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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 6 P.M. Join Andy to look for newly fledged young birds and mixed groups of post-breeding birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 AT 8 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery is one of the top bird watching spots in Windham County. Andy will show you around the grounds. Expect sandpipers and other shorebirds, early migrating songbirds, and raptors. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 A.M. Andy will point out various species of birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bird Banding Demonstration Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 9 A.M. Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust hilltop preserve in Abington features a variety of habitats — open field, shrubland, and woodland. This is prime time for seeing migrating warblers, vireos, and hawks. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
The Fledgling 4 Documentary Film Screening Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Every family has its stories. Joe Gowac, East Hampton wildlife videographer and photographer and second grade teacher, has documented the stories of a Barred Owl family, living in the woods near him. Join Joe as he shows his film and discusses the ... Read more
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the 2,000-acre Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery offers a variety of habitats and is one of the top birding spots in Windham County. Expect songbirds, raptors and waterbirds. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members
Screech Owl Hike Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7 P.M. Hike the sanctuary looking for screech owls. Moderately difficult. You must be able to hike in the dark and keep up with the group. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bats: Winged Wonders Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2 P.M. Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats, joins us for an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our nine local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions about bats, the many roles ... Read more
Trail Wood Bird Walk Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8 A.M. Andy will point out various species of birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 P.M. Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 P.M. Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
