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Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00am – 5:00pm Queens, New York Led By TBD Members: $155 Non-Members: $170 For more info and to register: (860) 767-0660 ecotravel@ctaudubon.org Each 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 ... Read more
Connecticut Audubon Society to host a Coastal Bird Walk on September 12 at the Coastal Center at Milford Point, and we would like to extend an invitation to you and your network. This free event offers a unique opportunity to explore the coastal forest, sand dunes, salt marsh, and barrier beach while learning about local bird species and ongoing habitat ... 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
BIRDCRAFT: Drum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-0416 ext. 305 mwilson@ctaudubon.org Registration is necessary as spaces are limited. Discover the Pileated Woodpecker and join our Woodpecker drumming circle! ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Manacoke Island Quaker Hill, CT CT Audubon & Arboretum Members: Free Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. Located near the mouth of the Thames River, ... Read more
Tree Swallow Cruises Witness 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 ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
Fall Bird Walk Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, ... Read more
Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more
Shorebird Walk: Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Located at the mouth of the Thames River, Fort Trumbull is situated perfectly to catch migrating shorebirds on their way south. The expansive lawns, sandy flats, and rocky islands attract a variety of species, while ... Read more
Backyard Birding Presentation - Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:30am – 11:30am Fairfield Nature Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-6305 $5 Members Adult Program Learn how to identify woodpeckers and other backyard birds by sight and sound, who is at the feeder during each season and what their feeding habits are. Also covered will ... Read more
Raptor Migration Watch Open House Friday, September 18, 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm Deer Pond Farm Free Registration required. Raptor Migration Watch Open House | Sep 18, 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
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