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Meetings & Programs — 2024

Meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held, in-person, at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road (Rt. 202), Litchfield, CT. Additionally, for those that are not able to attend the monthly meeting at the Litchfield Community Center, the presentation will be available via Zoom. To register for the Zoom presentation, click on the link provided in the announcement write-up.

To be added to our mailing list to receive announcements to programs and events, please send your email contact information to: lhasct@me.com

Meetings:

An Intro to Shorebirds

Their Migration, and Identification

July 1, 2024

Monday, 6:45 p.m.
Location: Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT

Nick Bonomo, one of Connecticut’s leading birders and well-known to many, will share his knowledge of shorebirds with us — from the basic question “What is a shorebird?” through different types of shorebird, where they migrate, when and where to view them in Connecticut, and of course how to identify them. They are some of the most numerous (in their thousands in migration along the shore) and most challenging birds that nest in or pass through our state. Nick is an accomplished photographer, and his presentation will help us to enjoy and identify these fascinating birds. A birder since the age of 13, Nick was born and raised in Connecticut, where he now practices orthopedic surgery as a physician assistant. He spends much of his free time traveling the globe in search of birds. He currently sits on the Connecticut Ornithological Association’s Avian Records Committee of Connecticut, and he loves to share tips and tricks in the field.

 

Unable to attend in-person at the Litchfield Community Center? You can click on the following link to register for the Zoom virtual viewing option.  <shorebirds>

Annual Picnic at Boyd Woods Sanctuary

Featuring Sharon Audubon’s Raptors

August 5, 2024

Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Boyd Woods Sanctuary, Northfield Rd. (Rt. 254) Litchfield, CT

Various species of hawks and owls will accompany Sharon Audubon Center staff to demonstrate their beauty, power, and connection with the natural world.Similarities and differences of these amazing birds of prey will be discussed and several props will also be on hand for viewing.Please join us for an evening of fun. Boyd Woods is located on Route 254, about 1 mile south of the junction with Route 118. Bring a chair or blanket, your picnic food and beverage, and insect repellent. Rain or thunderstorms cancel this event.