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SUMMARY:Smith Richardson Sparrowdise - October 2\, 2021  Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Oct 2\,2021       Smith Richardson Sparrowdise  Sat 8 am \nSmith Richardson Sanctuary\, 39 Sasco Creek Rd\, Westport \nMeet at the corner of Sasco Creek and Hedley Farms Roads \nSigns indicate each of the preserve’s three parcels. \nCome and visit the CT Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds.  This is a great place for sparrows and other seed eating birds.  The trails are flat and wide with maybe a mile of easy walking.  Time might run until noon. The Connecticut Audubon Society has embarked on a massive habitat restoration project here in recent years.  Feed plots are planted to help out compete invasive plants in between the planted trees and shrubs.  Can be amazing for sparrows. Has hosted Blue Grosbeak\, Dickcissel\, Lark Sparrow and Clay-colored Sparrows in recent years. \nhttps://www.ctaudubon.org/sanctuaries/smith-richardson/#sthash.opkXr5qS.npMOvRgv.dpbs \nPlease contact Patrick with any questions:\nPatrick Comins     pcomins@ctaudubon.org   860-977-4469 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/smith-richardson-sparrowdise-october-2-2021-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Comins":MAILTO:pcomins@audubon.org
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SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Field Trip - 10/9/2021 - Saturday  - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Oct 9                  Greenstone Hollow             Sat 8 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 foot gear if it has rained recently. \nPlease contact Chris Fisher if you have any questions: \nChris&Diane Fisher   ChrisF001@aol.com     860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-field-trip-10-9-2021-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
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SUMMARY:Big Sit at Station 43 -  Oct 10\, 2021 - Sun All Day
DESCRIPTION:Oct 10\, 2021              Big Sit at Station 43      Sun All Day \nCoordinators:\nJay Kaplan 860-707-5246\nBrian Kleinman 860-655-7464\n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St  \nPark in front of stucco house. Walk about .2 miles west on dirt road. \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, S Windsor \nA 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.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-sit-at-station-43-oct-102021-sun-all-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
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SUMMARY:Horizon Wings:  Bird Presentation - 10/12/2021 - ZOOM meeting
DESCRIPTION:Horizon Wings Live Bird Presentation\nSpeaker:  Mary-Beth Kaeser\n \nZOOM meeting – A link will be sent out prior to the meeting to all members.  If you are not a member and wish to attend\, please email Annette Pasek<apasek@cox.net> \nHorizon Wings was formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located in Ashford\, CT specializing in birds of prey. Horizon Wings has several raptors that cannot be released back into the wild due to their injuries. Fortunately\, she is able to keep these birds at her center and\, with a special permit\, use them for educational programs. Tonight\, you’ll learn about the life histories and meet a Red-tailed Hawk and a Red-shouldered Hawk\, a Cooper’s Hawk and a Barn Owl in this live-bird presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/horizon-wings-live-bird-presentation/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary Trip Report - 10/19/21
DESCRIPTION:Lewis Farm Sanctuary 10/19/21 \nReport Written and Submitted by Leader Abby Wolcott \nQuick facts:  53 degrees and sunny \n4 people on the trip \n10 species of birds seen or heard \nLength of trip: 2 miles\, 2  plus hours \nAn intimate group of birders gathered at the trail head on this crisp October morning.  As we headed off\, a flock of geese provided some overhead entertainment as they demonstrated their telltale  chevron flight pattern above us.  We had our binoculars at the ready as the conversation unfolded regarding  what we had been seeing in our travels and some of the  local trips that were especially memorable. \nAfter crossing the brook we started to hear more birds and scanned the treetops for activity.  We ambled along and saw a flock of yellow rumped warblers and made note that our snow bird\, the dark eyed junco was back.  We were happy to see him and reminded ourselves to keep our shovels and ski parkas at the ready in a next few weeks. \nWe watched a red bellied woodpecker as he worked on a dead limb.  He was cooperative enough to do this as the sun shone on his back revealing what a beautiful bird he is. This viewing  prompted a discussion on the changes of birds seen here in New England over the past few decades. It was encouraging to note the increase in many  species in these parts. \nJays and crows provided some background noise as we looped around the trail.  We stopped to listen to two pileated woodpeckers calling out  but it was too much to ask of them to reveal themselves on this fine morning.  We told ourselves we would meet the king of woodpeckers on  another day and our quest continued. \nOn our return route we spied a bird of mystery in the tree tops and he remains thus.   He darted  about  and did not cooperate for the camera or binoculars but provided a source of speculation for some birders who had been around the block. \nHeading around the white pine grove we day dreamed about owls.  They were not to be seen today but we stopped to see chickadees flitting and were reminded of E.B. White’s accurate observation that chickadees   “demonstrate the power of positive thinking.” That they did\, but we really didn’t need much help as we were immersed in the beauty of nature and making connections with new friends who share a love of birds. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-trip-report-10-19-21_submitted-by-abby-wolcott/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T083000
