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SUMMARY:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk - Saturday - 4/27/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – to potentially 11 am \n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy in places. Bring bug spray. \nDirections: I-91 N to Exit 49 (Longmeadow) \nRight at exit onto Rt 5 N \nRt 5 N  ~2.2 miles to intersection with Bark Haul Rd (on left) \nTake Bark Haul Rd to end \nMeet at the sign \nhttps://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8013979/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge \nJon Ward              jward88787@aol.com             860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk-saturday-4-27-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Census - 4/27/2024 - 3 weeks
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census which will end on Sunday\, May 19th.  Unlike our other bird counts\, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks.   Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as you wish.  A list of captains will be released at a later date. \nJamie Meyers     sunnyctredbird@gmail.com           860-693-4497
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-spring-census-4-27-2024-3-weeks/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Meyers":MAILTO:sunnyctredbird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T080000
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SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond\, Bird Walk - Wednesday - 4/24/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am to potentially 11 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.  Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road\, a CT River ferry landing. \nAnnette Pasek            apasek@cox.net                 860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-glastonbury-bird-walk-wednesday-4-24-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 - Saturday - 4/20/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 11 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe fourth 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 (3 hrs) long 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. \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-4-saturday-4-20-2024/
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:20240416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T213000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - 4/16/2024 - Life History of the Peregrine Falcon
DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 7:30 pm \nSpeaker: Steve Broker \n“By the mid-1960s\, peregrines had become extirpated east of the Rocky Mountains. In tonight’s program\, Steve will cover the return of the Peregrine\, specifically in Connecticut where there are at least 14 known territorial pairs.  We will learn about the life history strategies of peregrines\, including gender roles\, nest site selection and preparation\, mating\, egg-laying\, care of nestlings and fledglings\, dispersal of young\, site fidelity\, and longevity.  Steve’s illustrated presentation draws on his 25 years of observing and studying peregrines at West Rock Ridge in Woodbridge\, CT\, and East Rock Park in New Haven. Steve is a member of Hartford Audubon.” \nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-3-19-2024-life-history-of-the-peregrine-falcon/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury River Bird Walk - Saturday - 4/13/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am to 11 am \n46 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-saturday-4-13-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
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SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk - Saturday - 4/13/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am to 10 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \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. \nChris&Diane Fisher     ChrisF001@aol.com         860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-walk-saturday-4-13-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T162444Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting 4/9/2024: Bobcat – Connecticut’s Secretive Wild Cat
DESCRIPTION:The Hartford Audubon April 9 in-person meeting will be held at St James’ Episcopal Church on 1018 Farmington Ave\, beginning with social time at 7:00\, followed by the business meeting at 7:30. The meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.\n\nSpeaker: Paul Colburn\n\nAt 8:00\, our speaker\, Paul Colburn will be presenting the program “Bobcat – Connecticut’s Secretive Wild Cat” seen via Zoom to those in attendance at St James and those attending the business meeting via Zoom from home. This talk may be of particular interest to those who live in or near northern Hartford County where Bobcats are seen.\n\nPaul is a Master Wildlife Conservationist. His training with the MWCP is part of an adult education program offered by DEEP (Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection). This program trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management\, natural history and interpretation.  Paul is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others.  He is particularly focused on teaching the basics of living responsibly with wildlife.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-4-9-2024-birds-and-wildlife-of-guyana/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
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SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simbury Bird Walk - Saturday - 4/6/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 11 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 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-simbury-bird-walk-saturday-4-6-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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SUMMARY:Sachuest Point RI Bird Trip - Sunday - 3/24/2024
DESCRIPTION:8:30 am to approximately 1:30 pm \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI \nSachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot \nGPS Coordinates 41.479909\, -71.243489 \nIf you are looking for colorful\, easy to see birds\, then Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is the place to be. The refuge is home to the second largest wintering population of harlequin ducks on the Atlantic coast. The harlequins\, named after the clowns they resemble\, can be seen along the refuge’s rocky shoreline between November and March each year. By scanning the coastline\, visitors may also see loons\, eiders\, and gannets. More than 200 bird species visit the refuge seasonally\, and other occasional migrating travelers include the peregrine falcon\, northern harrier\, as well as snowy and short-eared owls. Walking the nearly 3 miles of trails around Sachuest Point offers visitors the opportunity to experience several habitats where interesting animals and plants can be observed and photographed. The refuge includes 40 acres of salt marsh lands and steep rocky shorelines around the perimeter. Most visitors enjoy year-round birdwatching\, and elevated observation platforms along the trails provide unobstructed views of the refuge. A short distance away at Third Beach is our recently restored salt marsh habitat\, a new birding “hotspot” and a favorite of birders and non-birders alike.  Dress Warmly and bring a lunch. \nPaul DesJardins     Paul.Desjardins2@gmail.com     860-623-3696
