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Planting for the Birds Friday, March 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to Noon Discover how native plants can turn your yard, school, or community space into a haven for birds. This interactive program begins with a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting plants that provide birds with food, shelter and nesting opportunities throughout the year. Participants ... Read more
One of our favorite signs of spring at the Greenwich Audubon Center is the amazing aerial mating display of the American Woodcock! These woodland relatives of our sandpipers and shorebirds are truly spectacular acrobats who put on a mesmerizing performance against the twilight sky. Join us for a special evening program to look for these ... Read more
Bird ID Apps: eBird & Merlin (Class & Walk) March 21, 10 AM-Noon Prepare for spring migration by learning to use two of the most popular birding apps: eBird and Merlin. Join Lori Lichtenauer in the Deer Pond Farm classroom for an introduction to eBird: what it is, how to use it, and how ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
March 21, 2026 - Woodcocks at Nod Brook - Sat 7:15 pm 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10), Simsbury Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Short distance 0.25 mile – lasts about 1 ... Read more
Woodcock Watches Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored ... Read more
Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk) April 1, 10 AM-Noon Enhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for ... Read more
April 15, 2026 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. The fourth 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 ... Read more
April 18, 2026 - Farmington River Park - Sat 8:00 am 458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. Meet in Parking Lot Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a ... Read more
April 22, 2026 - Glastonbury Great Pond - Wed 8 am Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on left From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals of ... Read more
April 25, 2026 - Great Pond, Simsbury - Sat 8 am 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early ... Read more
April 25, 2026 Keney Park - Hartford's Jewel - Sat 8 am 244 Greenfield St. Parking, Hartford That address should take you to the parking lot where we meet. The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this ... Read more
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