Join the Friends of Missisquoi NWR as they hold a daybreak bird walks to celebration World Migratory Bird Day!
4:00 am on the Maquam and Black Creek trails. 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.

8:00 am: The Green Mountain Audubon Society 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.

8:00 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.

Also at 8 am, Julie Filibert will lead the walks on the Stephen Young Marsh Trail. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile south of the refuge Visitor Center.

SUNDAY EVENTS!
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 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/group-birding-paddle-registration-807379041447

Event Info

Sep 21, 2024, 10 to 11 AM

Sep 21, 2024, 4 to 6 PM

Sep 26, 2024, 6:30 to 8:30 PM