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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting:  February 27\, 2021 - Birding With Your Phone  - Saturday - 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:“Birding With Your Phone” workshop on February 27th with Ken Elkins will be held over VIRTUALLY OVER ZOOM  \nKen 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.    \nHere is a link to the information shared: \n \nIf you’re interested in attending and reserving a spot\, please contact: Sarah Faulkner      sffaulkner@comcast.net     860-543-1280 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-27-2021-birding-with-your-phone-saturday-1030-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T120000
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SUMMARY:February 27\, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 -
DESCRIPTION:Feb 27\, 2021 –   Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3  – Saturday 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe third 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 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/ \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \nPlease contact leader for any information or COVID 19 protocols that should be followed.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-27-2021-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-3-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
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SUMMARY:Canceled - February 7\, 2021 - Hartford County Boat Launch Tour
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  This trip has been canceled due to COVID. \n  \nFeb 7\, 2021 –   Hartford County Boat Launch Tour  – Sunday 8 am \n12 South River St\, Enfield \nDonald Barnes Boat Launch \nThis is a  morning tour of eight area boat launches\, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring your scope. \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/february-7-2021-hartford-county-boat-launch-tour-sunday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T153645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130229Z
UID:12756-1612598400-1612717200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:February 6\, 2021 - Cape Cod Tour\, MA -  Saturday -  2 days
DESCRIPTION:Feb 6\, 2021 –  Cape Cod Tour\, MA  – Saturday –  2 days \nMeet and Stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts \nContact Peter for reservations and details \nThis is New England late winter birding at its finest. We shoud see Alcids and Waterfowl. Call Peter for information and reservations. \nPeter Stephan             stephraf@aol.com          860-729-8374 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-6-2021-cape-cod-tour-ma-saturday-2-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20210203T140957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T141654Z
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SUMMARY:February CT Bird Atlas Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:We had so much fun looking for birds in January that HAS has decided to issue a new challenge\, this time to augment the data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. \nParticipants should do one-hour time surveys in blocks needing more data\, and submit them by the end of February in eBird or on paper. Details are in the email sent out on February 2nd. \nPrizes and certificates to the top three birders!!! \nFor a copy or more information\, contact Sandi Jones at   frogcop@cox.net (please use subject: CT BIRD ATLAS)\, or text: 860-883-8996.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-ct-bird-atlas-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T153138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T230905Z
UID:12753-1610784000-1610902800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - January 16\, 2021 - Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA - Saturday -  2 days
DESCRIPTION:This trip below has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. See you in January 2021. \nJan 16      Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA Sat 2 days \nContact Fran at least one week in advance for details \nBarrow’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 (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time at least one week in advance. \nFrances D’Amico    frandamico525@yahoo.com 203-237-2734 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/january-16-2021-cape-ann-newburyport-ma-saturday-2-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T152938Z
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UID:12751-1610182800-1610193600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:January 9\, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - Saturday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Jan 9\, 2021  –  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2  – Saturday 9 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe second 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 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof boots 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/january-9-2021-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-2-saturday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T152100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T133345Z
UID:12745-1604736000-1604941200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - November 7\, 2020 - DelMarva Peninsula - Saturday 2-3 days
DESCRIPTION:Because all the states are on the no-travel list…  this trip has been cancelled. \nBecause Nov 7\, 2020 –      DelMarva Peninsula   –    Saturday 2-3 days \nDelaware\, Maryland and Virginia \nContact Peter for arrangements \nVisit 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. \nPeter Stephan             stephraf@aol.com          860-729-8374 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/november-7-2020-delmarva-peninsula-saturday-2-3-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T150809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T230810Z
UID:12741-1602928800-1602936000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - October 17\, 2020 - Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Saturday\, 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Oct 17\, 2020  –  Lewis Farm  Sanctuary  – Saturday 10 am \n1035 Hill St\, Suffield \nPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)  \n Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars \nJoin HAS leader and science teacher Sarah Faulkner for a leisurely bird and nature walk at Hartford Audubon’s Lewis Farm Bird Sanctuary.  We’ll look for birds and animals\, discuss the forest and water ecosystems\, and enjoy being in nature. All ages welcome; children ages 6-12 are especially encouraged.  We’ll use smartphones to identify some birds\, plants\, and animals.  Easy/moderate walking\, about 1 ½ miles in total on woods trails. \nSarah Faulkner      sffaulkner@comcast.net     860-543-1280 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/october-17-2020-lewis-arm-sanctuary-saturday-10-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T161855Z
