Date: 2/15/26 7:09 pm 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 and May 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 the Cornell Lab of Ornithology stores the data. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons. After 190 months of walks, we have recorded 167 species of birds.
This month's walk will be on *Saturday, February 21, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM a**t the Discovery Trail*. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot on Tabor Rd.
*Trail Description**:* The trail is about one mile long and consists of grassy and gravel paths and long sections of boardwalk. It is mostly level except for a gradual incline near the parking lot.
*Trail Conditions:* The trail is currently snow-covered. Snowshoes are optional but not required since the trail is used frequently enough for the snow to be packed down. That being said, the trail could be slippery and spikes could be useful.
If you have any questions, contact me at <copenhvr...>
