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Fall Bird & Nature Walk - Fall Birding at Deer Pond Farm November 13, 10 a.m. to Noon $5 members, $10 non-members In the fall, birds from northern Canada will begin to migrate to Connecticut for the winter. Learn about our winter migrants and enjoy birding with fewer leaves to block your view! Join Sanctuary Manager ... Read more
AUDUBON SHOP Wednesday and Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walks at Hammonasset are a great way to learn about migrating birds here along CT’s shoreline. Which birds migrate and why? Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed ... Read more
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center - Shorebird Walks Saturday, November 1; 9-11 am Saturday, November 15; 9-11 am Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. ... Read more
Fall Bird Walks Tuesday, October 21; 9-11 am Thursday, November 6; 9-11 am Tuesday, November 18; 9-11 am Fall is an exciting time for birding in Connecticut, as many birds migrate through the state on their way south to their wintering grounds, and many of our winter species start arriving for the season. We’ll ... Read more
Great Hollow: Winter Birding December 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Grab your binoculars and join us for a guided birding walk with ornithologist, Dr. Sarah Deckel. Attendees will learn about some of the more common winter residents as well as how to identify them by sight and sound. Our day will begin with a ... Read more
Saturday, December 20; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, but some spend the winter here in Connecticut. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look ... Read more
Winter Bird & Nature Hike @ Tarrywile Park in Danbury Tarrywile Park Barns December 21, 10 AM – Noon Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist of Deer Pond Farm will lead this guided hike covering highlights of winter birds and animals that are still active in the colder months and their amazing adaptations.
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield, is one of the best winter bird watching areas in northeastern Connecticut. Expect various species of ducks, hawks, and songbirds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Registration is required. Please register by ... Read more
Jan 3 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we will look for ... Read more
Owl Walk Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. We will drive to spots in Pomfret and take short walks to look for owls. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration is required for the following programs. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948
RTP ESTUARY CENTER: Owl Prowls January 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, & 29 February 4 & 5 All walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to ... Read more
RTP ESTUARY CENTER: Owl Prowls January 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, & 29 February 4 & 5 All walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm When the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to ... Read more
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