BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000959Z UID:776-1559460600-1559473200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Station 43 DESCRIPTION:The trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail\, Sora\, Marsh Wren\, Least Bittern\, Swamp Sparrows\, Wood Ducks and more! Wear boots and insect repellant. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43/ LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20190422T003858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T003858Z UID:1232-1559379600-1559386800@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Trails Day Hike - Bird Walk at Greenstone Hollow Preserve DESCRIPTION:Trails Day Hike – 2019 \nBird Walk at Greenstone Hollow Preserve \nSaturday\, June 1\, 2019 \n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nCome celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hartford Audubon Society’s Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve for this year’s Trails Day.  The 2-hour\, leisurely bird walk will start at 9:00am at the preserve’s entrance.  We’ll travel about 1 ½  miles on trails through mixed woodlands and fields\, across wetlands and near ponds.  We will stop frequently to look at and listen to birds.  We’ll traverse most of the trails and return to our starting point. Bring binoculars if you have them.  Wear sturdy walking shoes and layered clothing\, and bring water and bugspray.  Please leave dogs at home. In case of bad weather\, text or call one of the leaders. \nTotal distance (miles): 1 ½ miles;   Difficulty: easy \nMeeting place: Meet at the preserve’s entrance on Ridge Blvd\, East Granby.  Please park carefully along the north side of the road\, pulling as far off the road as possible. \nLeader: Larry Lunden \nLeader’s phone number: 860-232-2416\nLeader’s email address: killdeer431@comcast.net \nCo-Leader: Sarah Faulkner \nLeader’s phone number: 860-543-1280|\nLeader’s email address: sffaulkner@comcast.net \nAdditional information: \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/greenstone-hollow-nature-preserve/ \nRain Plan and Registration Details:\nHeavy rain cancels; call or text if there is a question. \nPre-registration is NOT REQUIRED URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/trails-day-hike-bird-walk-at-greenstone-hollow-preserve/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000959Z UID:775-1558771200-1558782000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-3/ LOCATION:E Granby\, 27-1 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, 06026\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000959Z UID:774-1558422000-1558436400@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Holcomb Farm DESCRIPTION:Holcomb Farm offers a variety of habitats unique in Granby: meadows\, active farm fields\, hedgerows\, and both deciduous and pine forest. There is a moderate\, but brief\, climb. Wear boots. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/holcomb-farm/ LOCATION:Holcomb Farm\, 113 Simsbury Rd.\, W Granby\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="John Weeks":MAILTO:aerie.john@cox.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000959Z UID:773-1558251000-1558263600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Nepaug DESCRIPTION:This roving trip to an excellent area always produces interesting migrants. Come see Nepaug at its best. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/nepaug/ LOCATION:Canton Park & Ride\, 3 E 43rd Ave.\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Meyers":MAILTO:sunnyctredbird@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:770-1558164600-1558177200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Babcock Pond DESCRIPTION:Travel a heavily wooded area in Colchester with a variety of habitats offering woods\, fields\, ponds and shrub land. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/babcock-pond/ LOCATION:Babcock Pond\, 634 Middletown Rd\, Colchester\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Alberta / Rob Mirer":MAILTO:twomirers@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:771-1558162800-1558177200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fisher Meadows DESCRIPTION:Take an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\, around a pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub land. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fisher-meadows/ LOCATION:Fisher Meadows\, 291 Old Farms Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T134128Z UID:772-1558137600-1558310399@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Catskills and Hudson Valley\, NY DESCRIPTION:Bird Saturday in the Cooperstown and Oneonta areas of Otsego County. On Sunday bird the marsh at Bashakill WMA and Doodletown Road in Bear Mountain State Park. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/catskills-and-hudson-valley-ny/ LOCATION:Catskills and Hudson Valley\, Bashakill Wildlife Management Area\, Wurtsboro\, NY\, 12790\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:769-1557964800-1558051199@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Mt Auburn & Plum Island\, MA DESCRIPTION:The 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. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/mt-auburn-plum-island-ma/ LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mt Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T080000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20190301T153210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T153605Z UID:1157-1557561600-1557561600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk in South Windsor DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk \nMeet in the parking lot of: \nWood Memorial Library \n783 Main Street\, South Windsor \nLeaders: Maggie Peretto and Dave Funke \nIn collaboration with Wood Library as part of Hartford Audubon Society 110th Anniversary. \nCome join us and enjoy Spring and beautiful birds. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/bird-walk-in-south-windsor-may-11th-at-8-am/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:767-1557559800-1557572400@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Hartman Park DESCRIPTION:Fight bugs and walk hillside trails on this Lyme Land Conservation Trust park. Last year 48 species were seen: both Waterthrushes\, Blue-winged\, Prairie\, Blackpoll\, Cerulean Warblers\, and Raven. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartman-park/ LOCATION:Hartman Park\, 57 Gungy Rd.\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Ernie Harris":MAILTO:pdlqlt@mac.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:766-1557558000-1557572400@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:East Rock DESCRIPTION:This 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 URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/east-rock/ LOCATION:East Rock\, 915 Whitney Ave.\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:765-1557301500-1557313200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Tanager Hill DESCRIPTION:Tanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain. This morning two-mile walk ascends over 200 feet. