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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: Hawk Watch Kickoff and Intro to Hawk ID
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY AUGUST 29th 2026. 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.\n \n\n\n\n\nDid you know that an average of 20\,000 hawks\, eagles\, falcons\, and vultures migrate over our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch every fall? Join Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean as we kick off another hawk watching season and learn how to identify and count the raptors seen over the Greenwich Audubon Center. Following a slide show introduction where you will learn of the importance of hawk watches and how to distinguish the different shapes of hawks in flight\, we’ll use binoculars to look for migrating raptors from Hawk Watch Lawn.\n \nThe Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch will be staffed by official hawk counters every day (weather dependent) from August 25th through November 30th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All are welcome to come assist in counting efforts and enjoy the magic of fall hawk migration!\n \nThis IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will start with an indoor slide show.\n \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. RSVP is required.\n \nRecommended for ages 6 and up.\n \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.\nUpon arrival\, please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place\n \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15.00
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-hawk-watch-kickoff-and-intro-to-hawk-id-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich Audubon,Hawk Watch,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
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SUMMARY:White Memorial: Predators at Risk: The Deadly Journey of Rodenticides
DESCRIPTION:Predators at Risk: The Deadly Journey of Rodenticides with Mary-Beth Kaeser\n\nSeptember 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm –  Carriage House\n\n\nFor Ages 16 and up \nFrom mice in the pantry to rats in the barn\, rodents have posed health and economic challenges for people for thousands of years. Today\, a variety of effective rodent control methods are available\, with prevention serving as the most important and successful first line of defense.\n \nThe use of anticoagulant rodenticides\, particularly second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)\, unintentionally poisons native wildlife when predators consume contaminated rodents. Species such as hawks\, owls\, eagles\, bobcats\, fishers\, foxes\, and other predators are especially vulnerable to these secondary effects. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques offer safer\, effective alternatives that reduce rodent populations without the use of poisons\, helping protect wildlife and pets.\nJoin Raptor Rehabilitator Mary-Beth Kaeser\, owner of Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center https://www.horizonwings.org/and her live avian ambassadors to learn more about what you can do to protect your home from rodents while protecting the other wildlife sharing your yard. Mary-Beth reports that close to 80% of the birds she rehabilitates have some level of rodenticide poisoning! This alarming statistic illustrates that the issue of rodenticide usage needs to be addressed. \nA PowerPoint presentation will accompany this program.  Due to its serious and disturbing nature\, this presentation is open to individuals ages 16 and up. \n\,Free…but you must pre-register here:  Predators at Risk Registration \nDonations to this program will help fund White Memorial’s new aviary for our raptor ambassadors.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-predators-at-risk-the-deadly-journey-of-rodenticides-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T210000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Meeting - Native Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \n\n\nSocial Time at 7:00 pm\nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Jillian Bell – Manager and Community Conservation for\nAudubon’s Connecticut & New York regional office\nNative Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities \nAdd beauty to your outdoor spaces\, while helping birds and wildlife too! Join Audubon CT-NY’s Community Conservation Program Manager\, Jillian Bell\, for a presentation focused on bird-friendly plants and their benefits for your home landscape. Through the addition of native plant species\, any space—from a small container on your patio to an acre of your backyard—can help your outdoor spaces to be more bird-friendly. In this presentation\, Jillian will provide an in-depth look at the things you can do to make your outdoor spaces more bird-friendly for our year-round and migrating feathered friends.\nThis will be an interactive presentation where you will have the opportunity to test your own knowledge and share with others what native plants you have in your own spaces. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org / 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-meeting-september-8-2026-native-plants-for-bird-friendly-communities/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T214250Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Warblers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Warblers Webinar:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 9\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm\nZoom\nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10\n\n\n\nFall in Connecticut is one of the most exciting times for birding\, as many bird species make their way south for the winter. Some of the most sought-after species are warblers\, though many look very different from when they came through in the spring. These “confusing fall warblers” can be particularly difficult to identify. In this webinar\, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will discuss which warbler species you can expect to see in Connecticut\, tips and tricks for identifying them in the fall\, and ways you can help them on their southbound journey.\n \nTo register: Warblers Webinar | Sep 9\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-warblers-webinar-september-9-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club:  Meeting - Bald Eagles
