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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Harkness Memorial State Park Field Trip - August 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Harkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford – Dan Erichetti\n\n\n\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\nHarkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford 275 Great Neck Road\, 8V2P+VQ Waterford\, Waterford\, CT \nHarkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach\, sand dune\, salt marsh\, saltwater cove\, and grassland. We’ll explore\, looking for migrants and local residents.\n\nMeet at the western end of the main parking lot\, Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Road\, Waterford.\n\nLeader: Dan Erichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-harkness-memorial-state-park-field-trip-august-30-2026/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Birdcraft:  Drum Like A Woodpecker - September 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:BIRDCRAFT:\nDrum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\nRegistration is necessary as spaces are limited.\n\n\n\nDiscover the Pileated Woodpecker and join our Woodpecker drumming circle! We’ll make paper Pileated Woodpeckers and red woodpecker hats (Pileated comes from the Latin word for “cap”). Learn how these birds “drum” on hollow trees to communicate\, then head outside and make some noise!\nRecommended for ages 4 to 8. Free; registration required.  Drum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-drum-like-a-woodpecker-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free,Talk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Raptor Migration Watch Open House - September 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Migration Watch Open House\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\nDeer Pond Farm\nFree\nRegistration required.  Raptor Migration Watch Open House | Sep 18\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-raptor-migration-watch-open-house-september-18-2026/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Free,Hawk Watch
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T020000
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SUMMARY:COA: Hawk ID Workshop @ Lighthouse Point
DESCRIPTION:Hawk ID presented by Steve Mayo \nHawk Identification in the field at Lighthouse Point.  Steve will have cards and ID handouts.   \nLive – held in conjunction with Fall Migration Festival at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven.  \nThis free event is always a treat\, with migrating raptors likely passing overhead. Steve combines strong visuals with insightful commentary that is both educational and often humorous\, making this a great opportunity to sharpen your hawk identification skills while enjoying the spectacle of fall migration. \nFree. \n++ \nBecause Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven closed in August due to extensive storm damage\, we will be updating this event to be sure it can take place as planned. \nCheck back later for any additional news.  \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/coa-hawk-id-workshop-lighthouse-point/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:COA Workshop,Connecticut Ornithological Association,Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: The Big Sit
DESCRIPTION:The Big Sit!™ 2026 \n\nOctober 10\, 2026 – October 11\, 2026\n\n\n\nThe Big Sit! is on! And has migrated back to the New Haven Bird Club\, where it began in 1992. Although there are a few changes\, most stays the same\, including the primary rule: HAVE FUN! The Big Sit is a semi-competitive birding event originated by the New Haven Bird Club. It is open and FREE to anyone (individuals and teams) all over the world! How many birds can you identify in one day while staying within a 17-foot / 5.2-meter diameter circle? That’s the challenge of The Big Sit! \nFinal dates/times and registration will be announced in 2026! Visit the Big Sit website for more information. \nThe Big Sit!™ is a registered trademark of the New Haven Bird Club\, Inc.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-the-big-sit-october-2026/
LOCATION:Connecticut\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Sit,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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