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CT AUDUBON ECO TRAVEL: Coastal Birding Holiday Wednesday, December 10 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Join Andy Griswold, EcoTravel Director 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 ... Read more
Webinars via Zoom All About Feathers Wednesday, December 10; 6-7 pm When we think of birds, one of the first things to come to mind is feathers. Feathers are unique to birds, and their purposes and diversity play key roles in the lives of our avian friends. In this webinar, Conservation & Education. Coordinator ... 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
Saturday, December 20; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, but some spend the winter here in Connecticut. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look ... Read more
Winter Bird & Nature Hike @ Tarrywile Park in Danbury Tarrywile Park Barns December 21, 10 AM – Noon Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist of Deer Pond Farm will lead this guided hike covering highlights of winter birds and animals that are still active in the colder months and their amazing adaptations.
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield, is one of the best winter bird watching areas in northeastern Connecticut. Expect various species of ducks, hawks, and songbirds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Registration is required. Please register by ... Read more
Owl Walk Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. We will drive to spots in Pomfret and take short walks to look for owls. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration is required for the following programs. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948
RTP ESTUARY CENTER: Owl Prowls January 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, & 29 February 4 & 5 All walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to ... Read more
RTP ESTUARY CENTER: Owl Prowls January 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, & 29 February 4 & 5 All walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to ... Read more
WINTER BIRDS & FEEDERS (via Zoom) January 8, 7 – 8 PM; Free Bird feeders can be great introductions to birding and can also help you stay connected to nature during the winter months. Deer Pond Farm’s avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will share tips on how to identify local, winter birds and their behaviors. ... Read more
Bird Walk Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. The Eversource property in Brooklyn can be a good location to find various wintering birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration is required for the following programs. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
All About Owls - Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 14; 6-7 p.m. Perhaps no other family of birds captures the imagination of birders and non-birders alike more than owls. These nocturnal birds often remain mysterious to us, with their presence revealed mainly through their calls. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go ... Read more
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