Today, under pleasant December weather conditions, Ed Hack and I looked for birds in the vicinity of Route 5 in VT with stops including Hoyt's Landing and along Old Connecticut River Road (= OCRR) in Springfield, Ferry Road in Weathersfield Bow, Lake Runnemede in Windsor, North Hartland, and Kilowatt Park South in Wilder (Hartford). We found 34 bird species for which some highlights follow. Canada Geese were most prominent along OCRR (about 170) with dozens more at Wilder. Other waterfowl species included Mallards, American Black Ducks (at Lake Runnemede), Greater Scaup (2 at Lake Runnemede), Common Goldeneyes (small numbers by OCRR and at Wilder), Hooded Mergansers (widespread, but especially numerous at Hoyt's Landing and in Wilder), and Common Mergansers. An adult Bald Eagle flew over at Lake Runnemede. Four Red-tailed Hawks were seen along our route. An American Coot was still at Lake Runnemede. Two Belted Kingfishers were found, including one at Hoyt's Landing and another at Lake Runnemede. A Golden-crowned Kinglet was sighted at Weathersfield Bow. Three Eastern Bluebirds were at OCRR. A Northern Mockingbird was alongside Route 5 between Hoyt's Landing and OCRR. Emberizines today included American Tree Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Juncos. At least 100 Common Redpolls were in the area of the pumpkin field at Lake Runnemede. An otter was seen at Lake Runnemede. We were pleased to find presence of at least 5 other birders (in 4 parties) while at Lake Runnemede. . George Clark Norwich, VT