September 2019
September 7, 2019 – Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – Saturday – 9 am
Trip Leader: Paul Carrier View Broad-winged Hawks at their peak migration through Connecticut. Bring a chair, food and drink, and spend the day. Route 20, W Hartland Call Paul for directions at 860-689-6590 or contact him via email: carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
Find out more »September 10, 2019 – An Update on Ospreys
Speaker: Julie Victoria Ospreys 2019 - Ospreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. Julie will be updating us on the continuing research. After 32 years of working with birds as a DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Julie has recently retired and continues to consult as a wildlife biologist. St James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, W Hartford Social time - 7 pm Meeting - 7:30 pm
Find out more »September 11, 2019 – Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – Wednesday -9 am
Trip Leader: Paul Carrier View Broad-winged Hawks at their peak migration through Connecticut. Bring a chair, food and drink, and spend the day. Route 20, W Hartland Call Paul for directions at 860-689-6590 or contact him via email: carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
Find out more »September 14, 2019 – Great Pond – Simsbury – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader: Jon Ward Great Pond is the largest part of a beautiful state forest. This is an easy morning trip to see birds and have fun with people. Great Pond Rd, Simsbury / Great Pond parking lot in Massacoe State Forest Contact Jon for more information at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
Find out more »September 24, 2019 – Swallow Spectacle Paddle – Tuesday – 4:30 PM
Leader David Zomick Swallow Spectacle Paddle Tuesday Eve September 24th 4:30 PM Pilgrim Road boat launch We will paddle leisurely in Lord Cove & around Goose & Calves Islands & be in place by dusk for the breathtaking tree swallow display. Must have: PFD;boat light/ headlamp/flashlight . Optional: food, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera etc. bathroom access is extremely limited. Be prepared to return in darkness. Rain cancels. Directions : Use 2 Pilgrim Landing Rd., Old Lyme, use 2 Pilgrim road as…
Find out more »September 25, 2019 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wednesday – 8 am
Trip Leader: Annette Pasek Woodland, water and shrub habitats may produce common CT birds as well as migratory species. 451 Great Pond Rd off Route 17 Contact Annette for more information at 860-490-8357 or apasek@cox.net
Find out more »September 28, 2019 -Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 1 – Saturday – 8am
Trip Leader: Jon Ward The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. This premier northern Connecticut birding site tends to be very wet. Wear boots. Meet at Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, South Windsor Contact Jon for more information at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
Find out more »September 28, 2019 – Smith Richardson Preserve – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader - Patrick Comins Visit the Connecticut Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds. Meet at the corner of Sasco Creek Rd and Hedley Farms Rd in Westport. For more information, contact Patrick at 203-259-0416 X107 or pcomins@ctaudubon.org
Find out more »September 29, 2019 – Stellwagen Bank Pelagic, MA – Sunday – 7:15 am
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Sail a one-day, six-hour trip in the rich waters of Stellwagen Bank, located between Gloucester and Cape Cod. Meet at the dock in Gloucester Pre‑register with Tom. Check out the details at trips33.blogspot.com or contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben 99@gmail.com
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October 5, 2019 – Glastonbury Meadows – Saturday – 7:15 am
Trip Leaders: Bill Asteriades & Andrew Dasinger A morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County. Contact Bill for reservations and directions at 860-659-1912 or bill.asteriades@gmail.com
Find out more »October 5, 2019 – Gulf of Maine Pelagic, ME -Saturday 1 pm – (2 days)
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Search for Skuas on a 100-mile ferry ride across the Gulf of Maine from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth. Stay at a hotel in Canada and bird on return trip. Pre-register with Tom. Passport required. Two day trip. Details at trips33.blogspot.com Contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben99@gmail.com
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