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Meeting – Bald Eagles – Ginny Apple \n\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\nWhitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Ginny Apple\, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, for an engaging presentation on bald eagles and their remarkable resurgence in Connecticut. Through a slide show and discussion\, Ginny will explore the lives of these magnificent birds of prey\, their important role in the ecosystem\, and the conservation success story behind their growing population in our state.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-indoor-meeting-bald-eagles-september-10-2026/
LOCATION:Whitney Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Drive\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20251129T002315Z
CREATED:20251121T152136Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
DESCRIPTION:RTP Estuary Center:  Planting For Birds\n\n\n \n\nWinter Session – Saturday\, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSpring Session – Saturday\, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSummer Session – Saturday\, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nFall Session – Saturday\, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.\n \nWhile habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide\, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series\, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them\, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens\, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.\n \n\nClick here to learn about each session!\n \n$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions\n$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions\n \nRegister Here for All Four Sessions\n \nRegister Here for a Single Session
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-rtp-estuary-center-planting-for-birds/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T122121Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft:  Drum Like A Woodpecker
DESCRIPTION:BIRDCRAFT:\nDrum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\nRegistration is necessary as spaces are limited.\n\n\n\nDiscover the Pileated Woodpecker and join our Woodpecker drumming circle! We’ll make paper Pileated Woodpeckers and red woodpecker hats (Pileated comes from the Latin word for “cap”). Learn how these birds “drum” on hollow trees to communicate\, then head outside and make some noise!\nRecommended for ages 4 to 8. Free; registration required.  Drum Like a Woodpecker | Sep 12\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-drum-like-a-woodpecker-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T163638Z
CREATED:20260617T161526Z
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SUMMARY:White Memorial Conservation Center: Radical Raptors
DESCRIPTION:White Memorial Conservation Center:\nMeet our Radical Raptors with Colleen Harrak\nSeptember 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\n\nFor Ages 8 and up\n \nJust who-who-whoo are those big\, beautiful birds of prey you see perched atop fenceposts by day or hear calling outside your window by night? Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak highlights some of the hawks\, owls\, eagles\, and falcons that call northwest CT home. You’ll even get to meet our Avian Ambassadors up close and personal! 2 p.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\, Members: $5.00  Non-Members: $10.00\,\n \nPre-registration is required: Radical Raptors Registration
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-conservation-center-radical-raptors-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260823T122515Z
CREATED:20260803T143523Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Fairfield: Backyard Birding Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Birding Presentation – \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n10:30am – 11:30am\nFairfield Nature Center\n2325 Burr Street\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n203-259-6305\n\n$5 Members\nAdult Program\n\n\n\nLearn how to identify woodpeckers and other backyard birds by sight and sound\, who is at the feeder during each season and what their feeding habits are. Also covered will be bird characteristics\, ways to entice birds to your feeder\, what feeders and seed to use\, and where to place feeders for bird safety and best viewing. This program includes a PowerPoint presentation\, and there will be samples of bird feeders and seed that can be used in your backyard to attract birds.\n \nRegister here:  Backyard Birding Presentation | Sep 17\, 10:30am – 11:30am | Fairfield Nature Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/fairfield-nature-center-backyard-birding-presentation-september-17-2026/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Center at Fairfield\, 2325 Burr Street\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Fairfield,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T192511Z
