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.
CANCELLED: February 9, 2020 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – Sunday – 8 am
This trip has been cancelled. Trip Leader – Paul Cianfaglione This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring your…
Full DetailsMay 2, 2020 – Quarry Park – Saturday – 7 am
Trip Leader: Larry Lunden 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…
Full DetailsMay 23, 2020 – Fisher Meadows – Saturday – 7 am
Trip Leader: Brian Toal Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders, around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrub land. Old Farms Rd, Avon – Fisher…
Full DetailsFebruary, 29, 2020 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 3 – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader – Jon Ward The ice should be mostly gone as birds begin to return. The water level may be high on this morning walk. Wear boots. Meet at…
Full DetailsMay 2, 2020 – Lower Greenwoods – Boneyard – Saturday – 7:30 am
Trip Leader: Mickey Nordell Spend the morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. Rte 44 to Rte 181,…
Full DetailsMay 23, 2020 – Greenstone Hollow – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader – Larry Lunden Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub, swamp, marsh, wet meadow, pond and wooded habitats. Ridge Blvd, E Granby – Main entrance…
Full DetailsMarch 21, 2020 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Saturday – 7 pm
Trip Leader – Brian Toal See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. 82 Hopmeadow St (Rte 10), Simsbury –…
Full DetailsMay 3, 2020 – Gay City State Park – Sunday – 7:00 am
Trip Leader – Ernie Harris Look for migrants and other birds in a variety of habitats. Gay City has tall trees, wetland ponds and an interesting history. Gay City State…
Full DetailsMay 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 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.