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SUMMARY:Machimoodus - Bird Trip - May 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 11 Machimoodus Sun 7:30 am128 Leesville Rd\, MoodusFrom Goodspeed Opera House\, follow 149 north to Rt 151Bear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile\nThis state park is an area new to most HAS members. It has woods\,a hemlock ravine\, grassy fields\, and early successional habitatalong the Salmon River. Indigo Bunting\, Prairie\, Blue–winged andB–T Green Warblers\, and Orchard Oriole are expected (but weguarantee nothing)\nAlberta & Rob Mirer twomirers@comcast.net 860–891–8364Ernie Harris pdlqlt@mac.com 860–603–2655
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/machimoodus-bird-trip-may-11-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
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SUMMARY:Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA - Bird Trip - May 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 10 Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA Sat 8 am580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MAMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate.\nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\, MAMount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspotwith many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1hr) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowland shore birds. One of our most popular trips!\nContact Jon Ward JWard88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-bird-trip-may-10-2025/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mt Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
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SUMMARY:Penwood State Park Bird Walk - May 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 10 Penwood State Park Sat 7 am174 Hartford Rd\, SimsburyWe will meet in the parking lot.\nA three–hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers\,vireos\, thrushes\, and flycatchers. Special possibilities includeWorm–eating Warbler\, Swainson’s Thrush and both Yellow–billedand Black–billed Cuckoos. This will be easy walking.\nContact Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/penwood-state-park-bird-walk-may-10-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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SUMMARY:Simsbury River Walk - May 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 9 Simsbury River Walk Fri 8 am46 Drake Hill Rd\, Simsbury\nPark at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across fromDrake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower BridgeThe Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birdinghabitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great forwarblers and other passerines. Plan to walk approximately 2 milesover 2–3 hours. The trail is flat but may be wet in places\, dependingon recent rainfall. Bring bug spray and appropriate footwear.\nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/simsbury-river-walk-may-9-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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SUMMARY:Town Forest Rd\, Simsbury Bird Walk - May 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 8 Town Forest Road\, West Simsbury Thu 6:30 PM66 Town Forest Rd\, West SimsburyOff Stratton Brook Rd.– turn west at the bike path signalMeet in the sand parking lot east of the pond\nThis early evening walk has level easy walking. We will cover avariety of habitats\, pond\, forest\, and along the road past the townmaintenance garage to the roadside marsh. Wear bug spray\, andbe aware of poison ivy along edge of road. Having Merlin on yourphone is useful for picking up bird song and calls\, and Ebird toenter your list. Good walk for beginning birders; we will have extrabinoculars.\nDonna Summers donnasummers@hartfordaudubon.org 860–966–1642 TSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860–543–1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/town-forest-rd-simsbury-bird-walk-may-8-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T073000
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SUMMARY:Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve - Bird Walk - May 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 8 Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve Thu 7:30 am253 Loomis St\, Granby (approx). From East St drive 2.5 milesnorth on Loomis St to parking lot on left.LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE\nCONTACT JOHN AFTER 4/1 TO REGISTEROffering woodlands\, two extensive marshes\, a weedy field and apond with active beavers\, Dismal Brook attracts a spectacularvariety of birds (the site’s checklist numbers 144 species). Thepreserve boasts wide\, well–maintained trails\, two observationdecks for viewing the marshes and comfortable benches at strategicpoints. The walk will cover about two miles\, most of it on evenground\, except for the quarter–mile\, gentle climb up to the cabinoverlooking the pond Rain cancels the walk.\nContact John Weeks aerie.john@cox.net 959–222–9978 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/dismal-brook-wildlife-preserve-bird-walk-may-8-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T070000
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SUMMARY:Auerfarm State Park - Bird Walk - May 7\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 7 Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve Wed 7 am35 Auerfarm RoadAuerfarm Road is 400 feet N of Burr Rd on Rt 185Park in the parking area on the right\nAuerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve was once part of the historicAuerfarm property that was a working farm for 40 years. Thisproperty maintains some of the most scenic views of theMetacomet Ridge on Talcott Mountain and the variety of habitats\,including woodlands\, apple orchards\, and grasslands\, act asvaluable feeding\, resting\, and breeding sites for an array of wildlife.Expect common CT birds as well as migrants. 2.5 mile walk.Mostly flat but some hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdyshoes.\nAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 TJack Halibozek mjmhal@comcast.net 860–978–4890
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/auerfarm-state-park-bird-walk-may-7-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  Farmington River - Barkhamsted - Bird Walk - May 6\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to predicted inclement weather. \nMay 6 Farmington River Barkhamsted Tue 8 am\nEnter 20 River Rd\, Barkhamsted in Google MapsFrom Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on rightWe will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road.\nLower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easywalk looking for migrants on MDC property along the WestBranch of the Farmington River. Walk will be on mostly level dirtroad. May be muddy if recent rainfall. The walk will last about 2hours. This walk is in memory of Mickey Nordell\, who offeredthis trip every spring until her death in March of 2020.\nGina Decker grodckr21@gmail.com 860–733–2670 TCathy Delasco cathy_cosgrove@yahoo.com (860) 324–4709