UID:12737-1602316800-1602331200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October 10\, 2020 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday\, 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Oct 10\, 2020 – Greenstone Hollow –  Saturday 8 am \n Subject to the COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 10 participants.  You must pre-register.  Please contact trip leaders to register and if you have any additional questions: \nChris&Diane Fisher   ChrisF001@aol.com       860-967-5976 T \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/october-10-2020-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:20201003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T161509Z
UID:12735-1601712000-1601726400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October 3\, 2020 - Smith Richardson Sanctuary - Saturday\, 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Oct 3\, 2020 –  Smith Richardson Sparrowdise  –  Saturday 8 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions.  \nPlease contact trip leader for any questions: \nPatrick Comins     pcomins@ctaudubon.org    860-977-4469 T \n\n Smith Richardson Sanctuary\, 39 Sasco Creek Rd\, Westport\n\nMeet at the corner of Sasco Creek and Hedley Farms Roads \nSigns indicate each of the preserve’s three parcels. \nCome and visit the CT Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds.  This is a great place for sparrows and other seed eating birds.  The trails are flat and wide with maybe a mile of easy walking.  Time might run until noon. The Connecticut Audubon Society has embarked on a massive habitat restoration project here in recent years.  Feed plots are planted to help out compete invasive plants in between the planted trees and shrubs.  Can be amazing for sparrows. Has hosted Blue Grosbeak\, Dickcissel\, Lark Sparrow and Clay-colored Sparrows in recent years. \nhttps://www.ctaudubon.org/sanctuaries/smith-richardson/#sthash.opkXr5qS.npMOvRgv.dpbs
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/october-3-2020-smith-richardson-sanctuary-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Comins":MAILTO:pcomins@audubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T145512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T161237Z
UID:12733-1601454600-1601467200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 30\, 2020 - Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Wednesday\, 8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 30\, 2020 –  Lewis Farm Sanctuary  – Wednesday 8:30 am \nSubject to COVID-19 restrictions. \nContact Abby Wolcott to make reservation or if you have any additional questions. \nAbby Wolcott              abwol81@cox.net          860-436-7667 T \n1035 Hill St\, Suffield \nPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)  \n Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars \nPlease join Abby on a trip through this slice of heaven on Hill Street. The Audubon property has been near and dear to Abby’s heart since she was old enough to follow her 3 brothers down the hill in search of wildlife. Now\, decades later the sanctuary still calls her name.  She has sought out the quiet trails on days when she has had a heavy heart and on those days when her world was full of joy. Please join Abby as we meander down the trails and across the bridge on our quest for birds. Grab your binoculars and let the nature discourse begin!  Fall migrants – Come get acquainted this fall and return in the spring for warblers and wildflowers. Varied habitats\, wooded\, marsh\, brook/pond.  Wide trails\, smooth walking gentle hills.  https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/lewis-farm-bird-sanctuary/
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-30-2020-lewis-farm-sanctuary-wednesday-830-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T145300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T160709Z
UID:12731-1601107200-1601121600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 26\, 2020 - Station 43 Beginners Walk #1 - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 26  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am \nSubject to COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 8 participants.  You must pre-register. \nPlease contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions: \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \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/
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-26-2020-station-43-beginners-walk-1-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200808T144905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T184103Z
UID:12728-1601103600-1601121600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 26\, 2020 -Glastonbury Meadows - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 26\, 2020 –  Glastonbury Meadows  –  Saturday 7 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions.  \n\nPlease contact Bill for reservations and directions and any other questions you may have:\n\nBill Asteriades     bill.asteriades@gmail.com      860-690-1152 \nAndrew Dasinger              amdasinger@gmail.com  860 652-5925 \n\nA 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. Birders can leave early. Terrain is flat with road   Can be wet in spots.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-26-2020-glastonbury-meadows-saturday-7-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Asteriades":MAILTO:bill.asteriades@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200904T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T160021Z
UID:12879-1600848000-1600866000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond - September 23 - Wednesday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION: Sep 23              Glastonbury Great Pond         Wed 8 am \nPlease contact the trip leader for any questions: \nAnnette Pasek                   apasek@cox.net               860-490-8357 T \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.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-september-23-wednesday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200908T181640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183213Z
UID:12910-1600592400-1600606800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 20 - Sunday  9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-20-sunday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200908T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183117Z