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/sachuest-point-ri-bird-trip-sunday-3-24-2024/
LOCATION:Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge\, Hanging Rock Rd.\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T110000
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SUMMARY:Silver Sands State Park Bird Walk - Sunday - 3/24/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am to 11 am \nSilver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford \nMeet in main parking lot \nContact Maggie to verify this date.  This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-Legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk approximately 2 miles for about 3 hours. \n“https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Silver-Sands-State-Park \nSandy beaches\, boardwalks\, seashells\, and shore birds dominate the attraction to Silver Sands’ beaches in Milford.  Over a half mile of shoreline and three quarters of a mile of all-weather boardwalk make this a popular four-season waterfront destination. \nMaggie Peretto       wings.mp@gmail.com            860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/silver-sands-state-park-bird-walk-sunday-3-24-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - 3/19/2024 - Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting Program at 7 pm –   link will be mailed to AllHAS email address. \nSpeaker: Katie Fallon \nVultures are often underappreciated\, and unloved\, despite the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. Based on her recent book\, this fun presentation will explore the life and times of the noble Turkey Vulture\, including its feeding\, nesting\, and roosting habits\, and common misconceptions. She’ll also discuss being up-close to Turkey and Black Vultures through her work at the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia.  Katie is an educator\, writer\, and Certified Professional Bird Trainer. She writes the column Wingbeats for Bird Watcher’s Digest and is the author of the nonfiction books Vulture (2020\, 2017) and Cerulean Blues (2011)\, and two books for children. Her first word as a child was “bird.” \nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-4-16-2024-vulture-the-private-life-of-an-unloved-bird/
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T203000
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SUMMARY:Woodcocks at Nod Brook - Bird Walk - Saturday - 3/16/2024
DESCRIPTION:7:15 pm – 8:30 pm \n82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10)\, Simsbury \nBack of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park \nSee the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance (0.25 mile).  Lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet while waiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold. \nBrian Toal         BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net           860-677-7156
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/woodcocks-at-nod-brook-bird-walk-saturday-3-16-2024/
LOCATION:Simsbury (Tower Office Park)\, 82 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 3/12/2024 - Factors Limiting Warbler Distributions in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nSam Merkel\, Ph.D will be returning to Hartford Audubon to present the program\, Factors Limiting Warbler Distributions in the Southern Appalachian Mountains\, at our Monthly Meeting on March 12.\n\nSpecies’ ranges are shifting northward in response to climate change.  As species’ ranges shift northward\, some species are experiencing rapid declines in the southern limits of their range. The exact factors affecting these declines are not known. Sam will discuss possible factors affecting these declines\, breaking them down into abiotic and biotic factors.  Abiotic factors are those factors which are non-living and physical components of the environment such as temperature and humidity; Biotic factors are those that are living or relate to living organisms such as competition\, predation\, or parasites.  Sam will discuss these factors and how understanding these factors is paramount to enacting successful conservation measures and avoiding local bird extinctions.  Sam’s graduate research was focused on Black-throated Blue Warblers\, Canada Warblers\, and Hooded Warblers in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.  Even though\, his research was centered on the Southern Appalachians\, it will help us better understand what is happening in our own back yard.\n\n\nSam Merker Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut\nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-3-12-2024-tbd-check-back-for-updates/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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SUMMARY:Daylight Savings Bird-a-Thon - Sunday - 3/10/2024
DESCRIPTION:All of Hartford County – All day \nJoin Hartford Audubon for a fun one-day birding competition to celebrate the return of Daylight-Saving Time!   Form teams of 2-4 people\, dress up and name them with a smile in mind.   Compete and report results.  1 point for every species\, 2 points for every species found on a HAS sanctuary and 10 bonus points if you have a new birder on the team.  At the end of the day\, we’ll get together for a potluck dinner.  Maggie will send out an informational e-mail the week before. \nMaggie Peretto       wings.mp@gmail.com            860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/daylight-savings-bird-a-thon-sunday-3-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T143107Z
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SUMMARY:Birding With Your Phone - Saturday - 3/2/2024
DESCRIPTION:10 am to 12 pm \nVirtual Workshop via Zoom \nA two-hour\, virtual hands-on workshop with Ken Elkins of Connecticut Audubon.  Ken will teach attendees how to use and refine the use of eBird\, Merlin\, several bird guides\, and more. \nRegistration is required\, so email Sarah to reserve a space. \nParticipants will be sent a list of apps to download before the workshop. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net           860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-saturday-3-2-2024/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 - Saturday - 3/2/2024
