November 7, 2020 – DelMarva Peninsula – Saturday 2-3 days
Nov 7, 2020 - DelMarva Peninsula - Saturday 2-3 days Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Contact Peter for arrangements Visit Bombay Hook, Chincoteague and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City, Elliot’s Pond, Indian River Inlet and possibly Prime Hook NWR. These are all top birding spots in this area. Peter…
November 10, 2020 – Monthly Meeting: Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration and Management
Nov 10, 2020 - Monthly Meeting - Tuesday 7:30 - 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Michael Gregonis St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Program - Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration and Management "Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration and Management". This presentation covers the roll-a-coaster ride of CT's wild turkey population, the biology of the…
November 17, 2020 – Wildlife Series – Looking for Owls
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person Wildlife Series programs have been moved to St. James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford 06117 for this year. Nov 17, 2020 - Wildlife Series - Tuesday 7:30 - 9 pm Speaker: Gina Nichol McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd, West Hartford Looking for Owls Looking for…
UPDATE!: December 8, 2020 – Holiday Slideshow/Meeting
UPDATE!: December “Pot Luck” Photograph Show Will Go On! 12/8/2020 The December potluck and silent auction, always a favorite activity, is unfortunately canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns. However, we’re still going to hold the photography sharing program! We invite all members to submit a set of up to 10 of your best shots from…
December 20, 2020 – Christmas Bird Counts – Sunday – All Day
Dec 20, 2020 - Christmas Bird Count - Sun All Day Bird Count Circle 7.5-mile radius from Old State House Join Hartford Audubon Members for the longest running citizen science project to access population trends of birds during the winter season. For one day we count birds in a circle around Hartford that is divided…
January 1, 2021 – Big January – Starts Friday – runs all month
Jan 1 , 2021 - Big January - Fri through All Month All of Hartford County Give yourself something to look forward to in January! Everyone is encouraged to join with other HAS members for a friendly competition to find the most bird species in Hartford County this month. See www.hartfordaudubon.org for more details. Sarah…
January 9, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 – Saturday 9 am
Jan 9, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - Saturday 9 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front of stucco house. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round…
January 12, 2021 Monthly Meeting – The importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife
Jan 12, 2021 - Monthly Meeting Tuesday 7:30 - 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Jim Arrigoni St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH The importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife Wetlands provide critical habitat for biodiversity, but also provide ecological services for human communities such as water purification and…
January 16, 2021 – Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA – Saturday – 2 days
Jan 16 Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and Northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps. Contact leader for motel…
Postponed till January – Wildlife Series – Following Peregrine Falcon Recovery
UPDATE: The Wildlife Series Program "Peregrine Falcon Recovery and Beyond", scheduled for October 20 has been postponed to January. It will be held via a virtual ZOOM Meeting so there are no worries about the weather. (January 19th has been inserted for now in order to hold it as a placeholder for this event but…
February 6, 2021 – Cape Cod Tour, MA – Saturday – 2 days
Feb 6, 2021 - Cape Cod Tour, MA - Saturday - 2 days Meet and Stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and details This is New England late winter birding at its finest. We shoud see Alcids and Waterfowl. Call Peter for information and reservations. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T…