The next bird walk arranged by the Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon is to be held from 7:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday August 18, 2012. Participants are to meet for carpooling at 7:00 AM in the commuter parking lot by the Ledyard Bridge; the entrance to that lot is off River Road in Norwich. This bird walk is free and open to the public. Waterproof foot gear is recommended for possible shallow water. Bring binoculars and scopes if available. Coverage in this bird walk, to be led by George Clark, is to be limited to the towns of Norwich and possibly Hartford, both in Vermont. We'll be particularly seeking "fall" migrants. This trip will likely emphasize primarily either sites near the Connecticut River or sites in the vicinity of Tucker Hill Road in Norwich. A decision on which areas are to be covered is to be made closer to the time of this bird walk and will be based on updated reports from those areas. For additional information on Mascoma Chapter programs, visit www.mascomabirds.org George Clark Norwich, VT