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 11 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe third 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 (3 hours) long over flat terrain\, but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. \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-3-saturday-3-2-2024/
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:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 2/13/2024 - Tanzania Birds - A Photographic Safari
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nSpeaker:  Paul Fusco \nTonight’s program will be about the birds of northern Tanzania\, in the region of Serengeti\, Ngorongoro\, Manyara\, and Ndutu. Paul will cover multiple species with descriptions and conservation information. \nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-2-13-2024-tanzania-birds-a-photographic-safari/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T135016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T143211Z
UID:14547-1706918400-1707091199@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod Bird Tour/Trip - February 3-4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meet and stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts \nContact Peter for reservations and details \nThis is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. \nPeter Stephan           stephraf@aol.com               860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-cod-bird-tour-trip-february-3-4-2024/
LOCATION:Cape Cod\, Cape Cod\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T134821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T162757Z
UID:14545-1706340600-1706353200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Hartford County Boat Launch Bird Trip - Saturday - 1/27/2024
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to leader illness \n7:30 am – 11 am \n12 South River St\, Enfield \nDonald Barnes Boat Launch \nThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches\, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-county-boat-launch-bird-trip-saturday-1-27-2024/
LOCATION:Donald Barnes Boat Launch\, 1 S River St.\, Enfield\, CT\, 06082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T134516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T144055Z
UID:14543-1705104000-1705276799@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann/Newburyport Bird Trip - January 13-14/2024
DESCRIPTION:January 13-14\, 2024 \nContact Fran at least one week in advance for details. \nBarrow’s Goldeneye\, Snowy Owl\, alcids\,  sea ducks\, and Northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps. \nContact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time at least one week in advance. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com     203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-ann-newburyport-bird-trip-1-13-14-2024/
LOCATION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA\, Cape Ann\, Rockport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Frances D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230815T125502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T172740Z
UID:14700-1704826800-1704834000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 1/9/2024 - That Rowdy Bird of Birds—the Poets' Bobolink
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nTitle: That Rowdy Bird of Birds—the Poets’ Bobolink\nSpeaker:  David Spector \nA look at Bobolinks as interpreted in poetry\, mostly by 19th century New England poets\, including\, from a little further north in the Connecticut Valley\, Emily Dickinson and William Cullen Bryant. The talk is decorated with classic\, mostly 19th and early 20th century\, illustrations\, and includes a critical commentary by Mabel Osgood Wright.. \nDavid\, an ornithologist\, taught biology at Central Connecticut State University for many years before his retirement in 2020. He lives in\nWestern Massachusetts\, and this will be his fifth presentation to HAS.\nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-1-9-2024-tbd-check-back-for-updates-soon/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T134321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T144208Z
UID:14541-1704531600-1704542400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk #2 - Saturday - 1/6/2024
DESCRIPTION:9 am – 12 pm \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe second 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 (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof boots suggested. \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-2-saturday-1-6-2024/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T133643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T125728Z
UID:14539-1704067200-1706745599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Big January - Bird Event - All Month 1/1 - 1/31/2024
DESCRIPTION:The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our seventh annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge.  The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people of all ages. You do not need to be a HAS member or reside in Hartford County to enter.\nTo participate\, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org\, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. At the end of the month\, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award prizes. If you don’t use eBird\, you can list your species\, date seen\, location\, and brief description\, and send it via email or mail right at the end of January; it must be received by Monday\, February 5th. There are four categories:\n\nYouth (ages 4-10) who must see at least 25 species to enter\nTeen (ages 11-17) who must see at least 35 species to enter\nWeekend Warrior (adults ages 18 and up who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter\nAdults (ages 18 and up who can get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 60 species to enter.\n\nAll entries that meet the minimum number of species for each challenge group will receive a certificate of achievement. A special prize will be awarded for the highest species count for each challenge group\, and the coveted “Golden Grebe” award will be given to the birder finding the most unusual bird.\nJanuary 2024 may be an interesting month and joyful way to enter the new year.\nGive yourself something to look forward to in January!  Everyone is encouraged to join with other HAS members for a friendly competition to find the most bird species in Hartford County this month. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net           860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-january-bird-event-all-month-1-1-1-31-2024/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20240108T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T123607Z
