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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
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
The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds ... Read more
Bird Anatomy Basics (via Zoom) March 26, 7-8 PM Birders are captivated by the song, flight patterns, and plumage of many birds. Enhance your birding experience with this simplified presentation on how birds have evolved. Learn about the incredible ways bird bodies have been shaped by their evolutionary history. Find out have been shaped ... Read more
Beginning Birding This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use field guides, apps, and other resources, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own. New id challenges will be added for those who have taken the class in the past. No experience is necessary. Spring ... Read more
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Shorebirds are among the longest distance migrants of any bird family, spanning continents and oceans on their journeys to and from breeding grounds. Early spring in Connecticut is an ideal time to observe and listen to these birds, as many migrate through the state to points further north. ... Read more
Birding By Ear Tuesday, April 14 Zoom Only 7:00pm – 9:00pm Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of identifying birds by sound. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and bird calls, this is the course for you. Register Here
Last November, John Hannan traveled over 2,500 miles through Argentina’s grasslands and Atlantic Forest, visiting five key conservation projects managed by Aves Argentinas. These projects protect thousands of acres of grasslands and forest habitat for hundreds of species, including the endangered Pampas Meadowlark, Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Yellow Cardinal, Blue-winged Macaw, and many others. Along the way, ... Read more
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00pm – 8:00pm Birds’ songs are beautiful, but their singing is important for mating and territorial protection. A well-performed song can be a matter of life or death! Avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer will help you discover the incredible science of bird songs and learn how to ID your favorite birds by ear, just in time for peak migration. Free; ... Read more
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Join birder, photographer, and author Heather Wolf as she returns to talk about feather functions — some subtle, some spectacular, all fascinating. As always, she’ll bring beautiful images from the field and leave time for questions. Heather is the author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge. ... Read more
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Spring is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut, as many species are making their way through and into the state during migration. However, all the singing birds and bright plumages can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to birding. In this webinar, Conservation and Education ... Read more
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