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UID:13304-1632556800-1632567600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 9/25/2021  8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 25  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe 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. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/ \nPlease contact Jon Ward with any questions:  jward88787@aol.com      860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-1-sat-9-25-2021-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
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SUMMARY:CANCELED -Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk - 9/23/2021 Thursday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 23           Glastonbury Great Pond      Thu 8 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury on left \n From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and  \ndrive in 0.2 mi.  Park on south side away from hydrants. \nExpect common CT birds as well as migratory. Habitat varies: woodland\, water\, shrub and field.  Count on chickadee\, nuthatch\, jay\, cardinal\, wren.  Many hawk\, duck and sparrow species.  There are always some surprises. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions:\nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-bird-walk-9-23-2021-thursday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T191102Z
UID:13318-1632009600-1632095999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill  9/19/2021/ Sunday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 19         Hawk Watch at Booth Hill     Sun 9 am \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nView 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. \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watching will go on as long as we are spotting them.  no definite timeframes. \nPlease contact Paul with any questions:    Paul Carrier    860-689-6590
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-9-19-2021-sunday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T204443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T191155Z
UID:13316-1631923200-1632009599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill  9/18/2021 / Sat 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 18         Hawk Watch at Booth Hill      Sat 9 am \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nView 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. \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watching will go on as long as we are spotting them.  no definite timeframes. \nPlease contact Paul with any questions:    Paul Carrier    860-689-6590 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-9-18-2021-sat-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T204323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T191238Z
UID:13314-1631664000-1631750399@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - 9/15/2021
DESCRIPTION: Sep 15         Hawk Watch at Booth Hill    Wed 9 am \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nView 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. \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watching will go on as long as we are spotting them.  no definite timeframes. \nPlease contact Paul with any questions:    Paul Carrier    860-689-6590 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/other-hawk-watches-9-15-2021-see-sept-10-entry-for-more-information/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T204059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T191322Z
UID:13312-1631577600-1631663999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill  - 9/14/2021 - Tuesday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 14         Hawk Watch at Booth Hill     Tue 9 am \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nView 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. \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watching will go on as long as we are spotting them.  no definite timeframes. \nPlease contact Paul with any questions:    Paul Carrier    860-689-6590
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-9-14-2021-tuesday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T230053Z
UID:13300-1631347200-1631358000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Simsbury River Walk   9/11/2021 Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 11             Simsbury River Walk          Sat 8 am \n 46 Drake Hill Rd\, Simsbury \nPark at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse \nAcross Drake Hill Rd from the Flower Bridge \nThe 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. \nhttps://www.simsbury-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1216/f/file/file/riverwalk.pdf \nPlease contact the following people with any questions: \nMike LaBossiere   Kestrel.labossiere@gmail.com 860-978-3646 T \nDoug Beach      \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/simsbury-river-walk-9-11-2021-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T202620Z
UID:13298-1631347200-1631358000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:  Great Pond Simsbury  Bird Walk - 9/11/2021 Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 11             Great Pond Simsbury          Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury \nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home.  Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but one can leave at any time.  Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Massacoe-State-Forest     (Great Pond is a separate block of this forest) \nHiking map available online \nContact Jon Ward with any questions:  jward88787@aol.com      860-416-3958 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-9-11-2021-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210807T202404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T202434Z
