October 13, 2019 – Big Sit at Station 43 – Sunday – all day
Trip Leader - Brian Kleinman 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. Meet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor. For more information, contact Brian at 860-655-7464…
October 15, 2019 – Winter Birding in Connecticut
Speaker: Frank Gallo Winter Birding in Connecticut – Join Frank Gallo, author of the new book, Birding in Connecticut, for a virtual journey to a variety of Connecticut’s best winter birding locales, from hot spots to lesser-known gems. Frank is a leading expert on finding birds in Connecticut and has led birding expeditions all over…
November 9, 2019 – Long Island Tour, NY – 2 days
Trip Leader -Peter Stephan Visit Jamaica Bay, Jones Beach, Lake Capri, Belmont Lake, Shinnecock Inlet, Montauk Point, and Shelter Island. Return on ferry. Call Peter for arrangements at 860-729-8374 or stephraf@aol.com
November 12, 2019 – An Insider’s Look at the Rehabilitation of Native Birds
Speaker: Katelyn Kaplan An Insider’s Look at the Rehabilitation of Native Birds - Katelyn Kaplan, Naturalist at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, will give an inside look at the avian patients that arrive into the Center’s rehabilitation clinic each day. The program will discuss emerging threats to native species, medical treatments the clinic provides, and…
November 19, 2019 – Shorebirds: A Profile Incredible
Speaker: Wayne Petersen Shorebirds: A Profile Incredible - This presentation will examine the natural history of shorebirds and will specifically consider shorebird classification, adaptations, nesting ecology, migration, and conservation all within an ecological context. Specific reference will be made to the importance of local regional sites to international shorebird conservation. Wayne is Mass Audubon’s Director…
Greenstone Hollow – 2019 Annual Report
Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve continues to be a place of activity for our members. This year we held three bird walks with a total attendance of 23. We added a walk for National Trails Day, sponsored by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. No new species were sighted this year, so the count remains at…
December 8, 2019 – Hammonasset State Park – Sunday – 8 am
HAS-Hammo trip tomorrow- postponed from 12/1 to 12/8 due to weather. Trip Leader - Ernie Harris Hammonasset Beach State Park is the state’s premier birding location. Look for Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings, and Horned Larks. Eat lunch at Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale. Meet at Meigs Point Nature Center, Madison For more information, contact Ernie…
December 10, 2019 – Holiday Pot Luck Supper
Continuing a fun tradition, please wear your favorite bird tee-shirt or hat, with a holiday theme if you can! Following dinner we’ll have the annual photo sharing session from members and our tea cup auction. Bring silverware, plate, a dish to share and something for the tea cup auction. Contact Mona Cavallero for details on…
December 15, 2019 – Christmas Bird Count – all day
Event Coordinator: Jay Kaplan Area 1 S Windsor: Paul Desjardins Area 2 Inland S Windsor: Patrice Favreau Area 3 Glastonbury: Andrew Dasinger Area 4 Manchester: Maggie Peretto Area 5 Wethersfield/Rocky Hill: Steve Kotchko Area 6 Hartford: Jay Kaplan Area 7 Newington: Sylvia Halkin Area 8 Avon/Farmington: open Area 9 W Hartford: Brian Toal Area 10…
January 4, 2020 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 2 – Saturday – 9 am
Trip Leader - Jon Ward This will be a cold one, but don’t let that discourage you from coming. Meet at the corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor. For more information, contact Jon at 860-416-3598 or jward88787@aol.com
January 14, 2020 – Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds
Speaker: Margery Winters Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds - Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful winged creatures to your yard, not just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat. Margery is the Assistant Director and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton and manages their native plant gardens. St…