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SUMMARY:A.W. Stanley Park Bird Walk - October 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 20     A.W. Stanley Park\, New Britain  – Sun 9:30 am \n 2159 Stanley St\, New Britain\, CT \n Park in the lot across from the pool building. \n (Note this is NOT Stanley Quarter Park\, also in New Britain) \nA.W. Stanley Park is a New Britain gem\, hosting a diverse community of resident and migratory birds\, with mixed species foraging flocks assembling in October.  We will take a ~2-mile route\, walking on paved and unpaved trails through forested and open areas around the pond\, including a small hill and a cliff overlook\, and returning beside a stream bordering a marsh.  With luck\, the maples will be putting on a colorful display.  If you download the free Merlin Bird ID app to your smartphone in advance\, (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/)\, you can try out its Sound ID on the birds we hear.  Dress appropriately for the weather. We will probably spend a couple of hours in the park\, with many stops.  A 2014 trail guide includes parts of our route; parts of the trail have been re-routed\, and some features have changed (https://visitnbct.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AW-Stanley-Trail-Guide.pdf).The trip will be cancelled or rescheduled if it’s raining; call to ask if the weather seems borderline. \nSylvia Halkin               halkin@ccsu.edu                    860-985-7343 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/a-w-stanley-park-bird-walk-october-20-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T193000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Series #1 - October 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 15    Wildlife Series           Tue 7:30 pm \nThe McAuley Residence Audutorium \n275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford \nSpeaker – Gina Nichol \nFLOCKOLOGY!: Unraveling the Mysteries of Bird Flocks \nAs birders and wildlife enthusiasts\, we can’t help but marvel at large gatherings of birds. Flocks can range in size from just a few birds to tens of thousands\, even millions. Whether they be in the air or on the ground\, they can offer a magnificent spectacle. This presentation asks the question\, why do birds form flocks? And it explores the phenomenon of bird gatherings with vivid photographs\, anecdotes and video clips. The advantages and disadvantages of flocking are discussed and collective names used to identify groups of birds are presented.  Naturalist and tour leader Gina Nichol\, the founder of Sunrise Birding\, has previously shared her outstanding photography in many previous Wildlife Series programs. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com      203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-1-october-15-2024/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Frances D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
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SUMMARY:Farmington River Park Bird Walk - October 12\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 12            Farmington River Park         Sat 8:00  am \n458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT \nMeet in Parking Lot \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon.  This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area.  About a two-mile walk.  There are some ups and downs\, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail. \nLarry Lunden     larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/farmington-river-park-bird-walk-october-12-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
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SUMMARY:Longo Farms Open Space - Bird Walk - October 11\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 11          Longo Farms Open Space        Fri 7:00 am \n2954 Hebron Ave\, Glastonbury \nEntrance sign next to driveway.  Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot. \nTruely a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitat includes\, pond\, marsh\, farmland\, woodlands\, succession growth. Can be very birdy including warblers\, vireos and orioles. Likely some raptors and waterfowl as well as farmland birds such as Bobolink. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly open trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how birdie and on group pace. Plan for 3 hours. \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/longo-farms-open-space-bird-walk-october-11-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - October 8\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 8               ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪          Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Sylvia Halkin\, Ph.D. \nChanges in Northern Cardinal Songs Over Time and Space \nA Northern Cardinal learns its songs from its neighbors during its first year of life. The same repertoire of 8-12 songs is sung by all the male and female cardinals in a local population\, but some songs are not sung by cardinals outside that population\, while other songs are much more widespread. To better understand how songs evolve\, in 2021 I recorded cardinals at the same location where I had recorded them intensively in the 1980s!  Some songs had added a new segment but were still recognizable after 40 years; others had been replaced by completely different songs. The long-lasting songs were also the most widespread: they were sung along much of the length of 100-mile N/S and E/W transects centered on the 1980s recording location.  Such widely shared songs may help cardinals to communicate with new neighbors if they settle away from the location where they learned their songs. \n  \nSylvia was a Professor in the Biology Department at CCSU for 30 years\, teaching Ornithology\, Animal Behavior\, Natural History of Connecticut\, Field Biology courses abroad (England\, Ireland\, Australia\, India)\, and other courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Her published research includes articles on how birds use their song repertoires\, nut-caching behavior of eastern gray squirrels (with CCSU student co-authors\, also included in an Animal Planet “Most Extreme Pirates” episode)\, and on foraging niches of Black-capped Chickadees and Tufted Titmice\, Sandy’s Point’s Least Tern colony\, and how strangler figs may help their host trees to weather storms (with CCSU student lead authors John Correia\, Jennifer Healy\, and Leora Richard\, respectively).  She is the lead author of the comprehensive Birds of the World species account for Northern Cardinals\, researched and written with a great team of co-authors. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com      203-237-2734  
