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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Big January - All month
DESCRIPTION:Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County\n \n\n\nIt’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 in Hartford County as possible. The challenge is free to people of all ages and is not intended to be competitive — please share your findings and encourage new birders.\n\n And this year\, the CT Ornithological Association is running an all-CT Big January\, so you can do both ours in Hartford County AND the statewide challenge too!\n\nTo participate in both challenges\, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org\, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology.  If you don’t use eBird\, you can list your species\, date seen\, location\, and brief description\, and send it via email or mail directly to me right at the end of January. It must be received by Wednesday\, February 4th.  You do not need to be a HAS member or reside in Hartford County to enter. At the end of the month\, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award certificates and prizes. 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.\n\nJanuary\, 2026 may be a very interesting month and a joyful way to enter the new year. There are some rarities showing up this week – I hope they will stay until after January 1st!  I’ve never seen a barnacle goose in Connecticut!\n\nWishing everyone a healthy and birdy 2026\,\n\nSarah Faulkner\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar\n\n\n\n\nSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860–543–1280 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-big-january-all-month-1-1-2026-1-31-2026/
LOCATION:Hartford County\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\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.\nJon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-station-43-beginners-bird-walk-january-3-2026/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20250814T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T011804Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting\, Birdman of the Senate
DESCRIPTION:Jan 13 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\nSpeaker: Will McLean Greeley\, AuthorBirdman of the Senate: Senator George P. McLean and the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPresentation by ZOOM. \nGreeley\, McLean’s great–great nephew\, will discuss his biography of Senator George P. McLean\, titled A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean\, Birdman of the Senate. Connecticut’s own Senator McLean helped establish legal protections for birds\, including thepassage of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.\nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860–707–5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-monthly-meeting-january-13-2026/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T015959
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Ann Trip - January 17-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA  2 days\nContact 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 the reduced rate) and meeting time.\nWendy Parsons flowers76@sbcglobal.net 860–471–3700 TFran D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–237–2734
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-ann-trip-january-17-18-2026/
LOCATION:Newburyport\, MA\, Newburyport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
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SUMMARY:Cancelled due to cold weather: Hartford Audubon Society:  Hartford County Boat Launch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to cold weather:  \nJan 24 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St\, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch\nThis 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 cancel the trip.\nPaul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 TAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-hartford-county-boat-launch-tour-january-24-2026/
LOCATION:Hartford County\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T015959
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20251001T184226Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Cod Tour - January 31 - February 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:January 31 – Feb 1 2026 –  Cape Cod Tour\, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts \nContact Peter for reservations and details \nThis is New England late–winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. \nPeter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-cod-tour-february-7-8-2026/
LOCATION:Cape Cod\, Orleans\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20251121T164302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T031023Z
UID:10009072-1770750000-1770757200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Feb 10\, 2026 – Tue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Connor Hogan: Director\, McLean Game Refuge \nMcLean Game Refuge: Managing For Biodiversity\nDiscover the McLean Game Refuge of today with Director Connor Hogan! Join us for a better understanding of what goes into managing for biodiversity on this special property\, which encompasses ~4\,410 acres. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-february-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:St James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\,\, West Haven\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T000124Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Beginner's Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Feb 28 2026 Sat 8am \nStation 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 \n953 Main St\, South Windsor\nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\nPark along road near intersection \nThe third 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\nwalk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. \nJon Ward\njward88787@aol.com\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-beginners-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T140848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T234020Z
UID:10009168-1772650800-1772656200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Birding with your Phone
DESCRIPTION:Mar 4\, 7:00 pm– Birding With Your Phone  \nVirtual Workshop via Zoom – RESERVATION REQUIRED \nA 1-1/2 hour\, virtual hands-on workshop with Ken Elkins. Ken will teach attendees how to use and refine the use of eBird\, Merlin\, several bird guides\, and more.\nRegistration is required\, so email Sarah to reserve a space. Participants will be sent a list of apps to have before the workshop. \nSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net / 860-543-1280 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-birding-with-your-phone/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Online,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T162138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T234422Z
