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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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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:20260425T090313
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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:20260425T090313
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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:20260425T090313
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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:20260425T090313
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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:20260425T090313
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T131926Z
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UID:14533-1699574400-1699833599@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Delmarva Peninsula Bird Trip - November 10-12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Delaware\, 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 all top birding spots in this area. \nPeter Stephan           stephraf@aol.com               860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/delmarva-peninsula-bird-trip-november-11-132023/
LOCATION:Delmarva Peninsula (DE\,MD\,VA)\, Chincoteague Island\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230815T132743Z
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UID:14712-1697571000-1697578200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - 10/17/2023 - Conservation of Saltmarsh Birds in the Face of Sea-Level Rise
DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 7:30 pm \nSpeaker: Chris Elphick\, Ph.D. \nChris will present information on the status of tidal marsh nesting birds in the northeast. Focusing on work conducted by the Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program\, it will summarize what we know about population trends\, the factors affecting species persistence\, and conservation work that is being done to protect these birds.  Chris is a professor of conservation biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCONN. His research centers around describing\, understanding\, and mitigating biodiversity loss. He has been studying coastal marsh birds and their habitats since 2002. \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-10-17-2023-conservation-of-saltmarsh-birds-in-the-face-of-sea-level-rise/
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:20231015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T113000
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UID:14531-1697362200-1697369400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Brook\, People's State Forest Bird Walk - Sunday - 10/15/2023
DESCRIPTION:9:30 am to approximately 11:30 am \nOn Google Maps (not Apple)\, 324 Park Rd\, Barkhamsted \n will take you close to intersection of paved Park Rd. & Beaver Brook Rd. \nGo south .3mi on unpaved Beaver Brook Rd. to bridge – park in picnic area or roadside.  \nJoin us for a beautiful forest and marsh walk of about 2 miles in the Beaver Brook area of Peoples State Forest\, Barkhamsted.  We’ll see an interesting variety of birds\, and if you download the free Merlin Sound ID app to your smartphone in advance\, you can ID some birds we hear.(https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/sound-id/).  From the picnic area we will walk ½ mile on Beaver Brook Rd. to a boardwalk through a forested wetland on the Agnes Bowen Trail\, then a short distance to a second boardwalk out into the Beaver Meadow marsh\, then back along the road.  Both boardwalks have benches. \nSylvia Halkin            halkin@ccsu.edu                860-985-7343 T \nSally Rieger          dfrandssr@aol.com                  860-658-7317
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/beaver-brook-peoples-state-forest-bird-walk-saturday-10-21-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
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SUMMARY:Union Park\, Manchester - Bird Walk - Saturday - 10/14/2023
DESCRIPTION:8:30 am – approximately 11 am \n116 North School St\, Manchester \nMeet in Parking Lot \nI’ve birded this area and thought it would make a nice HAS bird walk. Union Pond Park has a beautiful woods trail which we will explore. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon to run a trip and I am hoping that we can all work together to find fall birds\, perhaps a few late migrating warblers and some waterfowl. \nMaxwell Toth       MaxToth7780@aol.com           860-614-6095 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/union-park-manchester-bird-walk-saturday-10-14-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230815T122759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T123018Z
UID:14694-1696964400-1696971600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 10/10/2023 - Where Are All the Shy Folk? Tracking American Bitterns in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nSpeaker: Samuel Merker\, Ph.D. \nThe presentation will cover the natural history\, ecology\, knowledge gaps\, and trivia of the American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus). I will also discuss our tracking project in Connecticut including what we have learned\, and new questions generated by the data we have collected. \nSamuel Merker is a postdoctoral researcher at the UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Sam is very interested in learning more about understudied birds like American Bittern. He spends his free time bird watching\, hiking\, woodworking\, and generally tinkering with things. \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-10-10-2023-where-are-all-the-shy-folk-tracking-american-bitterns-in-connecticut/
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:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
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SUMMARY:Big Sit - Station 43 - Sunday - 10/8/2023
DESCRIPTION:953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nCathy will cover from 5:30 to 9:30am.  We 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. \nCathy Delasco     cathy_cosgrove@yahoo.com       860-324-4709 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-sit-station-43-sunday-10-8-2023/
LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
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SUMMARY:Keney Park - Hartford - Bird Walk - Saturday - 10/7/2023
DESCRIPTION:8:30 am to approximately 11 am \n171 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT \nPark in Golf Club Parking Lot \nAnnette Pasek            apasek@cox.net                 860-490-8357 T \nAl Gatti               algatti22@gmail.com               860-916-7142 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-hartford-bird-walk-saturday-10-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T125256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T095933Z
