Bird-On! at the Refuge
Join me and my co-leader, Ken Copenhaver this Saturday to monitor a variety of bird species at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Last month I saw a Rough-legged Hawk on this trail along with some American Tree Sparrows. After 21 months of walks we have observed 106 species. Hope to see you there!
This month’s Bird Monitoring Walk will be on Saturday January 21, 2012 on the Maquam/Black Creek Trail. Meet at 8:00 AM at the parking lot at the former refuge headquarters. Heading west on Route 78 from Swanton, the parking lot is on the left at the first signs for the refuge.
The monthly walks gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. The information we gather will be entered into the Vermont e-Bird database where data is stored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for all levels of birders and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.
Check out the Friends of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge who sponsor this walk!
Photo of Rough-legged Hawk courtesy of USFWS
