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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Little River Preserve Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little River Preserve Bird Walk\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nOwned by the town of Hampton\, this new preserve has a diversity of habitats that should attract lots of interesting birds.  Hooded Warbler\, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles\, and several flycatcher species are just a few of the possibilities.\n \nLimit: 10 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 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-little-river-preserve-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Little River Preserve\, Hampton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 / 8:00am – 10:00am\nDuring peak migration\, millions of birds will be flying through CT\, taking brief breaks at “stopover” sites. These sites provide important food and shelter for birds as they recover from their journeys. Join Lori Lichtenauer\, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist\, at Deer Pond Farm to hike some of our birding “hotspots” in search of great bird diversity count\n\n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Bird Hike – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-hike/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center @ Milford Point:  Coastal Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n8:00am – 11:00am\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n\nMembers $15\nNon-members $20\n\n\n\n\nJoin local birding expert Matt Joyce 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 \nCoastal Bird Walk | May 9\, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coast-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-2-2/
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:20260509T090000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nFenwick Grove\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nLocated at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound\, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds\, shorebirds\, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest.  The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. 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-2/
LOCATION:Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.\n\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824 \n\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n\nFree; registration required\n\n\n\nCelebrate Migratory Bird Day at Birdcraft by learning how to bird! Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Nicole Defelice will demonstrate the finer points of finding and identifying birds. We’ll practice IDing paper birds before heading out to find the real thing. \nRegister here: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice | May 9\, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-birding-101-with-nicole-defelice/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \n  \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use\, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills\, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here:  Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-beginner-birding-class-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:20260509T130000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm\nGriswold Point\nOld Lyme\, CT\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18\n\n\n\nThe Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds\, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. \nThe walk will be approximately 1 mile on level sandy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site. \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk | May 9\, 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk/
LOCATION:Griswold Point\, Old Lyme\, 98 Griswold Point Rd\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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