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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
Welcoming Hummingbirds Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd Avon, CT, 06001 860-673-9712 Learn about the behavioral and structural adaptations that make hummingbirds unique, what threats they face, and how you can help protect them. Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library Register here: Welcoming Hummingbirds ... Read more
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 860.799.4074 chagadorn@ctaudubon.org Registration required. $5 members; $10 non-members Springtime is busy for birds with song, nesting, and breeding. By July, most young birds have fledged from their nests, and are venturing on their long journeys south for the ... Read more
Family Event - All About Owls Wednesday, August 5 | 1 PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM Drop in to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day (one day late) and learn about our wonderful owl residents. Meet Owlie. Crafts and special themed activities. Event free with paid admission to the ... 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
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.
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