• Christmas Bird Count – December 15, 2024 – All Day

    Dec 15 Christmas Bird Count Sun All DayBird Count Circle7.5-mile radius from Old State House Join Hartford Audubon Members for the nation's longest runningcitizen science project to assess population trends of birds duringthe winter season. For one day, we count birds in a circle aroundHartford that is divided into specific areas. Bird an hour or […]

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  • Big January – All Month – All of Hartford County

    It's that time again!  The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth 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 […]

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  • Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 – January 4, 2025

    Jan 4 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. The second 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 […]

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  • Monthly Meeting – January 14, 2025 – How to be a better birder

    St. James's Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT, United States

    Jan 14 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00 pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WHModerator:  Annette PasekPanel:  Paul Desjardins, Jay Kaplan, Maggie Peretto, JamieMeyers and Andrew Dasinger A Panel Discussion: How to Be a Better Birder Join HAS for a panel discussion of CT experts on how to be a […]

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  • Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA – January 18-19, 2025

    Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Cape Ann, Rockport, MA, United States

    Jan 18-19, 2025 - Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran or Wendy at least one week in advance for detailsBarrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and northernrarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be preparedfor severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel […]

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  • Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – January 25, 2025

    Donald Barnes Boat Launch 1 S River St., Enfield, CT, United States

    Jan 25 Hartford County Boat Launch TourSat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield toRocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmlyand bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may cancel the trip. Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860-836-3443 TAl […]

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  • Cape Cod, Mass Tour – February 8-9, 2025

    Cape Cod Cape Cod, MA, United States

    Cape Cod Tour, MA Sat 2 days February 8-9, 2025 Meet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and detailsThis is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should seealcids and waterfowl. Contact Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T

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  • Monthly Meeting – February 11, 2025 – Doug Beach – Meadowood Really is For the Birds

    St. James's Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT, United States

    Feb 11 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00 pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Douglas Beach will be presenting 'Meadowood Really is For the Birds'. The Meadowood property in Simsbury is a magnet for geese, having hosted Ross’s, Pink-footed, and Greater White-fronted among others. Hear the riveting story of how the […]

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  • Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 – March 1, 2025

    Mar 1 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3  8 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection. The third of four morning walks designed for beginners at HartfordAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding areayear-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. Thewalk is […]

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  • Birding With Your Phone – March 5, 2025

    Mar 5 Birding With Your Phone Wed 7:00 pm Virtual Workshop via Zoom - RESERVATION REQUIRED A 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 […]

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  • CANCELLED: Daylight Saving Bird-a-Thon Sun All Day – March 9, 2025

    NOTE:  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Daylight Saving Bird-a-Thon Sun All Day All of Hartford County Join 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 […]

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