Here's an updated list of programs and field trips arranged by the Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon through May of 2012. All events are free and open to the public. Additional details on certain events from March through May are to be available closer to the scheduled dates. For more information, visit www.mascomabirds.org Monday February 6 at 7:00 PM at the Howe Library, Hanover, NH, "Coastal Birds - Newfoundland to Florida", an illustrated presentation by George Clark. 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 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. Monday March 5 at 7:00 PM at the Howe Library, Hanover, NH: "TransCanada and Eagles on the Connecticut River", a report on a new initiative to be presented by New Hampshire Audubon President Michael Bartlett and New Hampshire Audubon raptor biologist Chris Martin. Saturday March 24, 8:00 AM, Waterfowl field trip led by George Clark and starting at the Ledyard Bridge commuter parking lot in Norwich, VT. Monday April 2 at 7:00 PM at the Howe Library, Hanover, NH: "Zee zee zee zu zee - Spring Bird Songs", a visual/ auditory presentation by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Wednesday April 11, 7:15 PM (until after dark) starting at Kendal in Hanover, Woodcock bird walk led by Art Mudge. Saturday April 21, morning starting time and location TBA, Grant Brook bird walk led by Art Mudge. Thursday April 26 at 7:00 PM at the Howe Library, Hanover, NH; "Life on the Bering Sea Islands", an illustrated presentation by Peter Stettenheim. Cosponsored by the Howe Library. Wednesday May 2, 7:00-9:00 AM starting at Boston Lot parking area (NH), Warbler Wednesday bird walk led by Pip Richens. Friday May 4, 7:00-9:00 AM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance; VT), Feathered Fridays bird walk led by Peg Ackerson. Wednesday May 9, 7:00-9:00 AM at Boston Lot parking area, Warbler Wednesday bird walk led by Pip Richens. Friday May 11, 7:00-9:00 AM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance), Feathered Friday bird walk led by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Wednesday May 16, 7:00-9:00 AM at Boston Lot parking area, Warbler Wednesday bird walk led by Pip Richens. Wednesday May 16, 6:00-7:30 PM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance), evening bird walk led by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Friday May 18, 7:00-9:00 AM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance), Feathered Friday bird walk led by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Wednesday May 23, 7:00-9:00 AM at Boston Lot parking area, Warbler Wednesday bird walk led by Pip Richens. Wednesday May 23, 6:00-7:30 PM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance), evening bird walk led by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Friday May 25, 7:00-9:00 AM at Union Village Dam (Buzzell Bridge entrance), Feathered Friday bird walk led by Becky Cook and Ted Boze. Wednesday May 30, 7:00-9:00 AM at Boston Lot parking area, Warbler Wednesday bird walk led by Pip Richens. George Clark Norwich, VT