Mad Birders Spring Walks 2022

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022

Ruby Crowned Kinglet – Photo by Curt Johnson

Thurs, May 5 – Geiger Property-7:30- 9 AM – Jeannie. Meet 2 miles up Center Fayston Rd from Route 100, just after the “S” curve. Park in driveway on the left. Sturdy footwear recommended.

Sat, May 7 – Knoll Farm– 8 – 10 AM – Nancy. This is one of our most popular walks. From Route 100 in Waitsfield take Bragg Hill Rd to Knoll Farm. 700 Bragg Hill Road

Thurs, May 12 – Boyce Town Forest – 7:30 – 9 AM – Jeannie. Meet at Fayston Town Hall at 866 North Fayston Rd At 7:15 AM to carpool.

Sat, May 14 – Birding by Ear Workshop, Moretown Town Hall 1147 Route 100B in Moretown. 3-4:30 PM, – Jeannie and Corey. Learn more about identifying birds by their songs at this informative and fun workshop cosponsored by the Moretown Library and the Mad Birders.

Sun, May 15 – Pony Farm – 7:30 – 9 AM – Jeannie and Corey. This is a bird walk to follow the Birding by Ear presentation. Access Pony Farm Rd in Moretown Village, the site is at the top of the first hill.

Thurs, May 19 – Center Fayston Rd – 7:30 – 9 AM – Jeannie. Meet 2.738 miles up Center Fayston Rd from Route 100 (2nd driveway on the right after intersection with Kew-Vasseur Rd ) to start this walk. Sturdy footwear recommended.

Saturday, May 21 – Boyce Town Forest – 7:15 -9:30 AM – Lisa. Meet at Fayston Town Hall at 866 North Fayston Rd At 7:00 AM to carpool.

Thurs, May 26 – Freeman Hill – 7:30 – 9 AM – Jeannie. Meet at Mountain View Cemetery .2 miles up Freeman Hill Road from Route 100b in Moretown.

Thurs, June 2 – Phen Basin – 7:30 – 9 AM – Jeannie. Meet at the end of Phen Basin Rd off Bragg Hill Rd. in Fayston. 2 mile roundtrip forest walk to beaver ponds.

Sat, June 4 – Parkers in Granville – 8 AM – 2 PM – Pat. Meet Pat at 7:30 AM at 3681 E. Warren Rd, Waitsfield (Pat’s) to carpool. Note that this is a longer walk, bring water, definitely wear boots. This involves wet conditions in many places. Brunch following the walk.

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