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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April\, these habitats come alive with birdsong\, movement\, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace\, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck\, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker\, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars. \n$5 CAS members\, $20 nonmembers\nNo registration required \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-series-of-early-morning-bird-walks-in-april-may/2026-04-21/
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:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center at Milford Point:  Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\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 Frank Mantlik 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. \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 \nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | Apr 22\, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-3/
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:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Long Pond Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Long Pond Bird Walk\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nThis Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson\, CT\, just south of Webster Lake in MA\, has varied habitats.  We’ll look for interesting duck species as well as early arriving spring migrants\, such as Louisiana Waterthrush\, Ruby-crowned Kinglet\, and Blue-headed Vireo.\n \nLimit: 10 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.\n \nRegistration is required. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-long-pond-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Long Pond\, Long Pond\, Thompsom\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding for Families and Kids
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)\n\nKids Birding at Deer Pond Farm\n \n\nApril 25\, 10 AM-Noon\nAre you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom\, Lori will describe what birding is\, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!\n \nRecommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children.  \n \nClick here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-beginner-birding-for-families-and-kids/
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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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)\n\nKids Birding at Deer Pond Farm\n \n\nApril 25\, 10 AM-Noon\nAre you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom\, Lori will describe what birding is\, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!\n \nRecommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children. \n \nClick here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-beginner-birding/
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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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point: Return of the Osprey!
DESCRIPTION:Return of the Osprey – A gala celebrating one of our states most iconic species\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\n5:30pm – 8:30pm\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n\n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n \n\n\nTickets: $75\n2-person Discount: $140\n\nBuy Tickets here:  Support The Return of The Osprey 2026 | PledgeIt for Charities \n\nWe hope you’ll join us for good cheer\, great food and cocktails\, and a lively auction as we welcome spring (and the Osprey!) back to Connecticut. Your support of the Coastal Center is a gift to the region’s wildlife and protected spaces\, and we want to celebrate our successes with you. \nThe Coastal Center staff strive to promote the awareness and preservation of Long Island Sound’s ecosystem\, and the birds and habitats it supports. Visitors have access to the Sound and to tidal salt marshes\, barrier beaches\, tide pools\, and coastal dunes\, making it one of the most significant birding locations in Connecticut. As a part of statewide initiatives\, the Coastal Center also participates in the conservation of several protected species\, especially Osprey\, Purple Martins\, and Piping Plovers. Fundraising events like this make our work possible.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-return-of-the-osprey/
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,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T171248
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UID:10009334-1777363200-1777372200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April\, these habitats come alive with birdsong\, movement\, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace\, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck\, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker\, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars. \n$5 CAS members\, $20 nonmembers\nNo registration required \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-series-of-early-morning-bird-walks-in-april-may/2026-04-28/
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:20260430T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000
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UID:10009114-1777528800-1777561200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Early Spring Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Early Spring Migrants \n\nThursday\, April 30     6 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nLate April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds\, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of migrants to see them in nuptial plumage and listen to their spring songs before the leaves make them more difficult to spot. \nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $90. Members: $75.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-early-spring-migrants/
LOCATION:CT Audubon EcoTravel\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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