UID:13296-1631089800-1631100600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hilltop Farm Bird Walk - 9/8/2021
DESCRIPTION:Hilltop Farm          Wed 8:30 am \n1616 Mapleton Ave\, Suffield\, CT \nEnter at Work Day Sign Entrance \nPark near the red barn.  Addional parking signs will be posted.  \nWalk around this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space.  View the eagles’ nest from the boardwalk which is surrounded by newly planted native species purchased with a HAS grant.  Stroll by the Connecticut River\, an inland pond\, and the Community Garden plots.  Visit the Corn Crib Garden area home to bluebirds\, wrens and hummingbirds.  This area provides a more passive area for those who would like to sit and relax while enjoying birds and butterflies. This area has also been enhanced with the HAS grant.  Butterfly\, pollinator\, and hummingbird gardens surround the historic barn. Easy walking on 2.5-3 miles of farm road and well-established woodland trails.  3 hours.   https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/visit \nContact Joan Heffernan with any questions: joanheffernan@gmail.com /860-668-5328 / 860-983-5158
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hilltop-farm-bird-walk-9-8-2021/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T131919Z
UID:12812-1622880000-1622894400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Jun 5\, 2021 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday\, 8 am
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \nJun 5                 Greenstone Hollow            Sat 8 am \nCelebrate CT Trails Day \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nCelebrate CT Trails Day with a leisurely bird walk on trails through mixed woodlands and fields\, across wetlands and near ponds.  This is held in conjunction with CFPA’s Trails Day when there are hundreds of events across the state.  Park along the right (north) side of the road. Flat easy walking.  About one mile.  Expect mud\, and water if it has been raining recently.  Many habitat types:  woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods.  Should be very good for spring warblers.   E-Bird Hotspot. \nLarry Lunden        Killdeer431@comcast.net      860-232-2416 \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net      860-543-1280 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/jun-5-2021-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T141255Z
UID:12810-1622359800-1622376000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: May 30\, 2021 - Station 43 Wetland Birds -  Sunday 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:The Station 43 bird walk for Sunday 5/30 will be cancelled due to steady rain in the forecast. \nMay 30\, 2021 –  Station 43 Wetland Birds –  Sunday 7:30 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor  \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, South Windsor \nPark in front of stucco house \nThe trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail\, Sora\, Marsh Wren\, Least Bittern\, Swamp Sparrow\, and Wood Duck! Boots and insect repellant are advised. Terrain:  Flat wide trail.  Distance:  up to 2 miles and birding several hours. \nPaul Cianfaglione   pgcianfaglione@gmail.com  860-836-3443 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-30-2021-station-43-wetland-birds-sunday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T171044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T163300Z
UID:12807-1621670400-1621789200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 22\, 2021 - Catskills and Hudson Valley\, NY Saturday -  2 days
DESCRIPTION:May 22\, 2021 – Catskills and Hudson Valley\, NY  –   Saturday 2 days \nContact Peter for arrangements \nVisit Perch River Marsh\, Cape Vincent\, Fort Drum\, Ferd’s Bog and Moose River Plains with stops along the way when Peter hears birds. \nPeter Stephan             stephraf@aol.com             860-729-8374 \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-22-2021-catskills-and-hudson-valley-ny-saturday-2-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T170811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T163215Z
UID:12805-1621666800-1621677600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 22\, 2021 - Fisher Meadows - Saturday 7 am
DESCRIPTION:May 22\, 2021 – Fisher Meadows  – Saturday 7 am \n800 Old Farms Rd\, Avon \nFisher Meadows Parking Lot at main entrance \nTake an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\, around the pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub land. \nBrian Toal             BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net      860-677-7156 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-22-2021-fisher-meadows-saturday-7-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T164606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T163139Z
UID:12802-1621150200-1621164600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 16\, 2021 - Nepaug -  Sunday 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:May 16\, 2021 –  Nepaug – Sun 7:30 am \nCommuter Parking Lot\,  Rt 179\, Canton  \nJust north of the intersection with Rt 44.  \nGPS Coordinates 41.836483\, -72.928424 \nThis roving trip to an excellent area always produces interesting migrants. Flat\, level walking except one portion is moderately uphill for a short distance. Usually about 5 hr with about 3 mi. on foot.  Bug spray and comfortable walking shoes recommended.  Limited restrooms.  Come see Nepaug at its best. \nJamie Meyers     sunnyctredbird@gmail.com     860-693-4497 \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-16-2021-nepaug-sunday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Meyers":MAILTO:sunnyctredbird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T163841Z
