Meeting

“Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler Speaker: Chris Wood Chris will present an illustrated discussion on hummingbirds, one of birders’ favorite families. Called “rays of the sun (huitzitzil)” by the Aztecs, who also thought them reincarnations of brave warriors, they have long captured affection for their colors, boldness, and diversity. Chris Wood has […]

Ducks in Love is a unique program which focuses on love in the waterfowl world, from breeding displays, to mate choice and family structure. Utilizing videos taken at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, participants will get to view real breeding displays and learn the intricacies of the head bob, blowing bubbles, false drinking, and the dip and […]

Nov 10, 2020 - Monthly Meeting  -  Tuesday 7 pm  -  this meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. Speaker: Paul Colburn Black Bears in Connecticut  Paul Colburn, a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, will present  the habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction of the Black Bear. He will also share an overview of current local research efforts on […]

UPDATE!: December “Pot Luck” Photograph Show Will Go On!  12/8/2020     7 PM to 8/8:30 PM ​ The December potluck and silent auction, always a favorite activity, is unfortunately canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns. However, we’re still going to hold the photography sharing program! We have a wonderful Holiday Photography Program on Tuesday night, December […]

January Member's Meeting Program will be this Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00.  to be held via ZOOM Please join Jim Arrigoni from the CT Audubon Society for his talk about the "Importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife".  Wetlands provide critical habitat for biodiversity and also provide ecological services for human communities such as […]

Feb 9, 2021 - Monthly Meeting  -  Tue 7 pm  This program will be held via a ZOOM Meeting. Speaker: Kenneth Elkins Survival by Degrees Survival by Degrees - Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century. Audubon's scientists are plotting a future for birds. Tonight's program will discuss […]

Mar 9, 2021 - Monthly Meeting -     7 - 8 pm via ZOOM Speaker: Matthew Bell Magee Marsh - The Warbler Capital of the World Magee Marsh - The Warbler Capital of the World - Join Matt as he talks about his experiences at Magee Marsh and “The Biggest Week in American Birding,” […]

Due to COVID concerns, HAS is offering a different kind of Annual Meeting this year on Tuesday, May 11th.  We’ll start out with small-group bird walks in Elizabeth Park, followed by optional boxed dinners to take home, and culminating with a virtual Annual Meeting and Evening Program.  We hope that many of you will be […]

Jun 8,  2021 -  Annual Potluck Picnic -  Tuesday 6 pm Northwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, Windsor Park in lot, cross bridge to Warming Shed Join us for a bird walk and the company of our members to kick off the summer! A bird walk will be led at 5:00 when we hope to see […]

Weird and Wondrous:   The Lives of Bats Meeting will be held via ZOOM only St James's Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT. Speaker:  Maureen Heidtmann This program is an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. Maureen will cover the persistent myths and misconceptions about these fascinating […]