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Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County It’s that time of year! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our ninth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds ... Read more
WINTER BIRDS & FEEDERS (via Zoom) January 8, 7 – 8 PM; Free Bird feeders can be great introductions to birding and can also help you stay connected to nature during the winter months. Deer Pond Farm’s avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will share tips on how to identify local, winter birds and their behaviors. ... Read more
Indoor Meeting – Connecticut’s Living Laboratory: An Introduction to the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve – Kevin O’Brien January 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center, Hamden 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States Join Kevin O'Brien, Reserve Manager of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR), for an engaging ... Read more
Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter – Frank Mantlik January 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Milford Commuter Lot exit 35 6W76+5X Milford, Connecticut, Milford, CT, United States We'll look for waterbirds and fowl including Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and loons, as well as shorebirds, gulls, and raptors as we visit Milford hotspots that will likely ... Read more
Jan 13 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Speaker: Will McLean Greeley, AuthorBirdman of the Senate: Senator George P. McLean and the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPresentation by ZOOM. Greeley, McLean’s great-great nephew, will discuss his biography of Senator George P. McLean, titled A Connecticut ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Tina Green January 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, CT. Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ... Read more
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Cancelled What: Western Connecticut Bird Club Monthly Meeting Unfortunately, our meeting on Thursday, January 15 has been cancelled- our speaker, Chris Wood, has a very bad cold and cannot make it. Chris Wood will present "Migration and Connecticut" Thursday February 19. Please let me know if you have any ... Read more
Cancelled due to cold weather: Jan 24 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch This 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 ... Read more
What's at Your Birdfeeder? Saturday, January 24 from 9:30 - 11am Richardson Park, Ridgefield Learn to identify which bird species might be visiting your feeders! The bird feeding station here is the perfect place to observe and learn about the common birds that visit feeders in the winter. We will talk about ... Read more
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 What: Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Monthly Meeting When: 6:45 to 8:30 PM Where: Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd (Rte 202), Litchfield, CT 06759 Title: The Northern Saw-whet Owl Who: Larry Fischer, past President of the Western Connecticut Bird Club Description: This is the ... Read more
Cancelled due to weather Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset State Park, Madison February 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot – Hammonasset State Park Enjoy a mid-week field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park, one of the state’s best birding locations in any season of the year. ... Read more
Feb 10, 2026 - Tue 7:30 pm - Social Time at 7:00pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Connor Hogan: Director, McLean Game Refuge McLean Game Refuge: Managing For Biodiversity Discover the McLean Game Refuge of today with Director Connor Hogan! Join us for a better understanding of what goes into managing for ... Read more
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.
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