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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.
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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.
Pot Luck Supper and Regular Meeting- 6:30 PM St James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford
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.
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!
Speaker: Ken Elkins 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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