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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting:  March 9\, 2021 - Magee Marsh - Warbler Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:Mar 9\, 2021 – Monthly Meeting –     7 – 8 pm via ZOOM \nSpeaker: Matthew Bell \nMagee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World \nMagee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World – Join Matt as he talks about his experiences at Magee Marsh and “The Biggest Week in American Birding\,” one of the largest birding festivals in the world. This spectacle of The Biggest Week is one all birders should have on their bucket list! Matt works for Connecticut Audubon where he leads Day Trips and Overnight Tours. \nPlease contact Annette  Pasek if you have any questions:\nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T \nMeeting may be subject to Covid restrictions – please check the website for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-9-2020-monthly-meeting-magee-marsh-the-warbler-capital-of-the-world/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  Daylight Savings Time Birdathon - Sunday\, March 14th
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. \nHello Hartford Audubon Members\, \nThe days are getting longer!! It is time for the Daylight Savings Time Birdathon. Always the second Sunday in March. Mark your calendars and spring forward!!\n\nI would like to acknowledge last year’s winner of the first HAS birdathon: Team “Roger’s TeeBirds” Doug Beach\, Shirley Beach and Mike LaBossiere. Congratulations on the 2021 win and good luck this year!\nPlease join the Hartford Audubon Society on Sunday\, March 14th to celebrate the return of daylight savings time with a one-day bird-a-thon. \n\nBird by teams (2-4 people) – Teams should have names and are encouraged to “go crazy” with hats\, tee-shirts\, and decorations! Please send me your team’s picture and information (name\, participants) by March 10th if possible.\nBird in Hartford County from 6 am to 6 pm.\nEvery species found is worth one point\, and if found at a HAS sanctuary is worth 2 points.\nPrizes and awards will be presented at the member’s meeting in April.\nWe ask that each team promptly completes an ebird or paper list for each location visited.\nIf you welcome a NEW birder into the team\, 10 points will be awarded.\nIf you find a rare bird please text or call 860-604-4903 right away so I may share with the rest of the group.\nPlease\, stay safe while birding and follow COVID-19 protocols: wear your mask\, keep appropriate distance\, and car pool only with members of your close family.\n\nSend me (Maggie) your results at end of day either by email ( wings.mp@gmail.com) or by text (860-604-4903). \nYou need not be a member of Hartford Audubon to participate – all are welcome to help usher in spring!\nInformation about the four Hartford Audubon preserves is available on our website at  https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/ under Sanctuaries.  Questions and confirmation of participation please\, email Maggie Peretto at:  wings.mp@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/daylight-savings-time-birdathon-sunday-march-14th/
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CATEGORIES:Club Event,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:March 20\, 2021 - Woodcocks at Nod Brook - Saturday 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Mar 20\, 2021  – Woodcocks at Nod Brook  –   Saturday 7 pm \n82 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 American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance (0.25 mile).  Lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet while waiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold. \nBrian Toal             BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net      860-677-7156
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-20-2021-woodcocks-at-nod-brook-saturday-7-pm/
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CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - March 21\, 2021 - Silver Sands State Park - Sunday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Please Note:  This trip has been canceled. \nMar 21\, 2021 –  Silver Sands –   Sunday 8 am \nSilver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford \nMeet in main parking lot \nContact Maggie to verify this date.  This 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. \n“https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Silver-Sands-State-Park \nSandy beaches\, boardwalks\, seashells\, and shore birds dominate the attraction to Silver Sands’ beaches in Milford.  