Bird Walks & Events — 2025
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January 1, 2025
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Event: First Day Hike at Boyd Woods Sanctuary
Looking forward to a fresh start in 2025? Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a First Day Hike at Boyd Woods. Kids and adults are invited to join leaders Rich and Debbie Martin for a fun, invigorating hike through the woods. They will point out hidden treasures along the way. We never know what awaits us, perhaps a Saw-whet Owl, Red-shouldered Hawk, a Pileated Woodpecker? Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Boyd Woods parking lot off Route 254 in Litchfield.
For more information or questions, contact Debbie at barnowl524@hotmail.com.
January 25, 2025
Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Event: Nature Explorers Table at Fire & Ice Family Fun Fest
Visit the LHAS Nature Explorers table at the Litchfield Community Center’s FIRE & ICE Family Funfest. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun activities for kids and adults. It will be a wonderful way to enjoy a winter afternoon! The Community Center is located at 421 Bantam Road (Route 202) in Litchfield.
January 26, 2025
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Event: Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam, Southbury
Join Russ Naylor to view our national bird in suitable habitat at the Shepaug Dam at Lake Zoar in Southbury. We’ll also be likely to view Common Ravens, displaying Common Mergansers and American Black Ducks, a resident Peregrine Falcon, and other visiting winter birds.As a bonus, we might be treated to a live birds of prey presentation by a raptor rehabilitator. Meet at the junction of Routes 6 (Main Street North in Woodbury) and 47 outside the Canfield Corner Pharmacy.
If you plan to go, call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779 and leave a message. He will make a reservation for the group.
February 15, 2025
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 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. Join Rich and Debbie Martin at the sanctuary to participate in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count. 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 21 – 23, 2025
Friday – Sunday
Event: Birding Around Newburyport, 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.
If you are interested in going, email Dave at dtrippjr@gmail.com. We will stay at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury; check websites like kayak.com or hotels.com to find the best rate.
March 2, 2025
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Event: Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam, Southbury
Join Russ Naylor to view our national bird in suitable habitat at the Shepaug Dam at Lake Zoar in Southbury. We’ll also be likely to view Common Ravens, displaying Common Mergansers and American Black Ducks, a resident Peregrine Falcon, and other visiting winter birds. As a bonus, we might be treated to a live birds of prey presentation by a raptor rehabilitator. Meet at the junction of Routes 6 (Main Street North in Woodbury) and 47 outside the Canfield Corner Pharmacy.
If you plan to go, call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779 and leave a message. He will make a reservation for the group.