Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ending time variable depending on the birding)

Join SVAS for our annual series of spring walks along the Hinsdale Setbacks. Walks meet in the North parking lot, located across the street and just South of the Hinsdale Campground. We'll walk the rail trail in search of spring migrants. We typically see different species each week as migration produces fresh arrivals every spring morning. The rail trail is level and suitable for all physical ability levels, and this birding walk is suitable for all levels of birders (including beginners). No registration needed, just show up. Bring binoculars if you have them. Guides will often have scopes as well. 

Field Trip to Swanzey Area

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 7-10 AM 

Join SVAS for a field trip to the Swanzey Airport in NH. The airport is a great location to search for American Bittern, Sora, Virginia Rail, and Wilson's Snipe, as well as migrating ducks including Green-winged Teal, Wood Duck, American Widgeon and Gadwall. RSVP Required.  TO SIGN UP PLEASE EMAIL Cedar . 

Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ending time variable depending on the birding)

Join SVAS for our annual series of spring walks along the Hinsdale Setbacks. Walks meet in the North parking lot, located across the street and just South of the Hinsdale Campground. We'll walk the rail trail in search of spring migrants. We typically see different species each week as migration produces fresh arrivals every spring morning. The rail trail is level and suitable for all physical ability levels, and this birding walk is suitablef or all levels of birders (including beginners). No registration needed, just show up. Bring binoculars if you have them. Guides will often have scopes as well. 

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks in the Cemetery

On Wednesdays, May 1, May 8, and May 15, Bob Martel will lead walks through the Prospect Hill Cemetery over to the Morningside Cemetery in search of Spring migrants. Meeting time is 630AM. We will meet at the corner of Washington and S.Main Streets where there is a crosswalk. The walk is expected to conclude at approximately 9AM. Persons attending may choose to leave early, or catch up to the group after 630A. Parking is available on Washington Street. All levels of experience are welcome. The walk might be cancelled due to rain. For details or questions call, text or email

Bob: 617-922-8505

robertgmartel@gmail.com

Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, May 4th, 2024  - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ending time variable depending on the birding)

Join SVAS for our annual series of spring walks along the Hinsdale Setbacks. Walks meet in the North parking lot, located across the street and just South of the Hinsdale Campground. We'll walk the rail trail in search of spring migrants. We typically see different species each week as migration produces fresh arrivals every spring morning. The rail trail is level and suitable for all physical ability levels, and this birding walk is suitablef or all levels of birders (including beginners). No registration needed, just show up. Bring binoculars if you have them. Guides will often have scopes as well. 

Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, May 11th  - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ending time variable depending on the birding)

Join SVAS for our annual series of spring walks along the Hinsdale Setbacks. Walks meet in the North parking lot, located across the street and just South of the Hinsdale Campground. We'll walk the rail trail in search of spring migrants. We typically see different species each week as migration produces fresh arrivals every spring morning. The rail trail is level and suitable for all physical ability levels, and this birding walk is suitablef or all levels of birders (including beginners). No registration needed, just show up. Bring binoculars if you have them. Guides will often have scopes as well. 

Forestry Practices to Support Breeding Birds Workshop

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Sunday, June 2nd 7:30 AM 

Please join the Windham Regional Woodlands Association, the Southeastern Vermont Audubon Society and the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District for a morning birding walk in Halifax. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about forestry practices that can help support breeding bird populations and sources of financial and technical assistance to support implementation of these practices on their own land. Plus, we’ll hopefully see and hear interesting birds, as early June is heart of breeding season in Vermont’s forests.

Sunday, June 2nd – 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Wear comfortable shoes you can walk in and bring binoculars if you have them. SVAS will have a few pairs available for use. Advanced registration required and space limited to provide a good experience for all attendees. Registration available here: https://forms.gle/hHNRP252KoWHBEjL7