Wednesday, March 3, 2010

MHS Presents Bird Migration Patterns and Effects on Vermont March 17

The Manchester Historical Society is pleased to present Randy Schmidt, owner of the Vermont Bird Place in Manchester, on Wednesday, March 17. Schmidt will present a program on the changes in bird migration patterns and what those shifts have meant for Vermont. He'll discuss specific birds Vermonters used to see regularly, but no longer do-and why.

The Vermont Bird Place has a mission of helping people enjoy the wild birds that visit their backyard, providing them with the tools to enjoy wild birds wherever they find them. The shop's products include bird feeders of myriad varieties and bird feed. The Vermont Bird Place also sponsors regular bird walks and species counts.

The MHS meeting will take place at the First Congregational Church in Manchester Village at 7 pm. The meeting is free and open to the public. The site is handicapped accessible. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.