Reiterating George Clark's earlier announcement, for anyone willing to 
rise and shine early enough, I'll be leading a bird walk in Norwich 
village at the leisurely hour of 9 am on January 1.  This will be part 
of the annual Hanover-Norwich Christmas Bird Count, so we'll keep 
careful track of all individuals of every species we encounter.  We'll 
meet at Dan & Whit's General Store and proceed on foot up Hopson Road to 
Hillside Cemetery, then to Pine Tree Road and back to Hopson, from which 
we'll loop back to Dan & Whit's. The pace will be relaxed, and the walk 
should take no longer than 90 minutes.  Anyone is welcome, regardless of 
birding experience. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please dress 
warmly with winter footwear.

I hope to see some of you there.

Chris

P.S.  I had a Barred Owl perched above my feeders yesterday for over an 
hour.

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Chris Rimmer
Vermont Center for Ecostudies
P.O. Box 420
Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-1431 ext. 1
http://www.vtecostudies.org