ROAD/TAPPAN TRAIL 39 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 40 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 41 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA |
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2026
2026
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SPRING!
April 30, 2026 This is a busy time in nature as things begin to green and grow. Birds and wildlife are busy nesting and denning and may already be parenting. A Black-capped Chickadee was spotted at Chappie’s House making a home in one of our sponsored Birdhouses. We will be sure to watch from a safe distance to see if there is a successful brood. CSVW’s 10th ANNUAL BIRD WALK is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, 2026. We hope you will join us! Meet in the upper parking lot and be ready to go on a light hike with fellow bird lovers and nature enthusiasts. We will hit the trails at 7:30 am. More information is available on the website EVENTS page. |
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HIT THE CSVW TRAILS AND LOOK FOR YOUR SPONSORED BIRDHOUSE!
NEWS!
April 7, 2026
April 7, 2026
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Birdhouse #'s have been assigned for 2026!
Sponsors should have received emails with their 2026 Birdhouse #s along with a general map of where to locate a house. If you have not yet heard from CSVW about your 2026 Birdhouse please let us know: CSVW EMAIL CSVW would like to thank you all for your support of this program! Your contributions really do make a huge difference for the wild birds and to our conservation efforts on their behalf. |
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YOU CAN STILL HELP!
There are Birdhouse still available for sponsorship and yours is just a click away right here:
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A BIRDHOUSE
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO BE OUTSIDE & INVOLVED IN NATURE?
Join us for one of our fantastic educational nature experiences:
10th ANNUAL CSVW BIRD WALK
Saturday • May 9th • 7:30 am
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
Friday • May 15 • 9:00am (stay an hour or longer)
Visit the EVENTS PAGE for more information.
There are Birdhouse still available for sponsorship and yours is just a click away right here:
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A BIRDHOUSE
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO BE OUTSIDE & INVOLVED IN NATURE?
Join us for one of our fantastic educational nature experiences:
10th ANNUAL CSVW BIRD WALK
Saturday • May 9th • 7:30 am
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
Friday • May 15 • 9:00am (stay an hour or longer)
Visit the EVENTS PAGE for more information.
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2025
2025
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CSVW OWL BOX
July 4, 2025 CSVW has a new owl box! Thanks to the efforts of CSVW Trustee Peter Keenan & others there is a beautiful owl box placed in the pine stand near Teacup Lake. Peter made sure to research details to ensure:
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CSVW has dedicated this lovely owl box to our beloved Sue Rowan who devoted decades of time and energy to the sanctuary.
Make a trip to the sanctuary soon and check it out.
AND Be sure to come to the EYES ON OWLS SHOW !
Information is on the website here: EVENTS
Make a trip to the sanctuary soon and check it out.
AND Be sure to come to the EYES ON OWLS SHOW !
Information is on the website here: EVENTS
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BIRDHOUSES HAVE SOME NESTERS
June 27, 2025 There have been Wrens, Black-capped Chickadees and Eastern Bluebirds seen in a couple of YOUR sponsored birdhouses. By now some birds in the area have nested and may have even fledged. Some species will pursue a second brood. |
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Thank you Birdhouse Sponsors!
Your generous donations have sponsored 22 birdhouses this year. We couldn’t do it without your help and we thank you!
Your generous donations have sponsored 22 birdhouses this year. We couldn’t do it without your help and we thank you!
GOOD NEWS!
March 20, 2025
Birdhouse #'s have been assigned for 2025! Sponsors will be receiving emails/post mail soon with the Birdhouse #s they have sponsored, along with a general map of where to locate that house.
As always we thank you so much for your support! Your contributions really do make a huge difference for the wild birds and to our conservation efforts on their behalf.
March 20, 2025
Birdhouse #'s have been assigned for 2025! Sponsors will be receiving emails/post mail soon with the Birdhouse #s they have sponsored, along with a general map of where to locate that house.
As always we thank you so much for your support! Your contributions really do make a huge difference for the wild birds and to our conservation efforts on their behalf.
