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Get ready for the most exciting portion of spring bird migration by learning about the colorful champion bird travelers filling our springtime with song and color! Warblers are our most colorful spring visitors and often the most sought-after birds as they journey northward to their summer breeding grounds. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an introductory ... 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
Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Join us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills, and how to bird on your ... 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 ... 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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Birds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. ... Read more
Saturday, May 23rd - 10am-12pm If you've ever seen a kestrel, you know they're diminutive raptors that pack a punch! If you haven't seen one before, this is a program you won't want to miss. Sharon Audubon Center staff will be introducing you to its role in the region's Kestrel Nest Box Program to increase ... Read more
Saturday, May 30th - 10am-12pm Join us in this exciting new three-part series where we explore how homeowners can manage their land for the betterment of birds. We'll be diving into backyards, fields, and forests and discussing management opportunities for each of these unique ecosystems. If you own land and have one or more of ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Birding by Ear Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd Avon, CT, 06001 860-673-9712 Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and ... Read more
RTP Estuary Center: Planting For Birds Winter Session – Saturday, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m. Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m. While habitat loss ... Read more
Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a program on Pileated Woodpeckers, and other forest birds, sharing the same habitat. Lori Lichtenauer Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist will share unique adaptations of the Pileated Woodpeckers to survive and thrive year-round in the forests of the northeast. You will 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.
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.