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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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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:20260913T153000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon - ECO TRAVEL: Coastal Birding Holiday - December 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Birding Holiday\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\n11:00am – 7:00pm\nConnecticut/Rhode Island\nLed By Andy Griswold\nMembers:    $75\nNon-Members:    $90\nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org\n\n\n\nJoin Andy Griswold\, Director Emeritus of EcoTravel and expert birder\, for an annual favorite as your birding group searches for early winter migrants and coastal birds from Madison to Groton. After this pre-holiday adventure\, your group will stop for dinner at one of the fine eateries in the area. Bring a friend to help kick off the holiday season! Meal is not included in price.\nTo register: Coastal Birding Holiday | Dec 9\, 11:00am – 7:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-coastal-birding-holiday-december-9-2026/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Shawangunk Owls
DESCRIPTION:Shawangunk Owls:\n\n\nShawangunk National Wildlife Refuge\, New York \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $95\nNon-Members:    $110 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nWhen the winter months get long and tiring\, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls\, Northern Harriers\, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky\, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! Sundown is the best time to view these beautiful birds as they bounce over the open grassland.\n \nPlease note: Date may change depending on weather\, especially windy conditions.\n \nTo Register: Shawangunk Owls | Jan 9\, 12:00pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-shawangunk-owls-january-9-2027/
LOCATION:Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge\, 02 Hoagerburgh Rd\,\, Wallkill\,\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T090000
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UID:10009581-1800522000-1800561600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Harlequins of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Harlequins of Newport:\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2027\n9:00am – 8:00pm\nNewport\, Rhode Island\nLed By TBD\nMembers:    $85\nNon-Members:    $100\nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org\n\n\n\n\nHarlequin Duck\, the fashion plate of the winter seas\, is a rare sight in Connecticut. However\, travelers are nearly guaranteed to see some in Rhode Island\, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the winter. Look for Harlequins and other winter ducks at the point\, and take a tour of additional spots around Newport. Stop for dinner at a favorite local eatery before heading home. Meal is not included in price. \n\nTo register: Harlequins of Newport | Jan 21\, 9:00am – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-harlequins-of-newport-january-21-2027/
LOCATION:Newport\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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