This is a reminder that the Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon  
has arranged programs on February 6 and 11, 2012. All programs are  
free and open to the public. For additional information on Mascoma  
Chapter programs, visit
http://www.mascomabirds.org

1) Monday February 6 at 7:00 PM at the Howe Library, Hanover, NH,  
"Coastal Birds - Newfoundland to Florida", an illustrated presentation  
by George Clark. From a region of icebergs in the north south to the  
subtropical Everglades, coastal birdlife shows remarkable variety and  
abundance which provide continuing challenges in conservation. This  
introduction to coastal birds will feature gannets, herons, waterfowl,  
waders, and other waterbirds in the wild as photographed by the speaker.

2) Saturday February 11, from 10:00 AM to noon, Eagle Watch at the  
Wilder Dam in Wilder, VT, led by George Clark. (In case of adverse  
weather or hazardous road conditions on Feb. 11, this event is to be  
rescheduled from 10 AM to noon on Sunday February 12.) Participants  
can come at any time during the two hours and stay as long as they  
wish. Bring binoculars and scopes if available. Dress warmly.  
Observations are to be made from the vicinity of the parking lot just  
west of Wilder Dam so walking will be minimal. We unfortunately can't  
guarantee that eagles will be present, but we're hopeful they'll be  
there.

Road directions for the Eagle Watch: 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 Avenue and continue to  
its southern end. There turn right into an unpaved parking area which  
is to be the site for observation. If space for parking is not  
available there, please park in one of the two nearby lots along the  
west side of Passumpsic Avenue.

George Clark
Norwich, VT