BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210808T164516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T164525Z UID:13323-1633161600-1633176000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Smith Richardson Sparrowdise - October 2\, 2021 Saturday 8 am DESCRIPTION:Oct 2\,2021       Smith Richardson Sparrowdise  Sat 8 am \nSmith Richardson Sanctuary\, 39 Sasco Creek Rd\, Westport \nMeet at the corner of Sasco Creek and Hedley Farms Roads \nSigns indicate each of the preserve’s three parcels. \nCome and visit the CT Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds.  This is a great place for sparrows and other seed eating birds.  The trails are flat and wide with maybe a mile of easy walking.  Time might run until noon. The Connecticut Audubon Society has embarked on a massive habitat restoration project here in recent years.  Feed plots are planted to help out compete invasive plants in between the planted trees and shrubs.  Can be amazing for sparrows. Has hosted Blue Grosbeak\, Dickcissel\, Lark Sparrow and Clay-colored Sparrows in recent years. \nhttps://www.ctaudubon.org/sanctuaries/smith-richardson/#sthash.opkXr5qS.npMOvRgv.dpbs \nPlease contact Patrick with any questions:\nPatrick Comins     pcomins@ctaudubon.org   860-977-4469 T \n  URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/smith-richardson-sparrowdise-october-2-2021-saturday-8-am/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Comins":MAILTO:pcomins@audubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210808T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T164743Z UID:13325-1633766400-1633773600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Field Trip - 10/9/2021 - Saturday - 8 am DESCRIPTION:Oct 9                  Greenstone Hollow             Sat 8 am \n31 Ridge Blvd\, 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 foot gear if it has rained recently. \nPlease contact Chris Fisher if you have any questions: \nChris&Diane Fisher   ChrisF001@aol.com     860-967-5976 T URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-field-trip-10-9-2021-saturday-8-am/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210808T165045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T151218Z UID:13327-1633824000-1633910399@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Big Sit at Station 43 - Oct 10\, 2021 - Sun All Day DESCRIPTION:Oct 10\, 2021              Big Sit at Station 43      Sun All Day \nCoordinators:\nJay Kaplan 860-707-5246\nBrian Kleinman 860-655-7464\n990 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark in front of stucco house. Walk about .2 miles west on dirt road. \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\, S Windsor \nA day of fun at Station 43 where we count all species we see and hear from a 17-foot circle located at the HAS platform on the southwest end of the marsh. Bring a stool/chair and a scope if you have one. URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-sit-at-station-43-oct-102021-sun-all-day/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210806T183458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T140309Z UID:13250-1634065200-1634072400@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Horizon Wings: Bird Presentation - 10/12/2021 - ZOOM meeting DESCRIPTION:Horizon Wings Live Bird Presentation\nSpeaker:  Mary-Beth Kaeser\n \nZOOM meeting – A link will be sent out prior to the meeting to all members.  If you are not a member and wish to attend\, please email Annette Pasek \nHorizon Wings was formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located in Ashford\, CT specializing in birds of prey. Horizon Wings has several raptors that cannot be released back into the wild due to their injuries. Fortunately\, she is able to keep these birds at her center and\, with a special permit\, use them for educational programs. Tonight\, you’ll learn about the life histories and meet a Red-tailed Hawk and a Red-shouldered Hawk\, a Cooper’s Hawk and a Barn Owl in this live-bird presentation. \n  URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/horizon-wings-live-bird-presentation/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20211022T145230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T152004Z UID:13516-1634630400-1634637600@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary Trip Report - 10/19/21 DESCRIPTION:Lewis Farm Sanctuary 10/19/21 \nReport Written and Submitted by Leader Abby Wolcott \nQuick facts:  53 degrees and sunny \n4 people on the trip \n10 species of birds seen or heard \nLength of trip: 2 miles\, 2  plus hours \nAn intimate group of birders gathered at the trail head on this crisp October morning.  As we headed off\, a flock of geese provided some overhead entertainment as they demonstrated their telltale  chevron flight pattern above us.  We had our binoculars at the ready as the conversation unfolded regarding  what we had been seeing in our travels and some of the  local trips that were especially memorable. \nAfter crossing the brook we started to hear more birds and scanned the treetops for activity.  We ambled along and saw a flock of yellow rumped warblers and made note that our snow bird\, the dark eyed junco was back.  We were happy to see him and reminded ourselves to keep our shovels and ski parkas at the ready in a next few weeks. \nWe watched a red bellied woodpecker as he worked on a dead limb.  He was cooperative enough to do this as the sun shone on his back revealing what a beautiful bird he is. This viewing  prompted a discussion on the changes of birds seen here in New England over the past few decades. It was encouraging to note the increase in many  species in these parts. \nJays and crows provided some background noise as we looped around the trail.  We stopped to listen to two pileated woodpeckers calling out  but it was too much to ask of them to reveal themselves on this fine morning.  We told ourselves we would meet the king of woodpeckers on  another day and our quest continued. \nOn our return route we spied a bird of mystery in the tree tops and he remains thus.   He darted  about  and did not cooperate for the camera or binoculars but provided a source of speculation for some birders who had been around the block. \nHeading around the white pine grove we day dreamed about owls.  They were not to be seen today but we stopped to see chickadees flitting and were reminded of E.B. White’s accurate observation that chickadees   “demonstrate the power of positive thinking.” That they did\, but we really didn’t need much help as we were immersed in the beauty of nature and making connections with new friends who share a love of birds. \n  \n  URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-trip-report-10-19-21_submitted-by-abby-wolcott/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210807T203630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T140424Z UID:13308-1634632200-1634643000@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lewis Farm Sanctuary Bird Walk postponed till 10/19/2021  Wed 8:30 am DESCRIPTION:Due to the wet season and outbreak of mosquitoes and other insects I  have decided to move the date until after frost. I discussed the matter with the caretakers of the property to help inform my decision. \npostponed to 10/19  \nOctober 19\, 2021 – 8:30            Lewis Farm Sanctuary  Wed 8:30 am \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/ \nPlease contact Abby if you have any questions:\nAbby Wolcott              abwol81@cox.net          860-436-7667 T URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/lewis-farm-sanctuary-bird-walk-9-29-2021-wed-830-am/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T050006 CREATED:20210806T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T155625Z UID:13268-1634670000-1634677200@www.hartfordaudubon.org SUMMARY:Northeast Connecticut American Kestrel Box Project - 10/19/2021 DESCRIPTION:Tom’s work with the American Kestrel in Connecticut was recognized in the Exploring the Natural World YouTube series episode “A Wing and a Care.” Tom has demonstrated what a difference one person can make in bird conservation by devoting time and energy year after year. Over a 10-year period his boxes have fledged an amazing 1\,068 American Kestrels. Tom and his wife Janet live in Tolland. He began this project on his own\, starting from the ground up. \nContact Frances D’Amico  if you have any questions:    frandamico525@yahoo.com  / 203-237-2734 URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/northeast-connecticut-american-kestrel-box-project/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR