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SUMMARY:Apr 25 – May 24\, 2020  Annual Spring Census
DESCRIPTION:Event Coordinator – Jamie Meyers \nContact Jamie for more information at 860-693-4497 or sunnyctredbird@gmail.com \nThe HAS Spring Bird Census is On!  Our Census leader\, Jamie Meyers\, has extended the dates to run from Saturday\, April 25 and run through Sunday\, May 24.  Everyone is invited to participate while observing social distancing.  We’re following the ABA guidelines for respectful birding and will be doing this individually instead of teams as in “normal” years.  If you’d like to participate\, please contact your town captains below.  Please report your sightings to the captains\, who then compile the results for their town and submit them to Jamie.    Please review details below and stay safe! \nAvon: Brian Toal\nBarkhamsted: open\nBloomfield: Linda Clancy\nBolton: open\nBristol: David Zomick\nBurlington: Margaret Schuster\nCanton: Jay Kaplan\nE Hartford: Debi Wheeler\nEllington: open\nEnfield: Jim Deschamps\nFarmington: Jim Moore\nGlastonbury:  Bill Asteriades\nGranby: John Weeks\nHartford: Open\nManchester:  Open\nNew Britain: Open\nNewington : Roy Zatarian\nPortland: Open\nRocky Hill: Open\nSimsbury: Doug Beach\nSomers: Jan Collins\nSouth Windsor:  Paul Desjardins\nSuffield: Arthur Sikes\nWest Hartford: Helen Rubino Turco\nWethersfield:  Steve Kotchko\nWindsor: Mike and Judy Whittlesey \nFor those new to the census\, it is a tally of species seen during the period on a town by town basis.  Each species counts as one; there is no effort to count total numbers of birds\, as in a Christmas Count.  Each participating town has a captain; they are listed on the HAS website and in the program book.  Please report your sightings to the captains\, who then compile the results for their town and submit them to me. \nI have gone birding frequently during this ordeal and seen that responsible birding and social distancing are not mutually exclusive ideas.  But\, I have found in order to achieve that\, it is necessary to do things differently.  Most importantly\, the most popular recreation areas are currently even busier with people trying to get some fresh air than usual.  I strongly recommend avoiding those places except in the early morning.  The good thing here is that early morning is when you would want to go anyway\, as that is when bird activity is at its best.  Access to state parks is also limited.  The same approach applies to those places.  I am favoring locations with wide walking paths or other very open spaces\, where it is more possible to safely share your space with others.  I recommend avoiding busier places which have narrow walking paths.  Birding in groups is highly discouraged.\n\nI hope that many of you who do the census every year will get out enjoy the season to whatever extent you feel comfortable. Under no circumstances am I suggesting you go out into the field if you don’t feel comfortable or safe doing so.  You have to do what’s right for you.\n\nThe American Birding Association recently published excellent guidelines for birding during these times\, which I am posting below.  Please be safe and smart!\n\n–Jamie Meyers\nAmerican Birding Association Guidelines on Birding and Social Distancing. \nThe basic principles of “quarantine” birding are already well covered in the  ABA Code of Birding Ethics: \n\n        3a. Respect and promote the law and the rights of others; and\n\n        3b. Familiarize yourself with and follow all laws\, rules\, and regulations governing activities at your birding location.\n\nEven so\, there are gray areas and places where reasonable\, caring birders will differ. Here are a few thoughts to help guide your birding as we all get through these challenging\, rapidly changing times together:\n\n\nBirding is a GREAT thing to do right now\, whether you’re a lifelong birder or someone who has just started noticing birds out your window. Keeping a connection with birds and nature is a valuable way to improve mood\, lower stress\, and gain perspective on our current troubles. As such\, birding should be strongly supported and encouraged.\nSome types of birding and birding locales are specifically to be avoided now\, particularly any situation or location that would encourage or require people to violate physical distancing guidelines or travel away from one’s local area. These should be scrupulously avoided.\nThere is no “one size fits all” prescription for how to accomplish this. People are in many different types of living situations\, from high-density urban dwellings to very lightly populated\, rural landscapes. Exactly what is appropriate will vary significantly from place to place.\nPlease remember that every time you hike into the wilds or get on the road to drive to go birding\, you have the potential to require emergency services. This could put pressure on an already strained group of emergency personnel at this challenging time. As such\, work to stay as close to home as possible.\nPeople’s judgement of what is safe will vary. There is little to be gained from birders attacking each other on social media and elsewhere about perceived lapses in physical distancing. However\, thoughtful discussion\, promotion\, and modeling of one’s own “quarantine” birding practices are welcome and appropriate.\n\nIn short\, bird as you are able\, close to home\, and without exposing yourself or anyone else to risk.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/apr-25-may-17-2020-annual-spring-census-3-weeks/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T000204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T235824Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - May 2\, 2020 - Quarry Park - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader: Larry Lunden \nEnjoy 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 wet\, bring waterproof boots. \nCorner of Old Main St and Marshall Rd\, Rocky Hill – meet at small dirt parking lot\, GPS 270 Old Main St \nFor more information\, contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-2-2020-quarry-park-saturday-7-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T000429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T003047Z