UID:10009177-1773169200-1773176400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Monthly Meeting - Chasing Dragon and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:March 10 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting  Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Jay Kaplan: Director of Roaring Brook Nature Center \nChasing Dragons: 30 years of dragonflies and damselflies in the Farmington River Valley \nOdonata (dragonflies and damselflies) are indicator species of healthy ecosystems. Come learn about how the composition of odonata has changed along the lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook over the last 30 years. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-monthly-meeting-chasing-dragon-and-damselflies/
LOCATION:St James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\,\, West Haven\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T150858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T002609Z
UID:10009170-1773774000-1773781200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Wildlife Series - Project Puffin
DESCRIPTION:March 17\, 2026 – Wildlife Series – Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nMcCauley Residence Auditorium \nSpeaker: “Seabird Sue” Schubel: Seabird Biologist\, Educator \nCelebrating 50 Years of Project Puffin — from Maine to the World! \nIn the late 1800s\, puffins were almost eliminated from the Maine coast. In 1973 an experiment to bring them back to their former nesting island of Eastern Egg Rock was begun. Learn about this success story and how years of effort resulted in a thriving colony off of Maine. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-wildlife-series-project-puffin/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT 06117\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T012036Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society:  Woodcocks at Nod Brook
DESCRIPTION:March 21\, 2026 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Sat 7:15 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. \nShort 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
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-woodcocks-at-nod-brook/
LOCATION:Nod Brook\, 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10)\,\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T155412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T172035Z
UID:10009172-1774686600-1774717200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point\, RI
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2026 – Sachuest Point\, RI -Sat 8:30 am \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI \nMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot\nView Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond\, Ninigret\, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-sachuest-point-ri/
LOCATION:769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T014304Z
UID:10009173-1774771200-1774782000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
DESCRIPTION:March 29\, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford – 8 am \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 about 2 miles for about 3 hours. \nMaggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903\nErnie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-silver-sands-state-park/
LOCATION:Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Parkway\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T155631Z
UID:10009174-1775030400-1775041200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am\n\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road\nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy\nin places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward\njward88787@aol.com\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T161100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161257Z
UID:10009175-1775289600-1775300400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond\, Simsbury
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2026 – Great Pond\, Simsbury – Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\n\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.\nBring a spotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-great-pond-simsbury/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183216Z
UID:10009176-1775894400-1775901600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone  Hollow
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2026 –  Greenstone Hollow – 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 Spring migration.\nAbout 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 \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-greenstone-hollow/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T145829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T214942Z
UID:10009169-1776193200-1776200400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar\, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nTue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club \nMadagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife \nThe island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds\, animals\, insects\, reptiles\, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting\, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language\, Malagasy\, is unlike any other. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-march-monthly-meeting-madagascar-an-island-with-amazing-wildlife/
LOCATION:St James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\,\, West Haven\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T162645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221001Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 15\, 2026  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor\nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\nPark along road near intersection. \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. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-station-43-beginners-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T163656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224049Z
UID:10009179-1776499200-1776510000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River Park  Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2026 – Farmington River Park – Sat 8:00 am \n458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT. Meet in Parking Lot \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs\, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-farmington-river-park-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Farmington River Park\, 458 Tunxis Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T225441Z
UID:10009180-1776798000-1776805200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:April 21\, 2026 – Wildlife Series  \nTue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nMcCauley Residence Auditorium \nSpeaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield Hills Audubon President \nThe Wonders of Bird Migration \nA longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration\, Fran Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some amazing facts you’ll hardly believe! \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-wildlife-series-the-wonders-of-bird-migration/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT 06117\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T225855Z
