Re: Binoculars
Hi Jason,
It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the assisted
living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive of
you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds listserv email
ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org. Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few years
ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I have also
seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger mareforte@comcast.net wrote:
Hello Cynthia and Chris!
Hope all is well and the birding even better!
I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
assisted living I work at and it is really catching on! Unfortunately, many
residents do not have binoculars so I am trying to procure some any way I
can.
As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season, but I
wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large could be asked
for considering to donate any used binoculars?
You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if it’s
not possible.
Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one of
these days.
Jason Rieger
Sent from my iPhone
--
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
Very nice idea Jason. Can’t help you with COA anymore, but good idea to
reach out to the community. I will look around for extra bins. Hope to
run into you afield soon.
Chris
Chris Wood
Woodbury, CT
203 558-0654
[1]C.S. Wood Photo Sampler
On Apr 30, 2026, at 6:54 PM, Cynthia Ehlinger
<cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Jason,
It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the
assisted living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive
of you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds
listserv email [2]ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org. Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few
years ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I
have also seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[3]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
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On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <[4]mareforte@comcast.net>
wrote:
Hello Cynthia and Chris!
Hope all is well and the birding even better!
I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
assisted living I work at and it is really catching on!
Unfortunately, many residents do not have binoculars so I am trying
to procure some any way I can.
As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season,
but I wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large
could be asked for considering to donate any used binoculars?
You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if
it’s not possible.
Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one
of these days.
Jason Rieger
Sent from my iPhone
--
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[5]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
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References
Jason:
Ken Elkins has done a lot of work introducing birding to seniors. I suspect he has a resource for providing binoculars. You might want to reach out to him.
Chris L
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On May 1, 2026, at 8:03 AM, C. S. Wood via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Very nice idea Jason. Can’t help you with COA anymore, but good idea to
reach out to the community. I will look around for extra bins. Hope to
run into you afield soon.
Chris
Chris Wood
Woodbury, CT
203 558-0654
[1]C.S. Wood Photo Sampler
On Apr 30, 2026, at 6:54 PM, Cynthia Ehlinger
<cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Jason,
It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the
assisted living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive
of you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds
listserv email [2]ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org. Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few
years ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I
have also seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[3]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <[4]mareforte@comcast.net>
wrote:
Hello Cynthia and Chris!
Hope all is well and the birding even better!
I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
assisted living I work at and it is really catching on!
Unfortunately, many residents do not have binoculars so I am trying
to procure some any way I can.
As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season,
but I wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large
could be asked for considering to donate any used binoculars?
You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if
it’s not possible.
Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one
of these days.
Jason Rieger
Sent from my iPhone
--
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[5]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
References
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/cswood-photos/albums/72157710313935571/
- mailto:ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
- mailto:mareforte@comcast.net
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
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I have fallout conditions in my yard. Had 11 black and whites in two trees lots of parula etc…
Coast should be on fire.
Jim Muchmore
Riverside
Sent from my iPhone
On May 1, 2026, at 10:31 AM, C. S. Wood via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Very nice idea Jason. Can’t help you with COA anymore, but good idea to
reach out to the community. I will look around for extra bins. Hope to
run into you afield soon.
Chris
Chris Wood
Woodbury, CT
203 558-0654
[1]C.S. Wood Photo Sampler
On Apr 30, 2026, at 6:54 PM, Cynthia Ehlinger
<cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Jason,
It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the
assisted living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive
of you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds
listserv email [2]ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org. Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few
years ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I
have also seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[3]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <[4]mareforte@comcast.net>
wrote:
Hello Cynthia and Chris!
Hope all is well and the birding even better!
I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
assisted living I work at and it is really catching on!
Unfortunately, many residents do not have binoculars so I am trying
to procure some any way I can.
As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season,
but I wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large
could be asked for considering to donate any used binoculars?
You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if
it’s not possible.
Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one
of these days.
Jason Rieger
Sent from my iPhone
--
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[5]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
References
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/cswood-photos/albums/72157710313935571/
- mailto:ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
- mailto:mareforte@comcast.net
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
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100% so many birds this am. Cape May, Parula, green throated, black and white etc etc….
Victor
Cheshire
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From: James Muchmore via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:23:16 AM
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Cc: Cynthia Ehlinger cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com; Chuck Imbergamo imbercj@comcast.net; Birds CT ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binoculars
I have fallout conditions in my yard. Had 11 black and whites in two trees lots of parula etc…
Coast should be on fire.
Jim Muchmore
Riverside
Sent from my iPhone
On May 1, 2026, at 10:31 AM, C. S. Wood via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Very nice idea Jason. Can’t help you with COA anymore, but good idea to
reach out to the community. I will look around for extra bins. Hope to
run into you afield soon.
Chris
Chris Wood
Woodbury, CT
203 558-0654
[1]C.S. Wood Photo Sampler
On Apr 30, 2026, at 6:54 PM, Cynthia Ehlinger
<cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Jason,
It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the
assisted living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive
of you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds
listserv email [2]ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org. Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few
years ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I
have also seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[3]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <[4]mareforte@comcast.net>
wrote:
Hello Cynthia and Chris!
Hope all is well and the birding even better!
I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
assisted living I work at and it is really catching on!
Unfortunately, many residents do not have binoculars so I am trying
to procure some any way I can.
As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season,
but I wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large
could be asked for considering to donate any used binoculars?
You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if
it’s not possible.
Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one
of these days.
Jason Rieger
Sent from my iPhone
--
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
[5]cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
[AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo
alPd6Hf_M]
References
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/cswood-photos/albums/72157710313935571/
- mailto:ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
- mailto:mareforte@comcast.net
- mailto:cynthia.ehlinger@gmail.com
To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: ctbirds-request@lists.ctbirding.org
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