UID:1477-1588404600-1588420800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 2\, 2020 - Lower Greenwoods - Boneyard - Saturday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader: TBD \nSpend the morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. \nRte 44 to Rte 181\, Barkhamsted – Kiosk on first dirt road on right \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-2-2020-lower-greenwoods-boneyard-saturday-730-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T000735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T235849Z
UID:1479-1588489200-1588518000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 3\, 2020 - Gay City State Park - Sunday - 7:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Ernie Harris \nLook for migrants and other birds in a variety of habitats. Gay City has tall trees\, wetland ponds and an interesting history. \nGay City State Park main entrance\, Route 85\, Hebron – First parking lot on right \nFor more information\, contact Ernie at 860-603-2655 or pdlqlt@mac.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-3-2020-gay-city-state-park-sunday-700-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T001104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T235916Z
UID:1481-1588489200-1588518000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 3\, 2020 - Werner's Woods - Sunday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Jay Kaplan \nThis 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\, more than fifty species can be seen or heard. \nPark at Roaring Brook Nature Center\, Canton \nFor more information\, contact Jay at 860-693-0157 or jaybrd49@aol.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-3-2020-werners-woods-sunday-7-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T001347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T003114Z
UID:1483-1588665600-1589216400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled:  May 5\, 2020 - Magee Marsh\, Ohio - 7 days
DESCRIPTION:Trip Coordinator:  Roberta Gowing \nMagee 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 and close views. \nTell Roberta of your possible interest.  You may contact her at 860-644-1151 or robertagowing@sbcglobal.net \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-5-2020-magee-marsh-ohio-7-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T001832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T235944Z
UID:1485-1588837500-1588863600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 7\, 2020 -Tanager Hill - Thursday - 7:45 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders:  Doug Beach\, Jon Ward and John Weeks \nTanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain. This morning two-mile walk ascends over 200 feet. \nEast Weatogue Street\, Simsbury – Parking lot is 0.3 mile south of Terry’s Plain Rd \nFor more information\, contact Doug Beach at 860-878-1364 or beachgolfdesign@att.net \nor Jon Ward at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com \nor John Weeks at 860-844-8965 or aerie.john@cox.net \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-7-2020-tanager-hill-thursday-745-am/
LOCATION:Tanager Hill\, Old Bridge Rd.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Beach":MAILTO:beachgolfdesign@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T002121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T000017Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - May 9\, 2020 - East Rock Park - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Paul Desjardins \nThis is one of the best spots to find migrating warblers\, as it is the first large land mass birds see after crossing Long Island Sound. \n915 Whitney Ave\, Hamden – meet at Eli Whitney Museum parking lot. \nFor more information\, contact Paul at 860-623-3696 or paul.desjardins2@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-9-2020-east-rock-park-saturday-7-am/
LOCATION:East Rock\, 915 Whitney Ave.\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T002339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T000050Z
UID:1489-1589007600-1589036400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 9\, 2020 - Freja and Bolton Notch - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Ernie Harris \nThis walk in Bolton visits two beautiful parks that border the Hop River Trail in Bolton Notch. Bring insect repellent. \nHead east on I-384\, bear left onto Rte 44 where Rte 44 and Rte 6 separate. Take a quick left after passing under the bridge to head west on I-384. Watch carefully for a sharp right turn to lot. \nFor more information\, contact Ernie at 860-603-2655 or pdlqlt@mac.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-9-2020-freja-and-bolton-notch-saturday-7-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200512
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200511T181859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T184954Z
UID:12651-1589155200-1589241599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Update from Chris Fisher - 5/9/2020
DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Hollow Update from Chris Fisher: \nHi Everyone – I wanted to give you an update on work that’s been going on at our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve in East Granby. \nThe Butterfly Garden has beautiful bulbs blooming that Roberta Gowing and friends planted last year. \nCathy Delasco placed two bluebird houses at the corners of the garden and at least one of them has a Tree Swallow family in residence.  Cathy\, Drew Smith and Michelle Clifford and I have been spreading 8 truckloads of mulch given to us by the town of East Granby. \nWe have almost finished spreading it on the entire Wood Thrush trail on the south side of Ridge Road. This trail goes through a lot of nice habitat\, but was hard walking because it tended to be muddy and have a lot of above ground roots to trip on. \nNow it is really pleasant walking – come give it a try. \nAs we were working we heard Blue-winged Warblers\, Black-and-White Warblers\, Common Yellowthroats and Northern Parulas. \nLarry Lunden heard and saw several of those and more as he did his bird survey to report to E-bird. \nFinally\, Diane and I have put in 3 new benches and may get a couple more in today.  There’s one at the Butterfly Garden\, one at Yellowthroat Overlook and one at Bluebird Hollow. \nSo come out and explore this lovely spot.  It’s a nice\, uncrowded place to get outdoors.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-update-from-chris-fisher-5-9-2020/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200511T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T185143Z
UID:12653-1589155200-1590883200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:E Media Volunteer Wanted!
