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All of Hartford County The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... 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
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... Read more
Lights Out Connecticut Lecture Humans and the Night Sky — Our Lost Heritage Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Light pollution robs us of the opportunity to fully experience the night sky. With this loss, we have come to suffer from insomnia, stress, and increased cancer rates. Explore the human connection to the ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... Read more
January 29 – Wednesday – Visit to Shepaug Dam to see the Bald Eagles. Meet at 9:00 at Canfield Corner Pharmacy on Rte.6 in Woodbury to car pool. Call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779 to reserve a spot.
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
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... Read more
Thursday, January 30, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm Greenwich Audubon Center, Greenwich, CT, 06831, CT Join us for a special evening as we host Louise Washer, President of the Norwalk River Watershed Association and Joan Seguin of the Connecticut Coalition for Pesticide Reform, as they discuss the science behind neonicotinoids – what they are and how ... Read more
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people ... 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
Geared for beginner to intermediate birders, this workshop will cover how to utilize global resources such as eBird and Merlin as well as Connecticut specific resources such as the CTBirding Listserv and the GroupMe app. This will be an in-person workshop held at the CT Audubon Society Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme, ... 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
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
Calling all nature lovers and bird enthusiasts! 🦉🦅 Join us for our next Fred Elser First Sunday Science: All Things Raptor at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center! Sunday, February 2, 2025, 2–3:00 pm, at the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT Get ready for ... Read more
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane—no, it’s an eagle!! Bald eagles were once so endangered that many considered whether to replace them as America’s national symbol. The ongoing story of their recovery as a species and CT’s healthy eagle population is a comeback story worth hearing. Join Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the State Department of Energy ... Read more
Winter Gulls of New England Wednesday, February 5 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Did you know that it is not just “gulls”? There is more than one species of gull that can be found in Connecticut at any time of the year and perhaps as many as eight or more species in the winter. We’ll ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset State Park, Madison – Greg Hanisek February 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot – Hammo Enjoy a mid-week field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park, one of the state’s best birding locations in any season of the year. We will look for ... Read more
BIRD WALKS AND MORE 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 More features a selection of these photographs. Free ... Read more
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
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.
Join Greenwich Audubon in partnership with Greenwich Land Trust for a bird tour at Converse Brook Preserve and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Friday, February 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am Location: Greenwich Land Trust Converse Brook Preserve Join Greeenwich Audubon in partnership with the Greenwich Land Trust for a birding tour of GLT's ... Read more
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT WALKS PROGRAM Friday, February 14; 9-10 am Saturday, February 15; 1-2 pm RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you ... Read more
Join Audubon Naturalists as we count waterbirds and land birds in Greenwich Harbor as part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Ducks, geese, loons, and gulls are some of the birds that we expect to see as they spend the winter on Long Island Sound. You will also get to ... 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 AUDUBON SHOP: Join us for a Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River. February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm This is our 36th year leading Eagle Watches! Leader Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop will help participants spot eagles from a variety of locations on ... Read more
Boyd Woods continues to be one of the best hotspots in Litchfield County for bird species. Join Rich and Debbie Martin at the sanctuary to participate in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll be sure to see many birds from our wonderful bird blind at the well-stocked feeding station, but we’ll also venture out to ... Read more
Join us at Cos Cob Library to learn how your family can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, one of the largest Community Science projects in the world, right in your own backyard and neighborhood. Ryan MacLean, Senior Education Coordinator at the Greenwich Audubon Center, will introduce you to some of the most common winter birds ... Read more
Winter Sowing at the Bent! Join us for a morning of Winter Sowing, and a PowerPoint presentation about Native Plants and their ability to support wildlife, especially pollinators and plant-eating insects that provide protein-rich food for birds and animals. Growing bird-friendly plants will attract and protect the birds you love while making your space beautiful, easy ... Read more
Join Greenwich Audubon for a monthly bird tour series at the Bruce Museum and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT, 06830, CT Join us for our new monthly partnership program with Greenwich's Bruce Museum! Greenwich Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will take ... 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
FEBRUARY MEETING – Thursday 20 – The Future of Terns on Great Gull Island; what Next? When: 6:45 to 8:30 PM; Meeting starts at 7:00 Where: On Zoom - to request the link, please email westernctbirdclub2@gmail.com up to 1 pm on Feb. 20. For further information, contact Angela Dimmitt at angeladimmitt@aol.com Due to logistics ... Read more
Dave Tripp will once again escort us around the Newburyport, Amesbury, and Salisbury areas in search of wintering northern birds. In the past, this trip has seen rare birds like Great Gray Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Townsend’s Solitaire, and Harris’ Sparrow. Other uncommon birds encountered in the past are Short-eared Owls, “White-winged” Gulls, Barrow’s Goldeneye, ... 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 – Sachuest Point NWR and Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo February 22, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Branford commuter lot, Exit 55 off I-95. Snow date – Sunday, February 23, 2025 This all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites along the Rhode ... Read more
THE AUDUBON SHOP: Join us for a Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River. February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm This is our 36th year leading Eagle Watches! Leader Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop will help participants spot eagles from a variety of locations on ... Read more
Owl Walks Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 6 P.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7 P.M. Andy will attempt to call in owls. Most likely to respond are Eastern Screech and Barred owls. Great-horned owls also sometimes come in. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Lights Out Connecticut Lecture Light Pollution and Its Impacts on Our Green Spaces Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. We are experiencing an exponential increase in light pollution in Connecticut, impacting birds, insects, bats, amphibians, pollinators, and plants as well as human beings. Additional staggering costs are wasted energy and an increase in ... Read more
We'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
Birding by Ear Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Via Zoom Frank Gallo will introduce you to the basic techniques needed to learn to identify birds by sound and offer you tips and tricks learned over years of study. This course teaches you how to learn bird songs on your own. This wonderfully ... 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
Mar 1 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. Sat 8 am The third 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
EAGLE WATCH Saturday, March 1; 9-11 am North Cove, Essex Winter along the Connecticut River is a great time to see Bald Eagles as they head from frozen inland waters to the open waters along the coast. We’ll search the shores of North Cove for eagles and other winter residents. $ 13 members; $18 ... Read more
Shorebird Walks Saturday, March 1; 1-3 pm Saturday, March 22; 9-11 am Saturday, March 29; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds winter in CT, while others started their southbound journey in mid-late summer. Join ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.
