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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-20-2026/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T153000
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UID:10009489-1788622200-1788638400@www.ctbirding.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
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UID:10009429-1789196400-1789232400@www.ctbirding.org
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:20260912T100000
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UID:10009068-1789207200-1789214400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
DESCRIPTION:RTP Estuary Center:  Planting For Birds\n\n\n \n\nWinter Session – Saturday\, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSpring Session – Saturday\, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSummer Session – Saturday\, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nFall Session – Saturday\, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.\n \nWhile habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide\, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series\, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them\, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens\, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.\n \n\nClick here to learn about each session!\n \n$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions\n$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions\n \nRegister Here for All Four Sessions\n \nRegister Here for a Single Session
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-rtp-estuary-center-planting-for-birds/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
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UID:10009510-1789214400-1789218000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Birdcraft:  Drum Like A Woodpecker - September 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:BIRDCRAFT:\nDrum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\nRegistration is necessary as spaces are limited.\n\n\n\nDiscover the Pileated Woodpecker and join our Woodpecker drumming circle! We’ll make paper Pileated Woodpeckers and red woodpecker hats (Pileated comes from the Latin word for “cap”). Learn how these birds “drum” on hollow trees to communicate\, then head outside and make some noise!\nRecommended for ages 4 to 8. Free; registration required.  Drum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-drum-like-a-woodpecker-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195444Z
CREATED:20260617T163045Z
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UID:10009490-1789313400-1789329600@www.ctbirding.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T113000
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UID:10009512-1789641000-1789644600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield Nature Center: Backyard Birding Presentation - September 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Birding Presentation – \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n10:30am – 11:30am\nFairfield Nature Center\n2325 Burr Street\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n203-259-6305\n\n$5 Members\nAdult Program\n\n\n\nLearn 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 be bird characteristics\, ways to entice birds to your feeder\, what feeders and seed to use\, and where to place feeders for bird safety and best viewing. This program includes a PowerPoint presentation\, and there will be samples of bird feeders and seed that can be used in your backyard to attract birds.\n\nRegister here:  Backyard Birding Presentation | Sep 17\, 10:30am – 11:30am | Fairfield Nature Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/fairfield-nature-center-backyard-birding-presentation-september-17-2026/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Center at Fairfield\, 2325 Burr Street\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Fairfield,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T141242Z
CREATED:20260803T141242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141242Z
UID:10009509-1789736400-1789747200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Raptor Migration Watch Open House - September 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Migration Watch Open House\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\nDeer Pond Farm\nFree\nRegistration required.  Raptor Migration Watch Open House | Sep 18\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-raptor-migration-watch-open-house-september-18-2026/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Free,Hawk Watch
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195444Z
CREATED:20260617T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195444Z
UID:10009491-1789918200-1789934400@www.ctbirding.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T142943Z
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UID:10009511-1790420400-1790431200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Birdcraft Family Days: Song of the Hermit Thrush - September 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\nCome between 11am & 2pm (registration required)\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n$15 per model kit\n\n\n\n\nThese ground-foraging birds might look unassuming\, but they have one of the prettiest songs in Connecticut! Come build and decorate a model of one of these birds (and listen to their songs) at Birdcraft Family Days! \nThis event is for kids ages 10 and under accompanied by an adult. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. (Note: model bird kits may contain small parts that would not be suitable for children under age 3.) \nRegistration is required because spaces are limited. Birdcraft Family Days – Song of the Hermit Thrush | Saturday\, September 26Come between 11am & 2pm (registration required) | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-family-days-song-of-the-hermit-thrush-september-26-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171818Z
CREATED:20260716T171352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171818Z
UID:10009503-1795021200-1795024800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Where are the Birds and How do we protect them - November 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:CT River Lecture Series – \n\nWhere are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: \n\nResults from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick\n\n\n\nThe CT Bird Atlas is a project to map all species of birds that occur in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut conducted its first atlas from 1982-86\, with the results published in 1994 as the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Connecticut by Louis Bevier. Field work for the second atlas took place between April 2018 and February 2022\, and involved nearly a thousand volunteer birders\, who submitted more than 600\,000 bird observations. This talk will provide an overview of the results of the CT Bird Atlas\, an overview of the Birds of Connecticut web site\, and a discussion of the conservation implications of the project. \nChris Elphick is a professor of conservation biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. His research centers around describing\, understanding\, and mitigating biodiversity loss. He is also one of the lead investigators for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm\nOld Lyme Town Hall\n52 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT\nProgram is free; registration required\n\nRegister here: CT River Lecture Series – Where are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: Results from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick | Nov 18\, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-where-are-the-birds-and-how-do-we-protect-them-november-18-2026/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Town Hall\, 52 Lyme St.\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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