March 27, 2024
Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock, doing their just-before-dark courtship flights. IMPORTANT: please wear drab colored clothing. Bright colors distract the birds. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Short-eared Owl, and other non-target birds may also be seen. Limited to 7 participants per date. Register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz, arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org, or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
March 29, 2024
Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
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March 30, 2024
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March 30, 2024
Some of the first sure signs of spring are the peeps of tiny Spring Peepers or the duck-like call of the Wood Frog. Many amphibian species rely on seasonal wetlands for breeding, and unique plants and insects can be found in there as well. Join us to search the wetlands that dot the Brockway Hawthorne Preserve and look for the numerous amphibian species that call it home.
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March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm
Free, $5 donation suggested
Join us in the classroom at Deer Pond Farm for a presentation on Black Bears in CT. Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple will share information on black bears, focusing on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts. She also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts are shared with the audience.