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/farmington-river-barkhamsted-bird-walk-may-6-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  Greenstone Hollow - Bird Walk - May 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to predicted inclement weather. \nMay 5 Greenstone Hollow Mon 8 am31 Ridge Blvd\, East GranbyPark on north side of road \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\,swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easywalking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud\, and water ifit has been raining recently. Many habitat types: woods\, marsh\,shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods. Should be very good forspring warblers.\nContact Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860–953–1847
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-walk-may-5-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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SUMMARY:Keney Park - Bird Walk- May 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 4 Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel Sun 8 am171 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CTPark in Golf Club Parking Lot \nThe walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails.We will hopefully see Bluebirds\, fall/spring warblers and others aswe enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between 2 –2–1/2 hours long\, depending on what we come across. Great forbeginners\, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dressappropriately for the weather and use bug spray.\nAnnette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860–614–8281 TAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-bird-walk-may-4-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
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UID:15430-1746259200-1746266400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk - 5/3/2025
DESCRIPTION:May 3 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Sat 8 am202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MAPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, FannieStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trailwe will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all ofthe habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddyin places. Bring bug spray. \nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk-5-3-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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UID:15428-1746001800-1746009000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Bird Walk - April 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 30 Lewis Farm Sanctuary Wed 8:30 am1035 Hill St\, SuffieldPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars\nBring your binoculars\, apply some bug spray and wear light hikersas we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary.We will cover mixed terrain of low hills and mostly dry trails\,crossing a babbling brook and meandering around a pond. Wewill keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.When our necks are tired from scanning the treetops\, we canadmire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Joinus for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property.\nContact Abby Wolcott abwol81@cox.net 860–436–7667 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-bird-walk-april-30-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T191035Z
UID:15414-1745953200-1745960400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - April 29\, 2025: An Introduction into Neotropical Birding like no other...Trinidad and Tobago!
DESCRIPTION:Apr 29 🦋 Wildlife Series 🦆 Tue 7:30 pm \n\nGuest Speaker Sir Gerard Ramsawak\n\nMcAuley Residence Auditorium at 275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford.\n\n\nThe Neotropics boasts of about 3\,751 bird species which makes it the most biodiverse region in the world. This represents 90 families\, 28 of which are endemic to this region. It spans over the Americas and the Caribbean with its richest diversity found in Central and South America.\nThere is one Caribbean Island that have been a well-kept secret which rivals its mainland counterpart’s diversity\, and it is Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad being just about 50 x 39 miles and Tobago 25 x 5 miles (totaling 1\,981 square miles)\, combined they boast of about 489 bird species representing 74 different families.\nSir Gerard Ramsawak will be talking about this rich diversity of neotropical birds\, its accessibility and the rich flora and fauna of this twin island state to support it. He will highlight some of the sought after species and what makes them so unique. He will also talk about the logistics of Trinidad and Tobago as birdwatching destinations\, featuring some of the best birding spots.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, contact Frances D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–715–631
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-april-15-2025-speaker-tbd/
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:20250427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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UID:15426-1745737200-1745744400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center - Springtime Bird Walk - April 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 27 Roaring Brook Nature Center Sun 7:00 amSpringtime Bird WalkRoaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Rd\, CantonMeet in the Nature Center parking lot.\nIdeal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 speciesmay be seen or heard. Look for warblers\, vireos\, orioles\, tanagersand more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wetground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am.\nContact Jay Kaplan jaybrd49@aol.com 860–707–5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/roaring-brook-nature-center-springtime-bird-walk-april-27-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T142625Z
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UID:15424-1745654400-1747501200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Census starting April 26\, 2025 for 3 weeks
DESCRIPTION:Apr 26 Annual Spring Census Sat 3 weeks\nJoin fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census\, which willend on Sunday\, May 19th. Unlike our other bird counts\, this countis by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird asmuch or as little as you like and report to as many town captains asyou wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date.\nContact Doug Beach beachgolfdesign@att.net 860–878–1364
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-spring-census-starting-april-26-2025-for-3-weeks/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T142327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T142327Z
