Words by Sue Rowan, photos by Trish Bushmich
Early winter brought several snowfalls of a light powder that made for excellent snowshoe and ski travel. The woods after a light snowfall are beautiful, and it is always fun to try to identify the foot prints that woodland creatures leave in the fresh snow. Since then heavy rains and extremely cold weather have changed trails to ice with several washouts. We hope we get some more good snow.
A cow moose was spotted near Teacup Lake.
A cow moose was spotted near Teacup Lake.
The birds are still flocking to our feeders. We welcome you to come and see them. As part of our wildlife habitat program there are small clearings in the woods with standing dead trees for perching or drilling for woodpeckers and nuthatches. They come to the feeders, too, along with goldfinches, juncos, and a few chickadees.
Established in 1955, Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods (CSVW) operates as a not-for-profit nature, bird, and wildlife sanctuary in Center Sandwich, NH. It is a place for children, families, and adults to connect with nature and explore wildlife in their natural habitat across more than 160 acres of woodland trails, meadows and streams, of which CSVW owns 114 acres. CVSW is open to the public year round from dawn to dusk free of charge, and depends on individual donations and grants for financial support. 740 Mt. Israel Rd. Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.
If you have any questions or comments please let us know! 603-284-6428 or 603-848-6807, [email protected]
If you have any questions or comments please let us know! 603-284-6428 or 603-848-6807, [email protected]