Field Trips
Join us on our next field trip and see what you've been missing. Most of our trips are free and open to the public, and beginners are always welcomed.
September 7, 2019 – Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – Saturday – 9 am
Trip Leader: Paul Carrier View Broad-winged Hawks at their peak migration through Connecticut. Bring a chair, food and drink, and spend the day. Route 20, W Hartland Call Paul for directions at 860-689-6590 or contact him via email: carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
Full DetailsSeptember 11, 2019 – Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – Wednesday -9 am
Trip Leader: Paul Carrier View Broad-winged Hawks at their peak migration through Connecticut. Bring a chair, food and drink, and spend the day. Route 20, W Hartland Call Paul for directions at 860-689-6590 or contact him via email: carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
Full DetailsSeptember 14, 2019 – Great Pond – Simsbury – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader: Jon Ward Great Pond is the largest part of a beautiful state forest. This is an easy morning trip to see birds and have fun with people. Great Pond Rd, Simsbury / Great Pond parking lot in Massacoe State Forest Contact Jon for more information at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
Full DetailsSeptember 24, 2019 – Swallow Spectacle Paddle – Tuesday – 4:30 PM
Leader David Zomick Swallow Spectacle Paddle Tuesday Eve September 24th 4:30 PM Pilgrim Road boat launch We will paddle leisurely in Lord Cove & around Goose & Calves Islands & be in place by dusk for the breathtaking tree swallow display. Must have: PFD;boat light/ headlamp/flashlight . Optional: food, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera etc. bathroom…
Full DetailsSeptember 25, 2019 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wednesday – 8 am
Trip Leader: Annette Pasek Woodland, water and shrub habitats may produce common CT birds as well as migratory species. 451 Great Pond Rd off Route 17 Contact Annette for more information at 860-490-8357 or apasek@cox.net
Full DetailsSeptember 28, 2019 -Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 1 – Saturday – 8am
Trip Leader: Jon Ward The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. This premier northern Connecticut birding site tends to be very wet. Wear boots. Meet at Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, South Windsor Contact Jon for more information at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
Full DetailsSeptember 28, 2019 – Smith Richardson Preserve – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader – Patrick Comins Visit the Connecticut Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds. Meet at the corner of Sasco Creek Rd and Hedley Farms Rd in Westport. For more information, contact Patrick at 203-259-0416 X107 or pcomins@ctaudubon.org
Full DetailsSeptember 29, 2019 – Stellwagen Bank Pelagic, MA – Sunday – 7:15 am
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Sail a one-day, six-hour trip in the rich waters of Stellwagen Bank, located between Gloucester and Cape Cod. Meet at the dock in Gloucester Pre‑register with Tom. Check out the details at trips33.blogspot.com or contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben 99@gmail.com
Full DetailsOctober 5, 2019 – Glastonbury Meadows – Saturday – 7:15 am
Trip Leaders: Bill Asteriades & Andrew Dasinger A morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County. Contact Bill for reservations and directions at 860-659-1912 or bill.asteriades@gmail.com
Full DetailsOctober 5, 2019 – Gulf of Maine Pelagic, ME -Saturday 1 pm – (2 days)
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Search for Skuas on a 100-mile ferry ride across the Gulf of Maine from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth. Stay at a hotel in Canada and bird on return trip. Pre-register with Tom. Passport required. Two day trip. Details at trips33.blogspot.com Contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben99@gmail.com
Full DetailsOvernight trips: For any overnight trips, the leader must be contacted two weeks prior.
Weekday walks: Please check the website and HASnotes for field trip announcements.
Note: Please inform the leaders if you plan to join the group. Pouring rain generally cancels a trip, but it may not be raining at the trip site, so call.
Attendees are responsible for their own meals, travel expenses and accommodations, when applicable.
Please check the website for any changes to field trip dates due to weather or other circumstances.
Members and non-members can email us at info@HartfordAudubon.org for further information or assistance. You may also contact the trip leader listed for a particular trip via email or phone.
Reminder: The Hartford Audubon Society Board would like to encourage its members and guests to take seriously the goals of this organization to promote conservation of our natural resources and car pool whenever possible.
Field Trip Reports
Lewis Farm Preserve repair work done – Thanks to Bob Winter
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A tribute to Stephanie Lovell – Longtime Member of HAS
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Hartford Summer Bird Count Summary – June 8-9, 2019
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