Date: 3/10/25 8:30 am From: Ken Copenhaver <copenhvr...> Subject: [VTBIRD] Missisquoi NWR Bird Monitoring Walk
Please join us for our monthly bird monitoring walks on the refuge. Ken
Copenhaver and Julie Filiberti lead the walks on various refuge trails on
the 3rd Saturday of each month (except December when it is on the 2nd
Saturday). The purpose of the walks is to gather long-term data on the
presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations.
Observations are entered into the Vermont eBird database where data is
stored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. These walks are appropriate for
birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn
about birds throughout the seasons. After 179 months of walks, we have
recorded 166 species of birds.
This month's walk will be on *Saturday, March 15, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM a**t
the Jeep Trail*. Meet at the Louie's Landing parking lot on Rt 78, about
3.5 miles west of Swanton village. We will then open the gate and drive
back to the trailhead at Mac's Bend.
*Trail Description**:* The walk starts at a gravel parking lot at Mac’s
Bend. The trail follows the river and thus is level. The trail is very
close to the riverbank edge in one section. The trail surface is uneven,
with many roots, rocks, and ruts. There are no benches. We usually walk
about a mile and turn around, making it approximately a 2-mile walk.
*Trail Conditions:* Depending on the weather this week, the trail should be
clear of ice and snow, though mud is possible in places and there could be
downed trees to navigate over or around.
If you have any questions, contact me at <copenhvr...>
