Date: 8/9/26 5:28 pm From: Ken Copenhaver <copenhvr...> Subject: [VTBIRD] Missisquoi NWR Bird Monitoring Walk
Please join the Friends of Missisquoi NWR 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 196 months
of walks, we have recorded 170 species of birds.
This month's walk will be held on *Saturday, August 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 miles west of Swanton village. We will open the gate and drive to
Mac's Bend where we will start the walk.
*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 return, making it approximately a 2-mile walk.
*Trail Conditions:* While there shouldn't be any standing water on the
trail, there could be wet grass, so waterproof shoes are recommended.
If you have any questions, contact me at <copenhvr...>
