E Media Volunteer Wanted!
E Media Volunteer Wanted! HAS 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! Please email Sarah Faulkner to explore further. Sarah Faulkner (sffaulkner@comcast.net)
Canceled – May 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 are advised. Meet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor For more information - contact Paul at 860-836-3443 or pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
Canceled – June 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. Wear boots and bring insect repellant. Ridge Blvd, E Granby - meet at main entrance at the end of the guard rail. For more information, contact…
Canceled – June 9, 2020 – Pot Luck Picnic and Bird Walk
Dear Hartford Audubon Members, With 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…
UPDATED – PLEASE READ -June 13-14, 2020 – Summer Bird Count – Saturday-Sunday
Hartford Summer Bird Count Update from Jay Kaplan, Compiler: Please 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. Jay Kaplan, Compiler…
Hartford Summer Bird Count Summary – June 13-14, 2020
HARTFORD SUMMER BIRD COUNT SUMMARY - JUNE 13-14 2020 What 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…
September 8, 2020 Monthly Meeting: Rays of the Sun-A Hummingbird Sampler
“Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler Speaker: Chris Wood Chris 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…
Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – September 11 at 9 am
Sep 11 Hawk Watch at Booth Hill Fri 9 am 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: CarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net 860-689-6590 T Booth Hill, CT Rt 20, West Hartland From Granby…
Great Pond Simsbury Bird Walk – September 12 – Saturday – 8 am
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. Please contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions: Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860-416-3958 T Location: 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel…
CANCELED – Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – September 16 – Wed 9 am
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: CarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net 860-689-6590 T Booth Hill, CT Rt 20, West Hartland From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles Park on…
Hawk Watch at Booth Hill – September 19 – Saturday 9 am
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: CarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net 860-689-6590 T Booth Hill, CT Rt 20, West Hartland From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles Park on…