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SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: Spring Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30 2026 – 7-8:30am\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 among the 150+ bird species have been documented at this incredible sanctuary.\n\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\nFor More information and to register here:    Art\, Culture & CommunityIn-Person\n\n\nSpring Migration Bird Walk \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-spring-migration-walk-may-30-2026/
LOCATION:Miles Wildlife Audubon Sanctuary\, 99 West Cornwall Road\,\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sharon Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T080000
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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/2026-05-30/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000
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SUMMARY:CT Woodlands: Bird-Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury\n\nMay 30\, 2026  @  8:30 am – 10:30 am\nFree\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nA slow-paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. The focus of the hike will be observing\, listening\, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed\, enjoyable manner. This hike is more about connecting with nature\, appreciating bird songs- behavior rather than just identification.\n \nI will invite you to participate in a 10-15 minute sensory awareness meditation (SAM) at the start. After the SAM\, we’ll walk 1-2 miles to explore several places throughout the park.\n \nRecommendations: wear sturdy footwear\, Dress for the weather\, bring water\, binoculars\, and/or a smartphone with the Merlin app.\n \nI’m a dog lover\, but no dogs on this hike. Stormy or dangerous weather cancels.\n \nWill meet near the Gazebo.\n \nOrganizer Name(s) : Rick Strunk\n\n\n\n\nEmail: rgstrunk@yahoo.com\nAddress\n\n\n\n\n\nEarle Park\n1325 Main street. ( Rte. 17)\nGlastonbury\, CT 06033 United States
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-woodlands-bird-nature-hike-may-30-2026/
LOCATION:Earle Park\, 1325 Main St\, Glastonbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Woodlands,Free
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SUMMARY:Birding for Pleasure: Bobolinks and More Walk @ Frederick White Farm
DESCRIPTION:Count the Bobolinks and More! \nJoin Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm.  \nFree – Saturday May 30\, 2026 at 8:30 AM – about 11 AM  \nMeet at Frederick White Farm open space.  Park on side of dirt road down the hill.  Address:  70 Maple Ave\, Durham\, CT. \nFrederick White Farm is an important habitat for the Bobolink\, a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. \nElena Coffey is a Birding for Pleasure volunteer and specializes with birding-by-sound. She is on the executive board of Mattabeseck Audubon Society\, a member of the New Haven Bird Club and the Connecticut Ornithological Society. When she was in her twenties\, Elena saw a tree full of colorful migrating warblers and she was hooked on birding! Elena will help build your birding skills by recognizing bird sounds while learning about the musical Bobolinks. \nRun completely by volunteers\, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation\, restoration and enjoyment of grasslands focusing on birds\, wildlife and their habitats.  \n* Please bring your binoculars\, drinking water\, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be wet or muddy. \n* No dogs.  \n  \nA few binoculars may be available to borrow during the walk. \nRegistration suggested at https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16809250?hs=a \nWe encourage you to RSVP to help us with planning. \nHeavy rain or lightning cancels the event. \nYouth must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/birding-for-pleasure-bobolinks-and-more-walk-frederick-white-farm/
LOCATION:Frederick White Farm\, Maple Avenue\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding for Pleasure
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #7
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nMcCulloch Family Open Space\nOld Lyme\, CT \nWith abundant wetlands and open forests\, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees\, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. 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-7/
LOCATION:McColluch Family Open Space\, 84-56 Whippoorwill Rd\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: Homeowner Series: Backyards that Support Birds
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30th – 10am-12pm \n\nJoin us in this exciting new three-part series where we explore how homeowners can manage their land for the betterment of birds. We’ll be diving into backyards\, fields\, and forests and discussing management opportunities for each of these unique ecosystems. If you own land and have one or more of them on your property\, you won’t want to miss this! Each program will be hosted at a private residence in the Sharon area\, so please look carefully at the address for each. \nOur backyard environments present a growing opportunity for bird habitat as much of their natural habitat is fragmented or altered in some way. Whether we’re striving to eliminate lawn grass\, install native plant gardens\, or swap non-native trees (think Norway Maple) for native ones\, there are numerous opportunities we can seize\, big and small\, that can have a positive impact on our native wildlife and begin to restore our local biodiversity.  Join Sharon Audubon Center Senior Coordinator of Conservation and Volunteer Programs\, Bethany Sheffer\, along with Beverly Sullivan\, in a deep dive into how we can leverage our backyards for the betterment of birds. \n•    Fee: $15/adult\, ages 18+\n•    Pre-registration required\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions. \n\nAccessibility\n•    Parking details will be emailed to participants closer to the program date.\n•    Terrain is grassy and walking distance will be 100-200 meters.\n•    Restroom available on site. \nRegister here: Homeowner Series: Backyards that Support Birds (5/30/2026) | Sharon Audubon Center
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-homeowner-series-backyards-that-support-birds-may-30-2026/
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:20260530T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft: Family Days - Day of the Night-Heron
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n11:00am – 2:00pm \nBirdcraft Museum\n \n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n$15 (per model kit) \nFor kids 10 and under\, accompanied by an adult. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; registration required \n\n\n\n\nYou might see one of these stocky birds among the cattails at Birdcraft\, where they look for food at dusk and into the evening. Make your own recycled wood Night Heron to paint and take home! Please wear art appropriate clothing and footwear. Registration required. \nBirdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nTo register:  Birdcraft Family Days – Day of the Night Heron | May 30\, 11:00am – 2:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-family-days-day-of-the-night-heron/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Workshop
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm  \nGreat Island Boat Launch\nOld Lyme\, CT  \nA bird sit involves little to no walking\, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River\, overlooking Great Island. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site.  \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18  \nRegister here: Shorebird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-sit-2/
LOCATION:Great Island Boat Launch\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Family Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\nFree \n\n\n\nJoin teacher-naturalists Ava and Maggie 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\, and this program is great for all ages (5+). The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. \nThis will be a casual walk for about 2 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  Family Bird Walk | May 30\, 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-family-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Free,Walk
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