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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: POSTPONED TO OCT 3. Hawk Watch Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO SAT.\, OCTOBER 3 \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. \nGet ready for a day of EXTREMELY awesome hawk watching\, birding\, live raptors\, music\, family activities\, and HAWK ROCK! \nGreenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to present its annual celebration of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. \nMeet hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations\, and learn how to identify the hawks and other raptors flying overhead during workshops led by our naturalists. \nEnjoy live music from special guests and birding social media celebrities Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby of Extremely Accurate Birds\, along with live bluegrass music by Mill River. Delicious pizza will also be available from Greenwich’s own Grigg Street Pizza. \nThroughout the day\, children can explore the wonders of raptor migration through the Great Migration Game\, owl pellet dissections\, bird-themed crafts\, and other family-friendly activities. \nSchedule of Events\nSchedule accurate as of July 22\, 2026 and subject to change. \n7:00–8:30 a.m.\nEarly Morning Bird Walk with Ryan MacLean \n8:00–10:00 a.m.\nLive Songbird Banding with Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe \n10:00–11:00 a.m.\nRaptor Identification Workshop with Ryan MacLean \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nLive Raptor Presentation with Christine and Betsy Pereigne of Christine’s Critters \n12:00–1:00 p.m.\nLive Bluegrass Music by Mill River \n1:00–2:00 p.m.\nLive Music by Extremely Accurate Birds \n2:00–3:00 p.m.\nLive Raptor Presentation with Brian and Teddy Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight \n3:15 p.m.\nRehabilitated Hawk Release with Wildlife in Crisis \nTickets and Registration\nFull-Day Passes: \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren ages 12 and younger: $15\n\nAll tickets must be purchased in advance through this online ticketing page. Registration is required. \nPlease register for every person attending in your party. \nYour full-day ticket allows you to arrive at any point during the event. \nImportant Visitor Information\n\nThis event is recommended for all ages.\nUpon arrival\, please check in at the entrance to the Hawk Watch Lawn.\nLimited seating will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.\nPets are not permitted at this event.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nMore information and event updates are available on the official Hawk Watch Festival webpage. \n \n*SPECIAL TICKET OFFER – All families with more than ONE child will get each additional child ticket FREE!
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-hawk-watch-fest-2026/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Festival,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T145551Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Program - A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:NHBC Sponsored Children’s Program – A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey \n\n \nJames Blackstone Memorial Library\n758 Main St\nBranford\, CT 06405\n\n\n\nMeet a hawk\, falcon\, and owl from a Place Called Hope! Learn about three species of birds of prey along with each birds personal story of survival and the many simple ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife that lives in your very own backyard. For all ages. Sponsored by the New Haven Bird Club. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and registrations close on September 29\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. Register here.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-sponsored-childrens-program-a-place-called-hope-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Blackstone Library\, 758 Main St\, Branford\, CT
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Place Called Hope,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T145846Z
CREATED:20260829T183635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T145846Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Birding By Ear:\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nRTP Estuary Center \n100 Lyme Street\nOld Lyme\, CT 06371\n860-598-4218\nrtpec@ctaudubon.org\n$10/person \n\n\nBirds are vocal animals\, and songs and calls play important roles in every aspect of a bird’s life. They are also useful for identifying a species\, and learning about what birds are doing around us. Join us at the RTP Estuary Center for an in-person presentation on how to listen to bird vocalizations\, tips and tricks for identification\, and which species you might hear around you in Connecticut.\n \n\n\n\n\nTo register: Birding By Ear | Sep 30\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-by-ear-september-30-2026/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T192511Z
CREATED:20260902T153123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T192511Z
