Simsbury River Bird Walk - September 14, 2024
2024-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Sep 14 Simsbury River Walk Sat 8 am
46 Drake Hill Rd, Simsbury
Park at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from
Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge
The Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great for warblers and other passerines. Plan to walk approximately 2 miles over 2-3 hours. The trail is flat but may be wet in places, depending on recent rainfall. Bring bug spray and appropriate footwear. For a map and more information visit.
https://www.simsbury-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1216/f/file/file/riverwalk.pdf
Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860-416-3958 T

Paul Carrier Hawk Watch - September 20, 21, 22, 2024
2024-09-20 09:00 - 2024-09-22 12:00
Sep 20-22 Paul Carrier Hawk Watch 3 days starting at 9 am each day.
Booth Hill, CT Rt 20, West Hartland
From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles
Park on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
While we are planning for the 3 dates listed above, we will use the All HAS e-mail to announce any changes based on weather and actual migration patterns. View Broad-winged Hawks at the peak of their migration through Connecticut. Bring a chair, binoculars, food and drink, and spend as long as you want – all day or until the hawks stop. Scopes are helpful if you have one. You can download Paul’s hawk silhouette guide free at:
http://www.battaly.com/nehw/carrier_guide/carrier_guide_2008.pdf
Joan Lupacchino Joanlup6@yahoo.com 860-649-1157 T
Rich Nieman Ren180@comcast.net

Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 - September 21, 2024
2024-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 | S Windsor, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, 06074, United States
Sep 21 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection.
The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles long (about 3 hours) over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested.

https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/
Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860-416-3958 T

Cruisin' with Birds & Brews Bird Walk - September 26, 2024
2024-09-26 15:00 - 17:00
Sep 26 Cruisin’ with Birds & Brews Thu 3 pm
Use 202 Ferry Lane, South Glastonbury, CT for a GPS address
Drive past house at 202 to the end of lane, park in lot on left.
Happy hour time! Starting at the Connecticut River, easy observations from the picnic area for common birds, woodpeckers and gulls, ducks are likely too! Migration may bring some surprises. The big question is when will a Sandhill Crane be spotted in the farm fields? Flat terrain, easy birding. The walk ends around the corner at 275 Dug Rd, Hops on the Hill Brewery where Thursday evenings they host a Car Cruise Night! Bring a lawn chair.
Take Route 17 to South Glastonbury, then turn on Rt. 160 and follow to Ferry. If you want to take the ferry from Rocky Hill, take the Silas Dean Highway to CT 160 and follow to Ferry. The Ferry costs $5 per vehicle and only runs until 6:45pm. Weather and mechanical issues can affect whether the Ferry is running, so check the website to be sure.
https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/Traveler/ferries/Rocky-Hill-Ferry
Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860-490-8357 T

Glastonbury Meadows Bird Walk - September 28, 2024 - Closed due to full attendance
2024-09-28 07:00 - 11:00 | Glastonbury Meadows, 1918 Main St/, Glastonbury, CT, 06033, United States
PLEASE NOTE as of 9/23/24:
The Glastonbury Meadows Walk scheduled for September 28th is now CLOSED. This walk is limited to 10 pre-registered participants and is now full. The farmers have requested the maximum limit since the walk is on private lands. Bill Asteriades has requested that we comply with their wishes.
Sep 28 Glastonbury Meadows Sat 7 am
Behind Glastonbury Town Hall, 2155 Main Street – Near the Water Treatment Plant
LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS – MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH LEADERS
Join us for a 4-5 mile morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County, which includes a marsh, farmland with weedy growth, and bordering trees. The terrain consists of dirt roads and farmland, which can be moderately difficult at times. It can be wet in spots with any recent rainfall. Ankle-size boots, long pants and bug spray are recommended. We typically end the walk by late morning or early afternoon depending on bird activity; however, you can leave early.
Bill Asteriades bill.asteriades@gmail.com 860-690-1152 T
Andrew Dasinger amdasinger@gmail.com 860 652-5925 T

