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Hartford Audubon Society: Big January – All month

Hartford County Hartford

Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County It’s that time of year!  The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our ninth 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 ... Read more

COA: Big January

Featured COA: Big January
Connecticut CT

COA returns to the traditional format of a friendly competition based on the total number of species seen during the month of January 2026 within a specific area within our state. With a variety of categories, there is something for everyone from big listers to local birders. it's a fun excuse to get out and ... Read more

Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Ann Trip – January 17-18, 2026

Newburyport, MA Newburyport

Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA  2 days Contact Wendy or Fran 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 for motel (to get ... Read more

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Owls at Shawangunk NWR

Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge 02 Hoagerburgh Rd,, Wallkill,

Shawangunk Owls Saturday, January 17     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! ... Read more

Birding Events in Connecticut

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.