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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: POSTPONED TO OCT 3. Hawk Watch Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO SAT.\, OCTOBER 3 \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. \nGet ready for a day of EXTREMELY awesome hawk watching\, birding\, live raptors\, music\, family activities\, and HAWK ROCK! \nGreenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to present its annual celebration of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. \nMeet hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations\, and learn how to identify the hawks and other raptors flying overhead during workshops led by our naturalists. \nEnjoy live music from special guests and birding social media celebrities Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby of Extremely Accurate Birds\, along with live bluegrass music by Mill River. Delicious pizza will also be available from Greenwich’s own Grigg Street Pizza. \nThroughout the day\, children can explore the wonders of raptor migration through the Great Migration Game\, owl pellet dissections\, bird-themed crafts\, and other family-friendly activities. \nSchedule of Events\nSchedule accurate as of July 22\, 2026 and subject to change. \n7:00–8:30 a.m.\nEarly Morning Bird Walk with Ryan MacLean \n8:00–10:00 a.m.\nLive Songbird Banding with Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe \n10:00–11:00 a.m.\nRaptor Identification Workshop with Ryan MacLean \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nLive Raptor Presentation with Christine and Betsy Pereigne of Christine’s Critters \n12:00–1:00 p.m.\nLive Bluegrass Music by Mill River \n1:00–2:00 p.m.\nLive Music by Extremely Accurate Birds \n2:00–3:00 p.m.\nLive Raptor Presentation with Brian and Teddy Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight \n3:15 p.m.\nRehabilitated Hawk Release with Wildlife in Crisis \nTickets and Registration\nFull-Day Passes: \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren ages 12 and younger: $15\n\nAll tickets must be purchased in advance through this online ticketing page. Registration is required. \nPlease register for every person attending in your party. \nYour full-day ticket allows you to arrive at any point during the event. \nImportant Visitor Information\n\nThis event is recommended for all ages.\nUpon arrival\, please check in at the entrance to the Hawk Watch Lawn.\nLimited seating will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.\nPets are not permitted at this event.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nMore information and event updates are available on the official Hawk Watch Festival webpage. \n \n*SPECIAL TICKET OFFER – All families with more than ONE child will get each additional child ticket FREE!
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-hawk-watch-fest-2026/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Festival,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T183846Z
CREATED:20260830T190812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T183846Z
UID:10009611-1791486000-1791493200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Meeting - Twitching (Birding) at the Yale Center for British Art
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Meeting – Twitching (Birding) at the Yale Center for British Art – Mark Aronson \n\nThursday\, October 8\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\nThe history of birds\, formal studies of ornithology and birdwatching owe much to the efforts of British natural historians\, scientists and collectors.  In the 17th and 18th centuries artists helped systematically cataloguing and depicting both British and world birds. By the 19th century artists tried to depict all the species they came across during their world travels.  Mark Aronson\, the senior conservator of paintings at the Yale Center for British Art\, has spent some of his time birding the paintings in the collection and he will show some of the 75+ birds seen on the walls of the YCBA.  A visit to this free museum serves as a perfect way to get your twitch on during a rainy day. \nHeld at the:  Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-indoor-meeting-twitching-birding-at-the-yale-center-for-british-art-october-8-2026/
LOCATION:Whitney Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Drive\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260920T000559Z
CREATED:20260901T175016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T000559Z
UID:10009631-1791918000-1791925200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Meeting - How to Go Birding by Tree
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting – October 13\, 2026 – How to Go Birding by Tree \n\nTuesday\, October 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n✪ Monthly Meeting ✪\nTuesday\, October 13 –  7:30 pm\nSocial Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Ken Elkins\, Director of Education and Partnerships\, Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary\, Newtown \nHow to Go Birding by Tree\nSome birds and trees have unique relationships that you may not learn about in a field guide. Come learn how to identify some of our local trees and shrubs that have an interesting connection to birding. Knowing these patterns will help you find some of our most sought after birds if you take a moment to “read the leaves.” \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org / 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-meeting-how-to-go-birding-by-tree-october-13-2026/
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:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260920T001023Z
CREATED:20260829T193333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T001023Z
