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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Spring Census
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 – Annual Spring Census – Sat 3 weeks  \nAll Towns in the Greater Hartford Area \nJoin fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census\, which will end on Sunday\, May 17th. Unlike our other bird counts\, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as you wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date. \nBill Asteriades bill.asteriades@gmail.com – 860-690-1152 T\nDoug Beach – beachgolfdesign@att.net – 860-878-1364T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-annual-spring-census/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T083000
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAYS APRIL 4-11-18-25\, MAY 2-9 2026. 7 AM – 8:30 AM \nJoin Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center’s open fields\, apple orchard\, wetlands\, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers\, vireos\, tanagers\, thrushes\, orioles\, and others. Binoculars will be available for those who don’t have them. Meet in the Audubon Center in Greenwich parking Lot. \nThe program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. 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. \nProgram Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work\, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival. \nRSVP is Required \nRecommended for ages 6 and up. \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. \nWe will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-spring-migration-bird-tour-5/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Free,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
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UID:10009421-1777705200-1777712400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION: \nSaturday\, May 2 | 7 AM – 9 AM\n \nAn early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children.\n \nBring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot.\n \nDonations welcome.\n \nPre-registration is not required.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/roaring-brook-nature-center-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Free,Roaring Brook Nature Center,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roaring Brook Nature Center":MAILTO:rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T025111
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UID:10009226-1777708800-1777716000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Dave Titus Memorial Warbler Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at River Highlands State Park parking lot\, Field Road\, Cromwell. \nWe’ll be looking for neo-tropical migrants –– warblers: Pines\, Blue-wings\, Ovenbirds\, and more\, as well as other recent Spring arrivals like Rose-breasted grosbeak\, Baltimore oriole and Scarlet tanager. \nCall Larry Cyrulik 342-4785 or 635-1880 for information.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-dave-titus-memorial-warbler-walk/
LOCATION:River Highlands State Park\, 117 Field Road\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
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UID:10009259-1777708800-1777716000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Beginner's Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Bird Walk\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nIf you are new to bird watching\, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring migrants will have returned and the leaves won’t be out\, making the birds easier to spot.\n \nLimit: 10 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.\n \nPlease register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-beginners-bird-walk/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Bauer Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Bauer Park\, Madison – Mike DiGiorgio\n\nMay 2\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields\, gardens\, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels\, including beginners\, are welcome. \nMeet at the Community Gardens parking area\, 257 Copse Road\, Madison. \nLeader: Mike DiGiorgio\, mdigiorgio@comcast.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-bauer-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bauer Farm\, Bauer Farm\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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UID:10009443-1777708800-1777717800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry and co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset\, on of Connecticut’s premier birding “hotspots”. \nHammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the premier birding spots in CT and springtime migration is a lot of fun. Approximately 250 species of birds occur there annually\, as the park boast diverse habitats such as marsh\, open water\, woodland\, grassland\, and shoreline areas. Tropical migrants in their bright breeding finery will be seen as they return north to nesting grounds. We’ll be searching with eyes and ears for shorebirds\, ducks\, birds of prey\, and vibrant songbirds. This is a good chance to learn bird song. \nOur weekend Spring Bird Walks run Saturday April 18 through June 13\, 2026. Always a surprise and always entertaining\, birding on the shore of CT is one of the highlights of spring. Get outdoors and enjoy a Saturday morning in the fresh air! No need to pre-register. Our number one priority is to keep every safe. We reserve the right to cancel a trip\, should circumstances change. \n\nMeet Jerry at 7:50am in the parking lot at the shop\nCharge is $6/person\, paid in cash before we depart the shop\nPlease bring binoculars\, or they are available at the shop beforehand for $4\nWe will carpool to the park\nIf you have a telescope or a camera\, bring it!\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-shop-spring-migration-walks/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips)\, 907 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Audubon Shop,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird  Walk
DESCRIPTION:May 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – Sat 8 am\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA\nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of  the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy in places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T025111
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UID:10009427-1777710600-1777717800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Woodlands: Bird-Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:CT Woodlands.org\nMindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury\nMay 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am\n\nEarle Park 1325 Main street. (Rte. 17)\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States\nEnjoy a relaxed walk focused on observing\, listening and noticing birds and nature. The walk will include a sensory awareness meditation at the start.\n\nSlow paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. Focus of the hike will be observing\, listening and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed enjoyable manner. This hike is more about connecting w/ nature\, appreciating birdsongs- behavior rather than just identification. An invitation to participate in a 10-15 minute sensory awareness meditation (SAM) at the start will be done. After the SAM\, we’ll explore several places throughout the park.    Recommendations: wear sturdy footwear\, Dress for the weather\, Bring water\, binoculars and or smart phone/Merlin app \nI’m a dog lover but no dogs on this hike. Stormy or dangerous weather cancels. \nWill meet near Gazebo. \n\nFree\n\n\nRSVP Here \nGoing
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-woodlands-bird-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Earle Park\, 1325 Main St\, Glastonbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T025111
CREATED:20260209T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T003744Z
UID:10009235-1777716000-1777723200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Greenwich: Warblers & Neotropical Migrants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the most exciting portion of spring bird migration by learning about the colorful champion bird travelers filling our springtime with song and color! Warblers are our most colorful spring visitors and often the most sought-after birds as they journey northward to their summer breeding grounds. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an introductory lecture on the life histories of these beautiful birds and learn how to identify the 20+ species that pass-through Connecticut each May. Then\, we will venture outside to look for warblers and other spring migrants on our trails. \nTickets 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. \nRecommended for ages 12 & up. \nProgram Fee: $20 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 below) \nRSVP is Required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nWe will meet you in our front lobby at the start of the program \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-greenwich-warblers-neotropical-migrants/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
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UID:10009353-1777728600-1777734000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nPond Meadow Preserve\nEssex\, CT \nWith boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest\, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We’ll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and under: $5 \nRegister here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Pond Meadow Preserve\, Pond Meadow Preserve\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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