DESCRIPTION:E Media Volunteer Wanted! \nHAS needs a  volunteer to do our membership emails and write press and social media announcements!  If you are a strong writer\, enjoy using the computer for social media\, and can coordinate press releases\, we need you! \nPlease email Sarah Faulkner to explore further.  Sarah Faulkner (sffaulkner@comcast.net)
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/e-media-volunteer-wanted/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190803T214919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211641Z
UID:1385-1589241600-1589241600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:May 12\, 2020:  Annual Meeting Held Via Zoom for members:  Banquet postponed to October
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12: Annual Meeting and Evening Program will be held virtually.  Members will be emailed login information for the meeting.  Questions?  email sffaulkner@comcast.net \nThe Annual Meeting features the election of Officers and Directors\, the Treasurer’s Report\, presentation of awards\, and the President’s update on the organization. \nThe annual banquet\, usually held in May\, will be postponed till October\, 2020 – More details will be shared\, when appropriate. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-12-2020-banquet-and-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T002601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210737Z
UID:1491-1589614200-1589641200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 16\, 2020 - Mt Auburn & Plum Island\, MA - Saturday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Jon Ward \nThe cemetery is a famous warbler hotspot and has beautiful park-like grounds. Plum Island is one of the best year-round birding locations on the east coast. Bring lunch. Enjoy dinner in Newburyport before leaving for home. \nMeet at Mount Auburn Cemetery entrance\, Cambridge\, MA. \nFor more information\, contact Jon at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-16-2020-mt-auburn-plum-island-ma-saturday-730-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T002848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210810Z
UID:1493-1589614200-1589641200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 16\, 2020 -Machimoodus State Park - Saturday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders – Alberta & Rob Mirer \nThis state park is an area new for most HAS members. It has woods\, a hemlock ravine\, grassy fields\, and early successional habitat along the Salmon River. Kayak rentals are available after the trip. \nParking lot on the west side of Rte.151 (Leesville Road) \nFor more information\, contact them at 860-891-8364 or twomirers@comcast.net \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-16-2020-machimoodus-state-park-saturday-730-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T003137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210850Z
UID:1495-1589700600-1589727600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 17\, 2020 - Nepaug  - Sunday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Jamie Meyers \nThis roving trip to an excellent area always produces interesting migrants. Come see Nepaug at its best. \nCommuter parking lot\, Route 179\, Canton;  Just north of the intersection of Route 202 and Route 44. \nFor more information\, contact Jamie at 860-693-4497 or sunnyctredbird@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-17-2020-nepaug-sunday-730-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T003438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210930Z
UID:1497-1590217200-1590246000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 23\, 2020 - Fisher Meadows - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader:  Brian Toal \nTake an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\, around the pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub land. \nOld Farms Rd\, Avon – Fisher Meadows parking lot at main entrance \nFor more information\, contact Brian at 860-677-7156 or brian.toal@sbcglobal.net \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-fisher-meadows-saturday-7-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T003659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211004Z
UID:1499-1590220800-1590246000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -May 23\, 2020 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Larry Lunden \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. \nRidge Blvd\, E Granby – Main entrance at the end of the guard rail. \nFor more information\, contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T003900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211245Z
UID:1501-1590220800-1590426000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:STILL PLANNED and dependent on hotel availability: May 23\, 2020 - Watertown\, NY - 3 days
DESCRIPTION:STILL PLANNED and dependent on hotel availability: May 23\, 2020 – Watertown\, NY – 3 days \nTrip Leader – Peter Stephan \nVisit Perch River Marsh\, Cape Vincent\, Fort Drum\, Ferd’s Bog and Moose River Plains with stops along the way when Peter hears birds. \nCall Peter for arrangements at 860-729-8374 or stephraf@aol.com \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-23-2020-watertown-ny-3-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T004326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T211050Z
