Autumn 2010 Birding Series
Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road

Trips & Talks with Luke Tiller
LECTURE: “Confusing Fall Warblers” (Sept. 23) & TRIP: Greenwich Point (Sept. 26)
LECTURE: “Raptor Migration” (Oct. 14) & TRIP: Lighthouse Point (Oct. 17)
LECTURE: “Little Brown Jobs” (Oct. 21) & TRIP: Allen’s Meadows (Oct. 24)

Audubon Greenwich’s official Hawk Watcher and professional birding guide, Luke Tiller, will host a series of bird-themed workshops and trips. The talks will give insight into the amazing world of bird migration and three of the more challenging conundrums facing birders. The mid-week talks are paired with weekend trips to three birding hotspots in Fairfield County.

RSVPs required. All talks are on Thursday at 7:00 pm / All trips leave Audubon Greenwich at 7:30 am; return times vary. $15 per lecture/trip or $60 for all six programs (a $30 discount for the series). Information-packed handouts included. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221

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Autumn Morning Bird Walks:
Saturdays: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Wednesdays: September 22, 29 & October 6, 13
Birders will meet at 7:30 am sharp, in front of the main building (613 Riversville Road) to start a walk there or to depart for other locations. No charge but RSVPs are appreciated. Leave a message at 203-869-5272 x221.

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First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point
Sept 5, 2010
9-11am

Co-sponsored by Wild Wings, Audubon Greenwich and the Bruce Museum.

Free (park fees apply)

Meet by the southern concession stand.  Learn about birds of the Point.  Bring binoculars.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, May 1
9:30 am-12:00 pm

Workshop: Birding By Ear

Indoor discussion of how and why birds vocalize, introduction to useful bird sound recordings, and outdoor walk to practice Birding By Ear skills. Ideal for adults & interested youth. $12/adult. No charge for youth. RSVP required. Call Ted at 203.869.5272  x230.

Fairchild Garden
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Rise and shine for this annual tradition. No fee or RSVP required. Bring binoculars. Some loaner binoculars may be available.
Meet in parking area on North Porchuck Road.

SPRING BIRD WALKS
Rise and shine for this annual tradition.
No fee or RSVP required.
Bring binoculars.
Some loaner binoculars may be available.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
7:00-8:30 am at Fairchild Garden
April 8, 15, 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20, 27
Meet in parking area on North Porchuck Road.

SATURDAY MORNINGS
7:00-8:45 am at Audubon Greenwich
April 4, 11, 18, 25 / May 2, 16, 23, 30
Meet in main parking area on Riversville Road.

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Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road

Friday, February 27, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Shakespeare on the Sound for a literary and horticultural luncheon event. Shakespeare scholar Emily Bryan will explore the floral imagery in A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Shakespeare on the Sound’s 2009 production. Horticulture expert Kathrine Neville will then offer a practical plan for planting Shakespeare’s flowers in a corner of your garden. Lecture, light lunch fare and spirited discussion moderated by Shakespeare on the Sound Artistic Director Joanna Settle. Dr. Bryan, with a degree in Shakespeare Studies from the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-Upon-Avon, has taught Shakespeare at Northwestern University, Brown University and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Kathrine Neville, veteran lecturer at The New York Botanical Garden and columnist for Federated Garden Clubs of CT, has a particular expertise in gardening with annuals and perennials.
Tickets: $40.00.
Reservations: If you plan to attend and wish to pay at the door, please call to reserve a seat; 203.299.1300. Hurry, space is limited!

Saturday, February 28
T4C: Teens for Conservation
Winter Birds & Birding 101
10:00am-11:30 am
Did you know that over the course of a year, birders regularly spot
between 100-200 different species of birds in Connecticut? Take this
chance to improve your birding skills when local teens and Audubon
naturalists try their hands at finding and identifying many of our local
birds. The group will start with an introduction to birding by Ted
Gilman and then hit the trails with loaner binoculars and field guides.
Contact: 203.869.5272 x230

Saturday, February 28
HIKE: Signs of Spring at Fairchild Garden
2:00-3:30 pm
In spite of the cold weather, we can find evidence of the spring to
come.  Explore this wonderful sanctuary and seek out
signs of wildlife, early spring bird song, developing color in tree
twigs and more. All ages. Sign up with Ted at 203.869.5272 x230.

Drawing by Cherry Orchard Studio

‘First Sunday’ Bird Walk
at Greenwich Point
Sunday, Jan 4
9:00-11:00am
Enjoy the diversity of avian life led by an experienced naturalist.  All welcome. Meet at 2nd concession stand. Bring binoculars.  Held in collaboration with Wild Wings, Audubon Greenwich, and Bruce Museum. For information, call 203.869-6786, ext 304