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GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT WALKS PROGRAM Friday, February 14; 9-10 am Saturday, February 15; 1-2 pm RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you ... Read more
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT WALKS PROGRAM Friday, February 14; 9-10 am Saturday, February 15; 1-2 pm RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you ... Read more
EAGLE WATCH Saturday, March 1; 9-11 am North Cove, Essex Winter along the Connecticut River is a great time to see Bald Eagles as they head from frozen inland waters to the open waters along the coast. We’ll search the shores of North Cove for eagles and other winter residents. $ 13 members; $18 ... Read more
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
Waterfowl Walk Saturday, March 15; 9-11 am Old Saybrook As lakes and ponds freeze further north, many species of waterfowl flock to the coast in winter in CT looking for open water. Towards the end of winter, many of these birds start showing off their elaborate courtship behaviors. We’ll look for dabblers and divers ... Read more
CT AUDUBON - RTP Estuary Center: Family Shorebird Walks Saturday, March 15; 1:30-3 pm Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme Spring is a great time to see shorebirds along the CT coast. We’ll look and listen to these charismatic birds and enjoy some of our most beautiful coastal parks. The walk is suitable for ... Read more
Webinars via Zoom - Blackbirds Webinar Wednesday, March 19; 6-7 pm Some of our most beloved and familiar birds in CT are in the blackbird family, a large and diverse group of birds with some unique species. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over this fascinating group of birds and ... Read more
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
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
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
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
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.