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-october-8-2024/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Frances D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Big Sit at Station 43 - October 6\, 2024 - All Day
DESCRIPTION:Oct 6                 Big Sit at Station 43            Sun All Day \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nMaggie will cover part of the time.   We are hoping others will join and we can have folks there all day so drop by any time.  Visit https://www.thebigsit.org  to learn more about this national project. It is a day of fun at Station 43 where we count all species we see and hear from a 17-foot circle located at the HAS platform on the southwest end of the marsh. Bring a stool/chair and a scope if you have one. If it’s been wet\, wear boots. \nMaggie Peretto        wings.mp@gmail.com               860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-sit-at-station-43-october-6-2024-all-day/
LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
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SUMMARY:Keney Park Bird Walk - October 5\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 5        Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel   Fri 8:00  am \n171 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT \nPark in Golf Club Parking Lot \nThis walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We hope to see Eastern Bluebirds\, fall warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will last 2 to 2-1/2 hours\, depending on what we find. Great for beginners\, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and use bug spray. \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357 T \nAl Gatti                    algatti22@gmail.com                  860-916-7142 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-bird-walk-october-4-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T103000
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SUMMARY:Raymond Brook Preserve - Bird Walk - October 5\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oct 5    Raymond Brook Preserve\, Hebron Sat 7:30 am \nRaymond Brook Preserve \n168 Church St (Rt. 85) Hebron CT \nJoin us in Hebron at this hidden gem hotspot! Trails are mostly flat\, wide\, gravel paths (i.e. easy walking!) through woods/overgrown farm fields\, open grass fields\, and small pond habitat. Loop is about two miles and will probably last around 2 hours. May be a little muddy if recent rain\, but usually not too bad. We will also be able to tour the recently established pollinator garden\, funded by a 2023 HAS grant. There are no restroom facilities at the preserve so please plan accordingly. Afterwards those interested can join us at the Flour Girl Cafe (12 Main St\, Hebron) for coffee and swapping bird stories. \nGabrielle & Will Bugden     gvonp27@gmail.com  860-490-5112 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/raymond-brook-preserve-bird-walk-october-5-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
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SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk - September 28\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 28                Greenstone Hollow                   Sat 8 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby – Park on north side of road \n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve.  Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Fall migration. About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time.  Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.\n\n\n\nChris & Diane Fisher     ChrisF001@aol.com           860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-walk-september-28-2024/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
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SUMMARY:Glastonbury Meadows Bird Walk - September 28\, 2024 - Closed due to full attendance
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE as of 9/23/24: \nThe Glastonbury Meadows Walk scheduled for September 28th is now CLOSED.  This walk is limited to 10 pre-registered participants and is now full.  The farmers have requested the maximum limit since the walk is on private lands.  Bill Asteriades has requested that we comply with their wishes. \nSep 28             Glastonbury Meadows                Sat 7 am \nBehind Glastonbury Town Hall\, 2155 Main Street – Near the Water Treatment Plant \nLIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS – MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH LEADERS \nJoin us for a 4-5 mile morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County\, which includes a marsh\, farmland with weedy growth\, and bordering trees. The terrain consists of dirt roads and farmland\, which can be moderately difficult at times. It can be wet in spots with any recent rainfall. Ankle-size boots\, long pants and bug spray are recommended. We typically end the walk by late morning or early afternoon depending on bird activity; however\, you can leave early. \nBill Asteriades     bill.asteriades@gmail.com           860-690-1152 T \nAndrew Dasinger amdasinger@gmail.com                860 652-5925 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-meadows-bird-walk-september-28-2024/
LOCATION:Glastonbury Meadows\, 1918 Main St/\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Asteriades":MAILTO:bill.asteriades@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000
