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CT Audubon Society, Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Shorebird Walks

Shorebird Walks Saturday, March 1; 1-3 pm Saturday, March 22; 9-11 am Saturday, March 29; 1-3 pm   Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds winter in CT, while others started their southbound journey in mid-late summer. Join ... Read more

$13 – $18

CT Audubon Society, Pomfret: Woodcock Watches

CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, United States

Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:45 P.M. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:45 P.M. Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock. They do their courtship flights just before dark.  It is very important that you do not ... Read more

$10 – $20

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay – Field Trip

Jamaica Bay NWR 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd,, Queens, NY, United States

Ducks of Jamaica Bay Saturday, April 5     7 a.m. – 5 p.m. A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year-round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. ... Read more

$95 – $110

CT Audubon Society – Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Family Shorebird Walk

Harkness Memorial State Park 275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford,, CT, United States

Family Shorebird Walk Spring is a great time to see shorebirds along the CT coast, as many of our migratory species head back north. We’ll look and listen to these charismatic birds and enjoy some of our most beautiful coastal parks. The walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. $10 members; $15 non-members; $5 ... Read more

$10 – $15

CT Audubon Society, Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, United States

Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors April 8, 10 a.m. to Noon $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this program starting in our Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring. This will include how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys, find ... Read more

$5 – $10

CT Audubon Pomfret: Lights Out CT Lecture – Effects of Light Pollution

CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, United States

Lights Out Connecticut Lecture The Effects of Light Pollution on Birds, Wildlife, and Humans Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Our state is located along the Atlantic Flyway, so many birds use our shoreline and green spaces to rest and refuel during their trip north. Artificial light emitted by houses, buildings, streetlights,  bridges, and other ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Society – Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Shorebird Walks

Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks Saturday, April 12; 9-11 am Saturday, April 12; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds winter in CT, while others started their northbound journey in early spring. Join us as we ... Read more

$13 – $18

CT Audubon Society – Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Shorebird Walks

Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks Saturday, April 12; 9-11 am Saturday, April 12; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds winter in CT, while others started their northbound journey in early spring. Join us as we ... Read more

$13 – $18

CT Audubon Society, Pomfret: Virginia Rail Walk

Virginia Rail Walk Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6 P.M. Our goal is to hear and observe a Virginia Rail.  We will also see what other birds are around. Limited to 12 participants.  Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – Beginners Bird Walk

Beginners Bird Walk Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 8 A.M. If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start!  Some of the colorful, spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet.  Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black-and-white Warblers.  Limited to 10 participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Eco Travel: Annual Lyme Loop Field Trip

Annual Lyme Loop Thursday, May 8     6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest include wetlands, streams, and ponds, all excellent places for the morning chorus of warblers, vireos, and other songbirds. The focus will be on learning ... Read more

$75 – $90

CT Audubon Society – Pomfret: Friedman Forest Bird Walk

Freidman  Forest Bird Walk Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 A.M. We’ll explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve.  We are likely to see a Great Blue Heron rookery, and Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers!  Limited to nine participants. Fee:  $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

$20 – $30