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Spring Birds and Snowshoe at Mad River Glen, Saturday, April 2

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Sean Lawson, Mad River Glen Naturalist, has invited Mad Birders to a special spring mountain birds event on Saturday, April 2.  We will meet at Mad River Glen at 9 AM, snowshoes will be available or bring your own.  We will search for  mountain bird  spring arrivals while enjoying an easy snowshoe.  Suggested donation – $10.

Camel’s Hump State Forest walk in Starksboro, Sunday, May 8

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This walk starts at the end of Dick Gaulin Blvd, off Rte 17, just south of the intersection of Rte 17 and Gore Rd.   Parking is very limited.   Carpool from Shaw’s at 7 AM.   Meet leader, Alison Wagner at birding site at  7:30 AM.   This is a moderate uphill hike, wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, bring water.  Migrants should be plentiful.  […]

Center Fayston, Sunday, May 22

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Meet at Shaws in Waitsfield to carpool to Center Fayston for a Sunday spring walk with Jeannie Elias.

CrossHaven Farm (Sainsburys), Moretown, Saturday, June 11

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Meet at Sainsburys’ CrossHaven Farm (Take 100B about 2 miles north from Moretown to Spillway Rd, cross the river).    Come enjoy the hospitality of Scott and Pat Sainsbury.   Woods, meadows, river habitats abound on this beautiful property.

Freeman Hill, Thursday, May 26

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Meet at the Cemetery on Freeman Hill in Moretown to hike this quiet road with Jeannie Elias.  Freeman Hill is just south of Moretown Village on Rte 100B.   Migrant activity should be great.

Big Picture Area,Thursday, May 19

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Join Mad Birders at the Big Picture Theatre parking lot.  We will explore the Mad River Path as well as the area behind the theatre.  This walk is part of Mad River Path’s Walk and Roll celebration.

Woodcock Walk on Freeman Hill, Thursday, April 14

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Mad Birders will meet at the Cemetery on Freeman Hill in Moretown at 7:30 PM to walk the hill to locate  the elusive American Woodcock.  This member of the sandpiper family calls on the ground, then does an amazing aerial display, usually at dusk.   We are often delighted to see/hear other species such as Wilson’s Snipe, […]

Lake Champlain Day – Saturday April 30, 2011

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Saturday, April 30.  Meet at Shaws at 7:00 AM to carpool to Champlain Valley.  Bring lunch, water, and snacks.  Be prepared to spend the day birding in different locations near the lake.  Wear waterproof footwear and layers.

Knoll Farm, Saturday, May 14

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This is one of our most popular walks.  Join Ann Day, Mad River’s longtime naturalist, and Nancy Turner  for a walk on this beautiful property overlooking the valley.  Meet at Knoll Farm on Bragg Hill Rd at 8 AM.  Carpool if possible.  Following are Patti Haynes’ comments from 2010 walk:  This is one of my […]

Christmas Bird Count – Friday, December 16, 2011

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Mad Birder Teams will be checking feeders and hotspots around the Valley and Northfield areas for this annual event.   A potluck follows.