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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:20260131T020000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Cod Tour - January 31 - February 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:January 31 – Feb 1 2026 –  Cape Cod Tour\, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts \nContact Peter for reservations and details \nThis is New England late–winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. \nPeter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-cod-tour-february-7-8-2026/
LOCATION:Cape Cod\, Orleans\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - New Haven Bird Club: Annual Mega Bowl of Birding
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER\nThe 10th Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut Saturday – January 31\, 2026 \nJanuary 31\, 2026 @ 6:00 am – 5:00 pm \nFree and open to all CT birders.  \nThis is a fun and friendly event that celebrates birds\, birders and birding.  The basic concept is to go birding for the day\, preferably with one or more of your birding friends\, in an area of your choosing.  The goal is to see as many bird species as possible within your chosen area. Points are awarded for each species with the point value increasing with the increasing rarity of the species.  In general\, people bird within a circle with a 5-mile radius that includes the residence of one of the team members\, but teams can bird within a town or entire county if they prefer.  Birders of all skill levels are welcome.  \n  \n\nOrganizer: Chris Loscalzo\,closcalz@optonline.net or loscalzo969@gmail.com. \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-annual-mega-bowl-of-birding/
CATEGORIES:New Canaan Nature Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Waterfowl Walks
DESCRIPTION:Waterfowl Walks\nSaturday\, January 24; 9- 11 AM\nSaturday\, January 31; 9-11 AM\nSaturday\, February 28; 1-3 PM\nAs the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut\, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north\, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze\, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Mamacoke Island Walk is free for CT Audubon & Arboretum members and $10 for non-members. Exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather.\n– The walk in Waterford will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy and dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.\n– The walk in East Lyme will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy\, dirt\, and sandy terrain. Portable toilets on site\n\nSaturday\, January 24 at Mamacoke Island\, Waterford – Register Here \nSaturday\, January 31 at Rocky Neck State Park\, East Lyme – Register Here \nSaturday\, February 28 at Griswold Point\, Old Lyme – Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-waterfowl-walks/2026-01-31/
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Winter Bird Behaviors (Class and Walk)
DESCRIPTION:Winter Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)\n\nJanuary 31\, 10 AM to Noon\n \n\nJoin Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a program on seasonal differences in bird behavior. Some birds migrate south\, but other birds tough it out year-long up north. While some of the more colorful\, charismatic migratory birds are away for the winter\, this is the perfect time of year to appreciate these year-round (and seasonal) avian residents. These small\, smart birds are some of the most fun to watch all winter long. We will start off in the classroom\, then go outside to observe winter birds at our feeders.\n \nClick here to register for Winter Bird Behaviors program.\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-winter-bird-behaviors-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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