Friends of Missisquoi Calendar

Apr
20
Sat
Monthly Bird Walk @ Stephen Young Marsh Trail
Apr 20 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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 third Saturday of each month (except December, when it will be on the second 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 and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.

Our walk this month will be on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail.  Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile past the refuge Visitor Center.

If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com

May
18
Sat
WMBD – Daybreak Bird Walk @ Black/Maquam Creek Trail
May 18 @ 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Join the Friends of Missisquoi NWR as they hold a daybreak bird walk on the Maquam and Black Creek trails.
It will commence at 4:00 am from the parking area. During the 1-mile hike into Lookout Point in the dark, participants will be listening for owls and other nocturnal birds. Daylight birding will take place on the return trip out. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Preregistration is not required, but we appreciate having contact information in case of updates.

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

WMBD – GMAS Maquam/Black Creek Bird Quest @ Black/Maquam Creek Trail
May 18 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Friends of Missisquoi NWR is partnering with the Green Mountain Audubon Society to bring birders to the refuge to document birds as part of our World Migratory Bird Day events. GMAS will lead a bird walk on the Maquam/Black Creek Trails. These trails are scenic and traditionally abundant with spring migrants. Meet at the Maquam/Black Creek parking area on Rt. 78 at 8:00 AM.

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

WMBD – Monthly Bird Walk @ Stephen Young Marsh Trail
May 18 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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 third Saturday of each month. 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 and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.

Our May walk each year is part of our World Migratory Bird Day weekend! This will be one of several walks held over the weekend. Join us on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile south of the refuge Visitor Center.

–>Be sure to check the calendar for other World Migratory Bird Day events at the refuge!

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

WMBD – Survey of Old Railroad Passage Trail @ Old Railroad Passage Trail
May 18 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join Refuge Manager, Ken Sturm, as he leads a group down the Old Railroad Passage Trail to document birds for World Migratory Bird Day. This walk will take place May 18th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile south of the refuge Visitor Center.

–>Be sure to check the calendar for other World Migratory Bird Day events at the refuge!

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

May
19
Sun
WMBD – Beginner’s Bird Walk @ Discovery Trail
May 19 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

As part of our World Migratory Bird Day events, the Friends of Missisquoi NWR will be hosting a bird walk specifically for beginning birders. The walk will take place on the Discovery Trail adjacent to the refuge headquarters.

The walk will last about 2 hours and cover a 1-mile loop. We’ll have some loaner binoculars available for use.

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

WMBD – Group Birding Paddle @ Missisquoi River / Mac's Bend Launch
May 19 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

As part of our Bird Day Weekend events, volunteers from the Friends of Missisquoi will lead a group birding paddle on the Missisquoi River. We’ll meet at the Louie’s Landing parking area, then drive to the Mac’s Bend launch site.

We’ll head downstream towards the Missisquoi Delta and then back upstream to the launch site. Total distance is about 5 miles.

You must bring your own canoe or kayak, paddles, and life jackets. (PFDs are required to be worn.)

Please pre-register in advance for this event, both so we can maintain a manageable group and so we have contact information if we need to make any changes or weather cancellations.

Please register in advance for this event through this link.

The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is

Protect Insects, Protect Birds

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