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SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary Bird Walk postponed till 10/19/2021  Wed 8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Due to the wet season and outbreak of mosquitoes and other insects I  have decided to move the date until after frost. I discussed the matter with the caretakers of the property to help inform my decision. \npostponed to 10/19  \nOctober 19\, 2021 – 8:30            Lewis Farm Sanctuary  Wed 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/ \nPlease contact Abby if you have any questions:\nAbby Wolcott              abwol81@cox.net          860-436-7667 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-bird-walk-9-29-2021-wed-830-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T190000
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SUMMARY:Northeast Connecticut American Kestrel Box Project - 10/19/2021
DESCRIPTION:Tom’s work with the American Kestrel in Connecticut was recognized in the Exploring the Natural World YouTube series episode “A Wing and a Care.” Tom has demonstrated what a difference one person can make in bird conservation by devoting time and energy year after year. Over a 10-year period his boxes have fledged an amazing 1\,068 American Kestrels. Tom and his wife Janet live in Tolland. He began this project on his own\, starting from the ground up. \nContact Frances D’Amico  if you have any questions:    frandamico525@yahoo.com  / 203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/northeast-connecticut-american-kestrel-box-project/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T183818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T194143Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration Program Cancelled-Club Zoom Meeting only
DESCRIPTION:Dear Hartford Audubon Society Members\, \nDue to circumstances beyond our control November’s planned presentation\, CT Wild Turkey Restoration will Not be given during our Tuesday monthly meeting. \nThis change gives us the opportunity\, to have casual free form conversation about birds. If you recall\, I proposed at the September meeting to start a bird study group. Tuesday night is as good a time as any to get one going. Raise your hand or get in line via the chat box. Whether discussions move from owls to kinglets or sparrows or gulls\, lemmings or breeding\, migration or molts (sounding like Dr. Seuss here)\, this will give us the opportunity to chat on topics that will help us to grow our birding skills.  *Suggestion: have a field guide handy. \nThere will be a short meeting first. Expect a 45 minute discussion period to follow. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions and if you care to attend\, please notify her to send the ZOOM link: \nAnnette Pasek             apasek@cox.net            860-490-8357 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/connecticut-wild-turkey-restoration-management/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T170000
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SUMMARY:DelMarVa Peninsula Field Trip -    Nov 12-14\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Nov 12-14\, 2021             DelMarVa Peninsula      \nDelaware\, Maryland and Virginia \nContact Peter for arrangements \nVisit Bombay Hook\, Chincoteague and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City\, Elliot’s Pond\, Indian River Inlet and possibly Prime Hook NWR. These are top birding spots in this area. \nPlease contact Peter Stephan with any questions: Peter Stephan  stephraf@aol.com   860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/delmarva-peninsula-field-trip-nov-13-2021-2-3-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T190954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T214021Z
UID:13270-1637089200-1637096400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Bird Mural Project: A Virtual Walking Tour - 11/16/2021
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Program \nNovember 16\, 2021 at 7 pm \nSpeaker:  Leigh Hallingby \nWatch for e-mail with Zoom link \nAudubon Bird Mural Project: A Virtual Walking Tour \nThe Audubon Mural Project is an impressive effort to create murals of over 300 North American birds. Most of the murals are in the Harlem neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights\, where John James Audubon lived the last ten years of his life. Since all of the birds painted are threatened by climate change\, the Project is designed\, not only to display the birds’ beauty\, but also to make us aware of the challenges that they face. Leigh Hallingby\, a retired librarian\, is a licensed NYC tour guide. \nContact Frances D’Amico if you have any questions:    frandamico525@yahoo.com 203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/audubon-bird-mural-project-a-virtual-walking-tour/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T184140Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Meeting - 12/14/2021 - ZOOM Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual  Holiday Meeting?                  Tue 6:30 pm \nWill be held via a ZOOM MEETING \nContinuing a fun tradition\, please wear a favorite holiday\, bird tee-shirt\, or hat! \nContact Mona Cavallero (mcavallero1@comcast.net) for details on photos / and slideshows before December 6th to allow time for creating and finalizing presetnation. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions or reach out to be put on the list for mailing out the ZOOM Meeting link when available: \nAnnette Pasek             apasek@cox.net            860-490-8357 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-holiday-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count  - 12/19/2022 - Sunday All Day
