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SUMMARY:Third Annual (2024) Hartford Audubon “Big January” Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Hello members\, \nHappy New Year! \nJanuary 2024 is here! We are birding and many are taking photos while birding. \nWe are inviting you to submit 1 to 6 of your current Big January pictures\, one per category.  You do NOT have to have competed in Big January to enter – any January 2024 photos taken in the Hartford County are eligible! \nThere are six categories: \n\nBest overall of bird(s)\nBird behavior\nRarest bird\nBirders (people!)\nOops/ the one that got away…\nFunniest\n\nDeadlines: \nBy February 20th submit one picture per category to Mona Cavallero at mcavallero1@comcast.net.  Please use the attached form for submissions. \nBig January 2024 Photo Submission Form \nBy February 28th Mona will number and upload all photos to the HAS website. \nBy March 31st the three judges who are professional bird photographers will select the winners. They will review the photos on the website and agree on the winning selections.  We will again invite Julian Hough\, Chris Fisher and Sam Fried to be our judges! \nWinners will be announced at the HAS Spring banquet. \nThe six selected photos will be printed\, framed and displayed at the banquet and given as awards to the winners. \nAll photos will be part of the large screen display at the banquet. \nPlease enter the contest – It is fun and rewarding. 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/third-annual-2024-hartford-audubon-big-january-photo-contest/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Big January - Bird Event - All Month 1/1 - 1/31/2024
DESCRIPTION:The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our seventh annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge.  The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people of all ages. You do not need to be a HAS member or reside in Hartford County to enter.\nTo participate\, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org\, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. At the end of the month\, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award prizes. If you don’t use eBird\, you can list your species\, date seen\, location\, and brief description\, and send it via email or mail right at the end of January; it must be received by Monday\, February 5th. There are four categories:\n\nYouth (ages 4-10) who must see at least 25 species to enter\nTeen (ages 11-17) who must see at least 35 species to enter\nWeekend Warrior (adults ages 18 and up who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter\nAdults (ages 18 and up who can get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 60 species to enter.\n\nAll entries that meet the minimum number of species for each challenge group will receive a certificate of achievement. A special prize will be awarded for the highest species count for each challenge group\, and the coveted “Golden Grebe” award will be given to the birder finding the most unusual bird.\nJanuary 2024 may be an interesting month and joyful way to enter the new year.\nGive yourself something to look forward to in January!  Everyone is encouraged to join with other HAS members for a friendly competition to find the most bird species in Hartford County this month. \nSarah Faulkner     sffaulkner@comcast.net           860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-january-bird-event-all-month-1-1-1-31-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk #2 - Saturday - 1/6/2024
DESCRIPTION:9 am – 12 pm \n953 Main St\, South Windsor \nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe second 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 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof boots suggested. \nhttps://www.hartfordaudubon.org/sanctuaries/station-43-wildlife-sanctuary/ \nJon Ward              jward88787@aol.com             860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-2-saturday-1-6-2024/
LOCATION:S Windsor\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - 1/9/2024 - That Rowdy Bird of Birds—the Poets' Bobolink
DESCRIPTION:7 pm – Social Hour / 7:30 – Program begins. \nTitle: That Rowdy Bird of Birds—the Poets’ Bobolink\nSpeaker:  David Spector \nA look at Bobolinks as interpreted in poetry\, mostly by 19th century New England poets\, including\, from a little further north in the Connecticut Valley\, Emily Dickinson and William Cullen Bryant. The talk is decorated with classic\, mostly 19th and early 20th century\, illustrations\, and includes a critical commentary by Mabel Osgood Wright.. \nDavid\, an ornithologist\, taught biology at Central Connecticut State University for many years before his retirement in 2020. He lives in\nWestern Massachusetts\, and this will be his fifth presentation to HAS.\nPlease reach out to Frances D’Amico with any questions at frandamico525@yahoo.com or 203-237-2734.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-1-9-2024-tbd-check-back-for-updates-soon/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann/Newburyport Bird Trip - January 13-14/2024
DESCRIPTION:January 13-14\, 2024 \nContact Fran at least one week in advance for details. \nBarrow’s Goldeneye\, Snowy Owl\, alcids\,  sea ducks\, and Northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps. \nContact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time at least one week in advance. \nFrances D’Amico      frandamico525@yahoo.com     203-237-2734
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-ann-newburyport-bird-trip-1-13-14-2024/
LOCATION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA\, Cape Ann\, Rockport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Frances D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Hartford County Boat Launch Bird Trip - Saturday - 1/27/2024
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to leader illness \n7:30 am – 11 am \n12 South River St\, Enfield \nDonald Barnes Boat Launch \nThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches\, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. \nPaul Cianfaglione     pgcianfaglione@gmail.com    860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-county-boat-launch-bird-trip-saturday-1-27-2024/
LOCATION:Donald Barnes Boat Launch\, 1 S River St.\, Enfield\, CT\, 06082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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