The last 2018 survey for birds at Hildene is Saturday, December 8. The following Saturday, December 15, is the annual Christmas Bird Count in Winhall. If you live in Peru, Landgrove, Londonderry, Bondville and Rawsonville or near Bromley, Stratton or Magic and are feeding the birds in your backyards, consider becoming a Citizen Scientist and report the  activity. Contact Ruth Stewart about either event at 802-362-1185.