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. |
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@gmail.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@gmail.com.
September 5, 2021
Sunday, 10 a.m.
Event: Robyn Dinda Memorial Paddle
Join us for this traditional paddle to Wood Creek Pond. Meet at the parking lot on Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk. A PFD is required. 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 Marie Kennedy: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or cell phone 914-393-6270.
Sunday, 10 a.m.
Event: Robyn Dinda Memorial Paddle
Join us for this traditional paddle to Wood Creek Pond. Meet at the parking lot on Ashpohtag Road in Norfolk. A PFD is required. 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 Marie Kennedy: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or cell phone 914-393-6270.
September 11, 2021
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Event: Tour of Hopkins Vineyard
This special tour will be guided by Jim Baker, the vineyard manager and wine-maker for the Hopkins Vineyard, a National Bicentennial Farm owned and run by the Hopkins family for over 225 years. The tasting room will be
open after the tour, and wine can be purchased by those who wish to. The vineyard is located at 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston. Contact Marie Kennedy to register: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or 914-393-6270.
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Event: Tour of Hopkins Vineyard
This special tour will be guided by Jim Baker, the vineyard manager and wine-maker for the Hopkins Vineyard, a National Bicentennial Farm owned and run by the Hopkins family for over 225 years. The tasting room will be
open after the tour, and wine can be purchased by those who wish to. The vineyard is located at 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston. Contact Marie Kennedy to register: mariekennedy226@gmail.com or 914-393-6270.
October 2, 2021
Saturday, 8 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 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.