UID:12800-1621065600-1621072800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 15\,2021 - Greenstone Hollow  - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2021 –  Greenstone Hollow –  Saturday 8 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking.  About one mile.  Expect mud\, and water if it has been raining recently.  Many habitat types:  woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods.  Should be very good for spring warblers. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/greenstone-hollow-nature-preserve/ \nLarry Lunden        Killdeer431@comcast.net      860-232-2416 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-152021-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T163912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162938Z
UID:12796-1621063800-1621076400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 15\, 2021 - Machimoodus Park - Saturday 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2021 – Machimoodus    – Saturday 7:30 am \n128 Leesville Rd\, Moodus \nFrom Goodspeed Opera House\, follow 149 north to Rt 151 \nBear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile \nThis state park is an area new for most HAS members. It has woods\, a hemlock ravine\, grassy fields\, and early successional habitat along the Salmon River. Kayak rentals are available after the trip. \nTrail Map at \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/stateparks/maps/MachimoodusTrailMappdf.pdf?la=en \nAlberta&Rob Mirer   twomirers@comcast.net / 860-891-8364 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-15-2021-machimoodus-park-saturday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Alberta / Rob Mirer":MAILTO:twomirers@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T164123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T163025Z
UID:12798-1621036800-1621123199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 15\, 2021 -   Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2021 –  Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA  – Saturday 8 am \n580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate. \nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\,  MA \nMt. Auburn Cemetery is a beautiful park-like cemetery and arboretum which is famous as a Spring migration hotspot and also for the number of notable people buried there. Notable is the wide variety of warblers found there. After finishing at Mt. Auburn we will drive to the Parker River NWR on Plum Island\, off the coast of Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowl\, and shore birds. \nwww.mountauburn.org \nwww.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river \nJon Ward              JWard88787@aol.com   860-416-3958 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-15-2021-mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T163104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162833Z
UID:12792-1620460800-1620471600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 8\, 2021 - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge -  Saturday  8 am
DESCRIPTION:May 8\, 2021 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge –  Saturday  8 am \n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy in places. Bring bug spray. \nDirections: I-91 N to Exit 49 (Longmeadow) \nRight at exit onto Rt 5 N \nRt 5 N  ~2.2 miles to intersection with Bark Haul Rd (on left) \nTake Bark Haul Rd to end \nMeet at the sign \nhttps://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8013979/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \nBill Grant                billgrant@hotmail.com       203-915-2142 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-8-2021-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T163608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T122106Z
UID:12794-1620457200-1620475200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - May 8\, 2021 - East Rock Park - Saturday 7 am
DESCRIPTION:May 8\, 2021 –  East Rock –  Saturday 7 am \n915 Whitney Ave\, Hamden \nEli Whitney Museum parking lot \nThis is one of the best spots to find migrating warblers\, as it is the first large land mass birds see after crossing Long Island Sound. Walk about 2 miles over 3 hours with some hills. \nPaul Desjardins   Paul.desjardins2@gmail.com  860-623-3696 \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-8-2021-east-rock-park-saturday-7-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T162435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162747Z
UID:12790-1620287100-1620300600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 6\, 2021- Tanager Hill -Thursday 7:45 am
DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2021 –   Tanager Hill –   Thursday 7:45 am \n133 East Weatogue St\, Simsbury \n From north: parking lot on left 0.3 mi south of Terry’s Plain Rd \nFrom south: parking lot on right 0.5 mi north of  Riverside Rd \nTanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain.  A highlight is the presence of nesting Hooded Warblers.  This two-mile walk ascends over 200 feet. Bring comfortable walking shoes & bug repellent.  A few small muddy spots.     More information about Tanager Hill is available at: \nhttps://simsburylandtrust.org/site/?page_id=409 \nJohn Weeks               aerie.john@cox.net         959-222-9978 T \nJon Ward                 jward88787@aol.com        860-416-3958 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-6-2021-tanager-hill-thursday-745-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="John Weeks":MAILTO:aerie.john@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210423T132746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T132750Z
