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DelMarVa Peninsula - 6 days Delaware, Maryland and VirginiaContact Peter for arrangements Visit Bombay Hook, Chincoteague and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City, Elliot’s Pond, Indian River Inlet and possibly Prime Hook NWR. These are all top birding spots in this area. Because of the extended length of the trip this year, you ... Read more
Dec 7 Hartford Crow Roost Sat 4 pmHartford Housing Authority Parking Lot180 John D. Wardlaw Way, Hartford Park in spaces at the west end of the lot (closest to Newfield Ave) Watching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting winter spectacle. We are never sure where the roost will be each ... Read more
Dec 15 Christmas Bird Count Sun All DayBird Count Circle7.5-mile radius from Old State HouseJoin 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 hour ... Read more
All of Hartford CountyGive 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. See www.hartfordaudubon.org for more details. Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860-543-1280 T
Jan 4 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St. Park 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 ... Read more
Jan 18 Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran or Wendy 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 ... Read more
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
Feb 8 Cape Cod Tour, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, MassachusettsContact Peter for reservations and details This is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should seealcids and waterfowl. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T
