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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Woodcock Watches
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Watches\n \n\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026\, at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 7 p.m.\n \n\nAndy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark.  VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored clothing or hats; drab colors are recommended.\n \nLimit: 7 people per date. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.\n \n\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-woodcock-watches/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
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UID:10009263-1774000800-1774008000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Fairfield: Planting for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Planting for the Birds\n\n\n \n\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\, 10 a.m. to Noon\n \n\nDiscover 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 will learn which trees\, shrubs and flowers attract different bird species and why native plants are essential to healthy ecosystems. \nAfter the presentation\, we’ll head outdoors for a guided hike to observe native plants in their natural setting and see how birds use them. If conditions allow\, participants will also help plant a few bird-friendly plants in the ground\, putting their new knowledge into action. This hands-on\n\nprogram is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and encourages participants to support birds right at home by planting with purpose.\n \nMembers $20; Non-members $30.  Please register here.\n \nThis program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center\, 2325 Burr Street\, Fairfield\, CT.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-fairfield-planting-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Center at Fairfield\, 2325 Burr Street\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Fairfield,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:THE COASTAL CENTER AT MILFORD POINT:\n \nCoastal Bird Walks:\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\n8:30am – 11:30am\n \nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026\n9:00am – 12:00pm\n \n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! 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. \nBe sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer\, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours\, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, and binoculars. \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 \nMembers: $15\nNon-members: $20\nRegister here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-coastal-bird-walks/2026-03-21/
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:20260321T100000
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UID:10009110-1774087200-1774094400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Bird ID Apps - Class and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird ID Apps: eBird & Merlin (Class & Walk)\n\nMarch 21\, 10 AM-Noon\n \n\nPrepare 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 scientists benefit from it. Explore the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify birds by sight and sound. We will then hit the trails to use the apps in the field. Learn about the powerful contribution you can make to science research just by birding. All birding levels are welcome.\n \nPlease have apps installed on your phone prior to class. \n \nClick here to register for the Bird ID Apps Program\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-id-apps-class-and-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Woodcock Watches
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Watches\n \n\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026\, at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 7 p.m.\n \n\nAndy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark.  VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored clothing or hats; drab colors are recommended.\n \nLimit: 7 people per date. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.\n \n\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-woodcock-watches/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
CREATED:20260315T153452Z
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UID:10009328-1774377000-1774384200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point:  Woodcock Walks
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Walks:\n \nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\n \nFriday\, March 27\, 2026\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\n \n\nJoin us for an evening hike to find the elusive American Woodcock! This bird puts on a dazzling display during the breeding season and we are going to set off to try and see it in action. We’ll start with a discussion about their life cycle\, then as the sun sets we’ll keep our eyes and ears out for the start of the show. Bring binoculars\, a flashlight\, and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy (we’ll have a limited supply of binoculars to borrow). If the woodcocks prove stubborn\, we’ll continue the hike to look for all manner of night life\, from owls to Spring Peepers. \nWe will meet at Eisenhower Park in Milford. Once you enter the park\, drive straight forward to the lower gravel parking lot\, this is where we’ll be gathering.  This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6+. \n\n \nMembers: $15\nNon-members: $20\n \nRegister here: Woodcock Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-woodcock-walks/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Park\, 780 North St\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Woodcock.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
CREATED:20251210T155926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T003324Z
UID:10009111-1774551600-1774555200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Bird Anatomy Basics
DESCRIPTION:Bird Anatomy Basics (via Zoom)\n\nMarch 26\, 7-8 PM\n \n\nBirders 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 by their evolutionary history. Find out how learning bird anatomy can help you hone your birding skills. Join avian expert Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this bird anatomy webinar via Zoom.  Beginner-friendly class\, all levels are welcome.\n \nClick here to register for the Bird Anatomy Basics Program.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-anatomy-basics/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Free,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
CREATED:20260215T163956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T234659Z
UID:10009256-1774551600-1774555200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Woodcock Watches
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Watches\n \n\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026\, at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 7 p.m.\n \n\nAndy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark.  VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored clothing or hats; drab colors are recommended.\n \nLimit: 7 people per date. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.\n \n\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-woodcock-watches/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
CREATED:20260315T153452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T203743Z
UID:10009329-1774636200-1774643400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point:  Woodcock Walks
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Walks:\n \nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\n \nFriday\, March 27\, 2026\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\n \n\nJoin us for an evening hike to find the elusive American Woodcock! This bird puts on a dazzling display during the breeding season and we are going to set off to try and see it in action. We’ll start with a discussion about their life cycle\, then as the sun sets we’ll keep our eyes and ears out for the start of the show. Bring binoculars\, a flashlight\, and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy (we’ll have a limited supply of binoculars to borrow). If the woodcocks prove stubborn\, we’ll continue the hike to look for all manner of night life\, from owls to Spring Peepers. \nWe will meet at Eisenhower Park in Milford. Once you enter the park\, drive straight forward to the lower gravel parking lot\, this is where we’ll be gathering.  This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6+. \n\n \nMembers: $15\nNon-members: $20\n \nRegister here: Woodcock Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-woodcock-walks/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Park\, 780 North St\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Woodcock.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053142
CREATED:20250615T170905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T185913Z
UID:10007974-1774695600-1774706400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft:  Family Day - All About Owls
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nDrop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n \nFrom 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 a participating adult.\n \nFee (per model kit): Members $13\, Non-members $15.\nPre-registration required. Please register here.\n \nPlease wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT 06824.\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-family-day-all-about-owls/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Workshop
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