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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T073000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund\n\nApril 12 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and\, if there is time\, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of woodland birds\, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet\, Purple Finch\, Pine Warbler\, Bald Eagle\, and Ring-necked Duck\, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe\, Eastern Towhee\, and perhaps Brown Thrasher\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, and Palm Warbler. \nMeet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Molly Zahn\, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com; Peter Grund\,  785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-west-rock-ridge-state-park/
LOCATION:West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260106T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183216Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone  Hollow
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2026 –  Greenstone Hollow – 8 am\n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby\nPark on north side of road \nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve. Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Spring migration.\nAbout 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-greenstone-hollow/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260106T161100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161257Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond\, Simsbury
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2026 – Great Pond\, Simsbury – Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\n\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond\, where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.\nBring a spotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-great-pond-simsbury/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251210T162159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004041Z
UID:10009113-1775286000-1775322000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay
DESCRIPTION:Ducks of Jamaica Bay\nSaturday\, April 4     7 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nA popular spot for shorebirds in fall\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year round. In early April\, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. Join us as we scour the flocks for the rare and unusual\, welcoming migration back with open arms.\nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $110. Members: $95\n\nTo sign up for a trip\, please call the office at (860) 767-0660.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-ducks-of-jamaica-bay/
LOCATION:Jamaica Bay NWR\, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd\,\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260106T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T155631Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am\n\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road\nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy\nin places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward\njward88787@aol.com\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260106T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T014304Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
DESCRIPTION:March 29\, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford – 8 am \nMeet in main parking lot \nContact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk about 2 miles for about 3 hours. \nMaggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903\nErnie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-silver-sands-state-park/
LOCATION:Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Parkway\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260106T155412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T172035Z
UID:10009172-1774686600-1774717200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point\, RI
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2026 – Sachuest Point\, RI -Sat 8:30 am \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI \nMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot\nView Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond\, Ninigret\, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-sachuest-point-ri/
LOCATION:769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260105T150600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T003651Z
UID:10009164-1774684800-1774695600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Edgewood Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Edgewood Park\, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen\n\nMarch 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nAn early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands\, fields\, streams\, and ponds. Wood Duck\, Hooded Merganser\, Kingfisher\, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker\, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with one dirt path through a wooded area. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. \nMeet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis courts\, entrance off West Rock Avenue\, just south of Whalley Avenue\, New Haven. \nLeaders: Chris Howe\, 203-530-1066 or clhowe2@yahoo.com; DeWitt Allen\,  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-edgewood-park/
LOCATION:Edgewood Park\, West Rock Ave\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260105T150141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T002803Z
