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Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. Enjoy a late winter bird walk at the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield. 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.
Saturday, February 21; 9-11 a.m. Winter may not seem like the best time to look for birds. However, as the temperature drops, many species can still be found in the state, especially along the coast. Waterfowl seek open water, larks and buntings search for food in open areas, and sparrows seek shelter in brushy ... Read more
MILFORD POINT Bird Walks at the Coastal Center Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! 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 ... Read more
Saturday, February 28; 9-11 am North Cove, Essex Winter along the Connecticut River is a great time to see Bald Eagles as they head from frozen inland waters to the open waters along the coast. We’ll search the shores of North Cove for eagles and other winter residents. $ 13 members; $18 non-members. – ... Read more
Waterfowl Walks Saturday, January 24; 9- 11 AM Saturday, January 31; 9-11 AM Saturday, February 28; 1-3 PM As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to ... Read more
Saturday, February 28; 1-3 pm As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... 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
The Secret Lives of Owls The Live Owls from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education New date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1 p.m. Owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easy to spot in the wild. This is your chance to be only a ... Read more
The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
Planting for the Birds Friday, March 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to Noon Discover how native plants can turn your yard, school, or community space into a haven for birds. This interactive program begins with a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting plants that provide birds with food, shelter and nesting opportunities throughout the year. Participants ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
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