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January 1, 2021 – Big January – Starts Friday – runs all month
Jan 1 , 2021 – Big January – Fri through All Month All of Hartford County Give yourself something to look forward to in January! Everyone is encouraged to join…
Hartford County – 2021 Big January of Birding!
January is upon us – time to get birding for real! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our fifth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. Especially…
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of bad weather, contact the leader the day before…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. The leader will contact the participants with the details on the day before the trip. NOTE: This trip requires all participants…
February 6, 2021 – Cape Cod Tour, MA – Saturday – 2 days
Feb 6, 2021 – Cape Cod Tour, MA – Saturday – 2 days Meet and Stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and details This is New…
Scituate to Plymouth – Preregistration Required
A total of 70 species is routine on this trip. We should be able to find a combination of land birds, freshwater ducks, and ocean birds with relatively little driving.…
February 7, 2021 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – Sunday 8 am
Feb 7, 2021 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – Sunday 8 am 12 South River St, Enfield Donald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight…
February, 9, 2021 Monthly Meeting – Survival by Degrees
Feb 9, 2021 – Monthly Meeting – Tue 7:30 – 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Kenneth Elkins St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Survival by Degrees Survival…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-10 {border-radius:0px;}Register…
Plum Island – Preregistration Required
Parker River – lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MAIn case of weather problems, please check with leader by February 5 at the latest. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-11 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportA two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-12 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
February 27, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 – Saturday 8 am
Feb 27, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 – Saturday 8 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front…
Cohasset to Marshfield – Preregistration Required
Cohasset – Wheelwright Park 204 N Main St, CohassetWe will be seabirding and looking for waterfowl as we work our way down the coast, driving from spot to spot with little walking. NOTE: This trip requires all participants…
February 27, 2021 – Birding With Your Phone – Saturday – 10:30 am
“Birding With Your Phone” workshop on February 27th with Ken Elkins will be held over ZOOM Ken will teach about how to use eBird as well as a variety of…
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of bad weather, contact the leader the day before…
March 9, 2021 Monthly Meeting – Magee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World
Mar 9, 2021 – Monthly Meeting – Tue 7:30 – 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Matthew Bell St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Magee Marsh…
Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner – Preregistration Required
Concord – Meriam’s Corner 751 Lexington Rd, ConcordAmerican Woodcocks are regular visitors to the fields of Minute Man NHP each spring. Listen and watch for this unusual bird’s courtship display. We will walk about 1/4 mile on…
March 16, 2021 – Wildlife Series – Weather’s Impact on Migration
Due to Covid 19, this program will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford 06117 for this year. Weather’s Impact on Migration Mar 16, 2021…
Woodcock Walk at Nahanton Park, Newton – Preregistration Required
Nahanton Park – Nature Center 471 Nahanton St, NewtonJoin us at sunset to hopefully hear and see the mating sky dance of the Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:15 p.m. and last for about an hour. Call trip…
March 20, 2021 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Saturday 7 pm
Mar 20, 2021 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Saturday 7 pm 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10), Simsbury Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park See…
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportA two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-17 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
March 21, 2021 – Silver Sands State Park – Sunday – 8 am
Mar 21, 2021 – Silver Sands – Sunday 8 am Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford Meet in main parking lot Contact Maggie to verify this date. …
Woodcocks at Alewife – Preregistration Required
Alewife Boston Transit Alewife Station, CambridgeWe will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the American Woodcock’s mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. NOTE: This…
Woodcock walk, Ipswich River Park North Reading – Preregistration Required
Reading – Ipswich River Park 13 Central St, ReadingNOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-19 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, CambridgeNOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-20 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord – Preregistration Required
Great Meadows – Concord Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordWe will look for early migrants, waterfowl, and waders. Conditions may be wet; boots advised. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-21 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
March 27, 2021 – Sachuest Point, RI – Saturday – 8:30 am
Mar 27 , 2021 Sachuest Point, Rhode Island Sat 8:30 am 769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI Sachuest Point Visitor Center Parking Lot GPS Coordinates 41.479909, -71.243489 If you…
Blue Hills – Preregistration Required
Blue Hills Reservation Chickatawbut Rd. and Randolph Ave, MiltonThis trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and early-arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers. NOTE:…
Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow – Preregistration Required
Blue Hills Reservation Chickatawbut Rd. and Randolph Ave, MiltonWe are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock’s mating flight, and last year saw its mating display. We will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.…
April 10, 2021 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Saturday – 8 am
Apr 10, 2021 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Saturday 8 am 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at…

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