Bird Walks & Events — 2026
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Annual Duck Ramble
November 8, 2026
Sunday, 1:00 PM
Location: WMCC Parking Lot, Litchfield
Noted birder Fran Zygmont will lead LHAS’ Annual Duck Ramble to help us identify the various ducks and other
birds on Bantam Lake and nearby locales. Meet at the White Memorial museum parking lot. For more information
contact Fran at fzygmont@charter.net.
Family Duck Ramble
November 15, 2026
Sunday, 1 PM
Location: WMCC Point Folly, Litchfield
Bring the kids to learn how to sight and identify waterfowl on Bantam Lake. After scanning the lake for waterfowl, we will walk around White Memorial’s Point Folly trail looking for some of our resident birds. Point Folly is located on North Shore Road in Bantam. Meet by the entrance. Bring binoculars if you have them (LHAS will provide if needed). Dress for the weather conditions. Any questions, call Vickie Dauphinais at 860-805-9167. Pre-registration is appreciated at lhasjunior@gmail.com.
LHAS Christmas Bird Count
December 20, 2026
Sunday — All Day
If you would like to help with the CBC, email Dave Tripp at dtrippjr@gmail.com and he will put you in contact with the captain for
your area. At the end of the day, we will gather at a local restaurant to compile our results and enjoy a meal. (LHAS picks up the tab!) For more information, see the article on page 3 of the Nov/Dec issue of the Chickadee Chatter Newsletter or visit audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids!
December 20, 2026
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Location: WMCC Ceder Room, Litchfield
Children and parents are invited to experience this wholesome family-centered citizen science adventure. We will meet at the White Memorial A.B. Ceder Room (lower floor of the museum building) for a brief orientation. Then, we will walk to the feeders outside the museum and around Ongley Pond to count birds by sight, using binoculars, and by sound, using the Merlin app. Afterward, we will gather in the Ceder Room to tabulate the results and enjoy pizza, cookies, and hot chocolate. A great way to spend a winter day and help scientists capture vital information about bird populations. Wear warm jackets and boots. Binoculars will be provided. Bring your own, if you have a pair. Any questions, call Vickie Dauphinais at 860- 805-9167. Pre-registration is appreciated at lhasjunior@gmail.com.