New Canaan Nature Center: Birding by Ear - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online, CT, United States
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.

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Menunkatuck Audubon: Visiting Argentina's Pampas and Atlantic Forest
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
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, he observed more than 300 bird and other wildlife species.
Through images of stunning birds and landscapes, John will share an inspiring story of conservation efforts that bring together scientists, ranchers, and conservationists. Together, they work to protect some of the world’s most unique habitats while supporting local communities with sustainable livelihoods.
John Hannan is a 40-year veteran of the non-profit world, most of it in the conservation sphere. He has been a part of the Audubon family at all levels. On staff at National John Hannan has 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector, mainly in conservation. He has been involved with the Audubon organization at all levels. While on staff at National Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the team that planned the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In New York, he is a former Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and has served as President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors, both in the past and currently.
At Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the planning team for the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In NY, he is a past Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and a past and current President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors.
From 2017 to 2024, he worked with BirdLife International, raising awareness and support for the Partnership’s coordinated global conservation efforts. Now retired, he is helping build local awareness of how migratory birds truly connect us worldwide and how vital it is for all of us to protect these fragile natural resources we rely on.
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CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Song Basics (via Zoom)
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
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; suggested donation $5.

To register: Birdsong Basics (via Zoom) | May 5, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

Menunkatuck Audubon: Bird Feathers and Their Fascinating Functions - Zoom Meeting
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
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. A Brooklyn-based birder, photographer, and educator, she works with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a web developer, teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and gives walks and talks for various organizations in New York City and beyond.

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View Heather’s earlier presentations:
Birding Brooklyn Bridge Park
Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Tricks and Tips Webinar - Zoom Meeting
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00
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 Coordinator Joe Attwater will share tips to help you make the most of your time outside. He will cover birding equipment, strategies for finding birds during migration, and how to identify them by sight and sound, as well as species to watch for throughout the season.
Free to Attend
Suggested donation $10
Register here: Birding Tricks & Tips Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Nesting Basics Webinar
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
Nesting Basics Webinar

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Zoom
Free to Attend
Suggested donation $10

Early summer can be a quieter time for birding, as many species are breeding and nesting and prefer not to draw attention to themselves or their chicks. Discovering a nest or observing parent birds’ nesting behaviors is always a thrill. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore the different types, sizes, and shapes of nests, discuss how they’re built, and highlight nesting behaviors and specific nests to look for in Connecticut this summer.

Register here: Nesting Basics Webinar | Jun 3, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society\

Sunrise Birding: (Online) Connecting Flyways, Protecting Forests
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00
Please spread the word and join us for a special presentation exploring the inspiring work of a NEW Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most biodiverse regions – the Cerulea Environmental Association (https://www.cerulea.org/). This NGO was formed by a group of Costa Rican conservation biologists, research scientists, and educators, including expert guide Jose Pablo Castillo who has led many Sunrise Birding trips.
Presentation:
Connecting flyways, protecting forests: saving the heart of Neotropical bird migration
with Jose Pablo Castillo, president of the Cerúlea Environmental Association and Sunrise Birding guide.
Monday, June 22, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Link to meeting: https://meet.google.com/met-wpyy-pwf
This presentation will highlight how community-driven conservation is safeguarding critical ecosystems while supporting research, education, and sustainable stewardship in the heart of Costa Rica’s central caribbean foothills — a place where Cerulean Warblers, endemic plants, rare amphibians, and hundreds of bird species share the same forest.
Whether you are passionate about birds, tropical ecology, conservation, or travel, this is an opportunity to learn about a region of extraordinary natural richness and the people working to protect it for future generations.
We hope you can join us for this engaging and inspiring evening.
