Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 - 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 20, 2025 - 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, May 3, 2025 - 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 (2025)

On Wednesdays (April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21) Bob Martel will lead walks through the Prospect Hill Cemetery over to the Morningside Cemetery in search of Spring migrants. Meeting time is 7:00 AM. 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 7:00A. 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

Birding Walk at Whetstone Woods 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7 AM - 9 AM (Rain Date May 8)

Join the Southeastern Vermont Audubon Society and the Vermont Land Trust as we look for migrating songbirds on this VLT property along the Whetstone Brook. Whetstone Woods has been the site of targeted invasive species management and habitat restoration work aimed at restoring the habitat quality of this former agricultural land. We expect to see and hear a variety of migrating bird species, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue-headed Vireo, Black and White Warbler and Black-throated Green Warbler, just to name a few. Suitable for all levels of birders, including beginners! Guides will have extra binoculars on hand for those without. Walking on flat surfaces and with a slight incline with a total walking distance of around 1 mile. 

Registration Required: Registration Link 

Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, May 10, 2025  - 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. 

Birding on the Farm Workshop

Tuesday, May 13 - 7 AM - 9 AM 

Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and learn about wildlife conservation on the farm!

Open to birders and enthusiasts of all skill levels!

May 13th, 2025  7-9 AM 

Dwight Miller Orchards 

E Dummerston, VT 

Registration Required: cheshireconservation.org/events

Presented by Cheshire CCD, NRCS, Windham NRCD, Antioch Bird Club, and Southeastern Vermont Audubon Society

Spring Bird Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks

Saturday, May 17  - 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. 

June Birding on the Farm Workshop

June 12 - 7-9 AM Picadilly Farm, Winchester, NH 

For more information: Workshops