BIRDING EVENTS and WALKS — 2021
To receive program and/or event announcements please send us an email requesting that you would like to be added to our email list at: lhasct@me.com
July 11, 2021
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Event: Birding at Wimisink Preserve in Sherman
Join Angela Dimmitt for waterfowl birding, including nesting Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, Green Herons, Belted Kingfishers, and possibly American Bitterns, Least Bitterns, and Soras. Also land birds and warblers.Wimisink Marsh is protected by the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (formerly the Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust and Naromi Land Trust).It is also an Audubon designated Important Bird Area, or IBA. Directions: From Route 7 in New Milford or Kent, go north or south, as appropriate, to Gaylordsville.At the bridge over the Housatonic, take Route 55 West to Sherman (toward New York state) for 1 mile.Turn left onto Route 39 south to Sherman.Parking is shortly on the right. For more information, contact Angela in advance at 860-355- 3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Event: Birding at Wimisink Preserve in Sherman
Join Angela Dimmitt for waterfowl birding, including nesting Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, Green Herons, Belted Kingfishers, and possibly American Bitterns, Least Bitterns, and Soras. Also land birds and warblers.Wimisink Marsh is protected by the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (formerly the Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust and Naromi Land Trust).It is also an Audubon designated Important Bird Area, or IBA. Directions: From Route 7 in New Milford or Kent, go north or south, as appropriate, to Gaylordsville.At the bridge over the Housatonic, take Route 55 West to Sherman (toward New York state) for 1 mile.Turn left onto Route 39 south to Sherman.Parking is shortly on the right. For more information, contact Angela in advance at 860-355- 3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com.
July 18, 2021
Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
Event: Robyn Dinda Memorial Paddle at Wood Creek Pond
EVENT CANCELLED
Meet at the Wood Creek Pond parking lot on Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk.Bring water, sunscreen, PFD, binoculars (Eastern Kingbirds and other flycatchers and swallows are possible), and containers to pick some blueberries (hopefully ripe by then!).Also bring lunch for a picnic on-site after the paddle.Directions: From Route 44 in Torrington, go north on Route 272, then right onto Ashpohtag Road; take first left to the launch. PLEASE register in advance with David Zomick if you want to join the fun: email dzsurtudo@gmail.com; home phone 860-584-2824; cell phone 860-513-8600.
Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
Event: Robyn Dinda Memorial Paddle at Wood Creek Pond
EVENT CANCELLED
Meet at the Wood Creek Pond parking lot on Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk.Bring water, sunscreen, PFD, binoculars (Eastern Kingbirds and other flycatchers and swallows are possible), and containers to pick some blueberries (hopefully ripe by then!).Also bring lunch for a picnic on-site after the paddle.Directions: From Route 44 in Torrington, go north on Route 272, then right onto Ashpohtag Road; take first left to the launch. PLEASE register in advance with David Zomick if you want to join the fun: email dzsurtudo@gmail.com; home phone 860-584-2824; cell phone 860-513-8600.
August 1, 2021
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Event: Shorebirding at Milford Point with Frank Mantlik
Join one of Connecticut's leading shorebird experts at the height of the season at Connecticut Audubon's Coastal Center at Milford Point.Watch a variety of nesting terns, Ospreys, Oystercatchers, Semi-palmated Sandpipers galore, and other returning and residential birds, plus land birds in the garden. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30 because it will get HOT! Bring a scope if you have one, as well as water, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, etc.There is a portapotty. Address: 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460. For further information and to register (attendance is limited to 12–15), contact David Zomick at 860-513-8600 or dzsurtudo@gmail.com.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Event: Shorebirding at Milford Point with Frank Mantlik
Join one of Connecticut's leading shorebird experts at the height of the season at Connecticut Audubon's Coastal Center at Milford Point.Watch a variety of nesting terns, Ospreys, Oystercatchers, Semi-palmated Sandpipers galore, and other returning and residential birds, plus land birds in the garden. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30 because it will get HOT! Bring a scope if you have one, as well as water, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, etc.There is a portapotty. Address: 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460. For further information and to register (attendance is limited to 12–15), contact David Zomick at 860-513-8600 or dzsurtudo@gmail.com.
August 20, 2021
Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Event: Kayak the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh (carpool from Thomaston)
Kayak the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh with Pamela Hicks and David Zomick.Steeped in local history, the marsh offers an abundance of birds and other wildlife, beautiful vistas, and a chance to paddle and unwind.Wind and weather may cause the water trip to be canceled, even on sunny days.If water conditions are not safe, we will simply enjoy nature, walk, and picnic. We will meet promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the commuter parking lot off of Route 8 exit 39 in Thomaston, on Route 6 across from the Dunkin Donuts to ensure a put-in at 10 a.m. If you would like to meet at the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh, here are the directions: From U.S.1 northbound in Devon, turn right onto Naugatuck Avenue.Then turn right onto Milford Point Road.Next, turn right onto Court Street.Follow until the end.We would expect to be there at 9:30 a.m. Visit ct.usharbors.com for a map of the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh.Bring your kayak or canoe, a life jacket, water, a snack, bug repellent, and wear shoes that can get wet.Also, if you would like, bring a lunch for a picnic after the paddle, when we will head to the Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point. Please contact David Zomick in advance to let him know if you will be joining them and whether you will meet at the put-in or at Milford Point. Contact David at 860-513-8600 or dzsurtudo@mail.com.
Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Event: Kayak the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh (carpool from Thomaston)
Kayak the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh with Pamela Hicks and David Zomick.Steeped in local history, the marsh offers an abundance of birds and other wildlife, beautiful vistas, and a chance to paddle and unwind.Wind and weather may cause the water trip to be canceled, even on sunny days.If water conditions are not safe, we will simply enjoy nature, walk, and picnic. We will meet promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the commuter parking lot off of Route 8 exit 39 in Thomaston, on Route 6 across from the Dunkin Donuts to ensure a put-in at 10 a.m. If you would like to meet at the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh, here are the directions: From U.S.1 northbound in Devon, turn right onto Naugatuck Avenue.Then turn right onto Milford Point Road.Next, turn right onto Court Street.Follow until the end.We would expect to be there at 9:30 a.m. Visit ct.usharbors.com for a map of the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh.Bring your kayak or canoe, a life jacket, water, a snack, bug repellent, and wear shoes that can get wet.Also, if you would like, bring a lunch for a picnic after the paddle, when we will head to the Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point. Please contact David Zomick in advance to let him know if you will be joining them and whether you will meet at the put-in or at Milford Point. Contact David at 860-513-8600 or dzsurtudo@mail.com.
