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Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Members $15 Non-members $20 Join 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 ... Read more
Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Great Island Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, while others spend the winter here in Connecticut. Early spring is when many of these species start their long-distance migrations, making ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Rocky Neck State Park East Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society
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 ... Read more
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00pm – 3:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Members $15 Non-members $20 Join 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 ... Read more
Long Pond Bird Walk Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 8 a.m. This 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. Limit: 10 ... Read more
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk) Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm April 25, 10 AM-Noon Are 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 ... Read more
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk) Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm April 25, 10 AM-Noon Are 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 ... Read more
Return of the Osprey - A gala celebrating one of our states most iconic species Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:30pm – 8:30pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Tickets: $75 2-person Discount: $140 Buy Tickets here: Support The Return of The Osprey 2026 | PledgeIt for Charities ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Early Spring Migrants Thursday, April 30 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Late 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 ... 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.
Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.