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First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
Greenwich Point Park 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, United StatesBring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats. Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. ... Read more
Litchfield Hills Audubon Society: All About the Christmas Bird Count
421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT, United StatesWho: Dave Tripp, Jr., Board and almost life-long member of LHAS; committee member of CT's ARCC; founding member of the CT Big Day team, The Raven Lunatics. Photographer, traveler and leader of several birding trips to exotic countries, in his spare time Dave is Torrington's Deputy Fire Chief. Description: Want to help LHAS count ... Read more
New Haven Bird Club: Hammonasset Beach State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United StatesField Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Jerry Connolly December 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am At any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot for fall migrants. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Meet outside the park ... Read more
CT Audubon EcoTravel: Coastal Birding
Connecticut CT, United StatesCoastal Birding Holiday Wednesday, December 4 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Join Andy Griswold, EcoTravel Director and expert birder, for an annual favorite as your birding group searches for early winter migrants and coastal birds from Madison to Groton. After this pre- holiday adventure, your group will stop for dinner at one of the fine eateries ... Read more
CT Audubon EcoTravel: Cape Cod in Winter
Cape Cod Orleans, MA, United StatesCape Cod in Winter December 6 – 8, 2024 Three Days! In December, Cape Cod is a fabulous place to explore when tourists are few and the region takes on a more relaxed feel. Unfortunately, at this time of year Kemp’s Ridley, Green, and Loggerhead sea turtles are often stunned by cold water and end ... Read more
Audubon CT: Weekly Birding Hikes at the Bent
185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT. 06488 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United StatesLook for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a morning hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of ... Read more
Audubon CT Bent of the River: Weekly Afternoon Birding Hikes
185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT. 06488 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United StatesLook for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of incline ... Read more
New Haven Bird Club: Quinnipiac Trail
Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society 881 Cheshire Street, Cheshire, CT, United StatesField Trip – Quinnipiac Trail, Prospect – John Triana December 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for a vigorous walk along the Quinnipiac Trail from Cornwall Avenue in Prospect through Regional Water Authority and Prospect Land Trust property off of Boardman Drive. Expect many steep areas with rough terrain. Wear appropriate footwear and bring ... Read more
Hartford Audubon Society: Hartford Crow Roost
Dec 7 Hartford Crow Roost Sat 4 pmHartford Housing Authority Parking Lot180 John D. Wardlaw Way, Hartford Park in spaces at the west end of the lot (closest to Newfield Ave) Watching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting winter spectacle. We are never sure where the roost will be each ... Read more
Menunkatuck Audubon Society: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research
Online CT, United StatesWe've all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that scientists have used to study bird ... Read more
CT Audubon Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Webinar on Larks, Longspurs & Pipits
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesLarks, Longspurs, & Pipits Webinar Wednesday, December 11; 6-7 pm If you’ve ever walked across open habitat in CT in the winter, chances are you’ve flushed up small songbirds feeding from the ground. Numerous small songbirds spend the winter in these seemingly harsh environments, having bred in the far north. In this webinar, Conservation ... Read more