Over a half mile of shoreline and three quarters of a mile of all-weather boardwalk make this a popular four-season waterfront destination. \nMaggie Peretto         wings.mp@gmail.com      860-604-4903 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-21-2021-silver-sands-state-park-sunday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting - March 23\, 2021 - Wildlife Series - Weather’s Impact on Migration - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:This program will be held via a virtual ZOOM Meeting due to COVID 19 on 3/23/2021 – Tuesday  7:00 –  8  pm \nWeather’s Impact on Migration \nSpeaker: Patrick Comins \nWeather’s Impact on Migration – Ever hear about morning “fallouts in spring? Ever wonder how to anticipate rare birds that may show up during fall migration? In tonight’s program\, Patrick will take the mystery out of these phenomena. Welcome to weather for birding 101. Patrick is the Executive Director of The Connecticut Audubon Society and a Life Member of Hartford Audubon. \nPlease contact Frances D’Amico if you have any questions:\nfrandamico525@yahoo.com    203-237-2734 T \nPlease send your request for a ticket to:\nFrances D’Amico\n508 Preston Ave\nMeriden\, CT 06450 \nif you wish to attend via ZOOM: \n please email Sarah Faulkner at:  sffaulkner@comcast.net for more information or contact Fran above.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-16-2020-wildlife-series-weathers-impact-on-migration/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
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SUMMARY:Sachuest Point N W R - Trip Report - March 27\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 27 eighteen people gathered for my annual Rhode Island trip at Sachuest Point N W R under a beautiful sunny sky.\n\nWe started out along the trail at the oceans edge quickly spotting several waterfowl species such as Buffleheads\, Common Goldeneyes\, Common Eiders and Black Scoters as well as several Horned Grebes and a Red Throated Loon. We soon ran into a local birder who informed us that there were only a couple of Harlequin Ducks present. Boy was she wrong! As we rounded the bend we spotted probably 30 or more of them and they were close in affording excellent views! Also seen on the off shore rocks were a number of Great Cormorants.\n\nOur next stop took us to Trustom Pond N W R where we always add songbirds to the list as well as more duck species. Here we added common birds such as Black Capped Chickadees\, Tufted Titmice\, White Breasted Nuthatches etc which we see every year but the male Eastern Towhee was a nice addition. Also heard but not seen was an Eastern Phoebe. This was near the bird feeders and the parking lot. As we ventured along the trail near the open field we saw the first Tree Swallows of the day. Upon arriving at the pond we added additional duck species such as both Scaup\, Common Mergansers and Ruddy Ducks. One birder spotted a far off Northern Gannet  and there was a pair of Ospreys here.\n\nOur last stop was at Ninigret Park where we hoped to see the long staying Lesser Black Backed Gull but unfortunately it could not be found. Here a Killdeer was seen for our only shorebird of the trip. We ended up with 52 species which is somewhat lower than I had anticipated but it still was a fun trip.\n\nPaul Desjardins\, guide
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/satchuest-point-n-w-r-trip-report-3-27-2021/
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CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:March 27\, 2021 - Sachuest Point\, RI -  Saturday -  8:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Mar 27 \, 2021    Sachuest Point\, Rhode Island Sat 8:30 am \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI  \nSachuest Point Visitor Center Parking Lot \nGPS Coordinates 41.479909\, -71.243489 \nIf you are looking for colorful\, easy to see birds\, then Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is the place to be. The refuge is home to the second largest wintering population of harlequin ducks on the Atlantic coast. The harlequins\, named after the clowns they resemble\, can be seen along the refuge’s rocky shoreline between November and March each year. By scanning the coastline\, visitors may also see loons\, eiders\, and gannets. More than 200 bird species visit the refuge seasonally\, and other occasional migrating travelers include the peregrine falcon\, northern harrier\, as well as snowy and short-eared owls. Walking the nearly 3 miles of trails around Sachuest Point offers visitors the opportunity to experience several habitats where interesting animals and plants can be observed and photographed. The refuge includes 40 acres of salt marsh lands and steep rocky shorelines around the perimeter. Most visitors enjoy year-round birdwatching\, and elevated observation platforms along the trails provide unobstructed views of the refuge. A short distance away at Third Beach is our recently restored salt marsh habitat\, a new birding “hotspot” and a favorite of birders and non-birders alike \nPaul Desjardins    Paul.Desjardins2@gmail.com     860-623-3696 \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-27-2021-sachuest-point-ri-saturday-830-am/
LOCATION:CT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Desjardins":MAILTO:paul.desjardins2@gmail.com
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