This is a reminder that on Saturday December 1, 2012, Windsor County  
2012 Birding Quest is holding a bird walk along the Connecticut River  
from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. We'll start in the Wilder section of Hartford,  
VT, and then continue northward, with a series of stops, perhaps  
reaching, if time allows, Kendall Station Road in Norwich. Chris  
Rimmer and George Clark are to lead. This bird walk is free and open  
to the public. Bring binoculars and scopes if available. Dress warmly.  
Participants should be prepared to walk as much as 2 miles. We'll be  
looking for late migrants and wintering birds on both land and water.

In case of adverse weather or hazardous driving conditions on the 1st,  
this walk is to be held at the same time on the following day (Dec. 2).

Road instructions: From Exit 12 off I-91 in Wilder, turn east onto  
Bugbee Street and continue to the junction with Route 5. Turn left  
onto Route 5. Go north on Route 5, and take the fourth right turn onto  
Depot Street. Follow Depot Street past the Post Office on the left and  
shortly thereafter turn left onto Norwich Avenue. Almost immediately,  
turn right to pass over the new bridge leading to Passumpsic Avenue.  
Turn right onto Passumpsic and continue to the first opening through  
the guard rail on the right where a parking lot will be the starting  
point at 8:00 AM. Please meet at this large lot rather than use the  
other parking areas available in that vicinity. For the remainder of  
the time we'll plan to carpool where feasible.

George Clark
Norwich, VT