UID:10009163-1774166400-1774177200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club:  Cheshire Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots\n\nMarch 22 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin us for an early spring exploration of several birding hotspots in Cheshire. Locations may include Broad Brook Reservoir to check for waterfowl\, overwintering songbirds and raptors\, and possible early arriving migrants; Riverbound Farm Sanctuary; and Boulder Knoll Open Space. \nMeet at 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire. We will carpool from there. \nLeader: Melissa Baston\, 860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-cheshire-hotspots/
LOCATION:Cheshire\, Route 68 access to Broad Brook Reservoir\,\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251123T161545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T001443Z
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SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Let's Go a-Ducking
DESCRIPTION:A replication of Dave Titus’s favorite duck migration trip will start at Bishops Ponds\, Research Parkway (off East Main Street) in Meriden\, then will take Barnes Road to North Farms Reservoir (reservoir has supplied flock of Coots in past). Then to Broad Brook Reservoir\, Cheshire. \nDress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m.\, Cromwell Stop & Shop plaza parking lot\, on the side lot by Mattress Firm. \nCall Larry Cyrulik for more information at 342-4785 or 635-1880.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-lets-go-a-ducking/
LOCATION:Cromwell Stop & Shop\, 195 West Street\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260105T142533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T000632Z
UID:10009162-1772611200-1772622000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Stratford Shore and Great Meadows - First Wednesday Walk
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik\nMarch 4\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond\, Stratford \nJoin us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds\, such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters\, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Road\, Stratford\, near the intersection with Main Street (Route 113); we carpool from there.\n\nLeader: Frank Mantlik\, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-stratford-shore-and-great-meadows-first-wednesday-walk/
LOCATION:60 Access Rd\, 60 Access Rd\, Stratford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251121T170720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181521Z
UID:10009076-1772262000-1772298000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Rhode Island Coast
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled –\nThe New Haven Bird Club’s field trip along the Rhode Island Shore\,\nscheduled for Saturday\, February 28\, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed\nthat neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of\nthe sites.\nField Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo\nFebruary 28\, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm at Branford Commuter Lot\, Exit 55 off I-95 \nThis all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park\, Moonstone Beach\, Trustum Pond\, and other great birding sites along the Rhode Island coast. We will see lots of sea ducks including all three scoter species\, Common Eider\, and Harlequin Duck. We’ll look for birds of prey.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-rhode-island-coast/
LOCATION:Branford Commuter Parking Lot\, Branford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260115T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T012619Z
UID:10009199-1771660800-1771678800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Shop: Eagle Watch on the CT River
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Shop:\nEagle Watch on the Ct River:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River\, and get outside to see the wonders right here in our own backyard! –\n \nFebruary 14 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm\nFebruary 21 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm\n \nWinter’s cold brings dozens of Bald Eagles down the Connecticut River from Canada in search of ice – free fishing. In recent years\, over 50 eagles have wintered on the lower Connecticut River. Their 6 – 8 foot wing span make the Bald Eagle the largest predator in North America.\n \nLeader Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop will help participants spot eagles from a variety of locations on the river\, and will discuss the bird’s natural history on this land – based trip. We’ll also spot ducks\, birds of prey\, songbirds and whatever else comes into view.\n \nThe Bald Eagle’s recovery in our state (since there were none occurring in CT in the 1950’s) is considered a major environmental victory. It is now estimated that up to 100 eagles winter in Connecticut\, from December to early March\, along major rivers and at large reservoirs. The number of wintering eagles has been increasing slowly\, and depends on the severity of each winter.\n \nThe natural year-round habitat of bald eagles is near lakes\, marshes\, rivers\, or seacoasts\, where there are tall trees nearby for nesting and roosting and fish for eating. Bald Eagles feed primarily on fish\, but they also are opportunistic predators and scavengers that will eat anything that can be caught easily or scavenged\, such as waterfowl\, small and large mammals\, and livestock carrion. In addition\, they have a reputation of being thieves\, and can be seen robbing other raptors or gulls of their catch.\n \nA ticket makes a great gift!\n \nThere is little to no hiking on this tour. We simply drive from spot to spot\, park\, and walk down to the river. Each car will get paper directions to follow along\, it’s EASY!