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/tanager-hill/ LOCATION:Tanager Hill\, Old Bridge Rd.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Beach":MAILTO:beachgolfdesign@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T192709Z UID:764-1557039600-1557054000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Gay City Bird Trip Please Note: cancelled due to predicted inclement weather. DESCRIPTION:Look for migrants and other birds in a variety of habitats. Gay City has tall trees\, wetland ponds and an interesting history. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/gay-city/ LOCATION:Gay City State Park\, 386 North St.\, Hebron\, CT\, 06248\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Ernie Harris":MAILTO:pdlqlt@mac.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:763-1556955000-1556967600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lower Greenwoods (Bone Yard) DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lower-greenwoods-bone-yard/ LOCATION:Lower Greenwoods (Bone Yard)\, 22 River Rd.\, Barkhamsted\, CT\, 06063\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Mickey Nordell":MAILTO:mnnrdl@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:762-1556953200-1556967600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Quarry Park DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning trip exploring Quarry Park and the Connecticut River floodplain in the Rocky Hill area. Wear sturdy shoes\, and if the spring has been wet\, bring waterproof boots. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/quarry-park/ LOCATION:Quarry Park\, 270 Old Main St.\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:760-1556352000-1556362800@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 4 DESCRIPTION:This is a walk you don’t want to miss but wear boots. After we get our 50 or more birds on this walk\, we adjourn to Dunkin Donuts to tally the four walks. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-4/ LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:759-1556350200-1556362800@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Audibles and Edibles DESCRIPTION:Visit open fields\, and a woodland trail with a slight incline. It can be wet on this 2-mile loop. Nice mix of plants and birds. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/audibles-and-edibles/ LOCATION:Burnt Hill Park\, 150 East St.\, Hebron\, CT\, 06248\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Kat Conte":MAILTO:katnipiskool@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:758-1555747200-1555758000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Laurel Marsh DESCRIPTION:The 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. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/laurel-marsh/ LOCATION:Laurel Marsh\, 856 US-6\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="David Funke":MAILTO:dfunke2121@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000958Z UID:757-1555747200-1555758000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow DESCRIPTION:Main entrance at the end of the guard rail. Search for residents and the migrants and breeders of early spring in the many habitats of this beautiful and compact preserve. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-2/ LOCATION:E Granby\, 27-1 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, 06026\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000957Z UID:755-1555142400-1555153200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury DESCRIPTION:Great Pond is the biggest part of a beautiful state forest and a neat place for a morning walk. Expect a nice assortment of birds\, with some about to leave and others arriving. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-2/ LOCATION:Massacoe State Forest\, 176 Great Pond Rd.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T174825Z UID:751-1553972400-1553976000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Woodcocks at Nod Brook - March 30\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. \nMeet at 82 Hopmeadow St (Rte 10) Simsbury.  Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/woodcocks-at-nod-brook/ LOCATION:Simsbury (Tower Office Park)\, 82 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06089\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000957Z UID:753-1553934600-1553943600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sachuest Point\, RI DESCRIPTION:View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds hard to see in CT. Also visit Trustom Pond\, Ninigret\, and locations showing rarities. Bring lunch. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/sachuest-point-ri/ LOCATION:Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge\, Hanging Rock Rd.\, Middletown\, RI\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20180814T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T000957Z UID:752-1553414400-1553428800@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Western Connecticut Shoreline DESCRIPTION:Take a morning tour from Sherwood Island to New Haven looking for late wintering birds and early spring migrants URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/western-connecticut-shoreline/ LOCATION:Sherwood Island State Park\, Sherwood Island Connector\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105350 CREATED:20190201T141442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T223649Z UID:1139-1552122000-1552147200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:MARCH 9: Birding Long Island Sound on Norwalk Aquarium's new $2.7million ship DESCRIPTION: We have arranged a very unique one-time 40-mile “mini-pelagic” trip in LIS Long Island Sound on Saturday\, March 9th. This is a trip for you\, IF you like going into LIS waters which are usually not accessed by birders\, with 35 other expert birders and top marine scientists\, on a new $2.7million 63-foot QUIET hybrid-electric catamaran research vessel from the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.  We are aiming for this trip to get lots of great birds and to determine what those thousands of gulls are feeding on offshore.  We intend to find these large flocks\, cruise into these flocks slowly\, get very close to these birds\, and learn more about what they are feasting on\, using binoculars\, cameras\, plankton nets\, underwater video\, etc. \n One way or another\, this will be a memorable one-of-a-kind cruise in LIS\, not planned to be run again.   \nSince the ship departs the dock promptly at 10:00am\, please plan to arrive at the dock between 9-9:30 in order to not miss your chance to board safely.  \n To register please:    \n1)  immediately email to robben99@gmail.com   . \n2)  Please pay $80 by check by February 9th.  \n Full DETAILS at this website\, including a recent Jan.27 video at Long Beach\, showing the gull flocks starting to build up to their massive numbers in March :    \n LIS Gulls and Plankton Trip   <