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Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00am – 9:00am Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw from Long Island Sound we’ll hope to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles, as well as coastal water birds like egrets and osprey. Binoculars recommended. ... Read more
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Join Western CT Bird Club President, Angela Dimmitt, on a casual bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. Angela is a seasoned birder with a wealth of wisdom to share about local migratory birds. Many birds are passing through CT to the forests of Canada, while some will stay ... Read more
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Selden Landing Lyme, CT A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site. Members: $13 ... Read more
Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT New to birding or want to brush up on skills? Learn how to make the most of your equipment, keep an eBird list, and decode Merlin on the grounds of the RTPEC sanctuary. The walk will be approximately .25 ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Eagle/Osprey Boats - Saturdays May 16 and 23 5 - 8 pm Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river, a habitat that hosts a transient ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Eagle/Osprey Boats - Saturdays May 16 and 23 5 - 8 pm Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river, a habitat that hosts a transient ... Read more
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