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Block Island Weekend Escape Call now! This trip will sell out! September 27 – 29, 2024 Three Days! Revel in the wilds of Block Island, Rhode Island, after summer tourists have left the beaches and town. Often a magnet for wayward birds, “Block” will delight travelers with its island architecture, wild flowers, and natural ... Read more
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:30 to 11 a.m. West Rock Ridge State Park offers trails with jaw-dropping vistas and has one of the highest concentrations of rare and endangered species of any park in the state. It’s an excellent place for a guided fall bird walk with Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens. Bird sightings could include varieties ... Read more
The Fledgling 4 Documentary Film Screening Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Every family has its stories. Joe Gowac, East Hampton wildlife videographer and photographer and second grade teacher, has documented the stories of a Barred Owl family, living in the woods near him. Join Joe as he shows his film and discusses the ... Read more
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1 p.m. As summer comes to a close, millions of raptors will begin their fall migration. Join our expert naturalist, Conservation Manager Stefan Martin to witness birds of prey making their journey south. We will meet at the trail head and walk to the Larsen Sanctuary’s Deer Meadow hawk platform ... Read more
Webinars via Zoom Sparrows Webinar Wednesday, October 16; 6-7 pm Often overlooked compared to more colorful birds, sparrows are a study in details. The “Little Brown Jobs” can often be difficult to identify, and with so many species mixed together, it can seem quite the daunting task. In this webinar Conservation & Education Coordinator ... Read more
Cape May Migration October 17 – 20, 2024 Four Days! Without a doubt, one of the top 10 birding spots in the country is Cape May, New Jersey, where every fall hundreds of thousands of migrating birds funnel through the southern tip of the state. Birdwatchers come from all over the world to enjoy not ... Read more
October 17, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Enjoy a two-hour fall birding walk with Sanctuary Manager and Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. We’ll search for fall warblers, non-migratory birds, and discuss the best ways to protect birds on their migratory journey. Learn about the “Lights Out CT” initiative to help support ... Read more
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the 2,000-acre Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery offers a variety of habitats and is one of the top birding spots in Windham County. Expect songbirds, raptors and waterbirds. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members
Saturday, October 19 9:30 – 11 a.m. Join Connecticut Audubon’s Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens on this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at a premier bird watching location. Sherwood Island, one of the largest undeveloped parcels of coastal land in the state, has varied habitat (shorelines, marshes, meadows, woods and ... Read more
Guided Paddles - Saturday, October 19; 1-3 pm Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members October 19 at Four ... Read more
Screech Owl Hike Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7 P.M. Hike the sanctuary looking for screech owls. Moderately difficult. You must be able to hike in the dark and keep up with the group. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bats: Winged Wonders Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2 P.M. Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats, joins us for an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our nine local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions about bats, the many roles ... Read more
With Andy Rzeznikiewicz as your guide, walk the paths of Trail Wood in search of the White-throated Sparrow and other fall species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register.
Trail Wood Bird Walk Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8 A.M. Andy will point out various species of birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Enchanted Forest Friday, October 25, 2024 5 – 7:15 p.m. You’ll have a fun (but not scary) experience being escorted through the luminary trail and learning about nocturnal animals in their natural habitats. Live animals — including owls — plus crafts, snacks and hot chocolate, will round out this nature-themed, outdoors-only event. Dress for ... Read more
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 P.M. Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 P.M. Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.