This Mysterious Birdhouse Forest Hiding In Vermont Is Like Something From A Dream
In northwestern Vermont, there is a stretch of swamp that is anything but ordinary. Here you’ll find a whimsical birdhouse forest full of brightly painted homes for swallows. The story behind this magical spot is one that began more than two decades ago and continues on to this day.
About 20 years ago, two neighbors, Jay and Hank, decided to wage a battle against the mosquitoes in the swamp along their land.
The first year, every birdhouse was occupied. Over the next two decades, more and more homes for the swallows were built, painted, and added to the birdhouse forest.
Today there are around 800 enchanting little houses in the swamp for the birds that eat the blood-sucking bugs. There are fewer mosquitoes and most of the birdhouses are occupied.