UID:1503-1590910200-1590937200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - May 31\, 2020 - Station 43 - Sunday - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader – Paul Cianfaglione \nThe trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail\, Sora\, Marsh Wren\, Least Bittern\, Swamp Sparrow and Wood Duck.  Boots and insect repellant are advised. \nMeet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, S Windsor \nFor more information – contact Paul at 860-836-3443 or pgcianfaglione@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-31-2020-station-43-sunday-730-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T004652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T003940Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - June 6\, 2020 - Greenstone Hollow/Trails Day - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders – Sarah Faulkner and Larry Lunden \nCelebrate CT Trails Day with a leisurely 2-hour bird walk on trails through mixed woodlands and fields\, across wetlands and near ponds. Wear boots and bring insect repellant. \nRidge Blvd\, E Granby – meet at main entrance at the end of the guard rail. \nFor more information\, contact Sarah at 860-543-1280 or sffaulkner@comcast.net or contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-6-2020-greenstone-hollow-trails-day-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190803T215615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200531T224109Z
UID:1389-1591725600-1591736400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -  June 9\, 2020 - Pot Luck Picnic and Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Dear Hartford Audubon Members\,\n\nWith sadness I’m writing to let you know that we’re canceling the June 9th Potluck Picnic we hold every year at Northwest Park.  The Park has canceled all events\, and although we considered relocating the picnic it seems premature for us to return to a social event.  So\, I wish you all a wonderful summer!\n\nThe new Program Book will be mailed in August.  I look forward to seeing you all while out birding — socially distanced\, of course!\n\nSarah Faulkner\nHAS President\n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-9-2020-pot-luck-picnic-and-bird-walk/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20190805T004851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T181328Z
UID:1507-1592006400-1592179199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:UPDATED - PLEASE READ -June 13-14\, 2020 - Summer Bird Count - Saturday-Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Summer Bird Count Update from Jay Kaplan\, Compiler: \nPlease note that the Summer Bird Count (SBA) will take place on the second weekend of June.  This count can be done individually and does not require birding in groups.  Additional information will be forthcoming after the conclusion of the ongoing spring census. \nJay Kaplan\, Compiler \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. \nFor more information\, contact Jay at 860-693-0157 or jaybrd49@aol.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-13-14-2020-summer-bird-count-saturday-sunday/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200703T130235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T131623Z
UID:12663-1592006400-1592179199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Summer Bird Count Summary - June 13-14\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:HARTFORD SUMMER BIRD COUNT SUMMARY – JUNE 13-14 2020 \nWhat a strange year this has been!  After some question as to whether there should even be Summer Bird Counts (SBC) in Connecticut the decision was made to hold them as scheduled.  It was reasoned that birding lends itself nicely to social distancing and the Hartford SBC was held with the recommendation that people go out individually or only with family members rather than in larger groups. \nJune 13th-14th 2020 provided great weather on both days of the weekend.  There was concern that participation might suffer because of  COVID-19\, however\, this proved not to be the case as over 60 observers spread out over the Hartford area as compared to 38 participants in 2019.   That is not to say that there were not issues. \nIn the Hartford area\, we were denied access to the campus of the University of Hartford from which we access the Park River and the areas behind the magnet school.  Apparently the campus is closed without authorized permission to enter. \nWe will check into this before December’s Christmas Bird Count.  In addition to more participants\, this year also saw a significant increase in party hours as a total of 195 far exceeded last year’s 127.5 party hours. \nTotal species came in at 110\, a decrease by two from 2019\, and included one rather astonishing report.  A possible Western Meadowlark was observed and photographed in the Glastonbury meadows.  Although we are including this sighting on our report for now\, this record has been forwarded to the Avian Record Committee for evaluation.   A decision will probably not come until after the Committee’s annual meeting in early 2021.   Although nothing compares to this sighting\, additional birds of note included a Great Egret in Wethersfield (last year a bird was seen across the Connecticut River in Glastonbury)\, an American Woodcock and Yellow-rumped Warbler in East Hartford\, a Herring Gull in Hartford\, a Sharp-shinned Hawk in Glastonbury\, a Blue-headed Vireo in Bloomfield\, and a Worm-eating Warbler in West Hartford. \nOther species went unreported this year.  The marshes of South Windsor and Glastonbury did not produce any Sora or Virginia Rails this year\, perhaps due to the drought?  A number of species\, represented by a single individual in 2019\, did not return this year.  These included Mute Swan\, Ring-necked Pheasant\, Tri-colored Heron\, and Brown Thrasher.  Grasshopper Sparrow was missed for the second consecutive year\, although other grassland birds were well represented. \nA single American Kestrel was reported from South Windsor\, while at least two Peregrine Falcon nests provided 7 of these magnificent raptors.  Ospreys continue to increase as there are now at least a half dozen nests in the greater Hartford area.  Twenty ospreys\, a new high count\, were tallied on this year’s Count. Bald Eagles are also doing well with several nests reported along the Connecticut River and 15 eagles reported. \nWith regard to swallows\, the small Purple Martin colony in Glastonbury is hanging on with five birds reported.  