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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T080000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury River Walk - 9/17/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader:  Jon Ward – starting at 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-walk-9-17-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
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SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond - 9/22/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Annette Pasek – starting at 8 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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-9-22-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 - 9/24/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader:  Jon Ward – starting at 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark in front of stucco house. \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-1-9-24-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
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SUMMARY:Mary Conklin Preserve\, Canton - 9/25/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sarah Faulkner starting at 8 am \nMary Conklin Preserve\,  144 Indian Hill Rd\, Canton\, CT \nFrom Rt 44 follow Indian Hill Rd .9 mi to Spaulding Hill Rd \nGo another .1mi and look for Canton Land Trust sign on left by the driveway.  \nJoin us for a two hour leisurely 2-mile hike at this gorgeous preserve. We’ll see what birds we can find.  Walking is easy on gently rolling trails with minimal elevation\, but footing can be uneven. Bug spray is recommended.  We’ll be using both Merlin to identify calls and eBird to log our discoveries. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net             860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/mary-conklin-preserve-canton-9-25-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T103000
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SUMMARY:Keney Park - 9/25/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader:  Annette Pasek\nHartford’s Jewel starting at 8:30 am \n171 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT Park in Golf Club Parking Lot Park \nThe walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Blue Birds\, fall warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between 2 – 2-1/2 hours long\, depending on what we come across. 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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-9-25-2002/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T162420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T162420Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary - 9/28/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Abby Wolcott starting at 8:30 am \n1035 Hill St\, Suffield \nPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)  \n Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars \nPlease join Abby on a trip through this slice of heaven on Hill Street. The Audubon property has been near and dear to Abby’s heart since she was old enough to follow her 3 brothers down the hill in search of wildlife. Now\, decades later the sanctuary still calls her name.  She has sought out the quiet trails on days when she has had a heavy heart and on those days when her world was full of joy. Please join Abby as we meander down the trails and across the bridge on our quest for birds. Grab your binoculars and let the nature discourse begin!  Fall migrants – Come get acquainted this fall and return in the spring for warblers and wildflowers. Varied habitats\, wooded\, marsh\, brook/pond.  Wide trails\, smooth walking gentle hills.  https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/lewis-farm-bird-sanctuary/ \nAbby Wolcott              abwol81@cox.net                    860-436-7667 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-9-28-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T190000
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SUMMARY:Cruisin' with Birds & Brews - 9/29/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Annette Pasek at 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 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-9-29-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T163429Z
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UID:13880-1665216000-1665223200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow - 10/8/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leaders:  Chris Fisher and Diane Fisher will lead the trip starting at 8 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road – Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge \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.  Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris Fisher    ChrisF001@aol.com           860-967-5976
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-10-8-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T164007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T165006Z
UID:13883-1665273600-1665359999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Big Sit at Station 43 - 10/9/2022
DESCRIPTION: Leader:  Maggie Peretto – All Day \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St  \nPark in front of stucco house. Walk about 0.4 mi west on dirt road \nWe 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 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-sit-at-station-43-10-9-2022/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T143959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T144638Z
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SUMMARY:Sparrow Identification Simplified - 10/11/2022
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Frank Gallo \nZoom Meeting at 7:00 pm \nZOOM MEETING – Link will be mailed to AllHAS \nSparrow Identification Simplified – Little Brown Birds to Know and Love \nFrank Gallo has long been a staple in the CT birding community. He is the Senior Naturalist at the New Canaan Nature Center. Tonight\, Frank will give us tips on how to ID sparrows and show some of the rare ones that show up from time to time. In addition to his “day” job\, Frank leads local trips for Sunrise Birding.  Please contact Fran with any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com      203-237-2734  
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/sparrow-identification-simplified-10-11-2022/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T164318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T164318Z
UID:13885-1665826200-1665833400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Brook Area\, Peoples Forest - 10/15/2022
DESCRIPTION:Leaders:  Sylvia Halkin and Sally Rieger starting at 9:30 am \nOn Google Maps\, 324 Park Rd\, Barkhamsted –  will take you close to intersection of Park Rd. & Beaver Brook Rd.  \nGo south .3mi on Beaver Brook Rd. to bridge – park in picnic area.   \nJoin us for a beautiful forest and marsh walk of about 2 miles in the Peoples State Forest\, Barkhamsted. We will see an interesting variety of birds.  From the picnic area we will walk 1/2 mile on Beaver Brook Rd to the new boardwalk through a forested wetland on the Agnes Bowen Trail\, then a short distance to a second boardwalk out into the Beaver Meadow marsh.  Both boardwalks have benches. \nSylvia Halkin               halkin@ccsu.edu                    860-985-7343 T \nSally Rieger         dfrandssr@aol.com           860-658-7317 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/beaver-brook-area-peoples-forest-10-15-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T125346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T125650Z
