President's Message Autumn 2026

October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

Along with the October fall foliage festivals and harvest markets, birders annually mark this season by observing International Migratory Bird Day. Recently, it was my good fortune to spend part of this day engaged in a Big Sit with dedicated members of the Friends of Missisquoi at the National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton.

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October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

“The Birds that Audubon Missed”… and the Question of What is Birding?

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October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

“The Birds that Audubon Missed”… and the Question of What is Birding?

Recently, I joined birder, author, and artist Kenn Kaufman on a ride through the disparate ups and downs of Audubon’s life and art. Surprisingly -- though Kaufman’s insights into Audubon’s life and character were revealing – it was his discussion on abundance that struck me most.

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October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

Annual Winter (Christmas) Bird Count

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October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

What began on Christmas Day in 1900 as an alternative to competitive bird hunting has become one of the world's longest-running community science projects. The 2026-2027 season will mark the 127th year of this annual event and the 79th year that Green Mountain Bird Alliance (GMBA) has participated. The Burlington area count will be taking place on Sunday, December 20, 2026.

Patrick Phillips

October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

Autumn Outings

Patrick Phillips

October 26, 2026

2026 - Fall

This fall, birders were invited to attend two outings: one at Catamount Community Forest in Williston, and one at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. From departing migrants to winter residents, the groups had many exciting sightings!