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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
Love Birds: Avian Courtship (via Zoom) February 12, 7-8 PM, Free, Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn some of the fascinating courtship behaviors of birds. Avian scientist and Sanctuary Manager of Deer Pond Farm Lori Lichtenauer will share an overview of how male birds engage in dangerous and extreme acts all to attract a ... Read more
Join Audubon Naturalists as we count waterbirds and land birds in Greenwich Harbor as part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Ducks, geese, loons, and gulls are some of the birds that we expect to see as they spend the winter on Long Island Sound. You will also get to ... Read more
Great Backyard Bird Count Walk Date: February 15, 2026 Time: 9am-11:00am Location: CVH Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Road, Newtown (Catherine’s Learning Barn) Expert: Ken Elkins, Director of Education & Partnerships All ages (children must be accompanied by a registered adult) FREE Registration limited to 25 participants *For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed. ... Read more
The WCBC meeting Feb. 19 failed due to technical glitches and now Chris Wood has agreed to reschedule his talk for Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Rescheduled Meeting – via Zoom Title: Bird Migration and Connecticut Who: Christopher Wood, Past President of the COA Chris Wood has been a ... Read more
Cancelled due to potential inclement weather and slippery walking and driving conditions Field Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre nature preserve. The diverse mixture of habitats includes mature deciduous and evergreen forests, as ... Read more
Cancelled - The New Haven Bird Club's field trip along the Rhode Island Shore, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed that neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of the sites. Field Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo February 28, 2026 @ 7:00 ... Read more
Feb 28 2026 Sat 8am Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection The third of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we ... Read more
The WCBC meeting Feb. 19 failed due to technical glitches and now Chris Wood has agreed to reschedule his talk for Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Rescheduled Meeting – via Zoom Title: Bird Migration and Connecticut Who: Christopher Wood, Past President of the COA Chris Wood has been a ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond, Stratford Join 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 ... Read more
Mar 4, 7:00 pm- Birding With Your Phone Virtual Workshop via Zoom - RESERVATION REQUIRED A 1-1/2 hour, virtual hands-on workshop with Ken Elkins. Ken will teach attendees how to use and refine the use of eBird, Merlin, several bird guides, and more. Registration is required, so email Sarah to reserve a space. Participants will be ... Read more
March 10 2026 - ✪ Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30 pm Social Time at 7:00pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Jay Kaplan: Director of Roaring Brook Nature Center Chasing Dragons: 30 years of dragonflies and damselflies in the Farmington River Valley Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) are indicator species of healthy ecosystems. Come learn ... 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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