\n \n**Bring your binoculars and camera!\n \nBinoculars may be rented for $4.00 each\, please call the shop to reserve.\n \nQuestions about our Eagle Watch on the CT River\, give us a ring! 203-245-9056 \n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \nPlease follow instructions.\n \n\nChoose a lunch\nCall us with a credit card to reserve your spot\n\nParticipants MUST pre-register\, and may call us with a credit card to reserve a spot.   203-245-9056\n \nYour $33 ticket includes a delicious soup-of-the-day and sandwich luncheon at Otter Cove Restaurant in Old Saybrook\, CT.\nPlease pick one of the following for each person in your group\, before you give us a ring:\n \n1. Pulled Pork Sandwich\n \n2. Cheeseburger\n \n3. Chicken Caesar Salad\n \n4. Veggie Melt Sandwich (with cheese)\n \nIncluded: coffee or tea\, soup of the day and sandwich.\n \nNot included: other beverages and gratuity.\n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \nCarpool with Jerry to 5 unique and excellent viewing spots along the river. (This is not a boat trip).\n \n*Where and when to meet?\n \nIt depends on where you’re coming from.\n\n \n*The Audubon Shop\, 907 Boston Post Rd in Madison CT at 7:45am\n \n-OR-\n \n*At the first location on the river in Haddam\, Eagle Landing State Park\, at 8:30am\n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \n*Directions to Eagle Landing State Park for those who live farther away from Madison:\n \n    – RT9 to Exit 7\n \n    – (Long 2 mile exit ramp)\n \n    – Left at stop onto RTS 82 & 154\n \n    – Right at first light onto RT 82\n \n    – Follow towards Haddam Bridge\n \n    – Take the last driveway on the right BEFORE the bridge into Eagle Landing State Park\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-shop-eagle-watch-on-the-ct-river/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Eagle Landing State Park\, 14 Little Meadow Rd\, Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruise,Field Trip,The Audubon Shop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251121T170446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145446Z
UID:10009075-1771660800-1771671600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: New Haven Bird Club: White Memorial Foundation - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to potential inclement weather and slippery walking and driving conditions\nField Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz\nFebruary 21\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am at White Memorial Conservation Center\, Litchfield \nWhite Memorial Foundation is a 4\,000-acre nature preserve. The diverse mixture of habitats includes mature deciduous and evergreen forests\, as well as fields of tall grass\, weeds\, and shrubs that are managed for various stages of succession. One of the best birding sites in the state.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-white-memorial-foundation-field-trip/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20260115T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T012619Z
UID:10009198-1771056000-1771074000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Shop: Eagle Watch on the CT River
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Shop:\nEagle Watch on the Ct River:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River\, and get outside to see the wonders right here in our own backyard! –\n \nFebruary 14 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm\nFebruary 21 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm\n \nWinter’s cold brings dozens of Bald Eagles down the Connecticut River from Canada in search of ice – free fishing. In recent years\, over 50 eagles have wintered on the lower Connecticut River. Their 6 – 8 foot wing span make the Bald Eagle the largest predator in North America.\n \nLeader Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop will help participants spot eagles from a variety of locations on the river\, and will discuss the bird’s natural history on this land – based trip. We’ll also spot ducks\, birds of prey\, songbirds and whatever else comes into view.\n \nThe Bald Eagle’s recovery in our state (since there were none occurring in CT in the 1950’s) is considered a major environmental victory. It is now estimated that up to 100 eagles winter in Connecticut\, from December to early March\, along major rivers and at large reservoirs. The number of wintering eagles has been increasing slowly\, and depends on the severity of each winter.\n \nThe natural year-round habitat of bald eagles is near lakes\, marshes\, rivers\, or seacoasts\, where there are tall trees nearby for nesting and roosting and fish for eating. Bald Eagles feed primarily on fish\, but they also are opportunistic predators and scavengers that will eat anything that can be caught easily or scavenged\, such as waterfowl\, small and large mammals\, and livestock carrion. In addition\, they have a reputation of being thieves\, and can be seen robbing other raptors or gulls of their catch.\n \nA ticket makes a great gift!\n \nThere is little to no hiking on this tour. We simply drive from spot to spot\, park\, and walk down to the river. Each car will get paper directions to follow along\, it’s EASY!\n \n**Bring your binoculars and camera!\n \nBinoculars may be rented for $4.00 each\, please call the shop to reserve.\n \nQuestions about our Eagle Watch on the CT River\, give us a ring! 203-245-9056 \n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \nPlease follow instructions.\n \n\nChoose a lunch\nCall us with a credit card to reserve your spot\n\nParticipants MUST pre-register\, and may call us with a credit card to reserve a spot.   203-245-9056\n \nYour $33 ticket includes a delicious soup-of-the-day and sandwich luncheon at Otter Cove Restaurant in Old Saybrook\, CT.