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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:20260510T060000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Big Day Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Big Day Marathon \n\nMay 10\, 2026 @ 6:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nTake part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots\, seeking 100–130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps\, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially involve several miles of walking on more strenuous terrain. \nMeet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot\, 915 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-big-day-marathon-may-10th/
LOCATION:Eli Whitney Museum\, 915 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Machimoodus Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Machimoodus – State Park – May 10\, Sun 7:30 am\n128 Leesville Rd\, Moodus \nFrom Goodspeed Opera House\, follow 149 north to Rt 151\nBear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile \nThis state park is an area new to most HAS members. It has woods\, a hemlock ravine\, grassy fields\, and early successional habitat along the Salmon River. Indigo Bunting\, Prairie\, Blue-winged and B-T Green Warblers\, and Orchard Oriole are expected (but we guarantee nothing) \nAlberta & Rob Mirer – twomirers@comcast.net -860-891-8364 \nErnie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com -860-603-2655
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-machimoodus-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Machimoodus State Park\, Lawn Ave & High St\, Middletown\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at our Helen Carlson Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join Elena Coffey for a bird walk at Mattabeseck Audubon Society’s Helen Carlson Sanctuary.  This birding hotspot was donated to MAS in 1976 by local resident Helen Carlson to preserve it forever. Shortly thereafter\, with a grant from the Rockfall Foundation in Middletown\, MAS worked with students from Long Lane School to create a nature trail and boardwalk through the wetland and adjacent forest. In 1978\, the trail was opened to the public\, and the site was dedicated to Mrs. Carlson.  For about 20 years\, MAS maintained the nature trail and boardwalk and followed a plan to nurture the cranberry plots in much the same way as was done during the days of commercial production. This included regular flooding and draining\, mowing\, and periodic sanding to rejuvenate plant production.  A family of beavers moved into the sanctuary about the year 2000\, raising the water level and completely changing the ecosystem. The continuous high water caused by the many dams constructed by the new residents virtually wiped out the cranberries and other acid-loving plants that colonized the site. The boardwalk rotted and had to be discontinued\, and other parts of the trail became impassable. The site is now an open water marsh with emergent water plants and home to many different species of birds and animals.\nHard rain cancels.  There is no rain date.\nParking available near the MAS sign in the open area under the evergreens.\nWear waterproof boots\, bring bug spray.  If you need a pair of binoculars to borrow\, let Elena know ahead of time.  \nCall or text:  Elena Coffey at 860-305-1965\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-spring-birding-at-our-helen-carlson-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Helen Carlson Sanctuary\, 79 South Road\, Portland\, 06480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Mother's Day Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Bird Walk\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nr.Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring.  This is the peak of migration\, and many species can be found\, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager\n \nLimit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members; mothers free.\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-mothers-day-bird-walk/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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SUMMARY:Branford Land Trust: Mother's Day Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:BRANFORD LAND TRUST:\n\n\n\nThe Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend\, Saturday\, May 10 and Sunday\, May 11 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property.\n \nChris\, a long-time Stony Creek resident\, has been birding for decades locally as well as in South America\, Europe\, and Asia. He enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge with young and old alike. He’ll help us identify the birds by sight and by call. It should be a fun and exciting walk for both adults and families.\n \nWe’ll meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd. across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. You can choose the day that fits best into your schedule\, or for birding enthusiasts\, you can even come both days-since the birds we sight will vary on each day.\n \nBring binoculars if you have them; if not\, a few will be available. Walking is partly flat\, partly on a hill with rocky\, irregular terrain. All ages welcome\, but no dogs please. Rain or shine unless weather is dangerous; if in doubt\, check our website or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/branfordlandtrustCT.\n \nThe event is free and open to the public. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable\, supportive walking shoes since some walking can be over uneven surfaces. Bring water. For more information: info@branfordlandtrust.org.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/branford-land-trust-mothers-day-bird-walks/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Branford Land Trust,Free,Walk
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