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SUMMARY:Cruisin' with Birds & Brews Bird Walk - September 26\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 26        Cruisin’ with Birds & Brews         Thu 3 pm \nUse 202 Ferry Lane\, South Glastonbury\, CT for a GPS address \nDrive past house at 202 to the end of lane\, park in lot on left. \nHappy hour time!  Starting at the Connecticut River\, easy observations from the picnic area for common birds\, woodpeckers and gulls\, ducks are likely too!  Migration may bring some surprises.  The big question is when will a Sandhill Crane be spotted in the farm fields?  Flat terrain\, easy birding.  The walk ends around the corner at 275 Dug Rd\, Hops on the Hill Brewery where Thursday evenings they host a Car Cruise Night! Bring a lawn chair. \nTake Route 17 to South Glastonbury\, then turn on Rt. 160 and follow to Ferry.  If you want to take the ferry from Rocky Hill\, take the Silas Dean Highway to CT 160 and follow to Ferry.  The Ferry costs $5 per vehicle and only runs until 6:45pm.  Weather and mechanical issues can affect whether the Ferry is running\, so check the website to be sure. \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/DOT/Traveler/ferries/Rocky-Hill-Ferry \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cruisin-with-birds-brews-bird-walk-september-26-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 - September 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 21    Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1     Sat 8 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles long (about 3 hours) over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High\, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested. \n  \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/ \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com                860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-1-september-21-2024/
LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
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SUMMARY:Paul Carrier Hawk Watch - September 20\, 21\, 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 20-22         Paul Carrier Hawk Watch          3 days starting at 9 am each day. \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nFriday\, Saturday and Sunday.   \nWhile we are planning for the 3 dates listed above\, we will use the All HAS e-mail to announce any changes based on weather and actual migration patterns.  View Broad-winged Hawks at the peak of their migration through Connecticut.  Bring a chair\, binoculars\, food and drink\, and spend as long as you want – all day or until the hawks stop. Scopes are helpful if you have one. You can download Paul’s hawk silhouette guide free at: \nhttp://www.battaly.com/nehw/carrier_guide/carrier_guide_2008.pdf \nJoan Lupacchino      Joanlup6@yahoo.com              860-649-1157 T \nRich Nieman       Ren180@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/paul-carrier-hawk-watch-september-20-21-22-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury River Bird Walk - September 14\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 14             Simsbury River Walk                 Sat 8 am \n 46 Drake Hill Rd\, Simsbury \nPark at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from \nDrake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge \nThe Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great for warblers and other passerines.  Plan to walk approximately 2 miles over 2-3 hours.  The trail is flat but may be wet in places\, depending on recent rainfall.  Bring bug spray and appropriate footwear. For a map and more information visit. \nhttps://www.simsbury-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1216/f/file/file/riverwalk.pdf \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com                860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/simsbury-river-bird-walk-september-14-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
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SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk - September 14\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 14           Glastonbury Great Pond         Saturday 8 am – 10 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury on left \n From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and  \ndrive in 0.2 mi.  Park on south side away from hydrants. \nExpect common CT birds as well as migratory. Habitat varies: woodland\, water\, shrub and field.  Count on chickadee\, nuthatch\, jay\, cardinal\, wren.  Many hawk\, duck and sparrow species.  There are always some surprises. 2.5-mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes. \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-bird-walk-september-11-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Dark Sky International - September 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 10             ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪          Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker:  Leo Smith  \nDark Sky International \nLeo Smith is the Chair of the Connecticut Chapter of Dark Sky International. He was instrumental in the adoption of a light pollution control amendment to the Connecticut state building code in 2004.  This program will help us understand the adverse consequences of light pollution on birds\, bugs\, bats\, people\, climate change and energy usage. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com  203-237-2734  T \nVideo of Presentation
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-dark-sky-international-september-10-2024/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Frances D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
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UID:15252-1725696000-1725706800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury Bird Walk - September 7\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 7               Great Pond\, Simsbury                Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury \nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home.  Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but one can leave at any time.  Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Massacoe-State-Forest     (Great Pond is a separate block of this forest) \nHiking map available online \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com                860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-september-7-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20240804T140310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T140310Z