DESCRIPTION:Dec 19\, 2022             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. \nPlease contact Jay Kaplan if you have any questions: \njaybrd49@aol.com  – 860-693-0157 / 860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/christmas-bird-count-12-19-2022-sunday-all-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210807T160012Z
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SUMMARY:Big January starting Saturday - 1/1/2025 -  All Month
DESCRIPTION:Jan 1\, 2022       Big January  – All Month \nAll of Hartford County \nIt’s that time again!  The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. \nThe 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. \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. \nTo participate\, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations onto ebird.org\, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University of Ornithology. \nIf you don’t use eBird\, you can list your species\, date seen\, location\, and brief description\, and send it via email to the address below by the end of January; it must be received by Friday\, February 4. \nAt the end of the month\, HAS will retrieve all the data for the county for the month and award prizes. \nTo enter\, 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 -? who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter\nAdults (ages 18 – ? 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 we award the Golden Grebe trophy to the person who first sees the most unusual or rare species. \nPlease feel free to share this email with all your bird-loving friends. We’d like nothing more than handing out dozens of certificates! \nContact Sarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net    860-543-1280 Cell phone
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-january-starting-saturday-1-1-2022-all-month/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T120000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - 1/8/2022 - Sat 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Jan 8\, 2022    Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2  – Saturday –  9 am \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/ \nPlease contact  Jon Ward with any questions: \nJon Ward   jward88787@aol.com      860-416-3958 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-2-1-8-2022-sat-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T125944Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM MEETING:  CT DEEP Midwinter Eagle Survey - 1/11/2022
DESCRIPTION:CT DEEP Midwinter Eagle Survey \nBY ZOOM MEETING ONLY \nSpeaker:  Ginny Apple \nBald eagles were once so endangered that many considered whether to replace them as America’s national symbol. The ongoing story of their recovery as a species\, and CT’s healthy eagle population\, is a comeback story worth hearing. Join Ginny Apple for a talk about these magnificent birds of prey and their valuable contributions to our ecosystem. Ginny is a Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC) with the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)\, for which she gives almost 100 talks yearly. As an MWC\, she also serves as a Bald Eagle interpreter for the Shepaug Dam Eagle Viewing area and the Essex Steam Train’s Eagle Flyer. \nAs the date gets closer\, a ZOOM Meeting link will be sent out. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions: \nAnnette Pasek             apasek@cox.net            860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/ct-deep-midwinter-eagle-survey/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T170216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T201644Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA  1/15/2022 - 2 days
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been canceled due to COVID. \nJan 15\,2022     Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA Sat 2 days \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. Contact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time at least one week in advance. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact:\nFrances D’Amico    frandamico525@yahoo.com 203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-ann-newburyport-ma-1-15-2022-2-days/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Tour\, MA    2/5/2022 - 2 days
DESCRIPTION:Feb 5\, 2022      Cape Cod Tour\, MA        Sat -Sunday – 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 shoud see Alcids and Waterfowl. Call Peter for information and reservations. \nPlease contact Peter if you have any questions:   Peter Stephan   stephraf@aol.com    860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-cod-tour-ma-2-5-2022-2-days/
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:20220206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T142308Z
UID:13338-1644134400-1644145200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled:  Feb 6\, 2022   Hartford County Boat Launch Tour  - Sunday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Canceled: \nFeb 6\, 2022  Hartford County Boat Launch Tour  – Sunday –  8 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 your scope. \nPlease contact Paul if you have any questions:\nPaul Cianfaglione   pgcianfaglione@gmail.com  860-836-3443
