Birding the Waterbury Reservoir with "Bird Diva" Bridget Butler - Slideshow & Paddling Trip
Join us for a two-part adventure with naturalist Bridget Butler a.k.a. The Bird Diva to learn more about the birds that call the Waterbury Reservoir their home or favorite stop-over spot!
Ticket available through the friends of Waterbury facebook page (EventBrite) or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-waterbury-reservoir-with-bird-diva-bridget-butler-t[...]ent
Part 1: Presentation & Introduction to Waterbury Reservoir Bird Habitats
Friday, May 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Steele Community Room at the Waterbury Town Offices
28 N Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676
Maximum: 75 attendees
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Part 2: Paddling Trip on the Waterbury Reservoir
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Maximum: 30 attendees
Please see "Important Logistics" below
Note: Tickets for Friday night and Saturday morning are sold separately, and there is a limit of 30 people for Saturday morning.
Our Friday evening presentation at the Steele Community Center at the Waterbury Town Offices will introduce you to the variety of habitats around the Waterbury Reservoir and the diversity of bird species found there throughout the year. Find out why this site is considered a birding hot spot by the eBird community and how you can fine-tune your skills to make the most of every season. We'll also discuss how to become better stewards of this unique community, creating healthy habitats that are good for people, birds, and water quality.
On Saturday morning, we'll adventure out on Waterbury Reservoir by canoe & kayak to tour the water body discovering both resident birds and spring migrants. The surrounding area boasts close to 100 species of birds, including bitterns, grebes, bald eagles, loons, wood ducks and a whole suite of wood warblers! With a number of small coves and wetlands edging the reservoir, we're sure to encounter a great diversity of species. Experience the serenity of birding on the water, while boosting your bird list this spring!
Our paddling session will also cover how to be a great waterway steward, including learning to read bird body language to limit disruption and stress on birds like the common loon and others.
Ticket sales benefit the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. We welcome your optional donation at check-out to support our mission.
Thank to our event sponsors Green Mountain Power for sponsoring this event with a generous cash gift, and Umiak Outfitters for donating the proceeds of boat rentals. And thank you to our volunteers who make it all possible!
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