2022 EVENTS
THE OWLS ARE COMING BACK!
“OWLS UP CLOSE”
LIVE OWL PROGRAM
SATURDAY • AUGUST 20, 2022 • 11:00 am
Burrows Building • Sandwich Fair Grounds •
7 Wentworth Hill Road (Rte 109) • Center Sandwich, NH 03227
Hosted by Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
“OWLS UP CLOSE”
LIVE OWL PROGRAM
SATURDAY • AUGUST 20, 2022 • 11:00 am
Burrows Building • Sandwich Fair Grounds •
7 Wentworth Hill Road (Rte 109) • Center Sandwich, NH 03227
Hosted by Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
“OWLS UP CLOSE” is a such wonderful, educational event that CSVW will be hosting it again this year … and we can hardly wait!
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Naturalists Mark & Marcia Wilson will present their live owl program in conjunction with Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. All who attend are in for some fun with close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. JOIN US ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 as together we learn:
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The Wilsons explore these questions and more during this fun, interactive program.
Marcia & Mark will introduce the audience to owls found in New England as well other parts of the world. Marcia imitates the owls’ calls herself, paying special attention to the more common owls that we might encounter in our area.
After a hooting lesson and lots of fun audience anticipation, Marcia will bring out the LIVE OWLS one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, Marcia will walk out among the audience with six or seven owls. There will be plenty of time for close-up views of the owls, photos and questions from the audience and budding naturalists.
Each owl presented has a permanent disability which prevents them from surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls are captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. The Wilsons are legally permitted by state and federal agencies to use live owls in their environmental educational programs.
Marcia & Mark will introduce the audience to owls found in New England as well other parts of the world. Marcia imitates the owls’ calls herself, paying special attention to the more common owls that we might encounter in our area.
After a hooting lesson and lots of fun audience anticipation, Marcia will bring out the LIVE OWLS one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, Marcia will walk out among the audience with six or seven owls. There will be plenty of time for close-up views of the owls, photos and questions from the audience and budding naturalists.
Each owl presented has a permanent disability which prevents them from surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls are captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. The Wilsons are legally permitted by state and federal agencies to use live owls in their environmental educational programs.
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OWLS UP CLOSE PROGRAM
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OWLS UP CLOSE PROGRAM
Your email confirmation secures your admission to this great event.
Paper tickets will not be mailed • Print out email confirmation or show it on your cell phone
You may choose to pay by cash or check at the door • first come first served
Paper tickets will not be mailed • Print out email confirmation or show it on your cell phone
You may choose to pay by cash or check at the door • first come first served
Call us at (603) 284-6428 • We are happy to answer your questions
CSVW is so grateful that OWLS UP CLOSE is COMING BACK THIS YEAR!
If you attended this fantastic event last year, we hope you will join us again.
If you missed this amazing experience, now is your chance to attend this wonderful event.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
Admissions will be sold at the door (cash or check only) on August 20 using a first come/first served basis until seats are sold out.
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GREAT NEWS! Autographed copies of Mark's latest book, “The Snow Owl Scientist" will be available for purchase and take home. A great way to continue your interest in these amazing animals! |
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CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE GREAT EVENTS FROM CHAPMAN SANCTUARY AND VISNY WOODS!
Have a look at our past events and
DON'T MISS THE NEXT ONES !
DON'T MISS THE NEXT ONES !
2022 CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 14, 2022
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 14, 2022
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
We had a terrific birding and nature event on the trails at
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods ... maybe even record-breaking!
The day was forecasted to have record-breaking temperatures and it was HOT! Nevertheless, we had our largest group ever come to take part in the CSVW 2022 Annual Bird Walk with 20 hardy nature enthusiasts and bird lovers in attendance. We were so happy to have several repeat Bird Walkers in the group as well as lots of welcome new faces.
We started in the upper parking area and introduced ourselves and our walk leader, Christine Costello. Our CSVW Board President had a few words and we were glad to be accompanied by the CSVW Caretaker who keeps things running at the sanctuary.
