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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
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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
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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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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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