UID:10009181-1776844800-1776852000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wed 8 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury\, on left\nFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. \nGreat Pond offers great treetop\, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants\, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140 recorded species: Wild Turkey\, flycatchers\, warblers\, kinglets\, herons and ducks. 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
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-glastonbury-great-pond-bird-walk/
LOCATION:451 Great Pond Road\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 451 Great Pond Road\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T183149Z
UID:10009182-1777104000-1777111200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Great Pond\, Simsbury - Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 – Great Pond\, Simsbury – Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\n\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nApril 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos)\, early spring migrants (Pine warbler\, Blue-headed vireo) and whatever else we can see and hear. This is a good walk for beginning birders; we will have extra binoculars. The 2-hour walk is mostly level easy walking on forest paths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasional tree root. If it’s a wet spring\, boots are a good idea; though most of paths should be dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful for scouting the pond\, as is Merlin for birding by song. \nDonna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net – 860-966-1642 T\nSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net – 860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T170659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Keney Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel – Sat 8 am \n244 Greenfield St. Parking\, Hartford \nThat address should take you to the parking lot where we meet.The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds\, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between 2 – 2-1/2 hours long\, depending on what we come across. Great for beginners\, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and use bug spray. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-keney-park-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Keney Park\, 171 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185342Z
UID:10009183-1777104000-1779037200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Spring Census
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 – Annual Spring Census – Sat 3 weeks  \nAll Towns in the Greater Hartford Area \nJoin fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census\, which will end on Sunday\, May 17th. 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 town captains as you wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date. \nBill Asteriades bill.asteriades@gmail.com – 860-690-1152 T\nDoug Beach – beachgolfdesign@att.net – 860-878-1364T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-annual-spring-census/
CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T171049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190307Z
UID:10009185-1777186800-1777194000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Roaring Brook Nature Center Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 26\, 2026 – Roaring Brook Nature Center – Springtime Bird Walk – Sun 7:00 am \nRoaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Rd\, Canton\nMeet in the Nature Center parking lot. \nIdeal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers\, vireos\, orioles\, tanagers and more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wet ground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am. \nJay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-roaring-brook-nature-center-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260106T171442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T171543Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:April 29\, 2026 – Lewis Farm Sanctuary – Wed 8:30 am \n1035 Hill St\, Suffield\nPark off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)\nUse caution: poor sight line for passing cars \nBring your binoculars\, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers\nas we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary.\nWe will cover mixed terrain of low hills and mostly dry trails\,\ncrossing a babbling brook and meandering around a pond. We\nwill keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.\nWhen our necks are tired from scanning the treetops\, we can\nadmire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Join\nus for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property. \nAbby Wolcott – abwol81@cox.net – 860-436-7667 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/36467/
LOCATION:Lewis Farm Sanctuary\, 1035 Hill St.\, Suffield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260305T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193447Z
UID:10009284-1777708800-1777719600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird  Walk
DESCRIPTION:May 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – Sat 8 am\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA\nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie\nStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail\nwe will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of\nthe habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy\nin places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260305T193840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193840Z
UID:10009285-1777881600-1777888800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Hollow – 31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby – Park on north side of road\nMonday\, May 4 – 8 am \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\,\nswamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy\nwalking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud and water if it\nhas rained. Many habitat types: woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver\npond\, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org / 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-greenstone-hollow-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153753
CREATED:20260305T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T194603Z
UID:10009286-1777968000-1777975200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River/Barkhamsted Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: Farmington River Barkhamsted – May 5 – Tuesday – 8 am \nEnter 20 River Rd\, Barkhamsted in Google Maps\nFrom Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right\nWe will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. \nLower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easy\nwalk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West\nBranch of the Farmington River. Walk will be on mostly level dirt\nroad. May be muddy if recent rainfall. The walk will last about 2\nhours. This walk is in memory of Mickey Nordell\, who offered\nthis trip every spring until her death in March of 2020. \nGina Decker – grodckr21@gmail.com – 860-733-2670 T\nCathy Delasco cathy_cosgrove@yahoo.com – (860) 324-4709 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-farmington-river-barkhamsted-bird-walk/
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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