The band of birders moved from the Chapman House feeders along the wooded trails and down to the open field and Teacup Lake listening, looking and learning every step of the way. Although the birds themselves kept their distance and mostly stayed hidden in the trees and brush, we did spot several varieties and heard the songs and calls of many more. We were thankful for the shade as our warm but happy entourage made our way along Mt Israel Road back to Chappie’s House, where we enjoyed some light refreshments to replenish and rehydrate ourselves.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods ... maybe even record-breaking!
The day was forecasted to have record-breaking temperatures and it was HOT! Nevertheless, we had our largest group ever come to take part in the CSVW 2022 Annual Bird Walk with 20 hardy nature enthusiasts and bird lovers in attendance. We were so happy to have several repeat Bird Walkers in the group as well as lots of welcome new faces.
We started in the upper parking area and introduced ourselves and our walk leader, Christine Costello. Our CSVW Board President had a few words and we were glad to be accompanied by the CSVW Caretaker who keeps things running at the sanctuary.
The band of birders moved from the Chapman House feeders along the wooded trails and down to the open field and Teacup Lake listening, looking and learning every step of the way. Although the birds themselves kept their distance and mostly stayed hidden in the trees and brush, we did spot several varieties and heard the songs and calls of many more. We were thankful for the shade as our warm but happy entourage made our way along Mt Israel Road back to Chappie’s House, where we enjoyed some light refreshments to replenish and rehydrate ourselves.
We have lots more photos from this fun event coming soon, so check back right here often.
ALSO … CSVW would love to post your photos here on the website and on social media. Please feel free to share them with us at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com.
ALSO … CSVW would love to post your photos here on the website and on social media. Please feel free to share them with us at ChapmanSanctuary@gmail.com.
2022 CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK BIRD COUNT
35 DIFFERENT SPECIES
35 DIFFERENT SPECIES
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American Kestrel
Mourning Dove Ruby-throated Hummingbird Downy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Least Flycatcher Blue-headed Vireo Blue Jay Tree Swallow Black-capped Chickadee Tufted Titmouse |
Red-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper Winter Wren House Wren Hermit Thrush Wood Thrush American Robin Eastern Bluebird Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler |
Pine Warbler
Black & White Warbler Ovenbird Common Yellowthroat White-throated Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Song Sparrow Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Purple Finch American Gold Finch Pine Siskin |
2022 SPECIAL GUESTS
Sometimes we encounter something special on the trails that we did not expect to see
or that was particularly wonderful to the group.
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TREE FROG
This year we had a very observant trekker spot a tiny Tree Frog perfectly camouflaged in the leaf litter! These are the frogs that fill the forest with their songs this time of year. They are music to the ears and a sure sign of Spring. |
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AMERICAN KESTRELS
We believe we may have spotted a family or grouping of American Kestrels! As our team of bird walkers was leaving the meadow and heading down to Teacup Lake, looking back there were 3 birds soaring/circling above the pines. We were quite far from their location and it was difficult to get a good look at them. But based on their size and coloring they appeared to be Kestrels. |
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!
CSVW would like to say THANK YOU to Christine Costello of USFS for leading the day
and to all of YOU who came to Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
to share your own knowledge and joy of birds and nature with us.
THE CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK
is a fantastic event usually held in May each year.
Set a reminder NOW and JOIN US in 2023.
is a fantastic event usually held in May each year.
Set a reminder NOW and JOIN US in 2023.
WHAT A HOOT!
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL "EYES ON OWLS" EVENT!
August 21, 2021
Wow! What a fun and informative program we all shared thanks to
Mark & Marcia Wilson from EYES ON OWLS!
The day was warm, but a terrific audience from near and far gathered inside the Sandwich Fairgrounds
Arts & Crafts building on Saturday, August 21. With doors open wide there was plenty of fresh air and space to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.
The Eyes on Owl program offered us all a chance to see live and up close a variety of owls including Barred Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, Great-horned Owl as well as the world's largest owl, the Eurasian Eagle Owl. Also in the entourage was a gorgeous, rarely seen American Kestrel! Everyone was delighted to be in the presence of these animals and learn about their feeding and behavioral habits.
The enthusiastic crowd got a kick out of imitating some of the owl’s hoots and calls, but none could compare to the Wilson’s perfect mimicry...what a treat!
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL "EYES ON OWLS" EVENT!