UID:10009576-1792000800-1792004400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Hawks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hawks Webinar:\n\n\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nZoom \nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10 \n\n\nWhether soaring gracefully overhead or perched along a roadside\, hawks are some of the most sought-after birds among birders and non-birders alike. In this webinar\, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore what makes this group of birds so fascinating and which species can be seen in Connecticut. Joe will discuss their diets and adaptations\, share tips and tricks for identification\, and offer ways you can help hawks in your own backyard.\n \nTo register: Hawks Webinar | Oct 14\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-hawks-webinar-october-14-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260920T003704Z
CREATED:20260830T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T003704Z
UID:10009614-1792177200-1792180800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Zoom Meeting - Identification of Connecticut’s Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT (Virtual Only): Identification of Connecticut’s Sparrows – Chris Loscalzo\n\nFriday\, October 16\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nChris Loscalzo will give a zoom presentation on the identification of the 27 species of sparrows known to have occurred in Connecticut as preparation for his walk to be held on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, at the old Country Club of Woodbridge; see Outdoor schedule. The talk will last 45 to 50 minutes and will focus on the important identification points for all of our sparrow species. Join in online and learn about these underappreciated but wonderful birds. Then go for the walk on Saturday and put your heightened skills to use! \nWatch for the Zoom link in your email several days prior to the event.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-zoom-meeting-identification-of-connecticuts-sparrows-october-16-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260924T004246Z
CREATED:20260824T193505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T004246Z
UID:10009542-1792330200-1792337400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Quinnipiac Valley Audubon: Saving Birds - Window Collision Prevention Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Saving Birds: Window Collision Prevention Walk & Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 18\, 2026\n1:30 PM  3:30 PM\n\n\nRiverbound Farm Sanctuary  1881 Cheshire Street  Cheshire\, Connecticut\, 06410  United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Craig Repasz\, Director and Co-founder of Lights Out Connecticut\, to learn methods that will help stop birds colliding with your windows.\n \nThe Riverbound Farm Museum/Nature Center is a demonstration house showing four different ways to help save birds. After a brief presentation\, you will have an opportunity to see the different products as we tour the Museum /Nature Center inside and out.\n \nThis event is free and open to everyone. The Museum/Nature Center will be open from 11am to 4pm\, so feel free to stop by before or after!\n \nFor more information please call (203) 889-2300.\n \n  
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/quinnipiac-valley-audubon-org-saving-birds-window-collision-prevention-walk-talk-october-18-2026/
LOCATION:Riverbound Farm Sanctuary\, 1881 Cheshire Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Quinnipiac Valley,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T195542Z
CREATED:20260829T193705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T195542Z
UID:10009577-1793815200-1793818800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center - Tricky Bird ID: November 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tricky Bird ID:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm\nRTP Estuary Center\n \n100 Lyme Street\nOld Lyme\, CT 06371\n860-598-4218\nrtpec@ctaudubon.org\n\n$10/person\n\n\n\nFall and early winter can be a tricky time for bird identification\, with many young birds and birds in non-breeding plumage lacking their usual distinguishing field marks. Add in differences between males and females\, and identifying birds in the field or at your feeders can become quite a challenge. Join us at the RTP Estuary Center for an in-person presentation on how to identify some of our more cryptic and similar-looking species\,and learn which birds to keep an eye out for this fall and winter.\n\nTo Register: Tricky Bird ID | Nov 4\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-tricky-bird-id-november-4-2026/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T181503Z
CREATED:20260901T181503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181503Z
UID:10009634-1794337200-1794344400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Meeting - The Wild Dark: November 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪\n\n\nNovember 10 – Tue 7:30 pm / Social Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church. 1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Craig Repasz\, Friends of Stewart B McKinney NWR\nThe Wild Dark \nWhile we sleep\, the natural darkness is teaming with life. Over half of\nthe world’s insects are active at night during at least one stage of their\nlife. Birds migrate. Bats hunt. Moths try to avoid bats. Our plants and\ntrees are pollinated. Some amphibians make their way to vernal pools\nin the spring. The darkness is habitat. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-meeting-the-wild-dark-november-10-2026/
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:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T182246Z
CREATED:20260929T182246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182246Z
