Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. No registration required. Questions? Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960. Free.

At 18 – 22″ perched height, the Red-tailed Hawk is the largest of the hawks we see in VT. As with all hawks, the female is larger than the male. The dark brown back and wings contrast with a white/light front. A dark belly band and rufous tail of the adult bird distinguishes it, although plumage variations are great. The Red-tailed is the most widespread hawk in the U.S., ranging from Canada and AK into Central America. There is some seasonal movement of these hawks, but they generally are resident throughout their range. A soaring bird with broad wings and fanned tail is most likely a Red-tailed Hawk.