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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 Society, Birdcraft Sanctuary: How Do Birds Learn to Sing?

Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

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; ... Read more

$13 – $15

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

Menunkatuck Audubon Society: Protecting Birds Across Their Whole Migratory Paths

Online CT, United States

John Hannan has worked with multiple bird conservation organizations across the Americas. Join us to see his beautiful imagery of our hemisphere’s birds and landscapes while learning about some of the key bird conservation initiatives happening right now across the Americas.  This work, being done by a wide ranging coalition, has become a core part ... Read more

Hartford Audubon Society: Monthly Meeting – Chimney Swifts

St. James’s Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT, United States

Apr 8 - Tue - 7:30 pm Social Time at 7:00 pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Bethany Sheffer Chimney Swifts, Unraveling the Mystery and Magic Bats? Birds? Minions of the Underworld? If you have found strange looking birds in your fireplace or heard a deafening cacophony of sounds from inside it, congratulations! You likely have ... Read more

Free

Audubon Sharon: Managing Your Land for Woodcock

76 Swaller Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT 76 Swaller Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT, United States

Few natural spectacles compare to the wonder of watching such a small bird conduct such a complex courtship display. If you haven’t seen it, you won’t want to miss this program! But to have woodcock to appreciate, this robin-sized bird requires properly managed habitat that meets its needs during different stages in its life cycle. ... Read more

$15

Bent of the River Audubon Center: Birds, Small Bites, and Spring Migration

Bent of the River Audubon Center 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United States

 "Birds, Small Bites, and Spring Migration"   Here come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. In this program, which is all about Spring Migration, we will talk about why some birds migrate, how they do it, and what threats they face on their journeys. Learn ... Read more

Free

Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding 101 Workshop

Greenwich Audubon 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States

Join naturalist Ryan Maclean for an exciting workshop to learn about birds! During this introduction to Ornithology, and the tools and skills used to study birds, we’ll provide guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. This workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars, guides, and online resources that help make ... Read more

$20

Western CT Bird Club: April Meeting – Purple Martins

Bent of the River Audubon Center 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United States

APRIL MEETING – Thursday 17“IT TAKES A VILLAGE...BANDING TOGETHER FOR PURPLE MARTINS!” by LAURIE DOSSThis time we will be back live in person at Audubon’s Bent of the River Sanctuary in Southbury, meeting once again in the Barn. Park up by the barn if room, or in the lot further up the road. Please do ... Read more

Free

Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding by Ear Workshop

Greenwich Audubon 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States

Birds have an unbelievable variety of sounds which they use throughout their lives. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for a special workshop to learn about helpful techniques used for identifying birds by their beautiful songs as well as how and why they make such incredible sounds. We will start with a slide show presentation and listen ... Read more

$20

Birding Events in Connecticut

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.