I am familiar with the bird world of Canton Valais (Verbier, Martigny, Grand St. Berhard), but Switzerland is a small country, so I imagine there isn't much of a divide.

These are some of the birds I saw last July:

Chaffinch (Buchfink)
Brambling (Bergfink)
Goldfinch (Stieglitz)
Yellowhammer (Goldhammer)
Common Linnet (Hänfling)
Red-backed Shrike (Neuntotter)
White Wagtail (Bachstellze)
Chiffcaff (Zilpzalp)
Stonechaff (Schwarzkehlchen)
Blackbird (Amsel)
Black Restart (Hausrotschwanz)
Song Thrush (Singdrossel)
Great Tit (Kohlmeise)
Blue Tit (Blaumeise)
Magpie (Elster)
Siberian Jay (Unglückshäher)
Alpine Crow (Alpenkrähe)
Starling (Star)
Barn Swallow (Rauchschwalbe)

I've probably forgotten others!

The field guide I have is the Peterson, Mountford, Hollom Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe - still available on Amazon for $16.46.

Have a great time!
Janet Watton
Randolph Center



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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. RFI birds in Switzerland
> 2. Aitken State Forest, Mendon - July 9 (2)
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:12:20 -0400
> From: Frances Delwiche <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: RFI birds in Switzerland
>
> Does anyone on the list have experience with birding in Switzerland, in particular in the Bernese Oberland/Eiger Jungfrau region? If so, I would love to know what species I might expect to see while in the small villages such as Wengen and Grindelwald, and hiking the lower Alps to around 10000 feet. Also, can anybody recommend a good field guide for birds in Switzerland and Germany?
> Thanks for any help.
> Fran
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:34:03 -0400
> From: Danny Sauvageau <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Aitken State Forest, Mendon - July 9
>
> Here is a Map of Bomoseen, which trail is the one you like?
> A?
> or B?
>
> Thanks Again!
> Dan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Susan
> Elliott
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:19 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [VTBIRD] Aitken State Forest, Mendon - July 9
>
>
> A Mourning Warbler was still singing at Aitken State Forest in Mendon this
> morning. A female Black-throated Green Warbler had a mouthful of food for
> young.
>
> 16 species
>
> Red-eyed Vireo 6
> Common Raven 2
> Black-capped Chickadee 1
> Winter Wren 3
> Veery 2
> Hermit Thrush 1
> Wood Thrush 1
> American Robin 1
> Cedar Waxwing 3
> Ovenbird 5
> Mourning Warbler 1
> American Redstart 1
> Blackburnian Warbler 3
> Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
> Black-throated Blue Warbler 4
> Black-throated Green Warbler 2
>
> http://rutlandcountyaudubon.org/aitkenstateforest/
>
> Sue and Marv Elliott
>
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>
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:19:10 -0400
> From: Sue Wetmore <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Aitken State Forest, Mendon - July 9
>
> No map included with your email.
> The trail I take is #1 accessed in Bomoseen State Park by the entrance. This trail is shown on the map at the park's website .
> Sue
>
> TestSent from my iPod
>
> On Jul 10, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Danny Sauvageau <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Here is a Map of Bomoseen, which trail is the one you like?
>> A?
>> or B?
>>
>> Thanks Again!
>> Dan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Susan
>> Elliott
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:19 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: [VTBIRD] Aitken State Forest, Mendon - July 9
>>
>>
>> A Mourning Warbler was still singing at Aitken State Forest in Mendon this
>> morning. A female Black-throated Green Warbler had a mouthful of food for
>> young.
>>
>> 16 species
>>
>> Red-eyed Vireo 6
>> Common Raven 2
>> Black-capped Chickadee 1
>> Winter Wren 3
>> Veery 2
>> Hermit Thrush 1
>> Wood Thrush 1
>> American Robin 1
>> Cedar Waxwing 3
>> Ovenbird 5
>> Mourning Warbler 1
>> American Redstart 1
>> Blackburnian Warbler 3
>> Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
>> Black-throated Blue Warbler 4
>> Black-throated Green Warbler 2
>>
>> http://rutlandcountyaudubon.org/aitkenstateforest/
>>
>> Sue and Marv Elliott
>
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