UID:12907-1600506000-1600520400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 19 - Saturday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-19-saturday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200908T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T105026Z
UID:12903-1600246800-1600261200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 16 - Wed 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \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 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-16-wed-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200904T182343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T155838Z
UID:12875-1599897600-1599915600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond Simsbury Bird Walk - September 12 - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Sept 12\, Great Pond\, Simsbury. Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, subject to the COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 8 participants.  You must pre-register. \nPlease contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions:\nJon Ward          jward88787@aol.com           860-416-3958 T \nLocation:  156 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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-september-12-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200904T182102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T181352Z
UID:12873-1599814800-1599829200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 11 at 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 11            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill          Fri 9 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \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 watches will also be held on the following dates at this location and may also be subject to COVID 19 regulations:   Please check with trip leader in advance. \n Sep 16            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill       Wed 9 am \nSep 19            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill         Sat 9 am \nSep 20            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill        Sun 9 am
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-11-friday-9-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20200703T130235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T131623Z
UID:12663-1592006400-1592179199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Summer Bird Count Summary - June 13-14\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:HARTFORD SUMMER BIRD COUNT SUMMARY – JUNE 13-14 2020 \nWhat a strange year this has been!  After some question as to whether there should even be Summer Bird Counts (SBC) in Connecticut the decision was made to hold them as scheduled.  It was reasoned that birding lends itself nicely to social distancing and the Hartford SBC was held with the recommendation that people go out individually or only with family members rather than in larger groups. \nJune 13th-14th 2020 provided great weather on both days of the weekend.  There was concern that participation might suffer because of  COVID-19\, however\, this proved not to be the case as over 60 observers spread out over the Hartford area as compared to 38 participants in 2019.   That is not to say that there were not issues. \nIn the Hartford area\, we were denied access to the campus of the University of Hartford from which we access the Park River and the areas behind the magnet school.  Apparently the campus is closed without authorized permission to enter. \nWe will check into this before December’s Christmas Bird Count.  In addition to more participants\, this year also saw a significant increase in party hours as a total of 195 far exceeded last year’s 127.5 party hours. \nTotal species came in at 110\, a decrease by two from 2019\, and included one rather astonishing report.  A possible Western Meadowlark was observed and photographed in the Glastonbury meadows.  Although we are including this sighting on our report for now\, this record has been forwarded to the Avian Record Committee for evaluation.   A decision will probably not come until after the Committee’s annual meeting in early 2021.   Although nothing compares to this sighting\, additional birds of note included a Great Egret in Wethersfield (last year a bird was seen across the Connecticut River in Glastonbury)\, an American Woodcock and Yellow-rumped Warbler in East Hartford\, a Herring Gull in Hartford\, a Sharp-shinned Hawk in Glastonbury\, a Blue-headed Vireo in Bloomfield\, and a Worm-eating Warbler in West Hartford. \nOther species went unreported this year.  The marshes of South Windsor and Glastonbury did not produce any Sora or Virginia Rails this year\, perhaps due to the drought?  A number of species\, represented by a single individual in 2019\, did not return this year.  These included Mute Swan\, Ring-necked Pheasant\, Tri-colored Heron\, and Brown Thrasher.  Grasshopper Sparrow was missed for the second consecutive year\, although other grassland birds were well represented. \nA single American Kestrel was reported from South Windsor\, while at least two Peregrine Falcon nests provided 7 of these magnificent raptors.  Ospreys continue to increase as there are now at least a half dozen nests in the greater Hartford area.  Twenty ospreys\, a new high count\, were tallied on this year’s Count. Bald Eagles are also doing well with several nests reported along the Connecticut River and 15 eagles reported. \nWith regard to swallows\, the small Purple Martin colony in Glastonbury is hanging on with five birds reported.  Cliff Swallows in Bloomfield\, West Hartford and Windsor totaled 40 birds between these three sites.   Although our Count tallied 11 warbler species\, several were in very low numbers.  I do believe that more extensive coverage in the West Hartford Reservoir system and in the woodlands in Manchester might increase these numbers.  Rentschler Field\, once the premier site for grassland birds\, is now no longer accessible and is being managed in such a way that it is no longer providing habitat for grassland species.   Let us hope the few remaining grassland habitats will continue into the future. \nThe Hartford SBC\, has now completed its thirtieth year\, providing information on the status of breeding bird populations in the Hartford area.  In the third season of what was a three year\, but has become a four year state-wide atlasing project\, the Summer Bird Count continues to add valuable data to this worthy effort.  As compiler\, I thank the area captains and the 62 participants who donated their time to participate in the Count this year.  Results of ours and the other Connecticut SBCs will be published in an upcoming edition of The Connecticut Warbler\, quarterly journal of the Connecticut Ornithological Association.  For more information on the atlasing project\, go to www.ctbirdatlas.org \nA full accounting of the species found on the Hartford Count is available by e-mailing me at jaybrd49@aol.com \nJay Kaplan\, Compiler \nHartford Summer Bird Count \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-summer-bird-count-summary-june-13-14-2020/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T004851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T181328Z
