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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
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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:20260529T164809
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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:20260529T164809
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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:20260529T164809
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260108T165026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T183344Z
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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260209T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T003744Z
UID:10009235-1777716000-1777723200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Greenwich: Warblers & Neotropical Migrants Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 lecture on the life histories of these beautiful birds and learn how to identify the 20+ species that pass-through Connecticut each May. Then\, we will venture outside to look for warblers and other spring migrants on our trails. \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. (Please only register through our official registration page provided below) \nRSVP is Required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nWe will meet you in our front lobby at the start of the program \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-greenwich-warblers-neotropical-migrants/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260406T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T010448Z
UID:10009399-1778007600-1778011200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Song Basics (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n7:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n \n\nBirds’ 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!\n \nAvian 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.\n \nTo register: Birdsong Basics (via Zoom) | May 5\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-birdsong-basics-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260316T151457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005054Z
UID:10009342-1778331600-1778338800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \n  \nJoin 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 “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here:  Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-beginner-birding-class-walk/
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:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260416T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T230942Z
UID:10009439-1778612400-1778616000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Menunkatuck Audubon: Bird Feathers and Their Fascinating Functions - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\n7:00 PM 8:00 PM\n \nJoin 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.\n \nHeather 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.\n \nRegister to get  Zoom link.\n \n\nView Heather’s earlier presentations: \nBirding Brooklyn Bridge Park \nFind More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/menunkatuck-auduton-society-bird-feathers-and-their-fascinating-functions-zoom-meeting/
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:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260317T172138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T023226Z
UID:10009374-1778695200-1778698800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Tricks and Tips Webinar - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nSpring 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. \nIn 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. \nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10 \nRegister here: Birding Tricks & Tips Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-tricks-tips-webinar-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260316T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T003842Z
UID:10009344-1779267600-1779274800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBirds 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. We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-birding-by-ear-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon 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:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164809
CREATED:20260515T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T233833Z
UID:10009461-1779530400-1779537600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: American Kestrels: Small Falcons-Big Conservation Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23rd – 10am-12pm\n\n\nIf 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 local kestrel populations in our area before taking you outdoors to visit a nest box on the Sharon Land Trust’s Twin Oaks property. Participants will learn about Kestrel natural history\, conservation status and opportunities\, and hopefully get to see them in the wild at the nest-box site!\n \nThis program will begin at the Sharon Audubon Center and end at the Twin Oaks property. Participants will be responsible for driving to the Twin Oaks site and/or carpooling in the center’s van.\n•    Fee: $20/adult\, $10/youth (ages 10+)\n•    Pre-registration is required.\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions.\nAccessibility\n•    Public parking located fewer than 50 yards from the nature center facility.\n•    Wheelchair and power-chair ramp\, access\, and restroom located near the rear entrance of the nature center facility.\n•    Public restrooms are available on-site.\n•    Twin Oaks property is grassy and may be damp near the nest-box site (weather dependent). \n\n\nRegister here:\n\n\n\n\nArt\, Culture & CommunityIn-Person\n\nAmerican Kestrels: Small Falcons with Big Conservation Opportunities
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-center-american-kestrels-small-falcons-big-conservation-opportunities-may-23-2026/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Talk
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