UID:15250-1725438600-1725449400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hilltop Farm Bird Walk - September 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sep 4\, 2024                    Hilltop Farm                 Wed 8:30 am \n1616 Mapleton Ave\, Suffield\, CT \nEnter at Workday Sign Entrance \nPark near the red barn.  Additional parking signs will be posted.  \nWalk around this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space.  View the eagles’ nest from the boardwalk which is surrounded by newly planted native species purchased with a HAS grant.  Stroll by the Connecticut River\, an inland pond\, and the Community Garden plots.  Visit the Bird Garden area – home to bluebirds\, wrens and hummingbirds.  This area\, also enhanced with the HAS grant\, provides a more passive place for those who would like to sit and relax while enjoying birds and butterflies.   Butterfly\, pollinator\, and hummingbird gardens all surround the historic barn. We will be walking on 2 miles of hilly farm road and well-established woodland trails.  3 hours.  https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/ \nJoan & Tom Heffernan \n joanheffernan@gmail.com  \n860-668-5328/860-983-5158 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hilltop-farm-bird-walk-september-4-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230815T132232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T132304Z
UID:14710-1718128800-1718139600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 6/11/2024 - Annual Picnic and Bird walk
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 6 pm \nJoin us for a bird walk and the company of our members to kick off the summer! A bird walk will be held at 5:00 when we hope to see Orchard Orioles\, Indigo Buntings\, and Eastern Bluebirds. The picnic dinner will begin at 6:00. BYO dinner\, utensils\, your place setting\, and HAS will provide refreshments and dessert. The picnic will conclude with a brief meeting. \nPlease reach out to Sydnee Foster with any questions at fostersydnee@gmail.com or 203-913-8380. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-6-11-2024-annual-picnic-and-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Northwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd.\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T164330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T131428Z
UID:14611-1717833600-1717840800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Reservoir # 3\, Bloomfield - Bird Walk - Saturday - 6/8/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 10 am \n298 Tunxis Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT 06002 \nMeet at first parking lot. \nThis area has is easily accessible and has a wide variety of habitats within a short distance.  We are likely to find Bobolinks nesting in the fields and Great Blue Herons nesting in their rookery at the back of a swamp along with a variety of other summer resident birds.  The area encompasses low fields\, tall grass fields\, marsh\, shrub habitat and forest habitat\, all from an easily walkable road.  Wear long pants and bug spray for tick protection.  We will walk about 1-1/2 miles over level solid terrain. \nChris Fisher            ChrisF001@aol.com              860-967-5976 T \nJim Watso             jcwphotos@cox.net                860-519-8306 T \ntrip report
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/reservoir-3-bloomfield-bird-walk-saturday-6-8-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T163925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T122317Z
UID:14609-1717804800-1717977599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Summer Bird Count - June 8-9\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bird Count Circle \n7.5-mile radius from Old State House \nJoin 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 circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding bird data and track species trends for Connecticut. Bird for an hour or bird all weekend. \nJay Kaplan              jaybrd49@aol.com    860-693-0157 /    860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-summer-bird-count-june-8-92024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T160131Z
UID:14607-1717315200-1717322400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CT State Trail's Day Family Bird Walk - Time/Location change - 7:30 Sunday 6/2/2024
DESCRIPTION:CT State Trails Day Family Bird walk — TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE: 7:30 am\, Sunday\, June 2\, Sun\, Wind and Woodlands Preserve\, Canton.  \n\nJoin HAS leader and science teacher Sarah Faulkner for a 1-2 hour beginner’s birdwalk for families on the Canton Land Trust’s beautiful Sun\, Wind\, and Woodlands Preserve. You’ll be introduced to birdwatching\, learn to find and identify birds\, and learn about apps on your phone to help you recognize birds. We’ll look for birds\, discuss the ecosystems\, and enjoy being in nature. Slow walking with some uneven footing (stepping over branches in places)\, about 1 mile in total. Bring binoculars\, smart phone if possible\, sturdy sneakers\, insect repellent\, water\, and snack. Children ages 6 and older are welcome. Leader will have some binoculars to loan to participants if needed. Email leader to register. Please load the apps “Merlin” and “eBird” before coming.  Both are free from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The hike is also being offered also to the Canton Land Trust.\n\nQuestions and to register: Email sffaulkner@comcast.net.  Limited to 20 participants.\n\nDirections: Sun\, Wind\, and Woodlands Preserve\, 200 Breezy Hill Road\, Canton. From Route 44\, turn onto Indian Hill Road and follow to its end. Turn right onto Breezy Hill Road\, and follow it about a half-mile\, just past Breezy Hill Farm. Park in the unpaved parking lot on the left – look for the land trust sign. In Google maps\, search for Sun\, Wind and Woodland parking
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/ct-state-trails-day-family-bird-walk-greenstone-hollow-sunday-6-1-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T162956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T123312Z
UID:14603-1717225200-1717236000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Wetland Birds - Bird Walk - Saturday 6/1/2024
