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SUMMARY:April 10\, 2021 - Great Pond\, Simsbury - Saturday - 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 10\, 2021 –   Great Pond\, Simsbury –    Saturday  8 am \n156 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 \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-10-2021-great-pond-simsbury-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:20210411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T170000
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SUMMARY:Birding-with-your-phone-workshop-February 27th:  report-and-link
DESCRIPTION:“Birding With Your Phone” workshop was held on February 27th with Ken Elkins. \nKen taught us about how to use eBird as well as a variety of birding apps on your phone.  We ran the workshop for the first time last year\, and it was very successful and popular and decided to run it again this year. \nHere is a link to the information shared:
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/birding-with-your-phone-workshop-february-27th-report-and-link-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting - April 13\, 2021 Program:  Milford Point 2020 Nesting Season: Piping Plovers & American Oystercatchers
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM Meeting on 4/13/20121 from 7 – 8 PM \nProgram:  Milford Point 2020 Nesting Season: Piping Plovers & American Oystercatchers Speaker:      Katerina “Kat” Gillis   The Milford Point shoreline is home to many nesting shorebird species including the American Oystercatcher\,  Least and Common Terns\, and Piping Plover. The birds arrive in late March and spend the duration of the summer nesting and raising their young. The Connecticut Audubon Society and the Audubon Alliance\, help by taking necessary precautions to protect these birds. This presentation highlights the 2020 nesting season for these shorebirds and how these birds were able to overcome the challenges to successfully raise their young. Katerina Gillis is currently working on the last semester of her Master’s thesis program in Wildlife Conservation and Biology at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She has worked as the Coastal Ranger at Milford Point Audubon assisting in preparations for Piping Plovers’ nesting and engaging with the public. In winters\, Kat is a wildlife technician with CCSU\, installing game cameras throughout the state in hopes to detect Fishers for her thesis. Currently\, she has installed over 200+ cameras and hiking over 1800 hours during the last three winter seasons.   \nPlease contact Annette Pasek or Fran D’Amico if you have any questions regarding this program: \nAnnette Pasek:   apasek@cox.net \nFrances D’Amico:  frandamico525@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-13-2020-special-monthly-meeting-at-wood-memorial-library/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
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SUMMARY:April 17\, 2021 - Greenstone Hollow - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 17\, 2021 –  Greenstone Hollow –  Saturday 8 am \n31 Ridge Rd\, East Granby \nPark on north side of road \nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve.  Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Fall migration. About 1.5  miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time.  Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris&Diane Fisher   ChrisF001@aol.com       860-967-5976 T \nTrip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-17-2021-greenstone-hollow-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting - April 20\, 2021 - Birding in Costa Rica - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:This program will be held via a virtual ZOOM Meeting due to COVID 19.  Tuesday. 4/20/2021;   7:00 –  8  pm\nSpeaker: Chris Fisher \nBirding in Costa Rica \nCosta Rica has an area only slightly more than Vermont & New Hampshire put together.  Yet it is home to over 850 different bird species – More than all of Mexico\, the United States and Canada put together!  It’s climate is equally amazing covering 8 different climatic zones from Tropical Rainforest to Polar Tundra.  This program combines photographs of many of the colorful bird species and scenery from two different trips to Costa Rica\, the first in 2009 and the second in 2014 and has been designed specifically for a zoom meeting. \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/april-20-2020-wildlife-series-springtime-in-western-canada/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
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SUMMARY:April 24\, 2021 - Laurel Marsh -  Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 24                     Laurel Marsh                 Sat 8 am \nMiddle Turnpike West\, Manchester \n1/4 mile east of I-84 on Rts 6 and 44 (Middle Turnpike) \nLaurel Marsh Trail  Parking Lot on south side of road  \nThe trail follows sections of the Hockanum River and butts up against the Manchester Landfill at times. Forest\, meadow\, wetlands and sections of Hop Brook will provide a diversity of bird species. \nDavid Funke           dfunke2121@gmail.com     860-463-2020 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-24-2021-laurel-marsh-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="David Funke":MAILTO:dfunke2121@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:April 24\, 2021 - Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4  - Saturday 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 24\, 2021  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Sat 8 am \n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St   \nPark in front of stucco house. \nThe fourth 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 (3 hrs) long 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/ \nJon Ward                  jward88787@aol.com       860-416-3958 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-24-2021-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-4-saturday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Census From Apr 24th to Sunday May 16th
DESCRIPTION:Annual Spring Census   \nFrom Apr 24th to Sunday May 16th \nJoin fellow HAS members for our annual 3 week Spring census.  Unlike our other bird counts\, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks.   Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many area captains as you wish.  A list of Captains will be released at a later date. \nJamie Meyers     sunnyctredbird@gmail.com     860-693-4497
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-24-2021-annual-spring-census-runs-for-3-weeks/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Meyers":MAILTO:sunnyctredbird@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T100000
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SUMMARY:April 28\, 2021 - Glastonbury Great Pond - Wednesday\, 8 am - 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Apr 28\, 2021 –  Glastonbury Great Pond  – Wednesday 8 am – 10 am \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.  Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road\, a CT River ferry landing. \nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-28-2021-glastonbury-great-pond-wednesday-8-am/
LOCATION:CT
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