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I want the grassland birds in my fields to thrive, so when is it safe to cut the hay?
 Charlie Browne replies: Grassland-nesting birds in our region include Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Savannah Sparrows, and much less commonly, Grasshopper Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, and Upland Sandpipers. These birds need about nine weeks from the date they arrive in the spring until their young can fly and feed independently.
Since most arrive in Vermont by the second week in May, July 15 is the beginning of the period when hay mowing can be conducted without threatening their nests and nestlings.
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Visit our newest exhibit -- Sound Waves: Many Shapes of Music -- and make a joyful noise when you try your hand at the "Music Machine."
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| The twins of Gemini make their exit from the night sky this month. Find out which constellations will be coming into view in Vermont's only public planetarium! Weekend shows at 1:30 p.m. Or check out Mark Breen's Skywatch Almanac.
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| Take a look at Chris Bouchard's weather photos in our Eye on the Sky flickr gallery ... and add your images.
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