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These walks will meet at the nearby The Audubon Shop then proceed to sites in Hammonasset Beach State Park. Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding ... Read more
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.
Field Trip – Branford Supply Ponds – Maria Stockmal October 20 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am This a good time to look for fall and early winter migrants. There can be quite a mix seeing Baltimore Oriole, Pine Warbler, American Coot, Common Raven, Winter Wren, Fox Sparrow, and Red-shouldered Hawk. The Supply Ponds Preserve offers two ... Read more
Field Trip – Fresh Meadows Preserve, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) October 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am NOTE: This date is a change from the yearbook! Cheshire Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows Preserve includes a variety of habitats that appeal to a wide variety of bird species looking for a place to rest and refuel ... Read more
Join us for the second of our Fall 2024 Bird Walks! This will take place at the Coginchaug Greenway. Meet at the lot on Strickland Road (east of High Meadow Lane), Middlefield. Rain may cancel bird walks, wear appropriate footwear. Coginchaug Greenway 86 Strickland Road Middlefield, CT, 06455United States (map)
Oct 20 A.W. Stanley Park, New Britain Sun 9:30 am 2159 Stanley St, New Britain, CT Park in the lot across from the pool building. (Note this is NOT Stanley Quarter Park, also in New Britain) A.W. Stanley Park is a New Britain gem, hosting a diverse community of resident and ... Read more
Join Mattabeseck Audubon members, past & present, for a celebration of our chapter's 50th year. Hot buffet lunch, dessert, coffee/tea, cash bar, raffle, awards, and guest speaker Steve Broker "The 50 years of the Salmon River Christmas Bird Count". A limited number of seats will be available at this venue. You must register no later ... Read more
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
Wednesday, September 25th Wednesday, October 23rd Wednesday, November 6th 8:30-10:00am New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oeonoke Ridge Road New Canaan, CT Walks Meet in the lower parking lot Please Register Register Here
The winter wildlife of Japan offers a number of spectacles unmatched in the wild! Tens of thousands of Cranes of at least 5 species can be seen feeding on snowy fields or flying into roost against the backdrop of glorious sunsets in Kagoshima. The famous dancing Red-crowned Cranes are in full performance in Kushiro. Snow ... Read more
