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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
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
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
Conservation Conversations at Birdcraft Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Presenter: David Lahti, director of the Behavior & Evolution Laboratory at Queens College, City University of New York. Learn how a young bird’s genes, as well as the songs of older birds, shape how young birds learn to sing. Registration required. Members $13; Non-members $15. ... Read more
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
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
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
Webinars via Zoom Shorebirds Webinar Wednesday, April 23; 6-7 pm Shorebirds are some of the champions of the bird world when it comes to migration. Most species that can be seen in Connecticut breed in the far north in the Arctic, and they pass through the state on their way north, stopping along our coastline ... Read more
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.
Meet the Animals – Birds of Prey Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free program The ambassador animals at the Fairfield Nature Center are an important part of our education outreach. Join us at this event for a unique chance to meet, up close, some of the Center’s raptor bird residents. Learn all ... Read more
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.
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