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/feb-6-2022-hartford-county-boat-launch-tour-sunday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T184634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T130457Z
UID:13258-1644346800-1644354000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:ZOOM MEETING:  A Self-Found BIG YEAR - 2/8/2022
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM MEETING ONLY: \nA Self-Found BIG YEAR \nSpeaker: Nick Bonomo \nOne of Connecticut’s top birders\, Nick Bonomo set out to find as many different birds as he could in Connecticut. He will take you through this challenging task and will share strategy\, bird-finding tips\, and some surprises he found along the way. Nick is an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant who has been birding southern New England since his early teens. He enjoys global travel and guides internationally for Connecticut Audubon Society. \nA link to the zoom meeting will be sent out shortly before this event. \nPlease contact Fran D’Amico with any questions: \nfrandamico525@yahoo.com  / 203-237-2734 T \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/a-self-found-big-year/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T171102Z
UID:13340-1645862400-1645873200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2/26/2022 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Feb 26\, 2022 –  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3  – Saturday –  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. \nPlease contact Jon with any questions: \nJon Ward                 jward88787@aol.com      860-416-3958 T \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/2-26-2022-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-3-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:20220226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20220319T122046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T143500Z
UID:13671-1645862400-1645894800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding With Your Phone Workshop -  2/26/2022 Report
DESCRIPTION:2/26/2022 Birding with Your Phone Workshop – Report \nEver go birding and see someone bent over their phone\, doing something about birds but you can’t tell what it is?  You’re not alone – many birders are using many apps to improve our skills and log our observations.  This was the impetus for creating our Birding With Your Phone workshop\, presented in February for our third year in a row\, and the second time to be held virtually over Zoom. \nKen Elkins of Audubon Connecticut once again expertly led our attendees through a variety of apps designed for smart phones.  He showed screenshots and provided navigating advice for a number of apps including the Audubon Field Guide\, Merlin\, iNaturalist\, BirdNet\, and the Warbler Guide\, among others.  He ended the program by giving tips about using eBird.   Shown below is a link to a you tube recording of the session. \nhttps://youtu.be/0gubQ9jh2Zc \nIf you could share any feedback from the evaluations you sent after the workshop\, that would be appreciated. All in all\, it was another helpful\, informative workshop – thank you\, Ken!   Sarah Faulkner
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-workshop-2-26-2022-report/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T171315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T123649Z
UID:13342-1645871400-1645878600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Feb 26\, 2022  Birding With Your Phone - Saturday 10:30 am VIA ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Feb 26\, 2022          Birding With Your Phone  – Saturday – 10:30 am \nVIA ZOOM MEETING \nJoin Audubon Connecticut’s Ken Elkins for a two-hour 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. \nPlease reach out to Sarah below for any questions or an invite to the Zoom meeting \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net    860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/feb-26-2022-birding-with-your-phone-saturday-1030-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20220227T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T165153Z
UID:13650-1645920000-1646006340@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Your Phone Workshop Report: 2-26-2022
DESCRIPTION:Birding with Your Phone Workshop\, 2-26-2022 \nEver go birding and see someone bent over their phone\, doing something about birds but you can’t tell what it is?  You’re not alone – many birders are using many apps to improve our skills and log our observations.  This was the impetus for creating our Birding With Your Phone workshop\, presented in February for our third year in a row\, and the second time to be held virtually over Zoom.  Ken Elkins of Audubon Connecticut once again expertly led our attendees through a variety of apps designed for smart phones.  He showed screenshots and provided navigating advice for a number of apps including the Audubon Field Guide\, Merlin\, iNaturalist\, BirdNet\, and the Warbler Guide\, among others.  He ended the program by giving tips about using eBird.  All in all\, it was another helpful\, informative workshop – thank you\, Ken! \nFor those of you who were not able to attend the workshop\, below is a link to a video to review: \nBirding With Your Phone workshop: \nhttps://youtu.be/0gubQ9jh2Zc \nSarah Faulkner
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-workshop-report-2-26-2022/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T184933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T132835Z
