Birds, Beans and Burgundy

Come join us for a fun-filled winter romantic get away close to home and view America's symbol on the wing and in the
air.

Meet us at the commuter parking lot across from Ryder's Landing at 9:00 am.

We'll walk to the Sikorsky Bridge and try to catch a glimpse of any bald eagles in the area. Then, we'll board our bus to travel up the Housatonic River stopping at Lake Zoar to view eagles on the wing over the dam.

From Lake Zoar we'll continue on to Southbury looking for eagles along the way and observing eagles hunting at the Shepaug Dam. We'll be able to locate and observe many other wintering water birds and songbirds on our way to and from the eagle observation area at Shepaug.

The staff from Horizon Wings will bring their hawks, falcons and owls to the dam so, even if the "eagling" is not up to par, at least there'll be something of interest on hand at the dam.

After our visit to the Shepaug Dam, we'll all need some warming so we'll travel to a local Vineyard. Once we're cozy and warm from some romantic red or white liquid cheer at the Vineyard, we'll reboard our bus for a return to Stratford around 2pm.

Fee is $12 food and drink not included.

Registration is January 9-February 3. An adult must accompany children under 18.

More information at www.shepaugeagles.com.