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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Let's Go a-Ducking
DESCRIPTION:A replication of Dave Titus’s favorite duck migration trip will start at Bishops Ponds\, Research Parkway (off East Main Street) in Meriden\, then will take Barnes Road to North Farms Reservoir (reservoir has supplied flock of Coots in past). Then to Broad Brook Reservoir\, Cheshire. \nDress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m.\, Cromwell Stop & Shop plaza parking lot\, on the side lot by Mattress Firm. \nCall Larry Cyrulik for more information at 342-4785 or 635-1880.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-lets-go-a-ducking/
LOCATION:Cromwell Stop & Shop\, 195 West Street\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Bent of the River: How to be a Good Nest Box Landlord
DESCRIPTION:Cavity-nesting birds like the Eastern Bluebird often rely on man-made nest boxes because naturally occurring cavities have become scarce in the wild. Other bird species that use these boxes include Tree Swallows\, Chickadees\, Tufted Titmice\, and House Wrens. Learn from the best Bent landlords who care for 34 nest boxes at our sanctuary. Kate Pratt\, our Senior Coordinator for Community Engagement and Programs\, has been caring for our nest boxes for over 10 years. In this workshop\, learn how to set up\, maintain\, and monitor a nest box of your own. Part presentation\, Q&A with Kate\, and a look into a nest box on-site will leave you ready to become the best landlord you can be. \nYou have the option to purchase a nest box kit with your workshop ticket. \nPreregistration required \nA ticket to attend is $15 \nA ticket with a nest box kit included is $45 \nPlease park in the visitor lot and walk up to the barn \nFor questions\, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or (203) 405-9115 x115 \n\nHandicapped parking by the barn\nAccessible bathroom on site 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-bent-of-the-river-how-to-be-a-good-nest-box-landlord/
LOCATION:Bent of the River Audubon Center\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bent of the River Audubon Center":MAILTO:bentoftheriver@audubon.org
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
DESCRIPTION:RTP Estuary Center:  Planting For Birds\n\n\n \n\nWinter Session – Saturday\, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSpring Session – Saturday\, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSummer Session – Saturday\, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nFall Session – Saturday\, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.\n \nWhile habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide\, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series\, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them\, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens\, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.\n \n\nClick here to learn about each session!\n \n$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions\n$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions\n \nRegister Here for All Four Sessions\n \nRegister Here for a Single Session
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-rtp-estuary-center-planting-for-birds/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Nest Box Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenwich Audubon Center for a fun in-person program to learn about ways to support birds at home with nest boxes! Tree-cavity nesting birds such as Eastern Bluebirds depend on nestboxes to survive\, as it has become increasingly difficult for them to find natural tree cavities in the wild. Other birds that love nestboxes include Tree Swallows\, Chickadees\, Tufted Titmice\, and House Wrens. \nAfter a slide-show presentation\, you will have the opportunity to build your very own nest box kit with the assistance of Audubon staff! Kits must be purchased with ticket registration in advance and will be given out at the program. Hammers & Screwdrivers will be available for use but we recommend bringing your own Hammer & Philip’s Head Screwdriver if you have them. \nThis IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will start with an indoor slide show. Weather permitting the box building portion will be held outside. \nTICKETS ALONG WITH KITS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \n– Program Fee: $40 for kit and one person (must purchase kit in advance)\, $5 for each additional person. \n– Pre-registration is required. Select here to register. \n– Recommended for ages 6 and up. \n– Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. *You must purchase a nestbox kit to participate.* \n– Upon arrival please check in at the front desk to pick up pre-purchased kits and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place. \n– For questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nPlease note\, by signing up for this event you are consenting to receive emails from Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-nest-box-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Workshop
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SUMMARY:CVH Animal Sanctuary:  Woodcock Walk 2
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Walk\nDate: March 14\, 2026 (rain date March 21)\nTime: 6:45pm-8:00pm\nLocation: CVH Animal Sanctuary\, 8 Commerce Road\, Newtown (Catherine’s Learning Barn)\nExpert: Ken Elkins\, Sanctuary Director of Education\nAges: 10 and up (must be accompanied by a registered adult)\nCost: $15.00 (Registration fees are non-refundable unless both event date and rain date are cancelled)\nRegistration limited to 15 participants\n*For the safety and comfort for all\, no pets are allowed.\nCalling all bird lovers…we have a rare treat for you! Woodcocks\, also known as timberdoodles\, are enigmatic and well-camouflaged shorebirds with a distinctive aerial courtship flight and nasal “peent” call given in early evening. Join us at the sanctuary as we search for this shy and elusive bird and witness their amazing upward spiral mating dance. Note: this event requires standing still in the dark\, listening for the bird call and watching silently for the aerial flight.\nhttps://www.cvhfoundation.org/event/woodcock-walk/
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/cvh-animal-sanctuary-woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary\, 8 Commerce Rd.\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Evening Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:One of our favorite signs of spring at the Greenwich Audubon Center is the amazing aerial mating display of the American Woodcock! These woodland relatives of our sandpipers and shorebirds are truly spectacular acrobats who put on a mesmerizing performance against the twilight sky. Join us for a special evening program to look for these secretive shorebird relatives while looking and listening for other signs of spring from our Hawk Watch Lawn. \nIN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR EITHER EVENING’S PROGRAM TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR THE EVENING OF FAVORABLE WEATHER (March 13 & 20). IF BOTH DAYS HAVE INCLEMENT WEATHER OR LACK OF BIRDS DATES WILL BE MOVED TO FRIDAY MARCH 27 \nThere will be no ticket sales at the door the night of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nRecommended for ages 6 & up. \nProgram Fee: Tickets are $15 per person. \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. (Please only register through our official registration page provided) \nPre-registration is required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nUpon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place \nPlease note\, by signing up for this event you are consenting to receive emails from Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-evening-woodcock-watch/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk
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