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On Earth Day, April 22, come to the Bantam Cinema and Arts Center to be entertained and enlightened by the stunning documentary “Wings Over Water.” The film, which will be shown at 6:30 p.m., focuses on the prairie wetlands in the heartland of North America. These water highways remain an oasis for wildlife, from the ... Read more
Apr 23 - 8 am Glastonbury Great Pond Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on left From Rt. 17 –use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants, including ... Read more
Webinars via Zoom Shorebirds Webinar Wednesday, April 23; 6-7 pm Shorebirds are some of the champions of the bird world when it comes to migration. Most species that can be seen in Connecticut breed in the far north in the Arctic, and they pass through the state on their way north, stopping along our coastline ... Read more
Birds are facing significant population challenges all over the world. Changes in habitat, seasons that are shifting, severe storms, and increased temperatures are all playing a part in an overall decline in numbers. The National Audubon Society is working to find ways to change those trajectories through significant and ambitious goals in conservation - from ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
Saturdays, April 26, May 3, May 17 7 — 9 am An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children. Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot. ... Read more
WHITE MEMORIAL CENTER: April 26 @ 7:30 am and 9:00 am Early Spring Migrants Bird Walks with Fran Zygmont: 7:30 am and 9:00 am
Apr 26 - 8 am Great Pond, Simsbury 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early spring migrants (Pine warbler, ... Read more
Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park celebrating Mattabeseck Audubon Society's 50th Anniversary. If you need binoculars to borrow let Elena know ahead of time. Follow Island Dock Road to large parking area by boat ramp. Text or call Elena at 860-305-1965 . Hard rain ... Read more
April 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am at Bauer Park Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields, gardens, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking ar...
Apr 26 - 3 weeks Annual Spring Census Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census which will end on Sunday, May 19th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many ... Read more
WHITE MEMORIAL CENTER: April 26 @ 7:30 am and 9:00 am Early Spring Migrants Bird Walks with Fran Zygmont: 7:30 am and 9:00 am