UID:15422-1745654400-1745661600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury - Bird Walk - April 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 26 Great Pond\, Simsbury Sat 8 am156 Great Pond Rd\, SimsburyBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms RdMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road\nApril 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try forforest birds before they migrate (like Juncos)\, early spring migrants(Pine warbler\, Blue–headed vireo) and whatever else we can seeand hear. This is a good walk for beginning birders; we will haveextra binoculars. The 2 hour walk is mostly level easy walking onforest paths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasionaltree root. If it’s a wet spring\, boots are a good idea; though most ofpaths should be dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful forscouting the pond\, as is Merlin for birding by song. SarahFaulkner will also be a 3rd leader on this trip.\nDonna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net 860–966–1642 TAlex Sauerbrunn alex.sauerbrunn@gmail.com 860–214–7809 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-april-26-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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UID:15420-1745395200-1745402400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk - April 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 23 Glastonbury Great Pond Wed 8 amEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury\, on leftFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd anddrive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants.\nGreat Pond offers great treetop\, pond and mudflat visuals ofmigrants\, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140recorded species: Wild Turkey\, flycatchers\, warblers\, kinglets\,herons and ducks. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray andsturdy shoes. Extend your morning by birding nearby CottonHollow and Ferry Road\, a CT River ferry landing.Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860–490–8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-bird-walk-april-23-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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UID:15418-1745049600-1745060400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Farmington River Park Bird Walk - April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 19 Farmington River Park Sat 8:00 am458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT Meet in Parking Lot\nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River andneighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon.This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area.About a two–mile walk. There are some ups and downs\, andseveral places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on adifferent trail.\nContact Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860–953–1847
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/farmington-river-park-bird-walk-april-19-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Walk #4 - April 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 16 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am953 Main St\, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection.\nThe fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners atHartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellentbirding area year–round and on each walk\, we will look for seasonalbirds.\nThe walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs.) long over flat terrainbut we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of thepath. Bring spotting scope if you have one.\nHigh\, water–proof boots and insect repellent are suggested. \nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-walk-4-april-16-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T135426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T111019Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Greenstone Hollow Bird Trip - April 12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to inclement weather \nApr 12 Greenstone Hollow Sat 8 am31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby. Park on north side of road\nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone HollowNature Preserve. Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats willhopefully provide 20–40 species during the Spring migration.About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at anytime. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.\nContact Chris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com 860–967–5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-trip-april-12-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T134908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T151412Z
UID:15407-1744138800-1744146000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - April 8\, 2025: Bethany Sheffer - Chimney Swifts\, Unraveling the Mystery and Magic
DESCRIPTION:Apr 8 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00 pm\nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WHSpeaker: Bethany ShefferChimney Swifts\, Unraveling the Mystery and Magic\nBats? Birds? Minions of the Underworld? If you have found strangelooking birds in your fireplace or heard a deafening cacophony ofsounds from inside it\, congratulations! You likely have ChimneySwifts! Once numerous\, these birds have experienced sharp declinesin their range across the Eastern U.S. due to habitat loss during the lastcentury. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these unique andfascinating birds while giving you behind–the–scenes footage of ourwork with them through our Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. As anative of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\, Bethany developed an interestin observing wildlife and spending time outdoors at a young age.Bethany is thrilled to be a Naturalist of the Sharon Audubon Centerteam and loves exploring New England’s beautiful landscapes!\nContact Frances D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–715–6313 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-april-8-2024-chimney-swifts/
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:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T134549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T135607Z
UID:15405-1743840000-1743850800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury Bird Walk - April 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 5 Great Pond\, Simsbury Sat 8 am\n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln & Old Farms Rd.\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt roadAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pondwhere we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers andthe many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about3 hrs.\, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.Bring a spotting scope if you have one.\nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-april-5-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240906T134304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T135652Z
