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Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Spring Census

Apr 26 - 3 weeks  Annual Spring Census   Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census which will end on Sunday, May 19th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many ... Read more

Free

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip – Keney Park – Hartford

Keney Park 171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United States

May 4 - Sun 8 - 11 am 171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT Park in Golf Club Parking Lot The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between ... Read more

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First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point

Greenwich Point Park 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, United States

Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats.  Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. ... Read more

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Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip – Greenstone Hollow

Greenstone Hollow 31 Ridge Blvd., East Granby, CT, United States

May 5 - Monday - 8 am 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby Park on north side of road Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud, and water if it has been raining recently. Many habitat types: woods, marsh, shrub field, beaver pond, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers. Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org ... Read more

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Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip – Farmington River, Barkhamsted

Barhamsted 22 River Rd, Barkamsted, CT, United States

May 6, Tuesday - 8 am Enter 20 River Rd, Barkhamsted in Google Maps From Rt 44 drive north on 181 - 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. Lower Greenwoods - Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property ... Read more

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Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip – Auerfarm State Park

Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve 35 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT, United States

May 7 - Wed - 7 am 35 Auerfarm Road Auerfarm Road is 400 feet N of Burr Rd on Rt 185 Park in the parking area on the right Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve was once part of the historic Auerfarm property that was a working farm for 40 years. This property maintains some of the most scenic views of ... Read more

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The Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks

Hammonasset Beach State Park 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States

The Audubon Shop: 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 United States   Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays April 30 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am   Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays May 7 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am   Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays May 14 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am   Spring ... Read more

$6

New Haven Bird Club: First Wednesday Walk – East Rock Park

East Rock Park New Haven, CT, United States

May 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am East Rock Park in early May is one of the best places in the state to see migrant warblers. Fifteen to twenty species are possible on a good day. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Leader: John Oshlick, john.oshlic@yahoo.com, 203-584-1955.

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Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip – Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve

Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve 253 Loomis Street, North Granby, CT, United States

May 8 - Thurs - 7:30 am 253 Loomis St, Granby (approx). From East St drive 2.5 miles north on Loomis St to parking lot on left. LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE CONTACT JOHN AFTER 4/1 TO REGISTER Offering woodlands, two extensive marshes, a weedy field and a pond with active beavers, Dismal Brook attracts a spectacular variety of birds (the ... Read more

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Hartford Audubon Society: Town Forest Rd, Simsbury

Town Forest Road 66 Town Forest Rd,, West Simsbury, CT, United States

May 8 - Thu - 6:30 PM 66 Town Forest Rd, West Simsbury Off Stratton Brook Rd. - turn west at the bike path signal Meet in the sand parking lot east of the pond   This early evening walk has level easy walking. We will cover a variety of habitats, pond, forest, and along the road past the town ... Read more

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Hartford Audubon Society: Simsbury River Walk

Simsbury River Walk 46 Drake Hill Rd., Simsbury, CT, United States

May 9 - Fri - 8 -am 46 Drake Hill Rd, Simsbury Park at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge The Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great for warblers and other passerines. Plan ... Read more

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Birding Events in Connecticut

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.