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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Shepaug Eagle Viewing
DESCRIPTION:DEER POND FARM:\n \n\nShepaug Eagle View in Southbury\, CT. Now in its 40th season\, this renowned winter birding destination is open from December 24\, 2025 through March 15\, 2026\, on Wednesdays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is an ideal destination for birders\, families\, school groups\, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.\n \nLive Birds of Prey programs offered on most days operating.\n \nAdmission is free\, Reservations required; please register for directions and more information.\nSee https://ctaudubon.org/deer-pond-farm-programs-classes/
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-shepaug-eagle-viewing/
LOCATION:Shepaug Dam\, River Rd.\, Southbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Milford Point: Bird Walks at the Coastal Center
DESCRIPTION:MILFORD POINT\n\nBird Walks at the Coastal Center\n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year\, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh\, woodlands\, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. \n \nBe sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer\, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours\, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, and binoculars.\n\nPricing:\nMembers\, $15\nNon-members\, $20\nSpaces are limited\, and pre-registration is required.\n \nFebruary 14\, 10:00 a.m.: Register Here!\n \nFebruary 26\, 9:00 a.m.: Register Here!\n \nThis walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled\, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-bird-walks-at-the-coastal-center/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,Walk
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Pollinator Potluck: From the Cloud Forest to CT: Protecting Nature Across the Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening adventure to the Southern Hemisphere with local conservationist\, Jim Muchmore. Jim will be joined by Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy\, Robert LaFrance who will present on Audubon’s Latin America and Caribbean program. \nJim will provide highlights from his field research in Ecuador and other parts of South America\, where he has studied the region’s remarkable bird and herpetofauna and their conservation challenges in tropical ecosystems. Drawing on decades of experience observing rare birds\, reptiles\, and amphibians in diverse habitats from Andean cloud forests to Choco lowlands\, he will provide insights into both the natural history of these animals and ongoing efforts to protect their habitats. \nJim will be joined by Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy\, Robert LaFrance who will present on Audubon’s Latin America and Caribbean program in addition to discussing revisions to the Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan. \nJim’s Bio: \nJim Muchmore is an established graphic and packaging designer who transitioned from the New York City design world into a conservation-focused career. He brings deep expertise in branding\, corporate communications\, and visual storytelling\, combined with extensive field experience in South America. Jim has worked closely with scientists\, NGOs\, and local partners to raise awareness\, support fundraising\, and protect critical biodiversity hotspot\, particularly within the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena and Tropical Andes regions\, and is also an experienced photographer\, expedition organizer\, and conservation communicator. \nRobert’s Bio: \nRobert LaFrance is the Director of Policy for Connecticut at the National Audubon Society\, where he works to advance state policies that protect birds\, habitats\, and natural resources. A former Director of Governmental Affairs and Senior Legal Counsel at Connecticut DEEP\, Robert has played a key role in shaping environmental and wildlife policy under multiple administrations. He remains deeply engaged in conservation science and education\, advising students at the Yale School of the Environment and serving on regional and state conservation boards. A longtime Connecticut resident and avid bird watcher\, Robert brings a practical\, policy-driven perspective on how conservation decisions affect local landscapes and communities. \nPotluck food and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Happiness Is Back Country Market along with organic wine from The Study Fine Wines! Bringing a dish to share is optional but if you do\, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTECARD LISTING INGREDIENTS. Bite size sharables are preferred as the center has limited capacity to provide utensils. \nAdmission is FREE but RSVPs REQUIRED
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-pollinator-potluck-from-the-cloud-forest-to-ct-protecting-nature-across-the-hemisphere/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Sharon: Light Pollution & its Effect on Birds\, Wildlife & Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a three-part Policy Potluck series where we’ll explore current local\, state\, and national legislation around birds and conservation\, climate\, and the actions we can take to support select bills and/or policies. Each program will feature speakers who are experts on their respective topics and a Q&A session. Bring your favorite dish to pass!\n \nMillions of birds pass through Connecticut every spring and fall on their way to and from their summer nesting grounds. Because our state is located along the Atlantic Flyway\, many birds use our shorelines and green spaces to rest and refuel during their trip. But light pollution has wreaked havoc on our night sky. Artificial light emitted by our homes\, buildings\, streetlights\, bridges\, and other structures can confuse and disorient birds\, causing them to land near buildings\, crash into windows\, and/or circle around for hours until they drop from exhaustion. The result is catastrophic: There are over 1 billion bird deaths in North America each year. Light pollution also impacts other wildlife\, human health\, and energy waste.\n \nPlease come to learn about the problem and what could be done to mitigate the damage in your home and community.\n\nFee: FREE\nSuitable for ages 15+\nOnline pre-registration required.\n\nCraig Repasz is the Chair and co-founder of Lights Out Connecticut. LOCT is a statewide special project of Menunkatuck Audubon Society. Craig is also President of the Friends of Stewart B McKinney NWR\, an organization devoted to supporting this important refuge. He is past president of the New Haven Bird Club\, currently serving as their Conservation Chair. He is past conservation chair of the Connecticut Ornithological Association. He has been the volunteer coordinator for the Connecticut Bird Atlas for six years. He enjoys backpacking and conducts Mountain Birdwatch surveys for the Vermont Center of Ecostudies\, focusing on the Bicknell’s Thrush and other high elevation species. \nLeo Smith is the Northeast Regional Director and Connecticut Chapter Chair of DarkSky. He works strategically to protect the night across the United States by integrating Dark Sky lighting principles into national building codes. He developed language used to amend the CT State Building Code to cover parking lot lighting and introduced two code change proposals to NY State Energy Code in 2019. He was a member of the DarkSky International board of directors (2004-2016) and voting member of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Roadway Lighting Committee (2006-2019)\, serving on its Standard Practice and Residential Street Lighting subcommittees. He is a long-time resident of Suffield\, CT.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-sharon-light-pollution-its-effect-on-birds-wildlife-human-health/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 99 West Cornwall Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, United States
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