UID:13174-1620203400-1620210600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Farms Sanctuary Field Trip - May 5\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:May 5 2021 WEDNESDAY \n8:30 AM. (approximately 2 hours planned). \nLocation: Lewis Farm Sanctuary  – Address:  1035 Hill St. Suffield\, CT \nWhere to park:  Park off road on the WEST side only (by the sign for the Sanctuary)  Limited parking and use caution pulling off the road curbing onto woodchip area.  Very poor sight line for oncoming traffic on this busy through town street. \nBring your binoculars\, apply some bug spray  and wear light hikers as 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.   We will keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.  When our necks are tired from scanning the treetops\, we can admire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Join us for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property. \nLeader:  Abby Wolcott –  860-436-7667  \nFor Reservations TEXT  Abby ahead of time to reserve a spot as space will be limited.  Covid precautions remain in place.  Wide wood road and trails accommodate social distancing easily.  Cold/rainy weather may cancel the trip.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farms-sanctuary-field-trip-may-5-2021/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162704Z
UID:12788-1619937000-1619946000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 2\, 2021 - Roaring Brook Nature Center - Sunday - 6:30 am
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2021 – Roaring Brook Nature Center –  Sunday 6:30 am \nSpringtime Bird Walk \nRoaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Rd\, Canton  \nMeet in the Nature Center parking lot. \nThe forests and fields of Werner’s Woods\, adjacent to Roaring Brook Nature Center\, are ideal for an early morning walk during spring migration.  Upwards of 50 species may be seen or heard on a good morning.  Look for warblers\, vireos\, orioles\, tanagers and more on this walk led by Nature Center Director and former HAS President\, Jay Kaplan.  Dress for the weather and wear footwear for possible wet ground conditions underfoot. Heavy rain cancels walk. Walk will end early so participants can go home for a Mother’s Day breakfast \nJay Kaplan                  jaybrd49@aol.com          860-707-5246 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-2-2021-roaring-brook-nature-center-sunday-630-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T161509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162622Z
UID:12786-1619852400-1619870400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 1\, 2021 - Quarry Park - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2021 – Quarry Park –  Saturday 7 am \n270 Old Main St\, Rocky Hill \nMeet in the small dirt parking lot opposite Marshall Rd  \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring Quarry Park.  Warblers and field birds will be found.  If the river conditions permit\, we will also caravan to explore the Connecticut River flood plain until about 12pm.  About a three mile walk.  There are some ups and downs and several places have open rock that can be slippery in damp or wet weather. Wear sturdy shoes and waterproof boots if wet. \nhttps://www.rockyhillct.gov/quarry_park/index.php.      https://cms.revize.com/revize/rockyhill/Quarry_Map_PDF.pdf \nLarry Lunden        Killdeer431@comcast.net            860-232-2416 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-1-2021-quarry-park-saturday-7-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T160838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162548Z
UID:12784-1619596800-1619604000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 28\, 2021 - Glastonbury Great Pond - Wednesday\, 8 am - 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 28\, 2021 –  Glastonbury Great Pond  – Wednesday 8 am – 10 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury on left \n From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and  \ndrive in 0.2 mi.  Park on south side away from hydrants. \nExpect common CT birds as well as migratory. Habitat varies\, woodland\, water\, shrub and field.  Count on chickadee\, nuthatch\, jay\, cardinal\, wren.  Many hawk\, duck and sparrow species.  There are always some surprises. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes.  Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road\, a CT River ferry landing. \nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-28-2021-glastonbury-great-pond-wednesday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T160446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162505Z
UID:12782-1619251200-1619262000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 24\, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4  - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 24\, 2021  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Sat 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe fourth 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 (3 hrs) long 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. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/ \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-24-2021-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-4-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162424Z
UID:12778-1619251200-1619262000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 24\, 2021 - Laurel Marsh -  Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 24                     Laurel Marsh                 Sat 8 am \nMiddle Turnpike West\, Manchester \n1/4 mile east of I-84 on Rts 6 and 44 (Middle Turnpike) \nLaurel Marsh Trail  Parking Lot on south side of road  \nThe trail follows sections of the Hockanum River and butts up against the Manchester Landfill at times. Forest\, meadow\, wetlands and sections of Hop Brook will provide a diversity of bird species. \nDavid Funke           dfunke2121@gmail.com     860-463-2020 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-24-2021-laurel-marsh-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="David Funke":MAILTO:dfunke2121@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T155924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T162336Z
