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Jan 25 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat LaunchThis 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. Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com ... Read more
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walks Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery often has many species of wintering birds, since it offers a variety of habitats — open water, conifer trees, and ... Read more
Birdcraft Family Days: Winter Woodpeckers Saturday, January 25, 2025 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn all about the Woodpeckers that live in Connecticut. Build and paint a recycled-wood woodpecker model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members ... Read more
Shorebird Walk Saturday, January 25; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds' winter in CT, while others started their southbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth 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 ... Read more
Join Russ Naylor to view our national bird in suitable habitat at the Shepaug Dam at Lake Zoar in Southbury. We’ll also be likely to view Common Ravens, displaying Common Mergansers and American Black Ducks, a resident Peregrine Falcon, and other visiting winter birds. As a bonus, we might be treated to a live birds of ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth 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 ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth 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 ... Read more
Owl Prowls January & February All walks are from 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds, as many are already nesting, looking for mates, and ... Read more
Lights Out Connecticut Lecture Humans and the Night Sky — Our Lost Heritage Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Light pollution robs us of the opportunity to fully experience the night sky. With this loss, we have come to suffer from insomnia, stress, and increased cancer rates. Explore the human connection to the cosmos, ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth 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 ... Read more
Winter Bird Behaviors Presentation January 29, 2025, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this hybrid program beginning in our classroom and ending outside. Lori will give a brief presentation on the differences in bird behavior in the breeding season versus the non-breeding season. We will ... Read more
