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DEER POND FARM: Shepaug Eagle View in Southbury, CT. Now in its 40th season, this renowned winter birding destination is open from December 24, 2025 through March 15, 2026, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is an ideal destination for birders, families, school groups, and nature enthusiasts of ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
RTP Estuary Center: Planting For Birds Winter Session – Saturday, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m. Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m. While habitat loss ... Read more
The Secret Lives of Owls The Live Owls from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education New date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1 p.m. Owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easy to spot in the wild. This is your chance to be only a ... Read more
The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
Planting for the Birds Friday, March 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to Noon Discover how native plants can turn your yard, school, or community space into a haven for birds. This interactive program begins with a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting plants that provide birds with food, shelter and nesting opportunities throughout the year. Participants ... Read more
Bird ID Apps: eBird & Merlin (Class & Walk) March 21, 10 AM-Noon Prepare for spring migration by learning to use two of the most popular birding apps: eBird and Merlin. Join Lori Lichtenauer in the Deer Pond Farm classroom for an introduction to eBird: what it is, how to use it, and how ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
Bird Anatomy Basics (via Zoom) March 26, 7-8 PM Birders are captivated by the song, flight patterns, and plumage of many birds. Enhance your birding experience with this simplified presentation on how birds have evolved. Learn about the incredible ways bird bodies have been shaped by their evolutionary history. Find out have been shaped ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home all sizes and shapes of Owl! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
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