LOCAL BIRDS AND OTHER NEWS
March 2, 2025
You may have noticed local birds becoming more vocal, more active and more visible. Many species are trying out their voices to attract potential mates. Other species will be making their presence known to claim a territory or nest site.
Sanctuary Birdhouses are cleaned and ready for cavity nesters to move in for the breeding/nesting season.
Spring migration is happening right now! Warblers, Neo-tropicals and others have already begun to move, following their instincts and their food sources back to nesting grounds in the Northeast.
YOU CAN STILL HELP
There are plenty of Birdhouse available for sponsorship and yours is just a click away right here:
SPONSOR A BIRDHOUSE - Thank you!
March 2, 2025
You may have noticed local birds becoming more vocal, more active and more visible. Many species are trying out their voices to attract potential mates. Other species will be making their presence known to claim a territory or nest site.
Sanctuary Birdhouses are cleaned and ready for cavity nesters to move in for the breeding/nesting season.
Spring migration is happening right now! Warblers, Neo-tropicals and others have already begun to move, following their instincts and their food sources back to nesting grounds in the Northeast.
YOU CAN STILL HELP
There are plenty of Birdhouse available for sponsorship and yours is just a click away right here:
SPONSOR A BIRDHOUSE - Thank you!
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HOUSE CLEANING
February 15, 2025 Cleaning of Birdhouses has begun. Old nesting material will be removed and taken away from the house-site. Leaving old nesting material in or around a birdhouse can attract predators or deter a new pair of birds from moving in. A small amount of clean, fresh nesting material will be added to each birdhouse . Now is a good time to take note of any birdhouses that need repair or replacement. |
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VISIT YOUR SPONSORED BIRDHOUSE AT CSVW
BIRDHOUSE LOCATIONS by BOX #
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# LOCATION
1 COLORADO TRAIL 10 2 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 3 COLORADO TRAIL 10 4 RIVER TRAIL 5 CHAPMAN HOUSE GROUNDS 6 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 7 CHAPMAN HOUSE GROUNDS 8 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 9 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 10 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 11 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 12 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 13 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 14 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR |
# LOCATION
15 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 16 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 17 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 18 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 19 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 20 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 21 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 22 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 23 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 24 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 25 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 26 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 27 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA |
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28 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 29 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 30 LOGGING ROAD/TAPPAN TRAIL 31 RIVER TRAIL 32 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 33 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 34 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 35 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 36 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA 37 RIVER TRAIL 38 LOGGING ROAD/TAPPAN TRAIL 39 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 40 WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 41 FIELD / TEACUP LAKE AREA |
We encourage you to spend a day at CSVW so that you can observe all of the Bird Houses and see your donation in action. Don't forget your binoculars and camera!
Plan your visit to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods with this information and what to bring:
Plan your visit to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods with this information and what to bring:
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Birding notebook or journal
- Bug repellent
- Water
- Parking in the large upper lot
- No restrooms
- Dogs are prohibited from Dec.1 to July 1
- open daily from dawn until dusk
- Sign in at Visitor's Kiosk at the Chapman House
- PLEASE! Never approach or disturb a birdhouse (or any nest) as it may negatively impact the outcome of a brood and/or scare off parenting birds. Thank you!
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2024
2024
JULY 2024
WE HAD 18 SPONSORED BIRDHOUSES IN 2024 AND WE THANK YOU!
By participating in our Birdhouse Sponsorship program, you have played a crucial role in Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. Your contribution not only provides a cozy shelter for our feathered friends to raise the next generation but also supports ongoing conservation initiatives, educational programs, and habitat maintenance. We hope for your continued support in this meaningful effort.
THANKS TO YOUR SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS ...
Several wild bird species have made their nests in the bird boxes along the tree line of the meadow and on the CSVW trails.
CSVW is confident that there have been successful broods right here at the sanctuary and that fledglings and parents alike are thriving on the acreage.
It takes all kinds of species to make the world go around ...