UID:14525-1696663800-1696671000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Raymond Brook Preserve\, Hebron Bird Walk- Changed to Sunday 10/8/23 due to rain forecast
DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecast\, the Raymond Brook Preserve\, Hebron bird walk will be moved to Sunday 10/8 at 7:30 am. Meet in the Church Street parking lot. Hope to see you there! \n7:30 am – 930 am. \nRaymond Brook Preserve \n168 Church St (Rt. 85) Hebron CT \nJoin us in Hebron at this hidden gem hotspot! Trails are mostly flat\, wide\, gravel paths (i.e. easy walking!) through woods/ overgrown farm fields\, open grass fields\, and small pond habitat. Loop is about two miles and will probably last around 2 hours. May be a little muddy if recent rain\, but usually not too bad. Hopefully we will be able to see a new planned pollinator garden funded by a HAS grant! There are no restroom facilities at the preserve so please plan accordingly. Afterwards those interested can join us at the Flour Girl Cafe (12 Main St\, Hebron) for coffee and swapping bird stories. \nGabrielle & Will Bugden     gvonp27@gmail.com   860-490-5112 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/raymond-brook-preserve-hebron-bird-walk-saturday-10-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T124608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T100136Z
UID:14521-1696060800-1696071600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow East Granby Bird Walk - 9/30/2023 Canceled due to inclement weather
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to inclement weather\n8 am to approximately 11 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nDrake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge \nChris&Diane Fisher     ChrisF001@aol.com         860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-east-granby-bird-walk-saturday-9-30-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T124304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T145615Z
UID:14519-1695913200-1695925800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cruisin' with Birds & Brews - S. Glastonbury - Thursday - 9/28/2023
DESCRIPTION:3 pm – 6:30 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. \n  \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-s-glastonbury-thursday-9-28-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T123848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T145859Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Conklin Preserve\, Canton Bird Walk - Sunday - 9/24/2023
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 10 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 owned by the Canton Land Conservation Trust. 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-bird-walk-sunday-9-24-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T123413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T145957Z
UID:14515-1695456000-1695466800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 - Saturday - 9/23/2023
DESCRIPTION:8 am – 11 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \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. \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-saturday-9-23-2023/
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:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230731T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T113334Z
UID:14605-1694851200-1694955600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Paul Carrier Hawk Watches - Booth Hill - (9/13 -canceled)\, 9/16\, 9/17/2023
DESCRIPTION:September 13th date has been cancelled due to potential inclement weather. \nOther Tentative Planned Dates are for Sat Sep 16 and Sun Sep 17.  \nStarting at 8 am and spend as long as you want – all day or until the hawks stop. \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nWhile we are planning for the 2 dates listed above\, we will use the All HAS e-mail to announce any changes based on weather and actual Migration patterns and trip leader availability. \nView Broad-winged Hawks at the peak of their migration through Connecticut.  Bring a chair\, binoculars\, food and drink.   Scopes are helpful if you have one. \nYou can download Paul Carrier’s hawk silhouette guide free at: \nhttp://www.battaly.com/nehw/carrier_guide/carrier_guide_2008.pdf \nPlease reach out to the following contacts if you have any questions: \nJoan Lupacchino     Joanlup6@yahoo.com           860-649-1157 T \nRich Nieman        Ren180@comcast.net                          
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watches-booth-hill-mid-september-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T122758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T150112Z
UID:14513-1694851200-1694862000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Simsbury River Bird Walk - Saturday - 9/16/2023
DESCRIPTION: 8 am to approximately 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-9-16-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T120732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T150236Z
UID:14510-1694592000-1694602800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Glastonbury Bird Walk - Wednesday - 9/13/2023
DESCRIPTION:8 am to approximately 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. \nAnnette Pasek            apasek@cox.net                 860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-glastonbury-bird-walk-wednesday-9-13-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230815T121658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T145212Z
UID:14692-1694545200-1694552400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Light Pollution and Birds - 9/12/2023
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nSpeaker:  Craig Repasz \nMillions of birds pass through Connecticut every spring and fall on their way to and from their summer nesting grounds. But light pollution has wreaked havoc on our night sky. Artificial light emitted by homes\, buildings\, street lights\, and other structures can confuse and disorient birds\, causing them crash into windows\, and/or circle around for hours until they drop from exhaustion. Craig Repasz is a co-founder and co-chair of Lights Out CT. which advocates for legislation on the state and local level as well as educational outreach in our state. \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-light-pollution-and-birds-9-12-2023/
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:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T120346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T150349Z
