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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Migration Magic Kickoff Walks
DESCRIPTION:Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 8-9 am\nFriday\, May 1\, 10-11 am\n\n\n\n\nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme Street\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371\n860-598-4218\nrtpec@ctaudubon.org\nFree to attend\nRegistration required\n\n\n\nJoin us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary in Old Lyme. Learn how to participate in our birdathon and search for spring warblers\, vireos\, thrushes and more to start off your bird list for the month. Join us before or afterwards from 9-10 am for coffee and muffins on the back deck of the Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation and Discovery Center\, overlooking our bird garden and inland wetland.\n\nRegister here:  Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC | Friday\, May 1\, 8-9 am\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 10-11 am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-migration-magic-kickoff-walks/2026-05-01/1/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065423
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T193116Z
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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Migration Magic Kickoff Walks
DESCRIPTION:Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 8-9 am\nFriday\, May 1\, 10-11 am\n\n\n\n\nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme Street\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371\n860-598-4218\nrtpec@ctaudubon.org\nFree to attend\nRegistration required\n\n\n\nJoin us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary in Old Lyme. Learn how to participate in our birdathon and search for spring warblers\, vireos\, thrushes and more to start off your bird list for the month. Join us before or afterwards from 9-10 am for coffee and muffins on the back deck of the Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation and Discovery Center\, overlooking our bird garden and inland wetland.\n\nRegister here:  Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC | Friday\, May 1\, 8-9 am\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 10-11 am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-migration-magic-kickoff-walks/2026-05-01/2/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065423
CREATED:20260316T173346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T005524Z
UID:10009353-1777728600-1777734000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nPond Meadow Preserve\nEssex\, CT \nWith boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest\, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We’ll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and under: $5 \nRegister here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Pond Meadow Preserve\, Pond Meadow Preserve\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065423
CREATED:20260316T173836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T011144Z
UID:10009354-1778000400-1778004000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm  \nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT  \nSearch for spring migrants along the beautiful Lieutenant River Estuary on the grounds of the RTP Estuary Center. We’ll look for songbirds in the bird garden and wetland birds along the marsh. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site.  \nMembers: $5\nNon-Members: $10  \nRegister here:  Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-1/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065423
CREATED:20260317T175344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T004822Z
UID:10009379-1778317200-1778324400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nFenwick Grove\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nLocated at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound\, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds\, shorebirds\, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest.  The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T172138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T023226Z
UID:10009374-1778695200-1778698800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Tricks and Tips Webinar - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nSpring is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut\, as many species are making their way through and into the state during migration. However\, all the singing birds and bright plumages can feel overwhelming\, especially if you are new to birding. \nIn this webinar\, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will share tips to help you make the most of your time outside. He will cover birding equipment\, strategies for finding birds during migration\, and how to identify them by sight and sound\, as well as species to watch for throughout the season. \nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10 \nRegister here: Birding Tricks & Tips Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-tricks-tips-webinar-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Merlin_in_Prospect_Park_63386.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225506Z
UID:10009380-1778778000-1778781600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm  \nThatch Preserve\nLyme\, CT  \nThough small\, the variety of habitats in the Thatch Preserve attract a diversity of species. With a large beaver pond\, Wood Ducks and other waterfowl are always a possibility\, and songbirds abound in the surrounding forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.  \nMembers: $5\nNon-members: $10\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Thatch Preserve\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T172818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T231908Z
UID:10009375-1778922000-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nSelden Landing\nLyme\, CT \nA bird sit involves little to no walking\, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Spring Bird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-sit/
LOCATION:Lyme\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Merlin_in_Prospect_Park_63386.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T233756Z
UID:10009376-1778936400-1778940000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n1:00pm – 2:00pm \nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \nNew to birding or want to brush up on skills? Learn how to make the most of your equipment\, keep an eBird list\, and decode Merlin on the grounds of the RTPEC sanctuary. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site. \nMembers: $5\nNon-members: $10 \nRegister here: Birding Basics Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-basics-walk/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC7515-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181054Z
UID:10009381-1779026400-1779033600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #4
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nHammonasset State Park\nMadison\, CT \n\nHammonasset has a great mix of habitats for birding\, which attracts a diversity of species. We’ll search for migrating songbirds and coastal birds at one of the best spots in the state. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level grassy\, dirt\, and sandy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. Restrooms on site.\n\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-4/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T181522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T155126Z
UID:10009382-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #5
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am\nGoodwin Natural Area\nNew London\, CT\nSituated along the Thames River\, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests\, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands\, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\nFree for CT Audubon & Arboretum member\nMembers of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0\nNon-members: $10\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-5/
LOCATION:Goodwin Natural Area\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T174026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T155736Z
UID:10009377-1779543000-1779548400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nClark Community Park\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nSpring is a great time to learn about birds\, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. Restrooms on site. \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and under: $5\nRegister here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Clark Community Park\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T182007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T010913Z
UID:10009383-1779814800-1779818400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #6
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm \nThe Millrace\nEssex\, CT \nWinding along the Falls River\, this easy hike holds a surprising diversity of habitats that attract a wide array of species\, from wetlands and brushy areas to upland forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $5\nNon-members: $10\n\nRegister here:  Spring Bird Walk | May 26\, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-6/
LOCATION:The Millrace\, Essex\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/CapeMayWarblerAdMale1FM.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T182344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T182344Z
UID:10009384-1780131600-1780138800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #7
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \n\nMcCulloch Family Open Space\nOld Lyme\, CT \n\nWith abundant wetlands and open forests\, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees\, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\n\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-7/
LOCATION:McColluch Family Open Space\, 84-56 Whippoorwill Rd\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065424
CREATED:20260317T174612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153759Z
UID:10009378-1780149600-1780156800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \nGreat Island Boat Launch\nOld Lyme\, CT \nA bird sit involves little to no walking\, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River\, overlooking Great Island. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Shorebird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-sit-2/
LOCATION:Great Island Boat Launch\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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