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Bird Walks and More Amy Porter Photography Exhibition Through December 31, 2024 Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and ... Read more
Bristol, CTBR Compiler: Jack Swatt jswattbirds@gmail.com Please contact Jack if you are interested in participating in Bristol's Christmas Bird Count!
Edwin Way Teale, Trail Wood Sanctuary, Hampton, CT (CTEW) Compiler: Sue Harrington, hoopoe@sbcglobal.net
Pawling (Hidden Valley), NY/CT (NYHV) Compilers: Carena Pooth, carena@prodigy.net Angela Dimmitt, angeladimmitt@aol.com (Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club)
All of Hartford CountyGive yourself something to look forward to in January! Everyone is encouraged to join with other HAS members for a friendly competition to find the most bird species in Hartford County this month. See www.hartfordaudubon.org for more details. Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860-543-1280 T
Looking forward to a fresh start in 2025? Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a First Day Hike at Boyd Woods. Kids and adults are invited to join leaders Rich and Debbie Martin for a fun, invigorating hike through the woods. They will point out hidden treasures along the way. We never know ... Read more
Please contact the compiler: Sue Stark at pazburd@yahoo.com if you're interested in participating in this count circle (Menunkatuck Audubon Society)
White Memorial Owl Prowl with Fran Zygmont January 4, 2025 - 5 am - 8 am You can do it! Venture out into the frosty New Year in search of our native owls with expert Fran Zygmont. We'll be in search of Barred Owls, Screech Owls, Saw-whet Owls, and Great Horned Owls. Dress ... Read more
Jan 4 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St. Park along road near intersection. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we ... Read more
Please contact Compiler if you're interested in joining this count circle. Matt Bell, mbell@ctaudubon.org, mjbell1214@gmail.com
Bring 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
Beyond Birdfeeders: How to feed your backyard birds year-round Sunday, January 5 - 2 — 3:15 pm Birds do not live by birdseed alone. Learn what you can plant in your yard to provide food for an even greater variety of birds throughout the year while promoting biodiversity in your neighborhood. $11 each / ... Read more
Bird Song and Science Zoom Presentation January 7, 2025, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Are you missing the sounds of birdsong this winter? Join us via zoom to learn more about how scientists use song to study how birds communicate. Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager and Naturalist, will present an ... Read more
Field Trip – Second Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Tina Green January 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Sherwood Island State Park Join a midweek trip (on the Second Wednesday!) to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ducks. The fields are a good ... Read more
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
Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter – Frank Mantlik Meet at Milford Commuter Lot exit 35 We’ll look for waterbirds and fowl including Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and loons, as well as shorebirds, gulls, and raptors as we visit Milford hotspots that will likely include Milford Point, Mondo Ponds, and Caswell Cove. Dress warmly ... Read more
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
Jan 18 Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran or Wendy at least one week in advance for details. Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, Alcids, sea ducks, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps. Contact leader ... Read more
In the last 50 years, 2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the United States and Canada. To put it another way, we've lost more than a quarter of our birdlife since 1970. These findings were reported in the world's leading scientific journal, Science. Grassland birds are hard hit, with a 53% reduction in ... Read more
Harlequins of Newport Thursday, January 23 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Harlequin Duck, the fashion plate of the winter seas, is a rare sight in Connecticut. However, travelers are nearly guaranteed to see more than a few at Sachuest Point in Rhode Island, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the ... Read more
The Greenwich Audubon Center is excited to announce our newest art exhibition in Kiernan Hall: 'Trash To Treasure' by Chris Duncan. All are invited to join us for the opening reception on Thursday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. where refreshments will be served and attendees will have a chance to meet the photographer. The displayed ... Read more
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
Jan 25 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat LaunchThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may cancel the trip. Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com ... Read more
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walks Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery often has many species of wintering birds, since it offers a variety of habitats — open water, conifer trees, and ... Read more
Join Russ Naylor to view our national bird in suitable habitat at the Shepaug Dam at Lake Zoar in Southbury. We’ll also be likely to view Common Ravens, displaying Common Mergansers and American Black Ducks, a resident Peregrine Falcon, and other visiting winter birds. As a bonus, we might be treated to a live birds of ... Read more
Winter Bird Behaviors Presentation January 29, 2025, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this hybrid program beginning in our classroom and ending outside. Lori will give a brief presentation on the differences in bird behavior in the breeding season versus the non-breeding season. We will ... Read more
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
The Eighth (REALLY THE NINTH) Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in New Haven County February 1, 2025 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in a fun and friendly event! Go birding for all or part of the day to see how many species you can observe. Earn ... Read more
Greenwich Audubon is thrilled to return to Teatown's 21st Annual Hudson River EagleFest celebrating the Bald Eagles of the Hudson River! Attendees can visit us along with many other local environmental organizations, Audubon chapters and vendors inside the fully heated event tent at Croton Point Park's pavilion. We will have raptor-related handouts including information on our ... Read more
