International Migratory Bird Day! Come join VINS in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day on May 12. The daylong event will feature activities, games, and crafts that highlight the challenges migratory birds face during their trans-continental travels. Discover the connection between your daily cup of coffee and the health of migratory bird populations! Visit http://www.vinsweb.org/programs/calendar-quechee.html#events for more details. IMBD Scheduled Program & Activities: 10:30am- Bird Banding Demonstration and Bird Identification Workshop (for 2007 Birdathon participants) 11:30am- Winged Wonders: Live Raptor Program 12:30pm- VINS Conservation Biologist Chris Rimmer to speak on Bicknell's Thrush migration and the species' conservation issues 12:30-3pm- Migration Stations- hands-on activities for all ages: Roving Raptors, Obstacle Course, Discovery Depots, Photo with a Raptor, Crafts, and Games 3:30pm- Raptors Up Close: Get up-close and personal with live raptors as you learn about their behavior and biology ************************************* Chris Rimmer Conservation Biology Dept. Vermont Institute of Natural Science 6565 Woodstock Road P.O. Box 1281 Quechee, VT 05059 802-359-5001 ext. 230 www.vinsweb.org/cbd/index.html **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************