{"id":11117,"date":"2026-03-24T12:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/news\/side-quest-birds-of-vermont-museum\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:14:39","slug":"side-quest-birds-of-vermont-museum","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/news\/side-quest-birds-of-vermont-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Quest: Birds of Vermont Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you like nature and in particular the avian kind? Do you also appreciate the fine art of wood carving? If the answers to these questions are yes and yes, then a visit to the Birds of Vermont Museum<\/a> is a must. Even if you’re not a fan of birds or wood carving, a visit to this local museum will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

The Birds of Vermont Museum is a collection of the bird carvings of artist Bob Spears. Bob started out focusing his craft on birds native to Vermont, later expanding to birds whose migratory paths transit Vermont. What makes Bob’s carvings special is the intricacy and attention to detail. The birds appear so lifelike you may think that they are stuffed instead of carved from wood. The museum’s second floor features dioramas that mimic the birds’ natural environments. Bob consistently used materials that are either natural or handmade and enhance the life-like look of the birds.<\/p>\n

The museum is 17 miles (about 30 minutes) from the rally site. I recommend heading east on VT 15 to VT 117 to Richmond, then continue south on Huntington Road to Sherman Hollow Road. The last 0.9 miles is a well-maintained dirt\/gravel road. Allow yourself from 90 minutes to two hours for your tour. Visit the museum website<\/a> for additional information and hours.<\/p>\n

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