Bluebirds are Back!

...or will be soon

Prepare for their return by installing
a nesting box on your property.

Click here for tips and plans.

Bird of the Month:

Carolina Chickadee

All throughout the month of February, keep an eye and ear out for this little curious and agile bird.

Click here for the bird profile

Monthly Photo Contest

Submit your bird shots!

The arboretum is seeking photographers
of all ages to participate in our monthly,
seasonal photography contest.

Click here for rules and information.

The 16th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count, February 15-18, 2013. For more information, please visit www.birdcount.org

Bird Blog

January 2013

New Monthly Photo Contest

Monthly Photo Contest Starting in January, the arboretum is seeking photographers of all ages to participate in our monthly, seasonal pictures photo contest. The contest is not limited to the beautiful grounds and flowers; we encourage you to submit any images you capture of our feathered friends. For rules and submission information, please visit our contest page.

Good Luck and Happy Birding!

Spotted a bird?

Did you spot a bird or two while out for a wintry walk through the arboretum? Let us know and Report a Sighting!. Didn't quite catch your an avian fellow? Stop by the pond and I'm sure you'll get to meet a few friendly (and always hungry for a snack) residents.

And don't forget!

The Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count begins Friday, February 15, through Monday, February 18. It's really easy and fun to participate, and your sightings help!

You can find more information at the GBBC website: http://www.birdcount.org.


Welcome!

Welcome to the Birds of the Arboretum website, an online bird catalogue of the avian species that can be found in the EJC Arboretum. This website is a collaborative effort with JMU, EMU, and the Rockingham County Bird Club and will encompass the 113 identified species of birds found in the arboretum.

This website and the data collection is still in progress and updates will be posted on a regular basis; so please excuse anything that you find that is empty or incomplete.

Database Entry Status

Contributer: Diane Lepkowski

All Contributers:
Greg Moyers, Tom Lord, Diane Lepkowski, Frank Doherty, Benjamin Shirkey, Marshall Faintich, Theresa Sullivan

Birds of the Arboretum

Wood Duck

Wood Duck
Photo by Diane Lepkowski

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Photo by Greg Moyers

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler
Photo by Marshall Faintich

Yellow-breasted Chat

Yellow-breasted Chat
Photo by Marshall Faintich