\nPlease pick one of the following for each person in your group\, before you give us a ring:\n \n1. Pulled Pork Sandwich\n \n2. Cheeseburger\n \n3. Chicken Caesar Salad\n \n4. Veggie Melt Sandwich (with cheese)\n \nIncluded: coffee or tea\, soup of the day and sandwich.\n \nNot included: other beverages and gratuity.\n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \nCarpool with Jerry to 5 unique and excellent viewing spots along the river. (This is not a boat trip).\n \n*Where and when to meet?\n \nIt depends on where you’re coming from.\n\n \n*The Audubon Shop\, 907 Boston Post Rd in Madison CT at 7:45am\n \n-OR-\n \n*At the first location on the river in Haddam\, Eagle Landing State Park\, at 8:30am\n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \n*Directions to Eagle Landing State Park for those who live farther away from Madison:\n \n    – RT9 to Exit 7\n \n    – (Long 2 mile exit ramp)\n \n    – Left at stop onto RTS 82 & 154\n \n    – Right at first light onto RT 82\n \n    – Follow towards Haddam Bridge\n \n    – Take the last driveway on the right BEFORE the bridge into Eagle Landing State Park\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-shop-eagle-watch-on-the-ct-river/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Eagle Landing State Park\, 14 Little Meadow Rd\, Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruise,Field Trip,The Audubon Shop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251210T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T031317Z
UID:10009112-1770800400-1770829200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Birding the Rhode Island Coast
DESCRIPTION:CT AUDUBON ECO TRAVEL:\n \n\nFebruary 2026\n\nBirding the Rhode Island Coast\nWednesday\, February 11     9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nSpend the day cruising the Rhode Island coast\, visiting Charlestown Breachway and Napatree Point. Take the opportunity to see this summertime destination without the tourists\, when wintering birds are abundant. These two locations are always full of birdlife\, including Snowy Owl.\nLeader: Andy Griswold.\nFee: $100. Members: $85.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-birding-the-rhode-island-coast/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Coast\, Napatree Point\, Westerley\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T015959
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20251001T184226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T162341Z
UID:10008573-1769824800-1769997599@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Cod Tour - January 31 - February 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:January 31 – Feb 1 2026 –  Cape Cod Tour\, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts \nContact Peter for reservations and details \nThis is New England late–winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. \nPeter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-cod-tour-february-7-8-2026/
LOCATION:Cape Cod\, Orleans\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20250814T153334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T131814Z
UID:10008050-1769239800-1769252400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled due to cold weather: Hartford Audubon Society:  Hartford County Boat Launch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to cold weather:  \nJan 24 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St\, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch\nThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches\, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may cancel the trip.\nPaul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 TAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-hartford-county-boat-launch-tour-january-24-2026/
LOCATION:Hartford County\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20250819T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T013501Z
UID:10008074-1769072400-1769112000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Harlequins of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Harlequins of Newport Field Trip\nThursday\, January 22     9 a.m. – 8 p.m.\n\nHarlequin Duck\, the fashion plate of the winter seas\, is a rare sight in Connecticut. However\, travelers are nearly guaranteed to see some in Rhode Island\, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the winter. Look for Harlequins and other winter ducks at the point\, and take a tour of additional spots around Newport. Stop for dinner at a favorite local eatery before heading home. Meal is not included in price.Leader: Jim Sherwonit.\nFee: $100. Members: $85.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-harlequins-of-newport-field-trip/
LOCATION:Newport\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T015959
DTSTAMP:20260416T104641
CREATED:20250814T153009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012724Z
UID:10008049-1768615200-1768787999@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Ann Trip - January 17-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA  2 days\nContact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Snowy Owl\, alcids\, sea ducks\, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time.\nWendy Parsons flowers76@sbcglobal.net 860–471–3700 TFran D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–237–2734
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-ann-trip-january-17-18-2026/
LOCATION:Newburyport\, MA\, Newburyport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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