Hartford County – 2021 Big January of Birding!
January is upon us – time to get birding for real! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our fifth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. Especially in this time of COVID-19 social isolation, birdwatching can bring tremendous joy. The purpose of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during…
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…
Canceled – February 7, 2021 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour
NOTE: This trip has been canceled due to COVID. Feb 7, 2021 - Hartford County Boat Launch Tour - Sunday 8 am 12 South River St, Enfield Donald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring your scope. Paul…
February, 9, 2021 Monthly Meeting – Survival by Degrees
Feb 9, 2021 - Monthly Meeting - Tue 7:30 - 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Kenneth Elkins St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Survival by Degrees Survival by Degrees - Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century. Audubon's scientists are plotting a future for birds.…
February 27, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 –
Feb 27, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 - Saturday 8 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front of stucco house. The third of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year…
ZOOM MEETING: February 27, 2021 – Birding With Your Phone – Saturday – 10:30 am
"Birding With Your Phone" workshop on February 27th with Ken Elkins will be held over VIRTUALLY OVER ZOOM Ken will teach about how to use eBird as well as a variety of birding apps on your phone. We ran the workshop for the first time last year, and it was very successful and popular. If…
March 9, 2021 Monthly Meeting – Magee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World
Mar 9, 2021 - Monthly Meeting - Tue 7:30 - 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Matthew Bell St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Magee Marsh - The Warbler Capital of the World Magee Marsh - The Warbler Capital of the World - Join Matt as he talks about his experiences…
ZOOM Meeting – March 16, 2021 – Wildlife Series – Weather’s Impact on Migration – 7 pm
This program will be held via a virtual ZOOM Meeting due to COVID 19 on 3/16/2021 - Tuesday 7:00 - 8 pm Weather’s Impact on Migration Speaker: Patrick Comins Weather’s Impact on Migration - Ever hear about morning “fallouts in spring? Ever wonder how to anticipate rare birds that may show up during fall migration?…
March 20, 2021 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Saturday 7 pm
Mar 20, 2021 - Woodcocks at Nod Brook - Saturday 7 pm 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10), Simsbury Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance (0.25 mile). Lasts about 1 hour…
March 21, 2021 – Silver Sands State Park – Sunday – 8 am
Mar 21, 2021 - Silver Sands - Sunday 8 am Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford Meet in main parking lot Contact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-Legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk approximately 2…
March 27, 2021 – Sachuest Point, RI – Saturday – 8:30 am
Mar 27 , 2021 Sachuest Point, Rhode Island Sat 8:30 am 769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI Sachuest Point Visitor Center Parking Lot GPS Coordinates 41.479909, -71.243489 If you are looking for colorful, easy to see birds, then Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is the place to be. The refuge is home to the…