Matthew Dickerson: Dead Creek offers great wildlife right now

It was one of those 2024 autumn afternoons in Vermont that has been so common this October. Bright foliage. Beautiful blue skies: not pale winter blue, or grayish slate, but that deep azure we might not even accept as real if presented on an oil painting. And air too warm for a jacket. In short, it was a day that Deborah and I needed to get out in our canoe.

Do you enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems?

ADDISON — On Friday the Agency of Natural Resources will honor Warren King for his long-time advocacy for wildlife. ANR Secretary Julie Moore will present the Sally Laughlin Endangered Species Award to King, a Ripton resident, on Friday at 2 p.m. at Dead … (read more)

ADDISON — If you enjoy wildlife be sure to make plans to attend the 18th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison on Saturday, Oct. 5. Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching or learning ab … (read more)

ADDISON — Vermonters may have noticed more common loons while paddling Vermont lakes and ponds in recent years and wondered why their numbers have increased. They may also want to know how fast loons fly or how long they hold their breath underwater. Thes … (read more)

ADDISON — On July 2, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) was forced to cancel a bird banding event at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area which was scheduled for July 3. As many as 70 volunteers were registered for the event. The department cancel … (read more)