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Mad Birder Walk at CrossHaven Farm
Dawna Foreman will lead a beginners bird walk at CrossHaven Farm, located 2 miles north of Moretown Village on Rte 100B. This is part of Mad River Country Fair on Saturday, September 20, from 9 – 11 AM. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. Extra binoculars and bird guides will be available. Wear sturdy footgear and bring […]
Birds on the Move
It’s fall – birds are flocking, feeding, getting ready to head south. Some have left, others will be moving to staging areas such as Dead Creek in Addison or the New England Coast before long flights to their wintering grounds. Fred and Chris Pratt have been monitoring songbird activity on their Ward Hill property since early […]
‘Tis the Season for Baby Birds
As we move into July, baby birds are being seen and heard in our yards and forests. Listen for begging calls as parents continue to feed babies after they have fledged, watch for youngsters learning to fly and take care of themselves in the big world. Some bird species are now sitting on a second […]
Plum Island opportunity – September 9-11
Mad Birders will visit the Plum Island/Parker River area in Massachusetts in early September. We will leave early on September 9, explore as many birding sites as possible, return late on September 11. Participants will make their own motel reservations, Greenleaf Inn is suggested.
Ward Hill Walk on Saturday, August 30
Mad Birders will meet at Shaws at 7:30 AM to carpool to Pratts on Rte 100 in South Duxbury. We will park at red gate on Ward Hill and start birding at 8 AM. Team Pipit will lead us to find late summer residents and birds in migration. Wear sturdy footwear, bring sunscreen, water.
Granville Monitoring Walk, Saturday, July 19
Mad Birders will meet at Shaws in Waitsfield at 7 AM to carpool to Granville to do a monitoring walk on the Parker property. We will record species and numbers in three different habitats with the owners. Wear waterproof footwear, bring insect repellant, sunscreen, and water. This will involve some hiking. A possible extension drive […]
Knoll Farm Monitoring Walk, Thursday July 10
Mad Birders will meet at Knoll Farm on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 AM for a 2.5 hour monitoring walk. We will check out three habitats, recording species and numbers in the habitats, plus any others encountered on the walk between blocks. Wear sturdy footwear, bring insect repellant, sunscreen, and water.
Phen Basin Walk, Thursday, June 19, 2008
Meet at Shaws at 7:30 AM for a wooded walk to beaver ponds. May be wet and muddy, wear sturdy footwear, may want to bring insect repellent.
Wu Ledges Walk – Saturday, May 31, 2008
Meet at Shaws at 7:30 AM to carpool. This new walk led by Jon and Amy Jamieson and daughters. Young birders and families welcome. Highlights may include nesting Common Ravens.
Center Fayston Walk – Sunday, May 25, 2008
Meet at Shaw’s at 7:30 AM to carpool to Center Fayston Rd. for a 2 hour walk. Jeannie Elias – leader