BIRDING EVENTS and WALKS — 2023
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February 18, 2023
Saturday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Event: Great Backyard Bird Count at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
Boyd Woods continues to be one of the best hotspots in Litchfield County for bird species counted over the four-day period of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Please join Rich and Debbie Martin at the sanctuary to participate in this important annual event. We’ll be sure to see many birds from our wonderful bird blind at the well-stocked feeding station, but we’ll also venture out to explore a variety of other habitats as we search for unusual species. Meet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. Bring binoculars, dress warmly, and wear appropriate footwear for slippery, snowy trails if necessary. Snow or rain cancels this walk.
For more information, contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860-819-7462.
Saturday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Event: Great Backyard Bird Count at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
Boyd Woods continues to be one of the best hotspots in Litchfield County for bird species counted over the four-day period of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Please join Rich and Debbie Martin at the sanctuary to participate in this important annual event. We’ll be sure to see many birds from our wonderful bird blind at the well-stocked feeding station, but we’ll also venture out to explore a variety of other habitats as we search for unusual species. Meet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. Bring binoculars, dress warmly, and wear appropriate footwear for slippery, snowy trails if necessary. Snow or rain cancels this walk.
For more information, contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860-819-7462.
February 24-26, 2023 (Date change)
Friday-Sunday
Event: Birding Around Newburyport and Cape Ann, MA
Dave Tripp will once again escort LHASers around the Newburyport, Amesbury, and Salisbury areas in search of wintering northern birds . In the past, this trip has seen rare birds like Great Gray Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Townsend’s Solitaire, and Harris’ Sparrow. Other uncommon birds encountered in the past are Short-eared Owls, “white-winged” gulls, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Rough-legged Hawks, and Northern Shrike. An added bonus is a day trip to Gloucester and Rockport on Cape Ann, which may add Razorbills, Thick-billed Murres, Harlequin Ducks, Black Guillemots, and more gulls and waterfowl. We will stay at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury; check websites like kayak.com or hotels.com to find the best rate.
If you are interested in going, email Dave at dtrippjr@gmail.com.
Friday-Sunday
Event: Birding Around Newburyport and Cape Ann, MA
Dave Tripp will once again escort LHASers around the Newburyport, Amesbury, and Salisbury areas in search of wintering northern birds . In the past, this trip has seen rare birds like Great Gray Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Townsend’s Solitaire, and Harris’ Sparrow. Other uncommon birds encountered in the past are Short-eared Owls, “white-winged” gulls, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Rough-legged Hawks, and Northern Shrike. An added bonus is a day trip to Gloucester and Rockport on Cape Ann, which may add Razorbills, Thick-billed Murres, Harlequin Ducks, Black Guillemots, and more gulls and waterfowl. We will stay at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury; check websites like kayak.com or hotels.com to find the best rate.
If you are interested in going, email Dave at dtrippjr@gmail.com.
March 20, 2023
Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Event: Welcome Spring at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
We’ll wander along the tranquil sanctuary trails to look for signs of spring.Brighter sunshine and longer days are warming the Earth, bringing forth amazing wildflowers! This may be a bit of an exaggeration this early in the season, but we’re sure to see some (itty-bitty) flowers (with a magnifying glass that leader, Debbie Martin, will bring). We’ll keep a list of the birds we see: Phoebes at the kiosk, Wood Ducks at the pond, Fox Sparrows at the feeders, and (hopefully) many other new arrivals. The truth is, we never know what we may (or may not) find on an early spring day. But, even if we find no spring species on this day, we’ll enjoy being outdoors and sharing the excitement and hopefulness of this new season with our walking companions along the beautiful Boyd Woods trails. Wear boots or waterproof walking shoes. Trails will be muddy! Dress warmly. Meet at the Boyd Woods parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. No dogs! Rain date: March 21, Tuesday, same time.
For more information contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860.819.7462
Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Event: Welcome Spring at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
We’ll wander along the tranquil sanctuary trails to look for signs of spring.Brighter sunshine and longer days are warming the Earth, bringing forth amazing wildflowers! This may be a bit of an exaggeration this early in the season, but we’re sure to see some (itty-bitty) flowers (with a magnifying glass that leader, Debbie Martin, will bring). We’ll keep a list of the birds we see: Phoebes at the kiosk, Wood Ducks at the pond, Fox Sparrows at the feeders, and (hopefully) many other new arrivals. The truth is, we never know what we may (or may not) find on an early spring day. But, even if we find no spring species on this day, we’ll enjoy being outdoors and sharing the excitement and hopefulness of this new season with our walking companions along the beautiful Boyd Woods trails. Wear boots or waterproof walking shoes. Trails will be muddy! Dress warmly. Meet at the Boyd Woods parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. No dogs! Rain date: March 21, Tuesday, same time.
For more information contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860.819.7462