UID:14508-1694246400-1694257200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury Bird Walk - Saturday - 9/9/2023
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 one 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 \n(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-simsbury-bird-walk-saturday-september-9-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20230726T115803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T150455Z
UID:14503-1693989000-1693999800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hilltop Farm Bird Walk - Wednesday - 9/6/2023
DESCRIPTION:8:30 am – 11:30 am \n1616 Mapleton Ave\, Suffield\, CT \nEnter at Work Day Sign Entrance \nPark near the red barn.  Additional parking signs will be posted. \nWalk around this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space.  View the eagles’ nest from the boardwalk which is surrounded by newly planted native species purchased with a HAS grant.  Stroll by the Connecticut River\, an inland pond\, and the Community Garden plots.  Visit the Bird Garden area – home to bluebirds\, wrens and hummingbirds.  This area\, also enhanced with the HAS grant\, provides a more passive place for those who would like to sit and relax while enjoying birds and butterflies.   Butterfly\, pollinator\, and hummingbird gardens all surround the historic barn. \nWe will be walking on 2 miles of hilly farm road and well-established woodland trails.  3 hours.  https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/ \nJoan Heffernan     joanheffernan@gmail.com    \n860-668-5328 / 860-983-5158 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hilltop-farm-bird-walk-wednesday-9-6-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20220806T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T101528Z
UID:13971-1686985200-1686996000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER:  Northwest Park - 6/17/2023
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \nLeader: Paul Cianfaglione   starting at 7 am \n145 Lang Rd\, Windsor \nMeet in main parking lot \nA 2 to 3 hour leisurely stroll through grass and shrubland habitat as we search for Indigo Buntings\, Field Sparrows\, Orchard Orioles and other uncommon nesting species. Easy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/northwest-park-6-10-2023/
LOCATION:Northwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd.\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20220806T154131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T145033Z
UID:13845-1686679200-1686690000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Picnic and Birdwalk - 6/13/2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 13\, 2023 6 pm \nNorthwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd\, Windsor \nPark in lot\, cross bridge to Warming Shed \nJoin us for a bird walk and the company of our members to kick off the summer! A bird walk will be held at 5:00 when we hope to see Orchard Orioles\, Indigo Buntings\, and Eastern Bluebirds. The picnic dinner will begin at 6:00. BYO dinner\, utensils\, your place setting\, and HAS will provide refreshments and dessert. The picnic will conclude with a brief meeting.  Please contact Annette with any questions. \nAnnette Pasek               apasek@cox.net                     860-490-8357
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-picnic-and-birdwalk-6-13-2023/
LOCATION:Northwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd.\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20220806T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T133912Z
UID:13969-1686355200-1686527999@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Summer Bird Count - 6/10-11/2023
DESCRIPTION:Bird Count Circle \n7.5-mile radius from Old State House \nJoin Hartford Audubon members as we participate in the  annual Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this two-day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding bird data and track species trends for Connecticut. Bird for an hour or bird all weekend. \nJay Kaplan                 jaybrd49@aol.com                      860-693-0157 \n                                                                                              860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-summer-bird-count-6-10-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20220806T183508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T161515Z
UID:13967-1685782800-1685790000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CT State Trail's Day Family Birdwalk\, Elizabeth Park - 6/3/2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 3\, 2023 \nLeader: Sarah Faulkner – starting at 9 am \nElizabeth Park\, 1555 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford \nPark in the parking areas and meet in front of the Pond House Café \nJoin HAS leader and science teacher Sarah Faulkner for a two-hour beginner’s birdwalk for families in this beautiful park.  You’ll be introduced to birdwatching\, learn to find and identify birds\, and learn about apps on your phone that can help.  Children between ages 6-17 are welcome.  We’ll look for birds\, discuss the ecosystems\, and enjoy being in nature. Easy walking\, about 1 mile in total on sidewalks and driveways. Bring binoculars and smart phone if possible\, layered clothing\, sturdy sneakers\, insect repellent\, water and snack.  Leader will have some binoculars to loan to participants. Email leader to pre-register for this walk. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net             860-543-1280
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/ct-state-trails-day-family-birdwalk-elizabeth-park-6-3-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090313
CREATED:20220806T183244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T115324Z
UID:13965-1685172600-1685183400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Date Change: Station 43 Wetland Birds - 5/27/2023
DESCRIPTION:Changed from Sunday 5/28 to Saturday 5/27/23 \nLeader: Paul Cianfaglione   starting at 7:30 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor  \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, South Windsor \nPark in front of stucco house \nThe trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail\, Sora\, Marsh Wren\, Least Bittern\, Swamp Sparrow\, and Wood Duck! Boots and insect repellent are advised. Terrain:  Flat wide trail.  Distance:  up to 2 miles and birding 2 to 3 hours.  Easy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-wetland-birds-5-28-2023/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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