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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
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
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
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, April 4, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society
Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Bluff Point State Park Groton, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Shorebirds are among the longest distance migrants of any bird family, spanning continents and oceans on their journeys to and from breeding grounds. Early spring in Connecticut is an ideal time to observe and listen to these birds, as many migrate through the state to points further north. ... Read more
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fenwick, Old Saybrook Before the rush of spring warblers and other songbirds, birders in Connecticut should head to the coast to see the start of shorebird migration and the last of our winter waterfowl before these incredible birds head north to breed. Located at the mouth of the Connecticut ... 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
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
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