CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR AMAS
Christmas Bird Counts
The Christmas Bird Count is a Citizen Science Program that is going on its 118th year. Each count area takes place in an established 15-mile wide diameter circle, and is organized by a count compiler. Count volunteers follow specified routes within the designated circle, counting every bird they see and hear throughout the day. It's not just a species tally, but all birds are counted giving an indication of the total number of birds residing within their count circle that day.
AMAS sponsors two Christmas Bird Counts:
Saxton’s River
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Contact: Don Clark 802-843-2347 or sapsbks@gmail.com
Meet at Allen Brothers on Route 5 at 6:45 AM for route assignments.
Springfield, VT
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Contact: Hugh Putnam 802-886-8430 or putnams@vermontel.net
Meet at the Springfield McDonalds on Route 11 at 6:45 for route assignments.
All are welcome to participate! Dress warmly and bring a packed lunch.
Birding Trip to Plum Island (Parker River National Wildlife Area)
Comming this fall!
Due to weather, our trip will be rescheduled to next spring.
Plum Island is a birding hotspot, especially during migrations. For information on the refuge, see:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_River/about.html
For bar charts of of bird abundance throughout the years, see:
http://ebird.org/ebird/barchart?r=L129046&yr=all&m=