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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Croft Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n6:00am – 2:00pm \nGoshen\, Connecticut \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $85\nNon-Members:    $100 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nLocated in Goshen\, our Croft Preserve is within one of the largest contiguous forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve are the historic home of uncommon and rare breeding species\, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property is managed primarily for wildlife\, the terrain is steep and challenging to navigate. The property also is home to moose\, porcupines\, and more.\n \nRegister here:  Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve | May 23\, 6:00am – 2:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-croft-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Croft’s Preserve\, Goshen\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nMay 23 – 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM\n\n\n\nSharon Audubon Center\n\nJoin Sharon Audubon Center staff\, Bethany Sheffer\, and George Wallace of the American Bird Conservancy\, on a guided bird tour around Miles Wildlife Sanctuary where you’ll learn how to use binoculars (if you haven’t used them before)\, which features on birds to begin observing\, and how to protect the birds you love. Everyone is welcome\, regardless of experience! There’s nothing quite like the magic of spring migration\, so this is an experience you won’t want to miss! We’re very likely to see several species of warbler\, swallow\, waterfowl\, and more amongst the 150+ bird species have been documented at this incredible sanctuary.\n•    Fee: $10/adult\, $5/youth (ages 8+)\n•    Pre-registration is required.\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions. \nAccessibility\n•    Public parking lot is gravel.\n•    Terrain is grassy near the pond; the wooded section contains rocks and is uneven in sections. Total walking distance is ¼ -3/4 mile.\n•    Public restrooms are available on-site. \n\nRegister here:\n\n\n\n\nBirding & Community ScienceIn-Person\n\nSpring Migration Bird Walk
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-birding-and-community-science-in-person-bird-walk-may-23-2026/
LOCATION:Miles Wildlife Sanctuary\, 99 West Cornwall Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000
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UID:10009449-1779523200-1779532200@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/2026-05-23/
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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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,Walk
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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\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 \n\n \n\n 
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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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
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, 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
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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$10 per person \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:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
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UID:10009461-1779530400-1779537600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: American Kestrels: Small Falcons-Big Conservation Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23rd – 10am-12pm\n\n\nIf you’ve ever seen a kestrel\, you know they’re diminutive raptors that pack a punch! If you haven’t seen one before\, this is a program you won’t want to miss. Sharon Audubon Center staff will be introducing you to its role in the region’s Kestrel Nest Box Program to increase local kestrel populations in our area before taking you outdoors to visit a nest box on the Sharon Land Trust’s Twin Oaks property. Participants will learn about Kestrel natural history\, conservation status and opportunities\, and hopefully get to see them in the wild at the nest-box site!\n \nThis program will begin at the Sharon Audubon Center and end at the Twin Oaks property. Participants will be responsible for driving to the Twin Oaks site and/or carpooling in the center’s van.\n•    Fee: $20/adult\, $10/youth (ages 10+)\n•    Pre-registration is required.\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions.\nAccessibility\n•    Public parking located fewer than 50 yards from the nature center facility.\n•    Wheelchair and power-chair ramp\, access\, and restroom located near the rear entrance of the nature center facility.\n•    Public restrooms are available on-site.\n•    Twin Oaks property is grassy and may be damp near the nest-box site (weather dependent). \n\n\nRegister here:\n\n\n\n\nArt\, Culture & CommunityIn-Person\n\nAmerican Kestrels: Small Falcons with Big Conservation Opportunities
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-center-american-kestrels-small-falcons-big-conservation-opportunities-may-23-2026/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, 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:20260618T225159
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UID:10009269-1779555600-1779566400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: 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:Cruise,CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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