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Woodstock resident Steven Rosendahl has photographed wetlands around the U.S. and in Bangladesh, with the goal of sharing their beauty and importance. Wetland Birds features a selection of Steve’s stunning photos of the avian life of the swamps, marshes, and bogs he has visited. Free admission
Spend a leisurely afternoon watching and counting birds from Greenwich Audubon's bird feeder window! The winter months are the perfect time to become acquainted with our resident songbirds. Come join us for this recurring program on Friday afternoons where Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will point out the species of birds coming to our Learning Center's ... Read more
Feb 8 & 9 Cape Cod Tour, MA 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, MassachusettsContact Peter for reservations and details This is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T
The Shepaug Dam Bald Eagle Observation Area has provided visitors with views of wintering Bald Eagles for 30 years. The Shepaug Hydroelectric Station keeps the water below the dam to be ice-free in winter and the churning water brings fish close to the surface making it a place that Bald Eagles are able to find ... Read more
Saturday, February 8. Meet at 9:00 at the Bent of the River visitors' parking lot to car pool. Call Russ to reserve a spot. 203-841-7779.
Shawangunk Owls Saturday, February 8 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. When the winter months get long and tiring, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls, Northern Harriers, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! Sundown is ... Read more
Love Birds: Avian Courtship Displays February 11, 2025, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join us at Deer Pond Farm to learn some of the fascinating courtship behaviors of birds. Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer will share an overview of how male birds engage in dangerous ... Read more
Feb 11 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00 pmSt James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Douglas Beach will be presenting ‘Meadowood Really is For the Birds‘.With the description: A look at the Meadowood property in Simsbury. It was destined to become a major housing development but is now permanent open space and a magnet for birds. With a ... Read more
Birding the Rhode Island Coast Wednesday, February 12 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spend the day cruising the Rhode Island coast, visiting Charlestown Breachway and Napatree Point. Take the opportunity to see this summertime destination without the tourists. These two locations are always full of birdlife. TO SIGN UP FOR A TRIP, PLEASE CALL THE ... Read more
Finches Webinar Wednesday, February 12; 6-7 pm If you have backyard feeders, chances are you have seen one of Connecticut’s charismatic finch species feeding from them. This family of songbirds includes some of the most well-known species and unique species. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore what makes these ... Read more
Owl Prowls January & February All walks are from 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds, as many are already nesting, looking for mates, ... Read more
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.
