Guided Bird Walks at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman

By popular demand, additional morning bird walks have been scheduled at Deer Pond Farm, The Connecticut Audubon Society’s newest sanctuary in Sherman. The walks are a great opportunity to view Connecticut Audubon’s new birding center, recently received as a generous bequest from the estate of Kathryn D. Wriston. At this time, the Sanctuary can only be viewed by the public when accompanied by Audubon staff. 

Deer Pond Farm is a prime birding area along the Connecticut and New York border with 20 miles of trails. About 100 species of birds have been reported on or near the property during breeding season. The walks will be led by Connecticut Audubon's Milan Bull, senior director of science and conservation, and Cathy Hagadorn, program director. They include birding by ear as well as an overview of Deer Pond Farm and its importance as an ecologically diverse conservation property.

The two-mile walks are from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 8, and Thursday Aug. 10. All levels of birders are welcome. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather; walks are cancelled in the event of rain.

Walks are free for CAS members and $5 for nonmembers; groups are limited to 15 and reservations are required for each one. To register, visit: www.ctaudubon.org/summerbirding, or call 860-799-4074, x105.

Deer Pond Farm is located at 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, Conn. Walkers will meet in the parking area near the flagpole and birdfeeders. Learn more about the Deer Pond Farm sanctuary at www.ctaudubon.org/deer-pond-farm

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Submitted by New Fairfield, CT

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