Raymond Brook Preserve - Bird Walk - October 5, 2024
2024-10-05 07:30 - 10:30
Oct 5 Raymond Brook Preserve, Hebron Sat 7:30 am
Raymond Brook Preserve
168 Church St (Rt. 85) Hebron CT
Join us in Hebron at this hidden gem hotspot! Trails are mostly flat, wide, gravel paths (i.e. easy walking!) through woods/overgrown farm fields, open grass fields, and small pond habitat. Loop is about two miles and will probably last around 2 hours. May be a little muddy if recent rain, but usually not too bad. We will also be able to tour the recently established pollinator garden, funded by a 2023 HAS grant. There are no restroom facilities at the preserve so please plan accordingly. Afterwards those interested can join us at the Flour Girl Cafe (12 Main St, Hebron) for coffee and swapping bird stories.
Gabrielle & Will Bugden gvonp27@gmail.com 860-490-5112 T

Keney Park Bird Walk - October 5, 2024
2024-10-05 08:00 - 11:00
Oct 5 Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel Fri 8:00 am
171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT
Park in Golf Club Parking Lot
This walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We hope to see Eastern Bluebirds, fall warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will last 2 to 2-1/2 hours, depending on what we find. Great for beginners, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and use bug spray.
Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860-490-8357 T
Al Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860-916-7142 T

Big Sit at Station 43 - October 6, 2024 - All Day
2024-10-06 | S Windsor, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, 06074, United States
Oct 6 Big Sit at Station 43 Sun All Day
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection.
Maggie will cover part of the time. We are hoping others will join and we can have folks there all day so drop by any time. Visit https://www.thebigsit.org to learn more about this national project. It is a day of fun at Station 43 where we count all species we see and hear from a 17-foot circle located at the HAS platform on the southwest end of the marsh. Bring a stool/chair and a scope if you have one. If it’s been wet, wear boots.
Maggie Peretto wings.mp@gmail.com 860-604-4903 T

Longo Farms Open Space - Bird Walk - October 11, 2024
2024-10-11 07:00 - 10:00
Oct 11 Longo Farms Open Space Fri 7:00 am
2954 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury
Entrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot.
Truely a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitat includes, pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, succession growth. Can be very birdy including warblers, vireos and orioles. Likely some raptors and waterfowl as well as farmland birds such as Bobolink. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly open trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how birdie and on group pace. Plan for 3 hours.
Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860-490-8357 T

Farmington River Park Bird Walk - October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:00
Oct 12 Farmington River Park Sat 8:00 am
458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT
Meet in Parking Lot
Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail.
Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847

A.W. Stanley Park Bird Walk - October 20, 2024
2024-10-20 09:30 - 11:30
Oct 20 A.W. Stanley Park, New Britain – Sun 9:30 am
2159 Stanley St, New Britain, CT
Park in the lot across from the pool building.
(Note this is NOT Stanley Quarter Park, also in New Britain)
A.W. Stanley Park is a New Britain gem, hosting a diverse community of resident and migratory birds, with mixed species foraging flocks assembling in October. We will take a ~2-mile route, walking on paved and unpaved trails through forested and open areas around the pond, including a small hill and a cliff overlook, and returning beside a stream bordering a marsh. With luck, the maples will be putting on a colorful display. If you download the free Merlin Bird ID app to your smartphone in advance, (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/), you can try out its Sound ID on the birds we hear. Dress appropriately for the weather. We will probably spend a couple of hours in the park, with many stops. A 2014 trail guide includes parts of our route; parts of the trail have been re-routed, and some features have changed (https://visitnbct.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AW-Stanley-Trail-Guide.pdf).The trip will be cancelled or rescheduled if it’s raining; call to ask if the weather seems borderline.
Sylvia Halkin halkin@ccsu.edu 860-985-7343 T

