BIRDING EVENTS and WALKS — 2021
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Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray
Once again, Ray Belding will lead his popular bird walks on Wednesday mornings this fall, October 6 through November 3. Times and locations will be decided a day or so before. Participation might be limited to allow for social distancing. For information on locations and meeting times, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com. |
October 2, 2021
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Event: Hawk Watching at Lighthouse Point
Hawk watchers at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven typically tally more birds than those at any other reporting site northeast of Cape May, NJ, says National Audubon. Thousands of other migrating birds — plus monarch butterflies — pass the Point too, many of them stopping to rest and feed in the nearby woods and marsh. Join Angela Dimmitt for a day of watching this annual migration spectacle. If interested, please contact Angela at 860-355-3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com. Directions: Take I-95 north through New Haven to Exit 50 and turn right on Woodward Avenue. At the end, past Nathan Hale Park, turn right on Townsend Ave.Watch for signs to Lighthouse Point Park and turn right on Lighthouse Road.Continue into the park; park in the parking lot or drive up to the hawk watch on the hill in front of the lighthouse.Note: There might be a non-resident parking fee, but it used to be waived if one said one was going to the hawk watch.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Event: Hawk Watching at Lighthouse Point
Hawk watchers at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven typically tally more birds than those at any other reporting site northeast of Cape May, NJ, says National Audubon. Thousands of other migrating birds — plus monarch butterflies — pass the Point too, many of them stopping to rest and feed in the nearby woods and marsh. Join Angela Dimmitt for a day of watching this annual migration spectacle. If interested, please contact Angela at 860-355-3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com. Directions: Take I-95 north through New Haven to Exit 50 and turn right on Woodward Avenue. At the end, past Nathan Hale Park, turn right on Townsend Ave.Watch for signs to Lighthouse Point Park and turn right on Lighthouse Road.Continue into the park; park in the parking lot or drive up to the hawk watch on the hill in front of the lighthouse.Note: There might be a non-resident parking fee, but it used to be waived if one said one was going to the hawk watch.
October 6, 2021
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
October 10, 2021
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Event: Fall Sparrow Search at Bent of the River Audubon Center
We will tour Bent of the River Audubon Sanctuary in Southbury (185 East Flat Hill Road) to scout out and learn how to identify fall migrant sparrows and other species passing by, while enjoying the spectacle of fall migration amid colorful foliage. If time permits, we'll also visit other nearby birding sites, such as Southbury Training School Farm on Cassidy Road. Note: Hailstorms, tornadoes, deluges, or other weather tantrums will cancel the trip, so let's hope for clement weather. Meet outside the Canfield Corner Pharmacy at the junction of Main St. North (Route 6) and Route 47 in Woodbury. For more information, call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Event: Fall Sparrow Search at Bent of the River Audubon Center
We will tour Bent of the River Audubon Sanctuary in Southbury (185 East Flat Hill Road) to scout out and learn how to identify fall migrant sparrows and other species passing by, while enjoying the spectacle of fall migration amid colorful foliage. If time permits, we'll also visit other nearby birding sites, such as Southbury Training School Farm on Cassidy Road. Note: Hailstorms, tornadoes, deluges, or other weather tantrums will cancel the trip, so let's hope for clement weather. Meet outside the Canfield Corner Pharmacy at the junction of Main St. North (Route 6) and Route 47 in Woodbury. For more information, call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779.
October 13, 2021
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
October 16, 2021
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Event: Hike to Summit of Prospect Mountain
Join Marie Kennedy for a robust hike on Litchfield Land Trust’s crown jewel, steeped in history with vistas sure to please. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Meet at the kiosk on Cathole Road, Litchfield (1.7 miles north from Route 202 in Bantam). For more information contact Marie at: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or 914-393-6270.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Event: Hike to Summit of Prospect Mountain
Join Marie Kennedy for a robust hike on Litchfield Land Trust’s crown jewel, steeped in history with vistas sure to please. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Meet at the kiosk on Cathole Road, Litchfield (1.7 miles north from Route 202 in Bantam). For more information contact Marie at: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or 914-393-6270.
October 20, 2021
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
October 22-24, 2021
Friday-Sunday
Event: Birding Weekend at Cape May, NJ
Cape May, NJ, is one of the most well known East Coast birding destinations. We will go to some well-known and not-so-well-known birding sites throughout the county with two stops at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge to net around 130 species. On past trips, we have seen some great birds and had some great experiences. The Hyland Motor Inn in Cape May Courthouse is honoring the same price as in past years and looking forward to LHAS’s stay. Ten rooms have been reserved for Friday and Saturday nights at $195 (total). To reserve a room, share a room, need a ride, want a basic itinerary, and/or payment instructions, contact Dave Tripp at dtrippjr@gmail.com. Note: This year's trip does not coincide with the Cape May Bird Observatory Bird Festival.
Friday-Sunday
Event: Birding Weekend at Cape May, NJ
Cape May, NJ, is one of the most well known East Coast birding destinations. We will go to some well-known and not-so-well-known birding sites throughout the county with two stops at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge to net around 130 species. On past trips, we have seen some great birds and had some great experiences. The Hyland Motor Inn in Cape May Courthouse is honoring the same price as in past years and looking forward to LHAS’s stay. Ten rooms have been reserved for Friday and Saturday nights at $195 (total). To reserve a room, share a room, need a ride, want a basic itinerary, and/or payment instructions, contact Dave Tripp at dtrippjr@gmail.com. Note: This year's trip does not coincide with the Cape May Bird Observatory Bird Festival.
October 27, 2021
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
November 3, 2021
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
Wednesday, time TBA.
Event: Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray Belding
For meeting time and location, email Ray at turaco3000@gmail.com and ask him to put you on his email list.
