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Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini June 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10, 2026 Join the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include ... Read more
Field Trip – Brooksvale Park, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen June 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams, deep woods, field/wood edges, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an ... Read more
Field Trip – Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott July 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am Peoples State Forest spans over 3,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. ... Read more
The Big Sit!™ 2026 October 10, 2026 - October 11, 2026 The 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 ... 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.
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.