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Fall Bird Walk: Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Hartman Park 122 Gungy Rd Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. Hartman Park is one of the best spots for warblers ... 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
Fall Bird Walk Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Manacoke Island Quaker Hill, CT CT Audubon & Arboretum Members: Free Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. Located near the mouth of the Thames River, ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, ... Read more
Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more
Shorebird Walk: Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Located at the mouth of the Thames River, Fort Trumbull is situated perfectly to catch migrating shorebirds on their way south. The expansive lawns, sandy flats, and rocky islands attract a variety of species, while ... Read more
Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more
Swallow Paddle: Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among ... Read more
Birding By Ear: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org $10/person Birds are vocal animals, and songs and calls play important roles in every aspect of a bird's life. They are also useful for identifying a species, and learning about what birds are ... Read more
Shorebird Walk: Griswold Point Old Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 The Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. The walk will be approximately 1 ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk: Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded ... Read more
Hawks Webinar: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 Whether soaring gracefully overhead or perched along a roadside, hawks are some of the most sought-after birds among birders and non-birders alike. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore what makes this group of birds ... Read more
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