UID:13790-1666121400-1666126800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding the Andes - 10/18/2022
DESCRIPTION:Join past President Sam Fried for his 41st program for HAS. He’ll be taking us on a roller coaster of a trip birding the Colombian Andes. Traveling from mountain valleys to mountaintops at 14\,000 feet\, from cloud forest to tropical lowlands\, we had the pleasure of encountering 40 species of hummingbirds and my target bird for the trip – Andean Cock of the Rock! Going up and down 25\,000 feet in one day can be dizzying\, but the birds were more than worth it.   Please contact Frances below if you have any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com      203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-the-andes/
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:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T144307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T144400Z
UID:13821-1667934000-1667941200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration & Management - 11/8/2022
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Will Cassidy \nThis presentation will provide the history and management of Wild Turkeys in our state\, including the rise and fall of turkey populations\, life history\, predators\, management programs\, and vocalizations. Will Cassidy is a certified wildlife biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Please contact Fran with any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com  203-237-2734  T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/connecticut-wild-turkey-restoration-management-11-8-2022/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T164546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T164702Z
UID:13887-1668211200-1668383999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Long Island - 11/12/2022 - 2 days
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Peter Stephan    \nVarious sites on Long Island \nVisit Jamaica Bay\, Jones Beach\, Lake Capri\, Belmont Lake\, Shinnecock Inlet\, Montauk Point\, and Shelter Island.  Spend Saturday night on Long Island. Return on Ferry Sunday evening. Waterfowl are the main benefits of this trip.  While we have seen many rarities  (Ross’s Gull\, Spotted Redshank\, Black-bellied Whistling and Tufted ducks\, Ash-throated Flycatcher) they should not be counted on!! Easy walking. \nPeter Stephan              stephraf@aol.com                   860-729-8374 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/long-island-11-12-2022-2-days/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T130855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T133250Z
UID:13796-1668538800-1668546000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The Fascinating World of Owls - 11/15/2022
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Program at 7:00 PM / ZOOM MEETING – Link will be mailed to AllHAS \n Speaker:  Denver Holt \nDenver Holt is the founder and president of the Owl Research Institute and a leading expert on owls.  He has been featured in articles from National Geographic to the New York Times as well as many TV programs.  ORI believes in long-term research on owls\, their prey species\, and their relationship to the habitat in which they live. These data help maintain viable populations. Denver will be with us via Zoom to talk about what research is currently being done and why ORI conducts long-term studies. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com      203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/the-fascinating-world-of-owls/
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T144714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T165614Z
UID:13824-1670956200-1670965200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Meeting - 12/13/2022
DESCRIPTION:Potluck Supper and Slideshow \nSt James’s Episcopal Church \n1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford \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. HAS will provide plates and serving utensils. Please bring silverware and a dish to share\,  and something for the teacup auction. Contact Mona Cavallero for details on photos for presentation at mcavallero1@comcast.net or 860-280-8418. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions: \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-holiday-meeting-12-13-2022/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T164852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T133621Z
UID:13890-1671321600-1671407999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count 12/18/2022 - All Day
DESCRIPTION: Bird 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-12-18-2022-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T163018Z
UID:13893-1672531200-1675209599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hartford County -  Big January of Birding: 1/1 - 1/31/2023
DESCRIPTION:Month of January – All of Hartford County \nThe Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our sixth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge.  Especially in this time of COVID-19 social isolation\, birdwatching can bring tremendous joy.  The purpose 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 an 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 6th.  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. \nThus far\, with winter barely starting\, we’ve already seen an increased number of winter finches.  January\, 2023 may be a very interesting month and a joyful way to enter the new year. \nPlease feel free to share this information with all your bird-loving friends.  We’d like nothing more than to hand out dozens of certificates! \nPlease contact Sarah below with any questions regarding this event. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net             860-543-1280
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-january-all-month/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20230123T122832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T152637Z
UID:14194-1672560000-1677603600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:January 2023 Photo Contest!
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual (2023) Hartford Audubon “Big January” Photo contest\n\n\nHello Hartford Audubon members\, \nHappy New Year! \nJanuary 2023 is here and we are birding and taking photos while doing so! \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\, 2023 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 form below for submissions. \nBig-January-2023-Photo-Submission-updated 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 and ribbons presented 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 – we can’t wait to see the images you’ve gathered in this cold\, snowy month!