UID:13260-1646766000-1646773200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid (in person) and Zoom Meeting:  Recovery Road: A Photographer's History of Ospreys in Connecticut - 3/8/2022
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE:  Hybrid (in person) and Zoom Meeting: \nRecovery Road – A Photographer’s History of Ospreys in Connecticut \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\, CT. \nSpeaker:  Bob MacDonnell \nA fateful bike ride crossed paths with the Osprey’s road to recovery and sparked Bob’s 30-year passion for photographing birds. This photo-essay is his documentation of the Osprey’s remarkable success story in Connecticut and some of the people who helped make it happen. It will include an illustrated life history of this unique raptor\, and its connection with the overall health of the state’s ecology. Bob MacDonnell is a photojournalist who spent more than 20 years covering the state for several newspapers\, including a decade as staff photographer at the Hartford Courant. \nPlease contact Annette with any questions: \nAnnette Pasek             apasek@cox.net            860-490-8357 T \nPlease reach out to Annette if you wish to have a ZOOM link sent to you for this meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/recovery-road-a-photographers-history-of-ospreys-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T171617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T171653Z
UID:13344-1647129600-1647215999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:March 13\,2022 Daylight Savings Bird-a-Thon Sunday - All Day
DESCRIPTION:Mar 13 \, 2022   Daylight Savings Bird-a-Thon Sun All Day \nAll of Hartford County \nJoin Hartford Audubon  for a fun one day birding competition to celebrate the return of Daylight Savings 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. \nPlease contact Maggie with any questions> \nMaggie Peretto        wings.mp@gmail.com      860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-132022-daylight-savings-bird-a-thon-sunday-all-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T172102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T160216Z
UID:13346-1647716400-1647721800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:March 19\, 2022- Woodcocks at Nod Brook - Saturday - 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Mar 19\, 2022   Woodcocks at Nod Brook       Saturday 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. \nPlease contact Brian with any questions:\nBrian Toal           BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net    860-677-7156
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-19-2022-woodcocks-at-nod-brook-saturday-7pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T172410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T172416Z
UID:13349-1647763200-1647774000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:March 20\, 2022  Silver Sands-  Sunday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Mar 20\, 2022   Silver Sands  Sunday –  8 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. \nPlease contact Maggie with any questions: \nMaggie Peretto        wings.mp@gmail.com      860-604-4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-20-2022-silver-sands-sunday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210806T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T192811Z
UID:13272-1647975600-1647982800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Myths and Misconceptions of Black Bears - 3/22/2022
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Program – March 22 – 7 pm \nSpeaker:  Spencer Peter \nWatch for e-mail with Zoom link \nMyths and Misconceptions of Black Bears \nThe North American Bear Center (NABC) in Ely\, Wisconsin\, is dedicated to advancing the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears\, their role in ecosystems\, and their relations with humans. During this presentation you will learn about many of the common myths about black bears\, their natural behaviors\, and the role humans play in their future. Spencer Peter is the biologist and internship program director at the NABC\, where he has worked for 4 years. \nPlease contact Frances D’Amico with any questions:    frandamico525@yahoo.com 203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/myths-and-misconceptions-of-black-bears/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T172704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T172704Z
UID:13351-1648283400-1648299600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mar 26\, 2022 - Sachuest Point\, RI Saturday - 8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Mar 26      Sachuest Point\, Rhode Island Sat 8:30 am \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. \nPlease contact Paul with any questions:   Paul.Desjardins2@gmail.com / 860-623-3696
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/mar-26-2022-sachuest-point-ri-saturday-830-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T121230
CREATED:20210808T173015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T173539Z
UID:13353-1649491200-1649502000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Apr 9\, 2022 - Great Pond\, Simsbury - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 9\, 2022   Great Pond\, Simsbury   Saturday  8 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) – Hiking map available online \nPlease contact Jon with any questions:\nJon Ward   jward88787@aol.com      860-416-3958 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/apr-9-2022-great-pond-simsbury-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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