Speaker: Wayne Petersen Shorebirds: A Profile Incredible - This presentation will examine the natural history of shorebirds and will specifically consider shorebird classification, adaptations, nesting ecology, migration, and conservation all within an ecological context. Specific reference will be made to the importance of local regional sites to international shorebird conservation. Wayne is Mass Audubon’s Director […]
Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve continues to be a place of activity for our members. This year we held three bird walks with a total attendance of 23. We added a walk for National Trails Day, sponsored by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. No new species were sighted this year, so the count remains at […]
HAS-Hammo trip tomorrow- postponed from 12/1 to 12/8 due to weather. Trip Leader - Ernie Harris Hammonasset Beach State Park is the state’s premier birding location. Look for Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings, and Horned Larks. Eat lunch at Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale. Meet at Meigs Point Nature Center, Madison For more information, contact Ernie […]
Continuing a fun tradition, please wear your favorite bird tee-shirt or hat, with a holiday theme if you can! Following dinner we’ll have the annual photo sharing session from members and our tea cup auction. Bring silverware, plate, a dish to share and something for the tea cup auction. Contact Mona Cavallero for details on […]
Event Coordinator: Jay Kaplan Area 1 S Windsor: Paul Desjardins Area 2 Inland S Windsor: Patrice Favreau Area 3 Glastonbury: Andrew Dasinger Area 4 Manchester: Maggie Peretto Area 5 Wethersfield/Rocky Hill: Steve Kotchko Area 6 Hartford: Jay Kaplan Area 7 Newington: Sylvia Halkin Area 8 Avon/Farmington: open Area 9 W Hartford: Brian Toal Area 10 […]
A Special Invitation to Give the Gift of Birding! To celebrate the turning of another decade, The Hartford Audubon Society is offering a “Two For One” membership now through January 31, 2020 Please considering giving a membership as a gift to a friend, family member, or a neighbor who enjoys the birds (or even yourself!). And, for […]
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our fourth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding bird watching challenge. 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 […]
Trip Leader - Jon Ward This will be a cold one, but don’t let that discourage you from coming. Meet at the corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor. For more information, contact Jon at 860-416-3598 or jward88787@aol.com
Speaker: Margery Winters Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds - Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful winged creatures to your yard, not just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat. Margery is the Assistant Director and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton and manages their native plant gardens. St […]
Trip Leader - Peter Stephan This is New England late winter birding at its finest. We should see Scoters and Gannets. Stay and meet at The Cove in Orleans - Call Peter for reservations and details - 860 729-8374 or stephraf@aol.com
Trip Leader - Fran D'Amico Take a favorite trip to view seabirds that come south to New England in the winter. Irruptions can also bring unusual birds. Contact Fran at least one week in advance for details at 203-237-2734 or frandamico525@yahoo.com
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