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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:20260509T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk \nSaturday\, May 9\, 6:30 am  \nFree – Reservations Encouraged \nJoin Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds. \nAppropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended. \nAdmission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.      \nCedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.  \nNo pets allowed\, except for service animals.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/cedar-hill-cemetery-foundation-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
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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-5/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Free,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
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UID:10009423-1778310000-1778319000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Oak Lawn Cemetery Association: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Lawn Cemetery Association will host a guided bird walk on its historic grounds on Saturday\, May 9th at 7:30 AM. This tour will be conducted by the team of Tina Green\, a bird expert and past president of the Ornithological Association and Charlie Stebbins\, a member of Oak Lawn’s Board  and co-chair of our Grounds and Arboretum Committee.\nJoin us as we walk Oak Lawn’s winding roadways bordering its wetlands\, nature preserves\, and the banks of the Mill River.The tour will be designed to identify local as well as migratory birds in the area and species of trees that make up their habitat. after your burning experience you are welcome to continue with a self guided audio walking tree tour of our arboretum which also provides info about some of Fairfield‘s historically important citizens and their contribution to Fairfield‘s development. This event is free and open to the public.It will meet at the cemetery office at 7 AM located just inside the entrance gate at 1530 Bronson Rd. in Fairfield.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/oak-lawn-cemetery-association-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Oak Lawn Cemetery\, 1530 Bronson Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oak Lawn Cemetery Association,Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T220000
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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon Bird Tours and Breakfast co-sponsored by COA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n\nSpring Bird Tours and Bird Breakfast\n Bird Tours 7 AM. \n\nBreakfast 9 AM\, plus bird banding. \nGreenwich Audubon Center\n613 Riversville Rd\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, CT \nDetails and registration info to come.  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association and Greenwich Audubon Center.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-bird-tours-and-breakfast-co-sponsored-by-coa/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Connecticut Ornithological Association,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: River Road in Kent Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – River Road\, Kent – Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor – Allan Welby\n\nMay 9\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\nRiver Road in Kent along the Housatonic River provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species including Acadian and Least Flycatchers; Yellow-throated and Blue-headed Vireos; Winter Wren; and Cerulean\, Golden-winged\, and Worm-eating Warblers. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river is an ideal location for a moderate to strenuous walk on beautiful terrain. \nMeet in Kent at the old train station\, 3 Railroad Avenue\, just north of the intersection of Routes 7 & 341. We carpool from there. \nLeader: Allan Welby\, 630-303-3411 or antpitta4@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-river-road-in-kent-field-trip/
LOCATION:Kent\, Old Train Station\, 43 Railroad St\, Kent\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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UID:10009228-1778313600-1778320800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at Cogichaug Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Meet MAS board member\, Michael Good\, at Strickland Road Trail Head for a delightful walk in Middlefield\, CT.  Plan to see field nesting species such as Bobolink. \nContact Michael to let him know you will be attending at michaeldg@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-spring-birding-at-cogichaug-greenway/
LOCATION:Coginchaug Greenway\, 86 Strickland Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Little River Preserve Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little River Preserve Bird Walk\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nOwned by the town of Hampton\, this new preserve has a diversity of habitats that should attract lots of interesting birds.  Hooded Warbler\, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles\, and several flycatcher species are just a few of the possibilities.\n \nLimit: 10 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 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-little-river-preserve-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Little River Preserve\, Hampton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
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UID:10009341-1778313600-1778320800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 / 8:00am – 10:00am\nDuring peak migration\, millions of birds will be flying through CT\, taking brief breaks at “stopover” sites. These sites provide important food and shelter for birds as they recover from their journeys. Join Lori Lichtenauer\, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist\, at Deer Pond Farm to hike some of our birding “hotspots” in search of great bird diversity count\n\n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Bird Hike – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-hike/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092105
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point:  Coastal Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n8:00am – 11:00am\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n\nMembers $15\nNon-members $20\n\n\n\n\nJoin local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! 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. \nThis will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours\, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat\, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes\, binoculars\, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather\, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center. \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. \n\n\nCoastal Bird Walk | May 9\, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coast-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
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UID:10009291-1778313600-1778346000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Mount Auburn/Plum Island\, MA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:May 9 Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA – May 9 – Sat 8 am \n580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate. \nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspot with many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1 r) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowl and shore birds. One of our most popular trips! \nJon Ward – JWard88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-field-trip/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn\, 580 Mount Auburn Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092105
CREATED:20260317T175344Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nFenwick Grove\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nLocated at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound\, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds\, shorebirds\, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest.  The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Birdcraft: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.\nBirdcraft Museum\n \n\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n\nFree; registration required\n\n\n\nCelebrate Migratory Bird Day at Birdcraft by learning how to bird! Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Nicole Defelice will demonstrate the finer points of finding and identifying birds. We’ll practice IDing paper birds before heading out to find the real thing. \nRegister here: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice | May 9\, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-birding-101-with-nicole-defelice/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092105
CREATED:20260316T151457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005054Z
UID:10009342-1778331600-1778338800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \n  \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use\, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills\, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here:  Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-beginner-birding-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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