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.
May 23, 2020 – Watertown, NY – 3 days
Trip Leader – Peter Stephan Visit Perch River Marsh, Cape Vincent, Fort Drum, Ferd’s Bog and Moose River Plains with stops along the way when Peter hears birds. Call Peter…
Full DetailsMarch 22, 2020 – Silver Sands State Park – Sunday – 8 am
Trip Leader – Maggie Peretto This is a good trip to try for sea ducks, sparrows, and owls while hoping for a Rough-Legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Silver Sands State Park,…
Full DetailsMay 3, 2020 – Werner’s Woods – Sunday – 7 am
Trip Leader – Jay Kaplan This is a one-mile walk through the diverse habitats of Werner’s Woods, a state owned wildlife sanctuary adjacent to the Center. On a good morning,…
Full DetailsMay 31, 2020 – Station 43 – Sunday – 7:30 am
Trip Leader – Paul Cianfaglione The trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, Least Bittern, Swamp Sparrow and Wood Duck. Boots and insect repellant…
Full DetailsMarch 28, 2020 – Sachuest Point, RI – Saturday – 8:30 am
Trip Leader – Paul Desjardins View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds hard to see in CT. Also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Bring lunch. Sachuest Point National Wildlife…
Full DetailsMay 5, 2020 – Magee Marsh, Ohio – 7 days
Trip Coordinator: Roberta Gowing Magee Marsh is on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near Toledo. Warbler viewing from the mile-long boardwalk is fantastic: many birds, many species, great low…
Full DetailsJune 6, 2020 – Greenstone Hollow/Trails Day – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leaders – Sarah Faulkner and Larry Lunden Celebrate CT Trails Day with a leisurely 2-hour bird walk on trails through mixed woodlands and fields, across wetlands and near ponds.…
Full DetailsApril 11, 2020 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Saturday 8 am
Trip Leader – Jon Ward Great Pond is the largest part of a beautiful state forest and a neat place for a morning walk. Expect a nice assortment of birds,…
Full DetailsMay 7, 2020 -Tanager Hill – Thursday – 7:45 am
Trip Leaders: Doug Beach, Jon Ward and John Weeks Tanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain. This morning two-mile…
Full DetailsJune 13-14, 2020 – Summer Bird Count – Saturday-Sunday
Event Coordinator: Jay Kaplan Join 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…
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.