UID:10009802-1794650400-1794655800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:White Memorial - Everything Irie! with Colleen Harrak: November 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:White Memorial:\n\nEverything Irie! with Colleen Harrak\nNovember 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\n\nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026\n\nFor Ages 8 and up!\n\nCome meet Irie\, our resident Red-tailed Hawk ambassador\, up close! Ever wondered how a hawk spots a field mouse from hundreds of feet in the air\, or how they deal with kleptoparasites? Join us to explore the secret adaptations of North America’s most recognizable raptor—from built-in “telescopic” vision to clever hunting defenses—and what you can do to help protect them and their habitats. 10:00a.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\,\n\nMembers: $5.00  Non-Members: $10.00\, Pre-registration is required! Register Here: Everything Irie Registration
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-everything-irie-with-colleen-harrak-november-14-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T182358Z
CREATED:20260901T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182358Z
UID:10009635-1794943800-1794949200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon - Wildlife Series - Bats-Winged Wonders: November 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Series – Bats – Winged Wonders – November 17\, 2026\n\nTuesday\, November 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\nThe McAuley Residence auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford\nSpeaker: Maureen Heidtmann\, DEEP Master Wildlife\nConservationist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator\nBats: Winged Wonders \nMeet the world’s bats from their prehistoric beginning to present times\,\nthe persistent myths and misconceptions they still face\, their struggle\nfor survival\, and important facts about bats\, with an emphasis on our\nlocal species. Come and meet some native bats! \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-wildlife-series-bats-winged-wonders-november-17-2026/
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:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260823T125013Z
CREATED:20260716T171352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T125013Z
UID:10009503-1795021200-1795024800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Where Are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them Lecture
DESCRIPTION:CT River Lecture Series – \n \nWhere are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: \n \nResults from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick\n\n\n\nThe CT Bird Atlas is a project to map all species of birds that occur in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut conducted its first atlas from 1982-86\, with the results published in 1994 as the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Connecticut by Louis Bevier. Field work for the second atlas took place between April 2018 and February 2022\, and involved nearly a thousand volunteer birders\, who submitted more than 600\,000 bird observations. This talk will provide an overview of the results of the CT Bird Atlas\, an overview of the Birds of Connecticut web site\, and a discussion of the conservation implications of the project. \nChris Elphick is a professor of conservation biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. His research centers around describing\, understanding\, and mitigating biodiversity loss. He is also one of the lead investigators for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm\nOld Lyme Town Hall\n52 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT\nProgram is free; registration required\n\nRegister here: CT River Lecture Series – Where are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: Results from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick | Nov 18\, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-where-are-the-birds-and-how-do-we-protect-them-november-18-2026/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Town Hall\, 52 Lyme St.\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T165840Z
CREATED:20260831T165840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165840Z
UID:10009625-1796929200-1796936400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Indoor Meeting - History of NH Christmas Bird Count - December 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Meeting – Still Counting After All These Years: The History of the New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Steve Broker\n\nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\nIn 1900\, ornithologist and Bird-Lore editor Frank Chapman called for “a Christmas bird-census” to counter the ongoing slaughter of millions of North American birds. Two pioneer counts were held in Connecticut\, and in 1901 Aretas A. Saunders held New Haven’s first Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Edgewood Park. The CBC\, sponsored by National Audubon Society\, has matured over the past 126 years into an invaluable conservation effort in citizen science. The NHBC has provided the leadership for the New Haven CBC for many years. In this historical retrospective\, richly illustrated with photos of birds and birders\, we discuss our changing early winter bird populations over the past century and a quarter. \nSteve Broker\, a past president of the NHBC and the Connecticut Ornithological Association\, has served as compiler or co-compiler of the New Haven CBC for 17 years and has compiled and summarized the Connecticut statewide CBC for 40 years.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-indoor-meeting-history-of-nh-christmas-bird-count-december-10-2026/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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