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/january-2023-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T165446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T150910Z
UID:13896-1673082000-1673092800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - 1/7/2023
DESCRIPTION:Leader:  Jon Ward – starting at 9 am on Saturday\, 1/7/2023 \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house \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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-2-1-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T145532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T144552Z
UID:13829-1673377200-1673384400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver - 1/10/2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 10\, 2023 \nThis will be a ZOOM MEETING – Link will be mailed to AllHAS.   \nThis ensures we will have this meeting regardless of the weather. \nSpeaker:  James Paruk PhD \nThe talk is a blend of experiences and encounters Jim has had with loons\, interspersed with the most current detailed account of what we have learned about these amazing birds. Jim Paruk\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor of Biology at St. Joseph’s College\, in Maine. He has been studying Common Loons across North America for the past 29 years. Jim recently wrote the book Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver. Please contact Fran with any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com  203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/loon-lessons-uncommon-encounters-with-the-great-northern-diver-1-10-2023/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T165658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T141045Z
UID:13898-1674259200-1674431999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled:  Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA - 1/21-22\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Canceled: \nSaturday/Sunday – January 21-22\, 2023 \nLeader:  Fran Damico – 2 days \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. Contact 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-ma-1-14-15-2023/
LOCATION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA\, Cape Ann\, Rockport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T170814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T151553Z
UID:13901-1675468800-1675641599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod Tour\, MA  - 2/4-5/2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 4th to Sunday February 5th\, 2023 \nLeader: Peter Stephan – 2 days \nMeet 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. Call Peter for information and reservations. \nPeter Stephan              stephraf@aol.com                   860-729-8374
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-cod-tour-ma-2-4-5-2023/
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:20230214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T150101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T144638Z
UID:13832-1676401200-1676408400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Get started birdwatching! BIRDING 101! - 2/14/2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 14\, 2023 \nSpeaker: Matt Bell \nBirding\, or bird watching\, is one of the top three hobbies in the U.S.\, only rivaled by gardening and fishing. Learn what you need to get started including information on binoculars\, spotting scopes\, field guides\, bird feeders\, and the basics of field identification. This program will put you well on your way to this exciting hobby. Matt enjoys sharing his passion for birds and conservation with others and never shies away at taking the time to help beginners start their explorations of the avian world. Matt leads Day Trips and Overnight Tours for CT Audubon Society’s Eco-Travel.  Please contact Fran with any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com  203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/get-started-birdwatching-birding-101-2-14-2023/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T151805Z
UID:13903-1677312000-1677322800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 - 2/25/2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 \nLeader:  Jon Ward starting at 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house \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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-3-2-25-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T152013Z
UID:13906-1677319200-1677326400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding With Your Phone - 2/25/2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 \nLeader:  Ken Elkins/Sarah Faulkner at 10 am \nWest Hartford Public Library\, 20 Main St\, West Hartford \nJoin Audubon Connecticut’s Ken Elkins for a two-hour\, hands-on workshop to learn how to use a number of birding apps on your smart phone. Apps will include eBird\, popular field guide apps\, “birding by ear” apps\, iNaturalist\, and “what am I seeing” apps.  Participants will be sent a list of apps to download before the workshop.  Registration is limited: please email leader at  sffaulkner@comcast.net to reserve a seat. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net             860-543-1280 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-2-25-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T171637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T152157Z
UID:13909-1678579200-1678665599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Bird-a-Thon - 3/12/2023
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 12\, 2023 \nLeader/Coordinator:  Maggie Peretto – All day \nAll of Hartford County \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
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/daylight-saving-bird-a-thon-3-12-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20230314T134655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T140238Z
UID:14316-1678780800-1678813200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2023 Bird-A-Thon results
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/2023-bird-a-thon-results/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T150355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T144350Z
UID:13835-1678820400-1678827600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tuning Your Ears for Spring - 3/14/2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday – 3/14/2023\nSpeaker:  Ken Elkins \nThere’s a lot to look forward to in spring\, including the welcomed hullabaloo of birdsong. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders\, but these sounds offer an opportunity and a challenge. You can build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear with birding expert Ken Elkins. We’ll begin by growing familiar with neighborhood voices\, distinctive migrant songs\, and review some of the great tools and resources to tune your ears before you venture into the field. Ken has recently rejoined CT Audubon Society (CAS) as the Director of the Milford Point Coastal Center. Please contact Fran with any questions. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com  203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/tuning-your-ears-for-spring-3-14-2023/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092210
CREATED:20220806T171905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T152356Z
UID:13912-1679166000-1679173200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcocks at Nod Brook - 3/18/2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 \nLeader: Brian Toal – starting at 7 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-3-18-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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