HERRICK'S COVE IMPORTANT BIRD AREA

Aerial view of Herrick's Cove, at the confluence of the Williams and Connecticuit Rivers.

Herrick's Cove contains many habitats for waterfowl as well as songbirds. It is an important staging area for migrating ducks, geese, and warblers.

Aaron Hurst, tripod designer, and Kim Royar of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife prepare the nesting platform prior to erecting the tripod.

Installing protective fencing and raccoon guards on tripod legs after erection of nesting platform. Forrest Hammond, District Wildlife Biologist for Vt. Fish and Wildlife, is in the foreground.

Finished nesting platform with the erection crew. Marianne Walsh of AMAS is in center, Michael Walsh of AMAS is second from right.

Special thanks to PG&E National Energy Group for their support of the Herrick's Cove Important Bird Area project. PG&E-NEG co-sponsored the Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival and granted permission for the erection of the Osprey Platform.