Event Coordinator - Jamie Meyers Contact Jamie for more information at 860-693-4497 or sunnyctredbird@gmail.com The HAS Spring Bird Census is On! Our Census leader, Jamie Meyers, has extended the dates to run from Saturday, April 25 and run through Sunday, May 24. Everyone is invited to participate while observing social distancing. We're following the ABA guidelines […]
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Kat Conte & Ernie Harris Trip Leaders: Kat Conte and Ernie Harris Visit open fields, and a woodland trail with a slight incline. It can be wet on this 2-mile loop with a nice mix of plants and birds. Meet at Burnt Hill Park, 150 East St, Hebron - First parking lot. For more information, contact Ernie at […] |
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Trip Leader - Annette Pasek Great Pond offers great treetop, pond, and mudflat visuals of migrants, including shorebirds. Meet at 451 Great Pond Rd off Route 17. For more information, contact Annette at 860-490-8357 or apasek@cox.net |
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Trip Leader: Larry Lunden Enjoy a morning trip exploring Quarry Park and the Connecticut River floodplain in the Rocky Hill area. Wear sturdy shoes, and if the spring has been wet, bring waterproof boots. Corner of Old Main St and Marshall Rd, Rocky Hill - meet at small dirt parking lot, GPS 270 Old Main […]
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Trip Leader: TBD Spend the morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. Rte 44 to Rte 181, Barkhamsted - Kiosk on first dirt road on right |
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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
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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 […] |
2 events,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 |
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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 […] |
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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
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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. […] |
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4 events,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) |
3 events,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 […] |
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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 […]
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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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Trip Leader - Jamie Meyers This roving trip to an excellent area always produces interesting migrants. Come see Nepaug at its best. Commuter parking lot, Route 179, Canton; Just north of the intersection of Route 202 and Route 44. For more information, contact Jamie at 860-693-4497 or sunnyctredbird@gmail.com |
5 events,STILL PLANNED and dependent on hotel availability: May 23, 2020 - Watertown, NY - 3 days Trip Leader - Peter Stephan Visit Perch River Marsh, Cape Vincent, Fort Drum, Ferd’s Bog and Moose River Plains with stops along the way when Peter hears birds. Call Peter for arrangements at 860-729-8374 or stephraf@aol.com
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Trip Leader: Brian Toal Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders, around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrub land. Old Farms Rd, Avon - Fisher Meadows parking lot at main entrance For more information, contact Brian at 860-677-7156 or brian.toal@sbcglobal.net
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Trip Leader - Larry Lunden Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub, swamp, marsh, wet meadow, pond and wooded habitats. Ridge Blvd, E Granby - Main entrance at the end of the guard rail. For more information, contact Larry at 860-232-2416 or killdeer431@comcast.net |
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Trip Leader - Paul Cianfaglione The trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, Least Bittern, Swamp Sparrow and Wood Duck. Boots and insect repellant are advised. Meet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor For more information - contact Paul at 860-836-3443 or pgcianfaglione@gmail.com |
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Trip Leaders - Sarah Faulkner and Larry Lunden Celebrate CT Trails Day with a leisurely 2-hour bird walk on trails through mixed woodlands and fields, across wetlands and near ponds. Wear boots and bring insect repellant. Ridge Blvd, E Granby - meet at main entrance at the end of the guard rail. For more information, contact […] |