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All events are FREE and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

A note about our field trips: We go regardless of the weather (unless the weather would in some way pose a danger) so dress appropriately! If you have any doubt about the trip being cancelled call either Marv Elliott at 775-2415 or Roy Pilcher at 459-2851. Sometimes the bad weather brings out the best birds!

Another Note: Returnable bottles and cans are gratefully accepted at all events. Proceeds go to our Quetzel Fund, which helps support the Nature Conservancy's Adopt-an-Acre Program, which in turn helps our birds in their wintering grounds.

We report all our bird sightings to: eBird

Thursday 13, West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk. This is a monthly bird monitoring exercise. To date over 765 participants have tallied 131 species from American bittern to northern shrike. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking area at 8 AM. Leader Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Saturday 29Trip to the Colchester Causeway. Join RCAS and Green Mountain Audubon on a trip to the Colchester causeway to look for possible Tufted Duck among other species. Meet at the parking lot behind the Mobil station in Brandon (next to the Vermont Sandwich Shop). Bring lunch. 7 AM. Contact Marv Elliott 775-2415.

Saturday 19 West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk. West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk. This is a monthly bird monitoring exercise. To date over 900 participants have tallied 136 species from American bittern to northern shrike. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking area at 7 AM. Leader Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Saturday 3 Vermont Green-up Day at West Rutland Marsh. Green-up Day. Join Rutland County Audubon and other volunteers to help cleanup one of Vermont’s top birding spots, West Rutland Marsh. 9 AM. West Rutland Town Hall.

Saturday 10 Trip to Bird Mtn. Field trip to visit the varied habitats around the appropriately named Bird Mountain. West Rutland Price Chopper parking lot, 7 AM. Contact Marv and Sue Elliott, 775-2415.

Thursday 15 West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk.This is a monthly bird monitoring exercise. To date over 900 participants have tallied 136 species from American bittern to northern shrike. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking area at 7 AM. Leader Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Saturday 31 Century Count XIII. Explore the birding hotspots in Rutland County as we attempt to tally 100 species. Bring lunch. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking area at 6 AM. (optional contributions to Vermont Fish and Wildlife Non-game and Natural Heritage Fund or Audubon Vermont. Leader Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Saturday 21 West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk. This is a monthly bird monitoring exercise. To date over 900 participants have tallied 136 species from American bittern to northern shrike. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking area at 7 AM. Leader Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Jun 2008 Vermont Bird and Botanical Club. An opportunity for bird and botany enthusiasts to make friends in a unique area of the state. This year’s annual meeting will be held in June at either Jay Peak or the Champlain Islands. Contact Connie Youngstrom at 492-3502 or conniey@vermontel.net for exact date and details.

Wednesday 25 Rutland County Audubon Annual Meeting and Potluck. Join us as we conclude another successful year and share stories about birding. Bring a dish to share. Beverages, plates and utensils will be provided. Proctor Library. 6 PM. Contact Marv Elliott 775-2415.

Saturday 5 Annual West Rutland Butterfly Count. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8:30 AM. We will travel through West Rutland to tally butterflies. Bring lunch and beverages. Optional $3.00 registration. Contact Roy Pilcher 459-2851.

Sunday 6 Annual Tinmouth Butterfly Count. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8:30 AM to travel to the Ballou Farm in Tinmouth. Bring lunch and beverages. Optional $3.00 registration. Contact Phillip Ballou 446-2172