Although not cavity-nesters, other birds that have been present in good numbers at
Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods include:
Check back here for updates to our photos of CSVW Birdhouse residents and other wild birds who make their home at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
WE HAD 18 SPONSORED BIRDHOUSES IN 2024 AND WE THANK YOU!
By participating in our Birdhouse Sponsorship program, you have played a crucial role in Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. Your contribution not only provides a cozy shelter for our feathered friends to raise the next generation but also supports ongoing conservation initiatives, educational programs, and habitat maintenance. We hope for your continued support in this meaningful effort.
THANKS TO YOUR SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS ...
Several wild bird species have made their nests in the bird boxes along the tree line of the meadow and on the CSVW trails.
- Tree Swallows
- Wrens
- Black-capped Chickadees
- Eastern Bluebirds
CSVW is confident that there have been successful broods right here at the sanctuary and that fledglings and parents alike are thriving on the acreage.
It takes all kinds of species to make the world go around ...
Although not cavity-nesters, other birds that have been present in good numbers at
Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods include:
- Broad-winged Hawks
- Wild Turkeys
- American Crows
- American Gold Finch
- Chest-nut Sided Warblers
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Indigo Bunting
- Evening Grosbeaks
Check back here for updates to our photos of CSVW Birdhouse residents and other wild birds who make their home at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2023
2023
JUNE 2023
THANK YOU 2023 BIRDHOUSE SPONSORS!
What a HUGE response to the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods 2023 Sponsor a Birdhouse campaign! 41 Birdhouses were sponsored this year and WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!
Our 2023 Birdhouse Sponsor’s care and generosity has meant some equally HUGE benefits for the wild birds that make CSVW their home.
Thanks to your dedication and donations, CSVW has been able to build 20+ brand new birdhouses and place them along the trails and in the fields for some lucky cavity-nesting birds in the area. We also are able to continue to maintain existing birdhouses and duck boxes as well as provide fresh seed for the bird feeders.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods is proud to have members, donors, volunteers and neighbors who share a love of nature and who are willing to help with their time and/or generosity.
The sanctuary works diligently all year to benefit the wild birds and the natural environment that sustains them. A little extra help with a “move-in ready” birdhouse is just one example of your donations in action.
We really cannot do it without your help; and we are so grateful for each and every Birdhouse Sponsorship! THANK YOU!
We know you all love nature and wildlife as much as we do, so PLEASE COME SEE THE BIRDS!
WE LOOK FORWARD to updating you on the status of the birdhouses on this page of the CSVW website and we hope you will consider remaining or becoming a 2024 Birdhouse Sponsor!
What a HUGE response to the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods 2023 Sponsor a Birdhouse campaign! 41 Birdhouses were sponsored this year and WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!
Our 2023 Birdhouse Sponsor’s care and generosity has meant some equally HUGE benefits for the wild birds that make CSVW their home.
Thanks to your dedication and donations, CSVW has been able to build 20+ brand new birdhouses and place them along the trails and in the fields for some lucky cavity-nesting birds in the area. We also are able to continue to maintain existing birdhouses and duck boxes as well as provide fresh seed for the bird feeders.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods is proud to have members, donors, volunteers and neighbors who share a love of nature and who are willing to help with their time and/or generosity.
The sanctuary works diligently all year to benefit the wild birds and the natural environment that sustains them. A little extra help with a “move-in ready” birdhouse is just one example of your donations in action.
We really cannot do it without your help; and we are so grateful for each and every Birdhouse Sponsorship! THANK YOU!
We know you all love nature and wildlife as much as we do, so PLEASE COME SEE THE BIRDS!
WE LOOK FORWARD to updating you on the status of the birdhouses on this page of the CSVW website and we hope you will consider remaining or becoming a 2024 Birdhouse Sponsor!
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2022
2022
NOVEMBER 2022
THANK YOU BIRDHOUSE SPONSORS!
Another nesting season has passed and we are so grateful for all of our 2022 Birdhouse Sponsors!
THANK YOU for your generous support of the birds who rely on Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
as an important part of their survival.
