Trip Leader - Ernie Harris Look for migrants and other birds in a variety of habitats. Gay City has tall trees, wetland ponds and an interesting history. Gay City State Park main entrance, Route 85, Hebron - First parking lot on right For more information, contact Ernie at 860-603-2655 or pdlqlt@mac.com
Trip Leader - Jay Kaplan This is a one-mile walk through the diverse habitats of Werner's Woods, a state owned wildlife sanctuary adjacent to the Center. On a good morning, more than fifty species can be seen or heard. Park at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton For more information, contact Jay at 860-693-0157 or jaybrd49@aol.com […]
Trip Coordinator: Roberta Gowing Magee Marsh is on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near Toledo. Warbler viewing from the mile-long boardwalk is fantastic: many birds, many species, great low and close views. Tell Roberta of your possible interest. You may contact her at 860-644-1151 or robertagowing@sbcglobal.net
Trip Leaders: Doug Beach, Jon Ward and John Weeks Tanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain. This morning two-mile walk ascends over 200 feet. East Weatogue Street, Simsbury - Parking lot is 0.3 mile south of Terry's Plain Rd For more information, contact Doug […]
Trip Leader - Paul Desjardins This is one of the best spots to find migrating warblers, as it is the first large land mass birds see after crossing Long Island Sound. 915 Whitney Ave, Hamden - meet at Eli Whitney Museum parking lot. For more information, contact Paul at 860-623-3696 or paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
Trip Leader - Ernie Harris This walk in Bolton visits two beautiful parks that border the Hop River Trail in Bolton Notch. Bring insect repellent. Head east on I-384, bear left onto Rte 44 where Rte 44 and Rte 6 separate. Take a quick left after passing under the bridge to head west on I-384. […]
Greenstone Hollow Update from Chris Fisher: Hi Everyone - I wanted to give you an update on work that’s been going on at our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve in East Granby. The Butterfly Garden has beautiful bulbs blooming that Roberta Gowing and friends planted last year. Cathy Delasco placed two bluebird houses at the corners […]
E Media Volunteer Wanted! HAS needs a volunteer to do our membership emails and write press and social media announcements! If you are a strong writer, enjoy using the computer for social media, and can coordinate press releases, we need you! Please email Sarah Faulkner to explore further. Sarah Faulkner (sffaulkner@comcast.net)
Tuesday, May 12: Annual Meeting and Evening Program will be held virtually. Members will be emailed login information for the meeting. Questions? email sffaulkner@comcast.net The Annual Meeting features the election of Officers and Directors, the Treasurer’s Report, presentation of awards, and the President’s update on the organization. The annual banquet, usually held in May, will […]
Trip Leader - Jon Ward The cemetery is a famous warbler hotspot and has beautiful park-like grounds. Plum Island is one of the best year-round birding locations on the east coast. Bring lunch. Enjoy dinner in Newburyport before leaving for home. Meet at Mount Auburn Cemetery entrance, Cambridge, MA. For more information, contact Jon at […]
Trip Leaders - Alberta & Rob Mirer This state park is an area new for most HAS members. It has woods, a hemlock ravine, grassy fields, and early successional habitat along the Salmon River. Kayak rentals are available after the trip. Parking lot on the west side of Rte.151 (Leesville Road) For more information, contact […]
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