UID:14890-1704067200-1711929599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Third Annual (2024) Hartford Audubon “Big January” Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Hello members\, \nHappy New Year! \nJanuary 2024 is here! We are birding and many are taking photos while birding. \nWe are inviting you to submit 1 to 6 of your current Big January pictures\, one per category.  You do NOT have to have competed in Big January to enter – any January 2024 photos taken in the Hartford County are eligible! \nThere are six categories: \n\nBest overall of bird(s)\nBird behavior\nRarest bird\nBirders (people!)\nOops/ the one that got away…\nFunniest\n\nDeadlines: \nBy February 20th submit one picture per category to Mona Cavallero at mcavallero1@comcast.net.  Please use the attached form for submissions. \nBig January 2024 Photo Submission Form \nBy February 28th Mona will number and upload all photos to the HAS website. \nBy March 31st the three judges who are professional bird photographers will select the winners. They will review the photos on the website and agree on the winning selections.  We will again invite Julian Hough\, Chris Fisher and Sam Fried to be our judges! \nWinners will be announced at the HAS Spring banquet. \nThe six selected photos will be printed\, framed and displayed at the banquet and given as awards to the winners. \nAll photos will be part of the large screen display at the banquet. \nPlease enter the contest – It is fun and rewarding. 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/third-annual-2024-hartford-audubon-big-january-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T133451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T144412Z
UID:14537-1702771200-1702857599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count - Sunday - 12/17/2023
DESCRIPTION:Dec 17             Christmas Bird Count          Sun All Day \nBird Count Circle \n7.5-mile radius from Old State House \nJoin Hartford Audubon Members for the longest running citizen science project to assess population trends of birds during the winter season.  For one day\, we count birds in a circle around Hartford that is divided into specific areas.  Bird an hour or bird all day.  A list of Captains will be released at a later date. \nJay Kaplan              jaybrd49@aol.com                 860-693-0157 \n                                                                        860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/christmas-bird-count-sunday-12-17-2023/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230815T124228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T124651Z
UID:14698-1702405800-1702416600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 12/12/2023 - Annual Holiday Potluck Supper/Slideshow
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 6:30 pm \nContinuing a fun tradition\, please wear a favorite holiday\, bird tee-shirt\, or hat! Following dinner\, we’ll have the teacup auction and the member photo-sharing session. Bring silverware\, plates\, a dish to share\, serving utensils\, and something for the teacup auction. \nContact Mona Cavallero (mcavallero1@comcast.net) for details on photos. \nPlease contact Sydnee Foster with any questions at fostersydnee@gmail.com or 203-913-8380. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-12-12-2023-annual-holiday-potluck-supper-slideshow/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230726T133304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T144511Z
UID:14535-1702137600-1702141200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Crow Roost - Bird Experience - Saturday - 12/9/2023
DESCRIPTION:4 pm – 5 pm \nWal-mart Supercenter (also called Charter Oak Marketplace) Parking Lot \n495 Flatbush Ave\, Hartford – Park in the row of spaces closest to Newfield Ave\, \njust NW of the NW corner of the Wal-mart Store \nWatching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting winter time event.  We’re never sure where the roost will be each night\, but it’s been near here the last several years.  If we can’t see the incoming crows from where we parked\, we will car pool from there.  If the roost is far away in the weeks before Dec. 9\, I’ll update the meeting place using AllHAS.  Dress quite warmly (including warm footwear): we will mostly be standing in one place.  This will probably last about an hour.  Trip will be cancelled or rescheduled if snow or rain is falling or the weather is otherwise dangerous; call to ask if the weather seems borderline. \nSylvia Halkin            halkin@ccsu.edu                860-985-7343 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-crow-roost-bird-experience-saturday-12-9-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230815T133427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T133427Z
UID:14714-1701804600-1701811800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - 12/5/2023 - How Colorful are Hummingbirds to Themselves?
DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 7:30 pm \nSpeaker:  Richard Prum\, PhD \nTonight Dr. Prum will present the curious story of Hummingbird plumage and color vision. Yale ornithologist Richard Prum has spent years working with students to understand the full range of colors in birds’ plumage. They use a model based on the range of colors birds can see\, which includes ultraviolet colors that humans can’t see such as ultraviolet yellow and ultraviolet green. Dr. Prum is the William Robertson Coe Professor of Ornithology\, Ecology\, and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University where he works on research projects with students. \nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-12-5-2023-how-colorful-are-hummingbirds-to-themselves/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065836
CREATED:20230815T123618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T123618Z
UID:14696-1699988400-1699995600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 11/14/2023 - Hartford Bird Treaty
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nSpeaker: Mary Pelletier \nIn 2011\, the City of Hartford was selected to be the eighth U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty city nationwide. This unique initiative brings together federal\, state\, municipal\, non-profit and educational organizations to create bird-friendly habitats and connect citizens with nature through birding and conservation. Mary will review implementation and goals of this treaty\, as well as how other communities can participate. She is dedicated to conservation and revival of ecosystem benefits within cities and is a founding Director of Park Watershed. \nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-11-14-2023-hartford-bird-treaty/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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