August 21, 2021
Wow! What a fun and informative program we all shared thanks to
Mark & Marcia Wilson from EYES ON OWLS!
The day was warm, but a terrific audience from near and far gathered inside the Sandwich Fairgrounds
Arts & Crafts building on Saturday, August 21. With doors open wide there was plenty of fresh air and space to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.
The Eyes on Owl program offered us all a chance to see live and up close a variety of owls including Barred Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, Great-horned Owl as well as the world's largest owl, the Eurasian Eagle Owl. Also in the entourage was a gorgeous, rarely seen American Kestrel! Everyone was delighted to be in the presence of these animals and learn about their feeding and behavioral habits.
The enthusiastic crowd got a kick out of imitating some of the owl’s hoots and calls, but none could compare to the Wilson’s perfect mimicry...what a treat!
Mark & Marcia Wilson have an incredible amount of experience and knowledge of owls and raptors, and everyone learned something new. The owls (who are not able to survive on their own in the wild) were just BEAUTIFUL and so fortunate to be in the care of these outstanding naturalists.
If you attended this fantastic event, we thank you and hope you had a great experience! There are many thanks to go out, but we at Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods would especially like to thank:
If you attended this fantastic event, we thank you and hope you had a great experience! There are many thanks to go out, but we at Chapman Sanctuary & Visny Woods would especially like to thank:
- Marcia & Mark Wilson of EYES ON OWLS
- The Sandwich Fair Association for the use of the Arts & Crafts Building
- Our CSVW Members & Donors
- An EXTRA special thank you to our Anonymous Donor for funding this event
2021 CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 15, 2021
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 15, 2021
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
The weather was absolutely perfect and we had a record 18 guests in attendance! Thanks so much to everyone who came out bright and early to be part of this year’s event.
2020 CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 16, 2020
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday • May 16, 2020
740 Mt Israel Road • Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
This terrific program is one of the highlights of the year at CSVW and we were so pleased to be able to offer it again in 2020. We hope you will join us next year!
2019 ANNUAL BIRD WALK
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Led by Christine Costello of USFS
Saturday, May 25, 2019
This event is always a favorite and we are excited to offer it again this year! Join us at CSVW for a fun and educational walk through the trails, gardens and Teacup Lake. Expert birder Christine Costello of USFS will lead the way and share her knowledge of the many warblers and other birds that return to Chapman Sanctuary each spring. Participants will learn to identify birds both by sight and through individual bird calls. Topics discussed include species preferred habitat, food source, nesting and more!
We were thrilled to have a few new faces join us last year and hope to see a few more when we hit the trails and welcome back the warblers!
We were thrilled to have a few new faces join us last year and hope to see a few more when we hit the trails and welcome back the warblers!
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Make sure to put this fantastic and fun event on your Spring calendar - it is always great experience!
WILDFLOWER / POLLINATOR WALK
led by Sarah Zuccarelli
July 7, 2018
CSVW's Sarah Zuccarelli led a large group through the forest trails and fields in exploration of the hundreds of species of wildflowers, plant life and pollinators at the sanctuary.
led by Sarah Zuccarelli
July 7, 2018
CSVW's Sarah Zuccarelli led a large group through the forest trails and fields in exploration of the hundreds of species of wildflowers, plant life and pollinators at the sanctuary.
2018 CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK
led by USFS Christine Costello
May 12, 2018
This annual event is a CSVW favorite!
led by USFS Christine Costello
May 12, 2018
This annual event is a CSVW favorite!
CSVW 2017 ANNUAL MEETING
November 11, 2017
The CSVW Annual Meeting was held at the Benz Center in Center Sandwich, NH.
Thank you all for coming!
We enjoy continued member and community attendance and hope
you can join us at the 2018 CSVW Annual Meeting!
November 11, 2017
The CSVW Annual Meeting was held at the Benz Center in Center Sandwich, NH.
Thank you all for coming!
We enjoy continued member and community attendance and hope
you can join us at the 2018 CSVW Annual Meeting!
HONEY BEE PRESENTATION
Presented by Athena Contus
July 16, 2017
Presented by Athena Contus
July 16, 2017
CSVW ANNUAL BIRD WALK 2017
led by USFS Christine Costello
May 27, 2107
led by USFS Christine Costello
May 27, 2107