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Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Great Island Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, while others spend the winter here in Connecticut. Early spring is when many of these species start their long-distance migrations, making ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Great Island Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River, overlooking Great Island. Exposure to sun, heat, ... 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.