DelMarva Peninsula Field Trip - Starting November 7, 2024
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-12 | Delmarva Peninsula (DE,MD,VA), Chincoteague Island, VA, United States
Nov 7 Delmarva Peninsula Thu – for 6 days
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Visit Bombay Hook, Chincoteague and Blackwater NationalWildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City, Elliot’s Pond, Indian RiverInlet and possibly Prime Hook NWR. These are all top birdingspots in this area. Because of the extended length of the trip thisyear, you are welcome to drop in or out for any part of the trip.
Contact Peter for details.
Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T

Hartford Crow Roost - December 7, 2024 - 4 pm - Change in meeting location for Hartford Crow Roost trip: update will be sent Friday evening, Dec. 6!
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:00
Change in meeting location for Hartford Crow Roost trip: update will be sent Friday evening, Dec. 6!

Dear people thinking of joining us on Saturday, Dec. 7, to observe crows flying into the Hartford roost,
During the past week the crows have been roosting about half a mile north of where they were last year, so we should meet to observe them at a location closer to where they will be! I will track down the roost on Friday evening, Dec. 6, in case the crows have moved again, and then will send another ALLHAS e-mail to let you know where we should meet! Likely we will meet at the southeast corner of the very large parking lot that surrounds Apple Cinemas, on the east side of New Park Ave, but not if the crows have gone elsewhere on Friday, so please check your e-mail again Friday evening or Saturday morning for the update.
I am looking forward to our expedition! Please call me with any questions.
Sylvia Halkin
(860) 985-7343

Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - January 4, 2025
2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00
Jan 4 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection.
The second of four morning walks designed for beginners atHartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellentbirding area year–round and on each walk we will look for seasonalbirds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrainbut we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of thepath. Waterproof boots suggested.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA - January 18-19, 2025
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-19 | Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA, Cape Ann, Rockport, MA, United States
Jan 18-19, 2025 – Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days
Contact Fran or Wendy at least one week in advance for detailsBarrow’s Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and northernrarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be preparedfor severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time.
Frances D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–715–6313 TWendy Parsons flowers76@sbcglobal.net 860–471–3700 T

Hartford County Boat Launch Tour - January 25, 2025
2025-01-25 07:30 - 11:00 | Donald Barnes Boat Launch, 1 S River St., Enfield, CT, 06082, United States
Jan 25 Hartford County Boat Launch TourSat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch
This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield toRocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmlyand bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may cancel the trip.
Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 TAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 T

Cape Cod, Mass Tour - February 8-9, 2025
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09 | Cape Cod, Cape Cod, MA, United States
Cape Cod Tour, MA Sat 2 days February 8-9, 2025
Meet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts
Contact Peter for reservations and detailsThis is New England late–winter birding at its finest. We should seealcids and waterfowl.
Contact Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T

Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 - March 1, 2025
2025-03-01 08:00 - 11:00
Mar 1 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 8 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection.
The third of four morning walks designed for beginners at HartfordAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding areayear–round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. Thewalk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but wemay encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

Woodcocks at Nod Brook - March 22, 2025
2025-03-22 19:00 - 20:30
Mar 22 Woodcocks at Nod Brook Sat 7:15 pm82 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 AmericanWoodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance 0.25mile – lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet whilewaiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold.
Contact Brian Toal BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net 860–999–2733 T

Cancelled - Sachuest Point, RI - March 23, 2025
2025-03-23 08:30 - 17:00 | Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Hanging Rock Rd., Middletown, RI, United States
Please Note: This trip has been cancelled due to leader illness.
Mar 23 Sachuest Point, RI Sun 8:30 am769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RIMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot
View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. Wewill also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showingrarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2–3 miles. Dresswarmly and bring a lunch.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–623–3696

Silver Sands State Park - March 30, 2025
2025-03-30 08:00 - 11:00
Mar 30 Silver Sands Sun 8 amSilver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, MilfordMeet 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 miles for about 3 hours.
Maggie Peretto wings.mp@gmail.com 860–604–4903 TErnie Harris pdlqlt@mac.com 860–603–2655

Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk - April 2, 2025
2025-04-02 08:00 - 11:00
Apr 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Wed 8 am202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA
Park by sign at the end of the roadA wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, FannieStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trailwe will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all ofthe habitats. This is an easy walk, although it may be wet or muddyin places. Bring bug spray.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

Great Pond, Simsbury Bird Walk - April 5, 2025
2025-04-05 08:00 - 11:00
Apr 5 Great Pond, Simsbury Sat 8 am
156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln & Old Farms Rd.
Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt roadAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pondwhere we will see waterfowl, shorebirds, migrating warblers andthe many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about3 hrs., but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

CANCELLED: Greenstone Hollow Bird Trip - April 12, 2025
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00
Cancelled due to inclement weather
Apr 12 Greenstone Hollow Sat 8 am31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby. Park on north side of road
All are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone HollowNature Preserve. Woodland, water and shrub meadow habitats willhopefully provide 20–40 species during the Spring migration.About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at anytime. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.
Contact Chris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com 860–967–5976 T

Station 43 Beginners Walk #4 - April 16, 2025
2025-04-16 08:00 - 11:00
Apr 16 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection.
The fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners atHartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellentbirding area year–round and on each walk, we will look for seasonalbirds.
The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs.) long over flat terrainbut we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of thepath. Bring spotting scope if you have one.
High, water–proof boots and insect repellent are suggested.
Contact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

Farmington River Park Bird Walk - April 19, 2025
2025-04-19 08:00 - 11:00
Apr 19 Farmington River Park Sat 8:00 am458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT Meet in Parking Lot
Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River andneighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon.This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area.About a two–mile walk. There are some ups and downs, andseveral places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on adifferent trail.
Contact Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860–953–1847

Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk - April 23, 2025
2025-04-23 08:00 - 10:00
Apr 23 Glastonbury Great Pond Wed 8 amEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on leftFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd anddrive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants.
Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals ofmigrants, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140recorded species: Wild Turkey, flycatchers, warblers, kinglets,herons and ducks. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray andsturdy shoes. Extend your morning by birding nearby CottonHollow and Ferry Road, a CT River ferry landing.Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860–490–8357 T

Great Pond, Simsbury - Bird Walk - April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00
Apr 26 Great Pond, Simsbury Sat 8 am156 Great Pond Rd, SimsburyBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms RdMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road
April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try forforest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early spring migrants(Pine warbler, Blue–headed vireo) and whatever else we can seeand hear. This is a good walk for beginning birders; we will haveextra binoculars. The 2 hour walk is mostly level easy walking onforest paths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasionaltree root. If it’s a wet spring, boots are a good idea; though most ofpaths should be dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful forscouting the pond, as is Merlin for birding by song. SarahFaulkner will also be a 3rd leader on this trip.
Donna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net 860–966–1642 TAlex Sauerbrunn alex.sauerbrunn@gmail.com 860–214–7809 T

Roaring Brook Nature Center - Springtime Bird Walk - April 27, 2025
2025-04-27 07:00 - 09:00
Apr 27 Roaring Brook Nature Center Sun 7:00 amSpringtime Bird WalkRoaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, CantonMeet in the Nature Center parking lot.
Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 speciesmay be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagersand more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wetground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am.
Contact Jay Kaplan jaybrd49@aol.com 860–707–5246 T

Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Bird Walk - April 30, 2025
2025-04-30 08:30 - 10:30
Apr 30 Lewis Farm Sanctuary Wed 8:30 am1035 Hill St, SuffieldPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars
Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikersas we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary.We will cover mixed terrain of low hills and mostly dry trails,crossing a babbling brook and meandering around a pond. Wewill keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.When our necks are tired from scanning the treetops, we canadmire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Joinus for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property.
Contact Abby Wolcott abwol81@cox.net 860–436–7667 T
