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SUMMARY:September 8\, 2020 Monthly Meeting: Rays of the Sun-A Hummingbird Sampler
DESCRIPTION:“Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler \nSpeaker: Chris Wood \nChris will present an illustrated discussion on hummingbirds\, one of birders’ favorite families. Called “rays of the sun (huitzitzil)” by the Aztecs\, who also thought them reincarnations of brave warriors\, they have long captured affection for their colors\, boldness\, and diversity. Chris Wood has been an active birder and bird photographer for 45 years. He is currently a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Association Board of Directors and is a former member of the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut. \nPlease Note:  This meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM –  \nIf you did not receive the link\, or are from the public and would like to participate\, please email HAS President Sarah Faulkner for the link at sffaulkner@comcast.net”
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-8-2020-monthly-meeting-rays-of-the-sun-a-hummingbird-sampler/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
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SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 11 at 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 11            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill          Fri 9 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \nHawk watches will also be held on the following dates at this location and may also be subject to COVID 19 regulations:   Please check with trip leader in advance. \n Sep 16            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill       Wed 9 am \nSep 19            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill         Sat 9 am \nSep 20            Hawk Watch at Booth Hill        Sun 9 am
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-11-friday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T155838Z
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SUMMARY:Great Pond Simsbury Bird Walk - September 12 - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Sept 12\, Great Pond\, Simsbury. Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, subject to the COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 8 participants.  You must pre-register. \nPlease contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions:\nJon Ward          jward88787@aol.com           860-416-3958 T \nLocation:  156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury \nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home.  Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but can leave at any time.  Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nhttps://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Massacoe-State-Forest     (Great Pond is a separate block of this forest) \nHiking map available online
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-september-12-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200908T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T105026Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 16 - Wed 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-16-wed-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200908T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183117Z
UID:12907-1600506000-1600520400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 19 - Saturday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-19-saturday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183213Z
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SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Booth Hill - September 20 - Sunday  9 am
DESCRIPTION:Being held subject to COVID-19 restrictions\, except that there is no maximum number of participants but you must pre-register.  Please contact trip leader Paul Carrier to pre-register or if you have any additional questions: \nCarrierGraphics@sbcglobal.net      860-689-6590 T \nBooth Hill\, CT Rt 20\, West Hartland \nFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles \nPark on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nThis is E-bird Hot Spot L36 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L36. and records species in September:  Broad winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned\, red-tailed\, Kestrel\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, turkey\, flycatchers\, phoebe\, vireos\, and others
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hawk-watch-at-booth-hill-september-20-sunday-9-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Carrier":MAILTO:carriergraphics@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200904T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T160021Z
UID:12879-1600848000-1600866000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond - September 23 - Wednesday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION: Sep 23              Glastonbury Great Pond         Wed 8 am \nPlease contact the trip leader for any questions: \nAnnette Pasek                   apasek@cox.net               860-490-8357 T \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury on left \n From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and  \ndrive in 0.2 mi.  Park on south side away from hydrants. \nExpect common CT birds as well as migratory. Habitat varies\, woodland\, water\, shrub and field.  Count on chickadee\, nuthatch\, jay\, cardinal\, wren.  Many hawk\, duck and sparrow species.  There are always some surprises. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-september-23-wednesday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200808T144905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T184103Z
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SUMMARY:September 26\, 2020 -Glastonbury Meadows - Saturday - 7 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 26\, 2020 –  Glastonbury Meadows  –  Saturday 7 am \nBeing held subject to COVID-19 restrictions.  \n\nPlease contact Bill for reservations and directions and any other questions you may have:\n\nBill Asteriades     bill.asteriades@gmail.com      860-690-1152 \nAndrew Dasinger              amdasinger@gmail.com  860 652-5925 \n\nA morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County which includes a marsh\, farmland with weedy growth\, and bordering trees. The terrain consists of dirt roads and farmland\, which can be moderately difficult at times. It can be wet in spots with any recent rainfall. Ankle-size boots\, long pants and bug spray are recommended. We typically end the walk by late morning or early afternoon depending on bird activity. Birders can leave early. Terrain is flat with road   Can be wet in spots.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-26-2020-glastonbury-meadows-saturday-7-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Asteriades":MAILTO:bill.asteriades@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200808T145300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T160709Z
UID:12731-1601107200-1601121600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 26\, 2020 - Station 43 Beginners Walk #1 - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 26  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am \nSubject to COVID-19 restrictions for a maximum of 8 participants.  You must pre-register. \nPlease contact trip leader to register and if you have any additional questions: \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles long (about 3 hours) over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High\, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-26-2020-station-43-beginners-walk-1-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200926T215208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T125722Z
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SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Glastonbury Trip Report - Sep 23\, 2020 8:01 AM - 10:17 AM
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader:   Annette Pasek\nGreat Pond\, Glastonbury\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, US\nSep 23\, 2020 8:01 AM – 10:17 AM\nProtocol: Traveling\n1.322 mile(s)\nChecklist Comments:     Seven of us gathered at Great Pond preserve in South Glastonbury. Winds were mild with a chilly start at 55 degrees and clear skies. Entrance provided good birding as well as the mud flats at the pond. \nBest birds\, Sandpipers Solitary / Least\, Lesser Yellowleg\, Killdeer\, Warblers / Black and White\, Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian. \n28 species include: \nMourning Dove  2\nKilldeer  4\nLeast Sandpiper  17\nSolitary Sandpiper  2\nLesser Yellowlegs  2     Good looks bill length not as long as greater bigger than solitary near one another.\nGreat Blue Heron  1\nCooper’s Hawk  1\nRed-shouldered Hawk  2     One immature\nRed-bellied Woodpecker  2\nDowny Woodpecker  2\nHairy Woodpecker  1\nEastern Phoebe  1\nBlue Jay  4\nAmerican Crow  7\nBlack-capped Chickadee  3\nTufted Titmouse  1\nWhite-breasted Nuthatch  3\nCarolina Wren  3\nGray Catbird  4\nAmerican Robin  10\nHouse Finch  2\nAmerican Goldfinch  6\nChipping Sparrow  2\nRed-winged Blackbird  5\nCommon Grackle  1\nBlack-and-white Warbler  1\nBlackburnian Warbler  1\nBlack-throated Green Warbler  1 \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-glastonbury-trip-report-sep-23-2020-801-am-1017-am/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T101322
CREATED:20200808T145512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T161237Z
UID:12733-1601454600-1601467200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 30\, 2020 - Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Wednesday\, 8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Sep 30\, 2020 –  Lewis Farm Sanctuary  – Wednesday 8:30 am \nSubject to COVID-19 restrictions. \nContact Abby Wolcott to make reservation or if you have any additional questions. \nAbby Wolcott              abwol81@cox.net          860-436-7667 T \n1035 Hill St\, Suffield \nPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)  \n Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars \nPlease join Abby on a trip through this slice of heaven on Hill Street. The Audubon property has been near and dear to Abby’s heart since she was old enough to follow her 3 brothers down the hill in search of wildlife. Now\, decades later the sanctuary still calls her name.  She has sought out the quiet trails on days when she has had a heavy heart and on those days when her world was full of joy. Please join Abby as we meander down the trails and across the bridge on our quest for birds. Grab your binoculars and let the nature discourse begin!  Fall migrants – Come get acquainted this fall and return in the spring for warblers and wildflowers. Varied habitats\, wooded\, marsh\, brook/pond.  Wide trails\, smooth walking gentle hills.  https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/lewis-farm-bird-sanctuary/
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-30-2020-lewis-farm-sanctuary-wednesday-830-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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