UID:15403-1743580800-1743591600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk - April 2\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Apr 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Wed 8 am202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the roadA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, FannieStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trailwe will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all ofthe habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddyin places. Bring bug spray.\nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk-april-2-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T174634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T174911Z
UID:15401-1743321600-1743332400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Silver Sands State Park - March 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mar 30 Silver Sands Sun 8 amSilver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, MilfordMeet in main parking lot\nContact Maggie to verify this date.\n\n\nThis 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.\nMaggie Peretto wings.mp@gmail.com 860–604–4903 TErnie Harris pdlqlt@mac.com 860–603–2655
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/silver-sands-state-park-march-30-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T134817Z
UID:15399-1742718600-1742749200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Sachuest Point\, RI - March 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This trip has been cancelled due to leader illness. \nMar 23 Sachuest Point\, RI Sun 8:30 am769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RIMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot \nView Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. Wewill also visit Trustom Pond\, Ninigret\, and locations showingrarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2–3 miles. Dresswarmly and bring a lunch. \nContact Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–623–3696
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/sachuest-point-ri-march-23-2025/
LOCATION:Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge\, Hanging Rock Rd.\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T174126Z
UID:15397-1742670000-1742675400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcocks at Nod Brook - March 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mar 22 Woodcocks at Nod Brook Sat 7:15 pm82 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 AmericanWoodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance 0.25mile – lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet whilewaiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold.\nContact Brian Toal BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net 860–999–2733 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/woodcocks-at-nod-brook-march-22-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T171748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T161659Z
UID:15395-1742324400-1742331600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - March 18\, 2025: A Birder’s Journal of Brazil’s Lower Amazon\, Pantanal\, and Cerrado
DESCRIPTION:Mar 18 🦋 Wildlife Series 🦆 Tue 7:30 pmThe McAuley Residence Auditorium275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford \nA Birder’s Journal of Brazil’s Lower Amazon\, Pantanal\, and Cerrado. \nDave Tripp will take you through a photographic journey filled with birds and wildlife from these incredible biomes. \nDave has been birding seriously since the age of 12. He serves on the ARCC and has done so for the last 24 years. He leads annual regional trips to Cape May\, NJ and Northeastern Massachusetts for the Litchfield Hills Audubon where he serves as the Treasurer.  Dave has traveled to many countries birding including South Africa and England but prefers the tropical Americas. Brazil has become his newest infatuation. \nContact Frances D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–715–631
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-march-18-2025-speaker-tbd/
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:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T171442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T171442Z
UID:15393-1741719600-1741726800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting- March 11\, 2025 - The Abundant Life in Old and Dead Trees
DESCRIPTION:Mar 11 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00 pmSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Margery WintersMorticulture: The Abundant Life in Old & Dead Trees\nOnce considered a wasted resource and a hazard in forestlandscapes\, dead trees and logs are now known to be valuable andessential parts of a healthy forest ecosystem. Learn how theyprovide habitat and food for many terrestrial and aquatic species\,act as seedbeds for new trees\, and serve as a source of water\,energy\, carbon\, and nutrients for the entire forest.\nContact Alison Wilcox alisonboyko@gmail.com 860–707–5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-march-11-2025-the-abundant-life-in-old-and-dead-trees/
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:20250309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T171154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T153434Z
UID:15391-1741478400-1741564799@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  Daylight Saving Bird-a-Thon Sun All Day - March 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nDaylight Saving Bird–a–Thon Sun All Day \nAll of Hartford County \nJoin Hartford Audubon for a fun one–day birding competition tocelebrate the return of Daylight Saving Time! Form teams of 2–4people\, dress up and name them with a smile in mind. Competeand report results. One point for every species\, 2 points for everyspecies found on a HAS sanctuary and 10 bonus points if you havea new birder on the team. At the end of the day we’ll get togetherfor a potluck dinner. Maggie will send out an informational e–mailthe week before.\nContact Maggie Peretto wings.mp@gmail.com 860–604–4903 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/daylight-saving-bird-a-thon-sun-all-day-march-9-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114947
CREATED:20240905T170506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T170631Z
UID:15389-1741201200-1741206600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding With Your Phone - March 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mar 5 Birding With Your Phone Wed 7:00 pm \nVirtual Workshop via Zoom – RESERVATION REQUIRED \nA 1–1/2 hour\, virtual hands–on workshop with Ken Elkins ofConnecticut Audubon. Ken will teach attendees how to use andrefine the use of eBird\, Merlin\, several bird guides\, and more.Registration is required\, so email Sarah to reserve a space.Participants will be sent a list of apps to download before theworkshop. \nContact Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860–543–1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-march-5-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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