Join Slate Valley Trails and local birder and Rutland County Audubon volunteer, Joel Tilley, on a this series of Fall Bird Walks, starting at 7:30 AM along trails in the Slate Valley Trails system. Joel will guide us as we identify what birds maybe migrating south for the winter.

All are welcome. If you can’t identify many birds, fear not! There will be many friendly and accomplished birders in the group who will happily share their knowledge with you. Bring water, bug repellent, binoculars, cameras, field guides, if you have them.

Contact Joel Tilley for more information jptilley50@gmail.com [preferred method], or 802-298-2583, evenings 7 to 8.

The tentative schedule of walks is as follows. Check Rutland County Audubon or Slate Valley Trails Events page for details:

Saturday, September 7 – Howe Hill
Tuesday, September 10 – Fairgrounds West
Tuesday, September 17 – Poultney River & Rail Trail
Tuesday, September 24 – Fairgrounds East
Tuesday, October 1 – Endless Brook
Tuesday, October 8 – Castleton University Trails

Featured Image is a Common Yellowthroat Female, courtesy of Joel Tilley.