UID:1507-1592006400-1592179199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:UPDATED - PLEASE READ -June 13-14\, 2020 - Summer Bird Count - Saturday-Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Summer Bird Count Update from Jay Kaplan\, Compiler: \nPlease note that the Summer Bird Count (SBA) will take place on the second weekend of June.  This count can be done individually and does not require birding in groups.  Additional information will be forthcoming after the conclusion of the ongoing spring census. \nJay Kaplan\, Compiler \nJoin Hartford Audubon members as we participate in the annual Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this two-day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding bird data and track species trends for Connecticut. \nFor more information\, contact Jay at 860-693-0157 or jaybrd49@aol.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-13-14-2020-summer-bird-count-saturday-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T004652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T003940Z
UID:1505-1591430400-1591455600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - June 6\, 2020 - Greenstone Hollow/Trails Day - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders – Sarah Faulkner and Larry Lunden \nCelebrate CT Trails Day with a leisurely 2-hour bird walk on trails through mixed woodlands and fields\, across wetlands and near ponds. Wear boots and bring insect repellant. \nRidge Blvd\, E Granby – meet at main entrance at the end of the guard rail. \nFor more information\, contact Sarah at 860-543-1280 or sffaulkner@comcast.net or contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-6-2020-greenstone-hollow-trails-day-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T004326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211050Z
UID:1503-1590910200-1590937200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 31\, 2020 - Station 43 - Sunday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Paul Cianfaglione \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. \nMeet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, S Windsor \nFor more information – contact Paul at 860-836-3443 or pgcianfaglione@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-31-2020-station-43-sunday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T003900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211245Z
UID:1501-1590220800-1590426000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:STILL PLANNED and dependent on hotel availability: May 23\, 2020 - Watertown\, NY - 3 days
DESCRIPTION:STILL PLANNED and dependent on hotel availability: May 23\, 2020 – Watertown\, NY – 3 days \nTrip Leader – Peter Stephan \nVisit Perch River Marsh\, Cape Vincent\, Fort Drum\, Ferd’s Bog and Moose River Plains with stops along the way when Peter hears birds. \nCall Peter for arrangements at 860-729-8374 or stephraf@aol.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-watertown-ny-3-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T003659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211004Z
UID:1499-1590220800-1590246000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -May 23\, 2020 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Larry Lunden \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. \nRidge Blvd\, E Granby – Main entrance at the end of the guard rail. \nFor more information\, contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T003438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210930Z
UID:1497-1590217200-1590246000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 23\, 2020 - Fisher Meadows - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader:  Brian Toal \nTake an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\, around the pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub land. \nOld Farms Rd\, Avon – Fisher Meadows parking lot at main entrance \nFor more information\, contact Brian at 860-677-7156 or brian.toal@sbcglobal.net \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-fisher-meadows-saturday-7-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T003137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210850Z
UID:1495-1589700600-1589727600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 17\, 2020 - Nepaug  - Sunday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Jamie Meyers \nThis roving trip to an excellent area always produces interesting migrants. Come see Nepaug at its best. \nCommuter parking lot\, Route 179\, Canton;  Just north of the intersection of Route 202 and Route 44. \nFor more information\, contact Jamie at 860-693-4497 or sunnyctredbird@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-17-2020-nepaug-sunday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T002848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210810Z
UID:1493-1589614200-1589641200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 16\, 2020 -Machimoodus State Park - Saturday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders – Alberta & Rob Mirer \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. \nParking lot on the west side of Rte.151 (Leesville Road) \nFor more information\, contact them at 860-891-8364 or twomirers@comcast.net \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-16-2020-machimoodus-state-park-saturday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000013
CREATED:20190805T002601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210737Z
UID:1491-1589614200-1589641200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 16\, 2020 - Mt Auburn & Plum Island\, MA - Saturday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Jon Ward \nThe cemetery is a famous warbler hotspot and has beautiful park-like grounds. Plum Island is one of the best year-round birding locations on the east coast. Bring lunch. Enjoy dinner in Newburyport before leaving for home. \nMeet at Mount Auburn Cemetery entrance\, Cambridge\, MA. \nFor more information\, contact Jon at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-16-2020-mt-auburn-plum-island-ma-saturday-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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