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Did you know that an average of 20,000 hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures migrate over our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch every fall? Join Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean as we kick off another hawk watching season and learn how to identify and count the raptors seen over the Greenwich Audubon Center. Following a slide show introduction ... Read more
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 6 P.M. Join Andy to look for newly fledged young birds and mixed groups of post-breeding birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
ADULT PROGRAMS - SHOREBIRD WALKS July 24 August 15 & 27 Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our ... Read more
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 AT 8 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery is one of the top bird watching spots in Windham County. Andy will show you around the grounds. Expect sandpipers and other shorebirds, early migrating songbirds, and raptors. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks: 9 - 11 am September 11 - Mamacoke Island, Waterford September 14 - Seaside State Park Waterford Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their ... Read more
Late Summer Whale Watch Saturday, August 31 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Head to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to catch a Whale Watch, looking for Humpback, Fin, and Minke whales. Sightings last year were excellent, and we hope for similar results this year. There’s also the chance of seeing various other sea animals including Basking Sharks and Atlantic ... Read more
Bird Watching at Ash Creek Sunday, September 1, 2024 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 835 Gilman St Bridgeport, CT, 06605 We are hosting a bird walk at Ash Creek with Yaw D., Senior Project Specialist of Connecticut Land Conservation Council. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars as we lead discussion while you view the abundant birds (osprey, ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Swallow Cruises Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024 Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of ... Read more
Sep 4 Hilltop Farm Wed 8:30 am 1616 Mapleton Ave, Suffield, CT Enter at Work Day Sign Entrance Park near the red barn. Additional parking signs will be posted. Walk around this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space. View the eagles’ nest from the boardwalk which is surrounded by ... Read more
SWALLOW PADDLES September 4, 11, & 26; 5:30-7:30 pm - Old Lyme Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. ... Read more
Is your town or city ready for better lighting rules? In the webinar we will take a closer look at our new Model Outdoor Lighting Regulations for Connecticut, an easy-to-implement policy that helps Connecticut communities to safely reduce light pollution at little or no cost, while reducing unnecessary lighting. Based on the Five Principles for ... Read more
Paddling Great Island Thursday, September 5 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join CAS staff as they lead a paddle around Great Island Wildlife Management Area in Old Lyme to view Osprey and other birds of the marsh. Great Island provides paddling in secluded back channels, side rivers, and coves that parallel the lower Connecticut River. ... Read more
