Date: 5/1/26 5:03 am From: C. S. Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binoculars
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...> 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...> 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...> [AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo alPd6Hf_M] On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <[4]<mareforte...> 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...> [AIorK4ybGZx_nRYVD6i1eNTa0l5TP8lj3mitn88ymSHbS-LG3GtoffuOkgOSHbCZL4tiXo alPd6Hf_M]
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