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Nov 11 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Social Time at 7:00pm. Speaker: David Tripp, Jr. "The Christmas Bird Count, Its History & Future with You"Interested in helping HAS count birds as part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count? Join us to hear Dave Tripp, Jr., present on ... Read more
Dec 6 Hartford Crow Roost Sat 4 pmMeet outside main entrance to Walmart Supercenter in Charter Oak Marketplace, 495 Flatbush Ave., Hartford CT. Watch for AllHAS note the week prior to confirm meeting place Watching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting winter spectacle. The roost tends to be near the ... Read more
Dec 9 ⛄Annual Holiday Meeting🌲 Tue 6:30 pmPotluck Supper and SlideshowSt James's Episcopal Church1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Kindly bring a favorite dish to share with your HAS birding friends! In the spirit of continuing a fun tradition, consider donning your favorite festive bird-related garb! Following dinner, we’ll have the teacup auction and the member ... Read more
Dec 14 Christmas Bird Count Sun All DayBird Count Circle7.5-mile radius from Old State House Join Hartford Audubon Members for the nation's longest-running citizen science project to assess population trends of birds during the winter season. For one day, we count birds in a circle around Hartford that is divided into specific areas. Bird an ... Read more
Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County It’s that time of year! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our ninth 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 ... Read more
Jan 3 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection. The 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 ... Read more
Jan 13 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Speaker: Will McLean Greeley, AuthorBirdman of the Senate: Senator George P. McLean and the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPresentation by ZOOM. Greeley, McLean’s great-great nephew, will discuss his biography of Senator George P. McLean, titled A Connecticut ... Read more
Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA 2 days Contact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow'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.Contact leader for motel (to get ... Read more
Cancelled due to cold weather: Jan 24 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may ... Read more
January 31 - Feb 1 2026 - Cape Cod Tour, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and details This is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T
Feb 10, 2026 - Tue 7:30 pm - Social Time at 7:00pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Connor Hogan: Director, McLean Game Refuge McLean Game Refuge: Managing For Biodiversity Discover the McLean Game Refuge of today with Director Connor Hogan! Join us for a better understanding of what goes into managing for ... Read more
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