THANK YOU Birdhouse Sponsors
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored a birdhouse during CSVW’s Birdhouse campaign.
We hope you will enjoy seeing your feathered friends in the home that you made possible!
This page features photos and available information as it unfolds on CSVW Bird Houses that are known to have birds in residence. 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. 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!
BIRDHOUSE NEWS
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!
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!
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
2018 - 2019
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 chapmansanctuary@gmail.com.
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 new large 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