Cliff Swallows in Bloomfield\, West Hartford and Windsor totaled 40 birds between these three sites.   Although our Count tallied 11 warbler species\, several were in very low numbers.  I do believe that more extensive coverage in the West Hartford Reservoir system and in the woodlands in Manchester might increase these numbers.  Rentschler Field\, once the premier site for grassland birds\, is now no longer accessible and is being managed in such a way that it is no longer providing habitat for grassland species.   Let us hope the few remaining grassland habitats will continue into the future. \nThe Hartford SBC\, has now completed its thirtieth year\, providing information on the status of breeding bird populations in the Hartford area.  In the third season of what was a three year\, but has become a four year state-wide atlasing project\, the Summer Bird Count continues to add valuable data to this worthy effort.  As compiler\, I thank the area captains and the 62 participants who donated their time to participate in the Count this year.  Results of ours and the other Connecticut SBCs will be published in an upcoming edition of The Connecticut Warbler\, quarterly journal of the Connecticut Ornithological Association.  For more information on the atlasing project\, go to www.ctbirdatlas.org \nA full accounting of the species found on the Hartford Count is available by e-mailing me at jaybrd49@aol.com \nJay Kaplan\, Compiler \nHartford Summer Bird Count \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-summer-bird-count-summary-june-13-14-2020/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200808T132424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T223503Z
UID:12669-1599593400-1599598800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 8\, 2020 Monthly Meeting: Rays of the Sun-A Hummingbird Sampler
DESCRIPTION:“Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler \nSpeaker: Chris Wood \nChris 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 been an active birder and bird photographer for 45 years. He is currently a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Association Board of Directors and is a former member of the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut. \nPlease Note:  This meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM –  \nIf you did not receive the link\, or are from the public and would like to participate\, please email HAS President Sarah Faulkner for the link at sffaulkner@comcast.net”
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-8-2020-monthly-meeting-rays-of-the-sun-a-hummingbird-sampler/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200904T182102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T181352Z
UID:12873-1599814800-1599829200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 11 at 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 11            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill          Fri 9 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watches will also be held on the following dates at this location and may also be subject to COVID 19 regulations:   Please check with trip leader in advance. \n Sep 16            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill       Wed 9 am \nSep 19            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill         Sat 9 am \nSep 20            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill        Sun 9 am
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-11-friday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200904T182343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T155838Z
UID:12875-1599897600-1599915600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond Simsbury Bird Walk - September 12 - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Sept 12\, Great Pond\, Simsbury. Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, subject to the COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 8 participants.  You must pre-register. \nPlease contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions:\nJon Ward          jward88787@aol.com           860-416-3958 T \nLocation:  156 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 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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-september-12-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200908T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T105026Z
UID:12903-1600246800-1600261200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 16 - Wed 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-16-wed-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200908T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183117Z
UID:12907-1600506000-1600520400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 19 - Saturday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-19-saturday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200908T181640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183213Z
UID:12910-1600592400-1600606800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 20 - Sunday  9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \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 \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-20-sunday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101644
CREATED:20200904T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T160021Z
UID:12879-1600848000-1600866000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond - September 23 - Wednesday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION: Sep 23              Glastonbury Great Pond         Wed 8 am \nPlease contact the trip leader for any questions: \nAnnette Pasek                   apasek@cox.net               860-490-8357 T \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.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-september-23-wednesday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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