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MONTHLY MEETINGS:

Meetings include a brief business segment, a summary of recent trip reports and bird sightings, followed by a nature program.

 

Please Note:
Monthly meetings are at St. James Episcopal Church at 1018 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford unless otherwise noted.  Refreshments are served at 7:00 PM and meetings begin at 7:30 PM.
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2010-11 Meeting/Program Series


TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

7:00 PM - Refreshments

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 

Speaker: Sylvia Halkin

Rain-catching Pelicans, Pipit Song Flights, Wakeful Night Roosts of Lorikeets, Lyrebird Riffs, and Other Bird Behavior in Australia, Ireland, and England
 

Sylvia will share some of the surprising, interesting and beautiful birds and their behavior that she has seen with her students on field courses in Australia, Ireland, and England, and explain how they relate to ongoing questions in biology. Dr. Sylvia Halkin is a Professor of Biology at Central Connecticut State University, where she teaches ornithology, animal behavior, and introductory survey courses. She co-authored the Birds of North America species account for Northern Cardinals and does research on bird song use and squirrel nut-burying behavior.

 

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010

7 PM - Refreshments,

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 

Speaker: Julian Hough

Nepal: Birding the High Himalayas

A plethora of birds, an engaging culture and a chance to experience breath-taking scenery make for an unforgettable experience. Julian Hough takes you on his high-altitude birding expedition to the Nepalese Himalayas. From the lowland grasslands, you will travel via the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu to the heart of the world’s most impressive peaks. Nepal is the place to seek out skulking pheasants and specialties such as Ibisbill and Stoliczka’s Tit-Warbler. Julian Hough is a nature writer, photographer, illustrator and graphic designer who has traveled around the world in pursuit of his passion to see all kinds of birds, and is well known as a specialist in the finer points of difficult bird identification.

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010

7 PM - Refreshments,

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 

Speaker: Shannon Kearney

Volunteer Birding in Connecticut:

How  You Can Help

Interested in bird conservation in Connecticut?

Come find out how you can help. Shannon Kearney, Avian Technician with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s Wildlife Division, will discuss volunteer opportunities for birders in Connecticut. She will detail some of the upcoming avian research projects that require volunteers to be successful. As a special bonus, she will present some of the findings from past research efforts including surveys for night birds (owls and Whip-poor-wills), interior forest birds (Cerulean Warblers and others) and forest raptors.


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010

Pot Luck Supper and Regular Meeting- 6:30 PM

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 
Bring  your favorite dish for sharing and your own table setting  for this fun-filled night. Beverages will be provided. Bring along a birding treasure you no longer need or use for the annual tea cup auction. You will also have the opportunity to bring up to a dozen photos to show off your photographic prowess. e-mail Mona Cavallero for details on e-mailing pictures ahead of time at mcavallero1 at comcast.net. For further information, contact Brian Toal.


 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011

7:00 PM - Refreshments,

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 

Speaker: Robert DeCandido

Night Migration from the Empire State Building: Are Skyscrapers Killing Our Birds?

Dr. DeCandido will speak on the night migration of birds and how their collisions with some of the famous landmarks of New York informed scientists on how birds migrate. He will discuss the history of birds flying into buildings at night, the differences that lighting can make, the importance of weather and the observations he has made while watching night migration. Robert DeCandido, or “Birding Bob,” as he is known in New York City, regularly leads bird walks in Central Park and is an urban ecologist and nature photographer. He has done research in raptor migration, American Kestrels, Eastern Screech Owls and the flora of New York City.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011

7 PM - Refreshments,

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

 

Speaker: Frank Mantlik

Wanderers On My Native Shores: Three Decades of Rare Birds In Connecticut

When birdwatchers become proficient at identifying the common birds of our state, they find it challenging to search for rare or unusual species. This includes those species that are scarce in number or that have been blown off- course during migration. Many are excited by the hunt for new species documented in Connecticut, or new species for their life list. Frank will discuss the hows and whys of this endeavor, as well as recount many of the noteworthy finds of the past thirty years. Frank is well known among Connecticut birding circles. An avid birder and naturalist for over 35 years, he has been active in many bird/nature organizations and is a member of the Avian Rare Records Committee.  Frank is an accomplished photographer with his own stock-photo business, Avocet Images, and he uses his wonderful images to illustrate lectures to various groups.
 

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011

7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Wood Memorial Library

783 Main St, South Windsor

 

Speakers: Mona Cavallero and Paul Desjardins

Spring - Grand Arizona
 

Come early and explore the Wood Library bird collection. Also enjoy the art exhibit by wildlife artist Burt Schuman. Then join members Mona Cavallero and Paul Desjardins as they recount their May 2008 trip to one of the premier birding hotspots of North America southeastern Arizona, famous for its desert beauty and its many beautiful and uncommon birds. Journey with them to popular destinations such as Aravaipa Canyon, Madera Canyon, California Gulch, the Huachuca Mountains, and the Chiricahua Mountains. Enjoy close-up stories and photos of the desert landscape, wildlife and several of the most sought-after birds, such as the Elegant Trogon, Five-striped Sparrow, Montezuma Quail, Buff-breasted Flycatcher, Red-faced Warbler, 9 species of owls, including the Spotted Owl and 11 species of hummingbirds. You will see why  southeastern Arizona is truly a birder’s dream destination!


TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011
7:00 PM - Refreshments,
7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
St James Episcopal Church,

1018 Farmington Ave, West
Hartford

Speaker: Ken Elkins
How to do a Big Day of Birding: Preparation,
Planning and Lessons Learned

Ken Elkins was part of a team for the World Series of Birding for several years and will share with us how to prepare for a Big Day of Birding. Planning routes, locating species, collecting information, learning songs, recognizing prime habitat - all the preparation can pay off for a fun day of birding in a race to see as many species as possible in a 24-hour period. Even if you have no interest in doing a Big Day yourself, come hear Ken’s tips on locating birds. Ken is currently the Education Program Manager at the Audubon Connecticut Center at Bent of the River.

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011

6:00 PM Annual Meeting and Banquet

The Pond House

Elizabeth Park, West Hartford

 

Celebrate the end of our birding year and enjoy good friends and food at the beautiful Pond House in Elizabeth Park. In addition to dinner, there will be the election of officers, the presentation of the Member of the Year award and the President’s address. Contact Brian Toal for details.

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011

6:30 PM - Annual Picnic

Northwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, Windsor
 

What could be more fun than a combination of picnicking and birding? Family and friends are welcome. Arrive early  and  search for the Orchard Oriole, Indigo Bunting and other potential nesters. Bring your own picnic basket as we set up under one of the warming sheds equipped with picnic tables. We will have a report on the Spring Census and hold a short meeting. For additional information, contact Brian Toal.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

         

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