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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: Fall Migration Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Audubon naturalists 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 more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating hawks\, eagles\, falcons\, and vultures overhead. 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. \nSEPTEMBER 5-12-19 + OCTOBER 3 TOURS ARE FROM 7 AM – 8:30 AM \nOCTOBER 17-24 TOURS ARE FROM 8 AM – 9:30 AM \nADMISSION TO SEPT. 26 BIRD TOUR MUST BE PURCHASED AS PART OF HAWK WATCH FEST TICKET HERE https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019f95aa-1868-f558-c7db-2d55b1be2ff2 \nALL OTHER DATES FREE AND REGISTERED FOR HERE
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-fall-migration-bird-tour/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Free,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T070000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, EcoTravel: Long Island Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n7:00am – 5:00pm \nQueens\, New York \nLed By TBD \nMembers:    $155\nNon-Members:    $170 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nEach fall\, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park\, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay\, located within Brooklyn and Queens\, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges\, hosting a variety of habitats\, including salt marsh\, several fresh and brackish pools\, and an open expanse of bay and islands. Jones Beach is home to staging areas for hundreds of American Oystercatchers\, ducks\, and more! Join us as we enjoy the signs of fall.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  Long Island Shorebirds | Sep 12\, 7:00am – 5:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-ecotravel-long-island-shorebirds/
LOCATION:Jamaica Bay NWR\, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd\,\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
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SUMMARY:The Audubon Shop: Fall Migration Bird Walk @ Hammonasset
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks\, eagles\, owls\, shorebirds\, waterbirds\, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. \nBirds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore\, so they hug the coastline. Birds of prey (hawks\, falcons and eagles) can often be spotted soaring overhead or hunting along their routes. Several songbirds exchange bright spring feathers for more drab non-breeding colors\, and Jerry will help you identify these sometimes confusing differences. Shorebirds\, which have started their southerly migration after finishing nesting in August\, can often be seen in the various wet areas. \nImprove your ear as we listen for birds before we see them. Get to know which birds are likely streaming through and why. Learn about habitats in this exceptional state park. \nAlways a surprise and always entertaining\, birding on the shore of CT is one of the highlights of fall. Get outdoors and enjoy a Saturday morning in the fresh air on one of our Fall Migration Bird Walks at Hammonasset! \n\nWalks at Hammonasset will be held each Saturday Sept. 12 through Nov. 21\, 2026\nParticipants will meet Jerry at The Audubon Shop parking lot at 7:50 am\, carpool to the park at 8 and return at about 10:30.\n$6.00 cash charge per person – pay when you arrive\, please.\nBeginners are welcome.\nNo need to pre-register.\nEach guided walk takes place from 8-10:30 am.\nBinoculars are necessary and may be rented for $4\, please call to rent.\nTelescopes and cameras are welcome.\nDress for the weather. Pouring rain will cancel.\nCall the shop on any Friday to double check weather\, if needed. 203-245-9056 \n\n         
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/the-audubon-shop-fall-migration-bird-walk-at-hammonasset-september-12-2026-and-more-dates/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Audubon Shop,Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Great Pond\, Simsbury Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 – 8 am – 11 am\n\n\n\nGreat Pond\, Simsbury\n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond\, where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but one can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
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UID:10009599-1789200000-1789210800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Fresh Meadows Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe \nFresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire F483+WH\, Cheshire\, CT \nGroup 1: 8–9:30 a.m.; Group 2: 9:30–11 a.m. \n\nMigrating birds looking for a place to rest and refuel on their southbound journeys are attracted to the variety of habitats within Cheshire Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows Preserve. With conifer groves\, deciduous woodlands\, and meadows\, all located along the Mill River\, it’s worth a visit. Expect a 1-2 mile walk on mostly level ground. Muck boots or other waterproof boots and footwear are strongly advised\, especially if there has been recent rain. We will have two groups of 10 people each. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! If you are interested in participating with the walk\, please fill out the form below. Registrations are due by Tuesday\, September 8 at 10 pm. Participants will be selected at random from the registration list\, and you will be notified on Wednesday\, September 9 if you are on the attendee list or wait-listed. \nMeet at the information kiosk on Cook Hill Road. Park there or across the street on Corliss Lane. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, 203-233-0535 or cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org  \nRegister here: Field Trip – REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe – New Haven Bird Club – Connecticut \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-fresh-meadows-preserve-field-trip-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cook Hill Road at Corliss Lane\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T083000
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SUMMARY:Save the Sound and CT Audubon: Coastal Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Audubon Society to host a Coastal Bird Walk on September 12 at the Coastal Center at Milford Point\, and we would like to extend an invitation to you and your network.\nThis free event offers a unique opportunity to explore the coastal forest\, sand dunes\, salt marsh\, and barrier beach while learning about local bird species and ongoing habitat restoration efforts. Whether you are an experienced birder or simply interested in the natural beauty of the area\, we welcome you to join us.\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/save-the-sound-and-ct-audubon-coastal-bird-walk/
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,Save the Sound,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
DESCRIPTION:RTP Estuary Center:  Planting For Birds\n\n\n \n\nWinter Session – Saturday\, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSpring Session – Saturday\, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSummer Session – Saturday\, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nFall Session – Saturday\, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.\n \nWhile habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide\, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series\, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them\, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens\, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.\n \n\nClick here to learn about each session!\n \n$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions\n$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions\n \nRegister Here for All Four Sessions\n \nRegister Here for a Single Session
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-rtp-estuary-center-planting-for-birds/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
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UID:10009510-1789214400-1789218000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft:  Drum Like A Woodpecker
DESCRIPTION:BIRDCRAFT:\nDrum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\nRegistration is necessary as spaces are limited.\n\n\n\nDiscover the Pileated Woodpecker and join our Woodpecker drumming circle! We’ll make paper Pileated Woodpeckers and red woodpecker hats (Pileated comes from the Latin word for “cap”). Learn how these birds “drum” on hollow trees to communicate\, then head outside and make some noise!\nRecommended for ages 4 to 8. Free; registration required.  Drum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-drum-like-a-woodpecker-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000
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UID:10009486-1789221600-1789227000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:White Memorial Conservation Center: Radical Raptors
DESCRIPTION:White Memorial Conservation Center:\nMeet our Radical Raptors with Colleen Harrak\nSeptember 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\n\nFor Ages 8 and up\n \nJust who-who-whoo are those big\, beautiful birds of prey you see perched atop fenceposts by day or hear calling outside your window by night? Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak highlights some of the hawks\, owls\, eagles\, and falcons that call northwest CT home. You’ll even get to meet our Avian Ambassadors up close and personal! 2 p.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\, Members: $5.00  Non-Members: $10.00\,\n \nPre-registration is required: Radical Raptors Registration
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-conservation-center-radical-raptors-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T011310Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Fall Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fall Bird Walk\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm\nManacoke Island\nQuaker Hill\, CT\nCT Audubon & Arboretum Members: Free\nNon-members: $10\n\n\n\n\nFall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut\, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. Located near the mouth of the Thames River\, the Mamacoke Island Natural Area attracts a wide variety of migrating birds\, with upland forests\, brushy fields\, and salt marshes. \nThe walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on mostly level dirt and grassy terrain\, with one slightly steeper section. Some areas may have standing water\, so proper footwear is encouraged. No restrooms on site. \n\n \nto register: Fall Bird Walk | Sep 12\, 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-fall-bird-walk-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Manacoke Island\, Waterford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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