UID:12776-1618646400-1618653600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 17\, 2021 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 17\, 2021 –  Greenstone Hollow –  Saturday 8 am \n31 Ridge Rd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve.  Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Fall migration. About 1.5  miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time.  Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris&Diane Fisher   ChrisF001@aol.com       860-967-5976 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-17-2021-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T155705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200808T155705Z
UID:12774-1618041600-1618056000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 10\, 2021 - Great Pond\, Simsbury - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 10\, 2021 –   Great Pond\, Simsbury –    Saturday  8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury \nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home.  Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but can leave at any time.  Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Massacoe-State-Forest     (Great Pond is a separate block of this forest) \nHiking map available online \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-10-2021-great-pond-simsbury-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20200808T155452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200808T155452Z
UID:12772-1616833800-1616853600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:March 27\, 2021 - Sachuest Point\, RI -  Saturday -  8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Mar 27 \, 2021    Sachuest Point\, Rhode Island Sat 8:30 am \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI  \nSachuest Point Visitor Center Parking Lot \nGPS Coordinates 41.479909\, -71.243489 \nIf 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 second largest wintering population of harlequin ducks on the Atlantic coast. The harlequins\, named after the clowns they resemble\, can be seen along the refuge’s rocky shoreline between November and March each year. By scanning the coastline\, visitors may also see loons\, eiders\, and gannets. More than 200 bird species visit the refuge seasonally\, and other occasional migrating travelers include the peregrine falcon\, northern harrier\, as well as snowy and short-eared owls. Walking the nearly 3 miles of trails around Sachuest Point offers visitors the opportunity to experience several habitats where interesting animals and plants can be observed and photographed. The refuge includes 40 acres of salt marsh lands and steep rocky shorelines around the perimeter. Most visitors enjoy year-round birdwatching\, and elevated observation platforms along the trails provide unobstructed views of the refuge. A short distance away at Third Beach is our recently restored salt marsh habitat\, a new birding “hotspot” and a favorite of birders and non-birders alike \nPaul Desjardins    Paul.Desjardins2@gmail.com     860-623-3696 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-27-2021-sachuest-point-ri-saturday-830-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T191915
CREATED:20210328T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T143815Z
UID:13120-1616832000-1616864400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sachuest Point N W R - Trip Report - March 27\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 27 eighteen people gathered for my annual Rhode Island trip at Sachuest Point N W R under a beautiful sunny sky.\n\nWe started out along the trail at the oceans edge quickly spotting several waterfowl species such as Buffleheads\, Common Goldeneyes\, Common Eiders and Black Scoters as well as several Horned Grebes and a Red Throated Loon. We soon ran into a local birder who informed us that there were only a couple of Harlequin Ducks present. Boy was she wrong! As we rounded the bend we spotted probably 30 or more of them and they were close in affording excellent views! Also seen on the off shore rocks were a number of Great Cormorants.\n\nOur next stop took us to Trustom Pond N W R where we always add songbirds to the list as well as more duck species. Here we added common birds such as Black Capped Chickadees\, Tufted Titmice\, White Breasted Nuthatches etc which we see every year but the male Eastern Towhee was a nice addition. Also heard but not seen was an Eastern Phoebe. This was near the bird feeders and the parking lot. As we ventured along the trail near the open field we saw the first Tree Swallows of the day. Upon arriving at the pond we added additional duck species such as both Scaup\, Common Mergansers and Ruddy Ducks. One birder spotted a far off Northern Gannet  and there was a pair of Ospreys here.\n\nOur last stop was at Ninigret Park where we hoped to see the long staying Lesser Black Backed Gull but unfortunately it could not be found. Here a Killdeer was seen for our only shorebird of the trip. We ended up with 52 species which is somewhat lower than I had anticipated but it still was a fun trip.\n\nPaul Desjardins\, guide
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/satchuest-point-n-w-r-trip-report-3-27-2021/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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