This year we were fortunate to have several offspring from nests of House Wrens, Tree Swallows and
Black-capped Chickadees. Eastern Bluebird numbers were down slightly from last season. We did have a confirmed successful Bluebird nest right beside Teacup Lake with another possible hatching in a box along the tree line.
YOUR 2022 BIRDHOUSE SPONSOR DONATIONS HAVE MADE A HUGE IMPACT!
Funding for the care and maintenance of birdhouses and nesting material for the native cavity-nesters is vitally important. Helping with the cost of filling Chappie’s House bird feeders with fresh seed daily is a great need and much appreciated. But your donations have done so much more.
We know that most events in nature have a ripple effect on other species and their surroundings. Beyond the safety of a readied birdhouse, it is likely that all of the birds and wildlife at CSVW (and neighboring forests) have benefited from your support of the Birdhouse Sponsorship program.
Teacup Lake was host to a pair of Wood Ducks and a pair of American Black Ducks with their ducklings over the summer. Mallards, Mergansers and Canada geese came and went, utilizing what they needed from the water and on the grounds. Great Blue Heron(s), Belted Kingfisher, Wild Turkeys, Hawks and countless species of Warblers, Flycatchers and Thrushes have made CSVW their home or their “go-to” location
for sustenance. This is only a short list of our avian inhabitants … the variety is remarkable!
It is such a joy and so rewarding to see so many birds, animals, insects and plant life thriving and making the world go round right here at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods in Sandwich, New Hampshire.
This is in large part thanks to you! We appreciate all of our Birdhouse Sponsor's care and contributions.
THANK YOU! We hope you will visit CSVW any day from dawn until dusk and enjoy some very good things in nature!
If you would like to Sponsor a Birdhouse for 2023 or make it a gift ...
visit the CSVW website’s Sponsor a Birdhouse page.
THANK YOU BIRDHOUSE SPONSORS!
Another nesting season has passed and we are so grateful for all of our 2022 Birdhouse Sponsors!
THANK YOU for your generous support of the birds who rely on Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
as an important part of their survival.
This year we were fortunate to have several offspring from nests of House Wrens, Tree Swallows and
Black-capped Chickadees. Eastern Bluebird numbers were down slightly from last season. We did have a confirmed successful Bluebird nest right beside Teacup Lake with another possible hatching in a box along the tree line.
YOUR 2022 BIRDHOUSE SPONSOR DONATIONS HAVE MADE A HUGE IMPACT!
Funding for the care and maintenance of birdhouses and nesting material for the native cavity-nesters is vitally important. Helping with the cost of filling Chappie’s House bird feeders with fresh seed daily is a great need and much appreciated. But your donations have done so much more.
We know that most events in nature have a ripple effect on other species and their surroundings. Beyond the safety of a readied birdhouse, it is likely that all of the birds and wildlife at CSVW (and neighboring forests) have benefited from your support of the Birdhouse Sponsorship program.
Teacup Lake was host to a pair of Wood Ducks and a pair of American Black Ducks with their ducklings over the summer. Mallards, Mergansers and Canada geese came and went, utilizing what they needed from the water and on the grounds. Great Blue Heron(s), Belted Kingfisher, Wild Turkeys, Hawks and countless species of Warblers, Flycatchers and Thrushes have made CSVW their home or their “go-to” location
for sustenance. This is only a short list of our avian inhabitants … the variety is remarkable!
It is such a joy and so rewarding to see so many birds, animals, insects and plant life thriving and making the world go round right here at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods in Sandwich, New Hampshire.
This is in large part thanks to you! We appreciate all of our Birdhouse Sponsor's care and contributions.
THANK YOU! We hope you will visit CSVW any day from dawn until dusk and enjoy some very good things in nature!
If you would like to Sponsor a Birdhouse for 2023 or make it a gift ...
visit the CSVW website’s Sponsor a Birdhouse page.
JUNE 2022
Good news! Many of the birdhouses at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods have been occupied
by nesting birds!
CSVW would like to thank all of our 2022 Birdhouse Sponsors, and update you on the status of some of the beautiful wild birds that make the sanctuary their home.
