Larry Fischer
Join hawk-bander and raptor specialist, Larry Fischer, for a hawk walk at Aspetuck Land Trust’s orchard and blueberry patch in Trout Brook Valley. This beautiful area, known as Flirt Hill, is an important habitat for raptors and birds flying down the east coast ‘flyway’. The 100+ acre area of fields at the orchard is one of the last great open expanses on the New England Coast. Larry will, hopefully, catch one or more hawks to present up-close to the group and discuss fascinating details about these extraordinary creatures.
Things you may want to bring: binoculars, camera, water, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, sturdy shoes and smiles. This is a great activity for people of all ages.
Please note, there are no bathroom facilities.
Event is open to the public. Priority to members. Maximum 35 people. RSVP required.
Directions: Aspetuck Land Trust Blueberry Patch, Freeborn Road near Route 58, Easton, CT 06612 (map) From intersection of Merritt Parkway and Rte 58 (Hi Ho Motor Inn), go north on Rte 58. Pass thru light at Rte 136, continuing on 58. Pass Bluebird Gas Station and Restaurant on left. After Bluebird take third left (Redding Rd and Norton Rd are 1st two) onto Freeborn Road which is a couple of miles north of the Bluebird. Go left onto Freeborn Road. There will be woods on both sides. When the woods stop on left (first house lot) look to the right, there will be an unmarked dirt road going up thru the woods. You will be greeted here and given parking instructions. You will then walk approximately ¼ mile up the dirt road and assemble at the blueberry patch where we will gather for the presentation.