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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Big January - All month
DESCRIPTION:Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County\n \n\n\nIt’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 in Hartford County as possible. The challenge is free to people of all ages and is not intended to be competitive — please share your findings and encourage new birders.\n\n And this year\, the CT Ornithological Association is running an all-CT Big January\, so you can do both ours in Hartford County AND the statewide challenge too!\n\nTo participate in both challenges\, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org\, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology.  If you don’t use eBird\, you can list your species\, date seen\, location\, and brief description\, and send it via email or mail directly to me right at the end of January. It must be received by Wednesday\, February 4th.  You do not need to be a HAS member or reside in Hartford County to enter. At the end of the month\, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award certificates and prizes. There are four categories:\n\nYouth (ages 4-10) who must see at least 25 species to enter\nTeen (ages 11-17) who must see at least 35 species to enter\nWeekend Warrior (adults ages 18 and up who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter\nAdults (ages 18 and up who can get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 60 species to enter.\n\nAll entries that meet the minimum number of species for each challenge group will receive a certificate of achievement.  A special prize will be awarded for the highest species count for each challenge group\, and the coveted “Golden Grebe” award will be given to the birder finding the most unusual bird.\n\nJanuary\, 2026 may be a very interesting month and a joyful way to enter the new year. There are some rarities showing up this week – I hope they will stay until after January 1st!  I’ve never seen a barnacle goose in Connecticut!\n\nWishing everyone a healthy and birdy 2026\,\n\nSarah Faulkner\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar\n\n\n\n\nSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net 860–543–1280 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-big-january-all-month-1-1-2026-1-31-2026/
LOCATION:Hartford County\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon
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SUMMARY:COA: Big January
DESCRIPTION: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 explore in the midst of New England’s stick season.  \nProper birding ethics are required. Let’s remember to help each other and the birds. Winter is a tough time for birds\, so let’s try to keep our distance and let them do their thing.  \n\n\n\n2026 Categories:\nThe Winner in each of the following categories will win a prize and receive a Commemorative Certificate:\n\nIndividual Birder with Highest Count Observed across Connecticut\nIndividual Birder with Highest Count Observed per Connecticut county\nIndividual with Highest Single Location Count (Requires Manual Reporting)\n\nReceive a Commemorative Certificate from the COA for the following:\n\nIndividuals who Observe* 100 Species or More\nYouth (ages 4-10) with 25 species or more\nTeen (ages 11-17) with 35 species or more\n\n*Observed birds include both seen and heard only species \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Participate:\n\n Species that qualify are those species that currently are accepted to the state list or are observations of birds during January that would represent first state records for Connecticut. Let’s hope we have some of those! The current list of species accepted for the state of Connecticut can be found here. . \nFor more details\, check out the BIG JANUARY event page. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/coa-big-january/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Connecticut\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut Ornithological Association
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T173000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Owl Prowls
DESCRIPTION:RTP ESTUARY CENTER:\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOwl Prowls\n\n\n \n\nJanuary 7\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 28\, & 29\nFebruary 4 & 5\n\nAll walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm\n \nWhen 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\, and establishing territory. We’ll look and listen to these incredible birds and learn what makes them unique in the bird world. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars\, and bundle up! Walks will be after sunset\, exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather. Appropriate for ages 10 and up\n \n$15 for members/$20 for non-members.\n \nConnecticut College Arboretum Walks are free for CT Audubon & Arboretum members/$10 for non-members.\n\n– Walk at Fenwick will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.\n– Walk at High Hopes will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\n\nWalk at Clark Park will be approximately 0.5-1 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.  No restrooms on site.\n\n\n– Walk at the Connecticut College Arboretum will be approximately 0.5-1 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.  No restrooms on site.\n \nWednesday\, January 7 at Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \nThursday\, January 8 at High Hopes\, Old Lyme – Register Here\n \nThursday\, January 15 at Clark Park\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \n\nWednesday\, February 4 at Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \nThursday\, February 5 at the Connecticut College Arboretum\, New London – Register Here\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-owl-prowls/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:Branford Land Trust: Speaker - The Mission of Preserving Our Wildlife with Christine Cummings\, A Place Called Hope 1/28/2026
DESCRIPTION:Branford Land Trust:\n WINTER SPEAKER SERIES The Mission of Preserving Our Wildlife with Christine Cummings\, A Place Called Hope\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJoin the Branford Land Trust on Tuesday\, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Blackstone Memorial Library for “The Mission of Preserving Our Wildlife” with Christine Cummings\, A Place Called Hope.\n \nChristine will speak on the mission of A Place Called Hope\, with an emphasis on birds of prey. She will introduce and be joined by two species\, a hawk and an owl\, offering us the chance to connect intimately with these incredible birds. Since 98% of the conflicts these animals face have to do with us humans\, Christine will offer simple tips or ways that we can all better coexist with the wildlife within our own backyards.\n \nChristine has a background working with animals and devoted her adult life to Wildlife Rehabilitation since 2005. In 2007\, APCH was founded\, with the mission of preserving wildlife for the future. As a State and Federally licensed Bird of Prey Wildlife Rehabilitator\, Christine admits on average 500-600 patients per year. Her daily routine consists of catering to the needs of injured\, orphaned\, or sick birds of prey\, as well as the 40 resident ambassador birds who call A PLACE CALLED HOPE home. Raising awareness about these incredible birds and the common conflicts they face living so closely to us humans is her educational goal. Learn more at www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com.\n \nThis event and the Winter Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. It will be held in-person at the Blackstone Library (758 Main St\, Branford).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/branford-land-trust-winter-speaker-the-mission-of-preserving-our-wildlife-with-christine-cummings-a-place-called-hope-1-28-2026/
LOCATION:Blackstone Library\, 758 Main St\, Branford\, CT
CATEGORIES:Talk
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