There is a strong presence of Wrens in the area this year. Several birdhouses are so crammed with twigs and grasses that it would seem impossible to fit a family inside. But busy parents fly in and out of boxes all day long with a plentiful supply of insects for nestlings. It is thought that both Wren parents tend the young. Males defend the territory by singing and you may see them hopping on rocks or branches chattering as you walk the trails. Wrens often produce 2 broods per year, so we are hopeful they will stay in the area and use all of the resources available at CSVW.
Other birds too have taken advantage of the habitat that Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods has conserved and protected for them. Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows have made their nests in a box or two beside Teacup Lake or up in the field. Along the trails and at the Chapman House, Black-capped Chickadees and more Wrens have claimed birdhouses, and we wish them all a healthy,
successful nesting season.
The CSVW Caretaker is vigilant in his care and inspection of the boxes in an effort to keep predators away, and to keep an eye on things in general. Thank you, Paul!
Good news! Many of the birdhouses at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods have been occupied
by nesting birds!
CSVW would like to thank all of our 2022 Birdhouse Sponsors, and update you on the status of some of the beautiful wild birds that make the sanctuary their home.
There is a strong presence of Wrens in the area this year. Several birdhouses are so crammed with twigs and grasses that it would seem impossible to fit a family inside. But busy parents fly in and out of boxes all day long with a plentiful supply of insects for nestlings. It is thought that both Wren parents tend the young. Males defend the territory by singing and you may see them hopping on rocks or branches chattering as you walk the trails. Wrens often produce 2 broods per year, so we are hopeful they will stay in the area and use all of the resources available at CSVW.
Other birds too have taken advantage of the habitat that Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods has conserved and protected for them. Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows have made their nests in a box or two beside Teacup Lake or up in the field. Along the trails and at the Chapman House, Black-capped Chickadees and more Wrens have claimed birdhouses, and we wish them all a healthy,
successful nesting season.
The CSVW Caretaker is vigilant in his care and inspection of the boxes in an effort to keep predators away, and to keep an eye on things in general. Thank you, Paul!
We are happy to share a few photos gathered thus far of the birdhouses you so generously sponsored. Some houses clearly have birds, and some are harder to tell if there is an active nest without getting too close. We do hope you will enjoy knowing that your donations have helped to provide a wonderful home for ALL of the wild birds at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. Thank you very much!
Come for a visit soon and bring your binoculars. We encourage you to come observe the birdhouses throughout the sanctuary acreage from a safe and non-disruptive distance.
It is a lovely way to spend a beautiful summer day!
Download the Birdhouse Location Map to help you find all the Birdhouses along the CSVW trails.
Come for a visit soon and bring your binoculars. We encourage you to come observe the birdhouses throughout the sanctuary acreage from a safe and non-disruptive distance.
It is a lovely way to spend a beautiful summer day!
Download the Birdhouse Location Map to help you find all the Birdhouses along the CSVW trails.
FEBRUARY 2022
February is here and that means there is lots to do in order to properly prepare all of the CSVW Birdhouses for the coming year…
The bulk of this prep-work will be handled by the CSVW Caretaker, Paul, and will take place in
February and March. Performing these tasks in winter allows us to access the duck boxes on Teacup Lake and Randy’s Pond while the ice is still frozen. It also gives CSVW a head start to get ready for Spring Migrators or any early birds who take advantage of the ideal habitat opportunities at the Sanctuary.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO HELP!
If you haven’t had a chance to Sponsor a Birdhouse for 2022, there is still plenty of time to help out. Your donation provides the birdhouses, maintenance, birdseed and nesting material for the birds that make Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods their home.
Visit the Sponsor a Birdhouse page for more info on how to become a 2022 Birdhouse Sponsor.
THANK YOU!
February is here and that means there is lots to do in order to properly prepare all of the CSVW Birdhouses for the coming year…
- Locate Birdhouses if any have gone missing during the winter months - it happens!
