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UID:10009313-1779523200-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Julius Hansen Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park\, North Haven – Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 23\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nRich meadows and fields\, forested wetlands\, trap rock ridge\, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers\, woodpeckers\, hawks\, Baltimore Orioles\, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks\, Indigo Buntings\, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. \nMeet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road\, North Haven. \nLeaders: Craig Repasz \, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0095 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-julius-hansen-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Julius M. Hansen Park\, 52 Patten Rd\, North Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #8
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 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\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik 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\nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | May 23\, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-coastal-bird-walk-8/
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:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T200415Z
UID:10009277-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Pomfret:  Bird Banding Demo
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding Demonstration\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026\, at 9 a.m.\n\nSee how banders gently catch birds\, record data\, and safely release them. You may have a chance to release a bird yourself.\n\nFee: $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-bird-banding-demo/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Banding,CT Audubon,Pomfret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051527
CREATED:20260317T181522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T155126Z
UID:10009382-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #5
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am\nGoodwin Natural Area\nNew London\, CT\nSituated along the Thames River\, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests\, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands\, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\nFree for CT Audubon & Arboretum member\nMembers of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0\nNon-members: $10\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-5/
LOCATION:Goodwin Natural Area\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051527
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UID:10009400-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - BirdCraft: Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:May 23\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.\nBirdcraft Museum\n \n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n$10 per person\n\n\n\nBirdcraft is a federally licensed bird banding station. Come see citizen science in action! You’ll learn the history of bird banding\, see how banders identify birds\, take a tour of our sanctuary and see some birds up close! Registration required.\n\nTo register:  Bird Banding Demonstration | May 23\, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-bird-banding/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Banding,Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
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UID:10009402-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut College Arboretum: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut College Arboretum:\n\nSpring Bird Walk— Goodwin Natural Area\nThis program is held in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society. \nSaturday\, May 23\n9 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nCOST: $10 -or- FREE for Ct College Arboretum or CT Audubon Society members\nSpace is limited. Registration Required.\nREGISTER HERE\nThe Connecticut College Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll walk through the Goodwin Natural Area to look for the songbirds singing from the forests\, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands\, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/connecticut-college-arboretum-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Goodwin Natural Area\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut College Arboretum,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
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UID:10009377-1779543000-1779548400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nClark Community Park\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nSpring is a great time to learn about birds\, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. 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-2/
LOCATION:Clark Community Park\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051527
CREATED:20260215T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T192350Z
UID:10009269-1779555600-1779566400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Eagle/Osprey Boats
DESCRIPTION:ECO TRAVEL:\nEagle/Osprey Boats – Saturdays May 16 and 23 5 – 8 pm\n\nConnecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river\, a habitat that hosts a transient winter population as well as nesting residents. Naturalists are on board the vessel to share information about the Connecticut River\, the birdlife\, and natural history.\n\nThe vessel has a heated cabin\, restrooms\, and three decks for optimal viewing. Tours are approximately three hours in length and depart from The Essex Steam Train in Essex. Train ride is included in the cost of the trip. Appropriate for children eight years old and over. Enjoy the beauty of the Connecticut River in spring!\n\nFee: $55 for members and nonmembers.\n\nFor reservations\, click here:\n\nMay 16\n\nMay 23\n\nRESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-eagle-osprey-boats/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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