This is a reminder that Vermont County 2012 Birding Quest is holding a  
bird walk in Wilder, VT, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday February 4,  
2012. Chris Rimmer and George Clark will lead. We'll seek both land  
and water birds over a fairly level road walking route of two or more  
miles, somewhat longer than last year's walk. Bring binoculars and  
scopes if available. Dress warmly. We'll be especially looking for  
some of the less common winter bird species. In case of adverse  
weather or hazardous driving conditions on the 4th, this walk is to be  
held at the same time the next day (Feb. 5).

Road route: 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 plowed parking lot will be the  
starting point at 8:30 AM.

George Clark
Norwich, VT