- Determine which Birdhouses need repair or replacement
- Empty out old nests from last season
- Add fresh, clean nesting material to houses
- Prepare Birdhouse Sponsor Tags for our generous 2022 sponsors
The bulk of this prep-work will be handled by the CSVW Caretaker, Paul, and will take place in
February and March. Performing these tasks in winter allows us to access the duck boxes on Teacup Lake and Randy’s Pond while the ice is still frozen. It also gives CSVW a head start to get ready for Spring Migrators or any early birds who take advantage of the ideal habitat opportunities at the Sanctuary.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO HELP!
If you haven’t had a chance to Sponsor a Birdhouse for 2022, there is still plenty of time to help out. Your donation provides the birdhouses, maintenance, birdseed and nesting material for the birds that make Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods their home.
Visit the Sponsor a Birdhouse page for more info on how to become a 2022 Birdhouse Sponsor.
THANK YOU!
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021
Tree Swallows have particularly benefited from the available boxes in the field behind Teacup Lake and they are thriving! There are several nesting pairs that have been busy gathering insects
and sitting on nests.
Tree Swallows have particularly benefited from the available boxes in the field behind Teacup Lake and they are thriving! There are several nesting pairs that have been busy gathering insects
and sitting on nests.
“Although tree swallows are relatively common and widespread, there are signs that their populations are declining and lack of available breeding habitat is likely a contributing factor. Tree swallows require cavity trees within open fields, meadows, beaver swamps or recent clearcuts for nesting. That’s why it is always a pleasure to see an active tree swallow population every spring at Chapman Sanctuary due to their successful nest box program and diligent work by staff members in keeping open habitat within the site.”
~ Christine Costello, Wildlife Biologist
A Black-capped Chickadee chose this neat little home just behind the Chapman House near the sanctuary bird feeders. A worm delivery was in progress in this scene.
An Eastern Blue Bird was spotted on this sponsored box near the tree-line in the CSVW field.
Mystery Nest! This box is full of soft, fluffy material and
looks quite cozy! We haven't seen the inhabitant yet so not sure who is living inside - stay tuned!
Please ALWAYS be respectful of the birds and nature.
Bring binoculars to view the bird boxes and NEVER disturb a nest!
THANK YOU
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019
THANK YOU!
Bird House Sponsors and WELCOME! to our new Birdhouses Page!
This page will feature photos and available information on those CSVW Bird Houses known to have birds in residence. If you don’t see your Sponsored Bird Box pictured here - do not despair! It may be that we have been unable to obtain a photo or that no-birdy was home when we visited the box. Regardless of your Adopted Bird House’s occupancy status - your donation has made a BIG difference for ALL the birds that make CSVW their home and we THANK YOU ALL!
Bird House Sponsors and WELCOME! to our new Birdhouses Page!
This page will feature photos and available information on those CSVW Bird Houses known to have birds in residence. If you don’t see your Sponsored Bird Box pictured here - do not despair! It may be that we have been unable to obtain a photo or that no-birdy was home when we visited the box. Regardless of your Adopted Bird House’s occupancy status - your donation has made a BIG difference for ALL the birds that make CSVW their home and we THANK YOU ALL!
DON'T BE SHY!
We would love to share your stories and your photos on our website with CSVW Members, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Send us an email at [email protected].
In the meantime, please enjoy some of the happy birds in their houses - THANKS TO YOU!
In the meantime, please enjoy some of the happy birds in their houses - THANKS TO YOU!
VISIT YOUR SPONSORED BIRD HOUSE AT CSVW
We encourage you to spend a day at CSVW so that you can observe all of the Bird Houses and see your donation in action. Don't forget your binoculars and camera!
Plan your visit to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods with this information and what to bring:
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Birding/Botanical notebook or journal
- Bug repellent
- Water
- Parking in the large upper lot
- No restrooms
- Dogs are prohibited from Dec.1 to July 1
- open daily from dawn until dusk
- Sign in at Visitor's Kiosk at the Chapman House
- PLEASE! Never approach or disturb a birdhouse (or any nest) as it may negatively impact the outcome of a brood or scare off parenting birds. Thank you!