DESCRIPTION:7 am – 9-10 am  \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nA bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have a chance to see Least Bitterns\, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens.   Knee high waterproof boots and bug spray is recommended. Mostly easy walking but some very wet areas.  2-3 hours. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-wetland-birds-bird-walk-saturday-6-1-2024/
LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T162734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T113739Z
UID:14601-1716622200-1716633000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED:  Suffield Wildlife Management Area - Bird Walk - Saturday - 5/25/2024
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \n7:30 am – 9:30-10:30 am \n200 Point Grove Rd\, West Suffield\, CT \nFrom intersection of Mountain Rd (268) and Point Grove Rd (585)\, \ndrive north 1.3 miles. Enter Suffield WMA and meet in parking lot \nA bird walk which focuses on grassland and shrubland birds. We will search for Grasshopper Sparrows\, Bobolinks\, Brown Thashers and Prarie Warblers.  Last year some Blue Grosbeaks were also seen.  Flat wide trail.  Distance:  up to 3 miles and birding 2 to 3 hours.  You may want bug spray and a hat.  Easy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/suffield-wildlife-management-area-bird-walk-saturday-5-25-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T162521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T115901Z
UID:14599-1716595200-1716767999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled for this year: Catskills and Hudson Valley\, NY Bird Trip - 5/25-26/2024
DESCRIPTION:Catskills and Hudson Valley\, NY   May 25-26\, Sat-Sun 2 days \nContact Peter for arrangements. \nBird 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. \nPeter Stephan           stephraf@aol.com               860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/catskills-and-hudson-valley-ny-bird-trip-5-25-26-2024/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T162307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T125548Z
UID:14597-1716015600-1716026400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fisher Meadows Bird Walk - Saturday - 5/18/2024
DESCRIPTION:7 am to 10 am \n800 Old Farms Rd\, Avon \nFisher Meadows Parking Lot at main entrance \nTake an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\, around the pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub land. \nBrian Toal         BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net           860-677-7156
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fisher-meadows-bird-walk-saturday-5-18-2024/
LOCATION:Fisher Meadows\, 291 Old Farms Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T162051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T180507Z
UID:14595-1715758200-1715767200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Manchester Mystery - Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED –\n\nDepending on weather the leader will hold this walk on Wednesday\, May 1st or 8th.\nCheck back here for the latest information.\n7:30 am – 9/10 am \nSomewhere in Manchester! \nI will scout the Manchester hot spots shortly before the trip to see what interesting spring migrants are being seen where.  Then I will send an e-mail to the entire club to update you with the actual location where we will meet and a description of what the walk might involve. \nMaggie Peretto       wings.mp@gmail.com            860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/manchester-mystery-bird-walk-wednesday-5-15-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230815T131708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T123129Z
UID:14708-1715707800-1715722200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 5/14/2024- Annual Banquet / Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 5:30 pm \nPlease join us for the Annual Banquet at the Pond House in Elizabeth Park\, followed by the Annual Meeting. We’ll review the year\, receive the annual Treasurer’s Report\, present awards\, and elect our Officers and Board Directors. Then\, the evening program will feature a speaker TBD! This evening is the highlight of the year – please plan on attending.  We will also continue the recent tradition of a bird walk in Elizabeth Park prior to dinner.  Details will be sent out via All HAS. \nPlease note that the ticket price will increase from $25 to $35 this year – as decided by the Board of Directors. \nAlso\, there will be a limit of 85 attendees due to logistics\, so if you plan to attend\, buy your ticket early. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Sydnee Foster at fostersydnee@gmail.com or 203-913-8380.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-5-14-2024-annual-banquet-meeting/
LOCATION:Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park\, 1555 Asylum Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T145633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T130835Z
UID:14591-1715414400-1715428800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA Bird Walk - Saturday - 5/11/2024
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 8 am \n580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate. \nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspot with many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1 hr) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowl and shore birds. One of our most popular trips! \nJon Ward             JWard88787@aol.com            860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-bird-walk-saturday-5-11-2024/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mt Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092132
CREATED:20230731T145829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T130936Z
UID:14593-1715414400-1715425200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk - Saturday - 5/11/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – to 10 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking.  About one mile over 2 hours.  Expect mud\, and water if it has been raining recently.  Many habitat types:  woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods.  Should be very good for spring warblers. \nLarry Lunden     larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-walk-saturday-5-11-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
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