Smith Richardson Sparrowdise – October 2, 2021 Saturday 8 am

Oct 2,2021       Smith Richardson Sparrowdise  Sat 8 am Smith Richardson Sanctuary, 39 Sasco Creek Rd, Westport Meet at the corner of Sasco Creek and Hedley Farms Roads Signs indicate each of the preserve’s three parcels. Come and visit the CT Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds.  This…

Greenstone Hollow Field Trip – 10/9/2021 – Saturday – 8 am

Oct 9                  Greenstone Hollow             Sat 8 am 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby Park on north side of road All 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…

Big Sit at Station 43 – Oct 10, 2021 – Sun All Day

Oct 10, 2021              Big Sit at Station 43      Sun All Day Coordinators: Jay Kaplan 860-707-5246 Brian Kleinman 860-655-7464 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front of stucco house. Walk about .2 miles west on dirt road. Corner of Newberry Rd and…

Horizon Wings: Bird Presentation – 10/12/2021 – ZOOM meeting

Horizon Wings Live Bird Presentation Speaker:  Mary-Beth Kaeser ZOOM 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> Horizon Wings was formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located in Ashford, CT…

Lewis Farm Sanctuary Trip Report – 10/19/21

Lewis Farm Sanctuary 10/19/21 Report Written and Submitted by Leader Abby Wolcott Quick facts:  53 degrees and sunny 4 people on the trip 10 species of birds seen or heard Length of trip: 2 miles, 2  plus hours An intimate group of birders gathered at the trail head on this crisp October morning.  As we…

Lewis Farm Sanctuary Bird Walk postponed till 10/19/2021  Wed 8:30 am

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. postponed to 10/19  October 19, 2021 - 8:30            Lewis Farm Sanctuary  Wed 8:30…

Connecticut Wild Turkey Restoration Program Cancelled-Club Zoom Meeting only

Dear Hartford Audubon Society Members, Due to circumstances beyond our control November's planned presentation, CT Wild Turkey Restoration will Not be given during our Tuesday monthly meeting. This 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…

DelMarVa Peninsula Field Trip –   Nov 12-14, 2021

Nov 12-14, 2021             DelMarVa Peninsula      Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Contact Peter for arrangements Visit 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. Please contact Peter…

Annual Holiday Meeting – 12/14/2021 – ZOOM Meeting

Annual  Holiday Meeting?                  Tue 6:30 pm Will be held via a ZOOM MEETING Continuing a fun tradition, please wear a favorite holiday, bird tee-shirt, or hat! Contact Mona Cavallero (mcavallero1@comcast.net)…