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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)\n\n\nApril 1\, 10 AM-Noon\n \n\nEnhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment\, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring and how birds’ brains prepare them for these changes. Learn how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys\, find mates\, territories\, and begin their breeding process\, all within a matter of weeks. The beginning of the breeding season is a busy time full of territory disputes\, song\, mate selection\, and nesting. Learn how to identify these behaviors to make the most of your spring birding season. All birding levels are welcome.\n \nClick here to register for Spring Bird Behaviors.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-spring-bird-behaviors/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T212204Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebirds Webinar via Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nShorebirds 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. In this webinar\, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will highlight the incredible journeys these birds make and the species we can expect to see in Connecticut\, as well as their breeding and migration behaviors\, and tips and tricks for identification. \nFree to attend / Suggested donation $10 \nRegister here: Shorebirds Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebirds-webinar-via-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
CREATED:20260106T145829Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar\, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nTue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club \nMadagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife \nThe island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds\, animals\, insects\, reptiles\, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting\, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language\, Malagasy\, is unlike any other. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-march-monthly-meeting-madagascar-an-island-with-amazing-wildlife/
LOCATION:St James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\,\, West Haven\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
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SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Birding by Ear - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birding By Ear\nTuesday\, April 14   Zoom Only \n \n7:00pm – 9:00pm\n \nSenior 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.\n \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-birding-by-ear-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Canaan Nature Center,Online,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T184500
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
CREATED:20260209T000739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T222637Z
UID:10009233-1776360600-1776365100@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon CT\, Bent of the River: Spring Migration with the Audubon Center at Booth Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful and timely presentation and Q&A from the Audubon Center on Spring Migration! \nHere come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. We will use Audubon’s Migration Explorer to see how far they have traveled. We will talk about why some birds migrate\, how they do it\, and when. \nBring your questions for this insightful presentation! \nPlease register to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-bent-of-the-river-spring-migration-with-the-audubon-center/
LOCATION:C.H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Bent of the River,Free,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bent of the River Audubon Center":MAILTO:bentoftheriver@audubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
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SUMMARY:Western CT Bird Club - April 16th meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Western CT Bird Club’s monthly meeting on Thursday April 16 will feature speaker Dave Tripp talking about his birding trips to Argentina and Patagonia. including his fabulous photos.\n\nThe meeting starts with refreshments at 6:45 PM at the Southbury Public Library\, 100 Poverty Road\, Southbury (off Main Street South\, on the corner of Old Field Rd).  Ends about 8:30. Free and open to the public.\n\nFor further information\, contact Angela Dimmitt at 860-355-3429.\nAngela Dimmitt\nNew Milford
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/western-ct-bird-club-april-16th-meeting/
LOCATION:Southbury Library\, 100 Poverty Road Southbury\, CT\, Southbury\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Talk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Connecticut Bird Club":MAILTO:westernctbirdclub@gmail.com 
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:WCBC: Meeting - Birding Argentina/Patagonia
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16 – Monthly Meeting – Birding Argentina/Patagonia – a new talk\nby Dave Tripp\, birder and photographer par excellence\nSouthbury Public Library\, 100 Poverty Road (off Main Street South\, on the corner of Old Field Road). \n 6:45 refreshments\, 7:00 meeting\, ending about 8:30. \nWCBC Member Dave Tripp has been birding since the spring of sixth grade\, age of 12 when he went on a Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Sunday bird walk with his sixth grade teacher at White Memorial in Litchfield. He has been hooked ever since. He currently serves as the Vice President and Treasurer of LHAS\, compiles two Christmas Bird Counts and a Summer count\, is a Board member of the COA\, 20+ years on the ARCC\, and founder of the Connecticut Big Day team; the Raven Lunatics where they hold the state record of 192 species in a 24-hour period. He has traveled worldwide and specializes in leading trips to Central and South America\, especially Brazil as a hobby.\nThe program will be on his trips to Argentina in 2022 and 2025\, specifically the Patagonia region. His Argentina list is over 300 species\, of which 235 species have been photographed and in eBird. We are sure Dave will be entertaining\, with stories and adventures as well as his spectacular photos of the Patagonia avifauna.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/wcbc-meeting-birding-argentina-patagonia/
LOCATION:Southbury Library\, 100 Poverty Road Southbury\, CT\, Southbury\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Connecticut Bird Club":MAILTO:westernctbirdclub@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173535Z
UID:10009398-1776506400-1776513600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding 101
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an exciting workshop to learn about birds! During this introduction to Ornithology\, and the tools and skills used to study birds\, we’ll provide guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. This workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars\, guides\, and online resources that help make birding fun. After a slide show introduction we will take an outdoor tour of our trails to use your skills in identifying birds in the wild! \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nRecommended for ages 12 & up. \nProgram Fee: $20 per person \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. \nPre-registration is required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-birding-101/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,National Audubon,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
CREATED:20260106T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T225441Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:April 21\, 2026 – Wildlife Series  \nTue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nMcCauley Residence Auditorium \nSpeaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield Hills Audubon President \nThe Wonders of Bird Migration \nA longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration\, Fran Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some amazing facts you’ll hardly believe! \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-wildlife-series-the-wonders-of-bird-migration/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT 06117\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
CREATED:20260209T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T031607Z
UID:10009244-1776884400-1776888000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Menunkatuck Audubon: Visiting Argentina's Pampas and Atlantic Forest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough 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. \nJohn 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. \nAt 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. \nFrom 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. \nRegister to get Zoom link.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/menunkatuck-audubon-visiting-argentinas-pampas-and-atlantic-forest/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Menunkatuck Audubon,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Menunkatuck Audubon Society":MAILTO:contact@menunkatuck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
CREATED:20260108T165026Z
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UID:10009194-1777111200-1777118400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding for Families and Kids
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)\n\nKids Birding at Deer Pond Farm\n \n\nApril 25\, 10 AM-Noon\nAre you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom\, Lori will describe what birding is\, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!\n \nRecommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children.  \n \nClick here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-beginner-birding-for-families-and-kids/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T144339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190104Z
UID:10009265-1777111200-1777118400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)\n\nKids Birding at Deer Pond Farm\n \n\nApril 25\, 10 AM-Noon\nAre you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom\, Lori will describe what birding is\, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!\n \nRecommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children. \n \nClick here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-beginner-birding/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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