Bird Walks & Events — 2025
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July 2, 2025
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Event: Boats, Birding, and A Brew
Join Pam Hicks and Vickie Dauphinais for a trip to Branford for a Thimble Island Boat tour followed by some Osprey viewing at Stony Creek Brewery. Meet at City Dock in Branford. The boat tour (45 minutes) is $18.00. We will then meet over at Stony Creek Brewery, 5 Indian Neck Ave., Branford, where we can observe nesting Ospreys, have lunch, and enjoy a cold beer. Rain will cancel.
Let Pam or Vickie know if you would like to attend: Pam — 203-922-2684; Vickie — 860- 805-9167.
Note: We could meet for carpooling if interested.
July 15, 2025
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Event: Paddling on Hall Meadow Brook Reservoir in Torrington
Meet at Hall Meadow Brook Reservoir Dam. This is the large dam on the right, north of Stillwater Pond on Norfolk Road (Route 272) in Torrington. If you have wheels for your kayak bring them. We have a little walk to the launch. Don’t forget your supplies and binoculars.
Questions: Pam Hicks — 203-922-2684 or Ann Orsillo — 910-880-1518.
August 12, 2025
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Event: Paddling on the Housatonic River in Falls Village
Meet at the boat launch north of the Great Falls on Housatonic River Road. We will paddle north up the river. This is an easy launch site from the parking area. Bring snacks or a lunch.
Questions: Pam Hicks — 203-922-2684 or Ann Orsillo — 910-880-1518.
August 16, 2025
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Event: Paddling on the Bantam River in Litchfield
Diane and Paul Edwards will lead this paddling trip on the Bantam River at White Memorial. Meet at the parking lot by the put-in off Whites Woods Road. Bring your kayak or canoe, PFD (personal flotation device, aka life vest), sunscreen, bug spray, water shoes, water, and lunch. We’ll eat at a picnic table near White Memorial’s main parking lot. Heavy rain or a thunder storm cancels.
Please let Diane know if you will attend: edwardsd68@charter.net or 860-309-5139.