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SUMMARY:Birding for Pleasure: Count the Bobolinks and More!
DESCRIPTION:Count the Bobolinks and More!  Enjoy Durham’s hidden gem. \nWednesday July 15 \, 2026  \nTime: 8:30 AM – est. 11AM  \nLocation: Frederick White Farm open space \n70 Maple Ave\, Durham.  \nPark on side of dirt road down the hill. \nJoin Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm – an important habitat for Bobolinks. The Bobolink is a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. During this walk we will observe and count the Bobolink and other grassland species as we explore the importance of habitats in relationship to wildlife. \nElena Coffey will lead the walk. She is a Birding for Pleasure volunteer and specializes with birding-by-sound. She is on the executive board of Mattabeseck Audubon Society\, a member of the New Haven Bird Club and the Connecticut Ornithological Society. When she was in her twenties\, Elena saw a tree full of colorful migrating warblers and she was hooked on birding! Elena will help build your birding skills by recognizing bird sounds while learning about the musical Bobolink. \n** Youth must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.** \nRun completely by volunteers\, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation\, restoration and enjoyment of nature focusing on grasslands birds\, other wildlife and their habitats.  \n\nPlease bring your binoculars\, drinking water\, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be muddy.\nNo dogs. \n\nVortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during their regular business hours.  \nA few binoculars may be borrowed during our walk. \n** Registration is optional except for students/youth to help with our planning. https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/17097385?hs=a  \n* Heavy rain or lightening cancels.  \n \n  \nBirding For Pleasure’s next walk is Saturday July 18\, 2026 at 8 a.m. led by Melissa Baston with the Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/birding-for-pleasure-and-nhbc-count-the-bobolinks-and-more/
LOCATION:Frederick White Farm\, Maple Avenue\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding for Pleasure,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding for Pleasure":MAILTO:birdingforpleasure@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000
DTSTAMP:20260711T164319
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SUMMARY:Birding for Pleasure and Quinnipiac Valley Audubon: Count the Bobolinks and More
DESCRIPTION:Count the Bobolinks and More!  \n\nEnjoy Durham’s hidden gem!  \nMeet at Frederick White Farm open space. 70 Maple Ave\, Durham. Park on side of dirt road down the hill. \nJoin Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society and Birding for Pleasure for a bird/nature walk at Frederick White Farm. Frederick White Farm is an important habitat for the Bobolink\, a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses in Durham. \nMelissa Baston is one of the original Birding for Pleasure volunteers and will lead the walk.  She is a board member of Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society\, and a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Society.  Melissa monitors and helps to install the American Kestrel boxes at Frederick White Farm and throughout Connecticut. American Kestrels are North America’s smallest falcon\, are often seen during our walks at Frederick White Farm. \n** Youth must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.** \n\n\n\n\nRun completely by volunteers\, the goal of Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield is to engage communities in conversation\, restoration and enjoyment of grasslands focusing on birds\, wildlife and their habitats. \n* Please bring your binoculars\, drinking water\, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be wet or muddy. Vortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during regular library hours. A few binoculars may be available to borrow during the walk. No dogs. \n** Please register to help us with our planning: https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/17097619?hs=a \nHeavy rain or lightning cancels.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/birding-for-pleasure-and-quinnipiac-valley-audubon-count-the-bobolinks-and-more/
LOCATION:Frederick White Farm\, Maple Avenue\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding for Pleasure,Quinnipiac Valley,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding for Pleasure":MAILTO:birdingforpleasure@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Summer Bird Behaviors (class and walk)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nDeer Pond Farm \n57 Wakeman Hill Road\nSherman\, CT 06784\n860.799.4074\n\nchagadorn@ctaudubon.org \n\nRegistration required.\n$5 members; $10 non-members \n\n\nSpringtime 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 very first time.\n \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program to learn more about these amazing natural phenomena.\n \nStarting in the classroom\, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings\, bird molting patterns\, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys. We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.\n \nRegister here:  Summer Bird Behaviors (class & walk) | Jul 29\, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-behaviors-class-and-walk-july-29-2026/
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:20260801T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T171332Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Family Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Family Shorebird Walk\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1\, 2026\n9:30am – 11:00am \nHarkness Memorial State Park\nWaterford \, CT\, 06385 \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and Under: $5 \n\n\nMid-summer is a great time to look for shorebirds\, as many species are already starting their southbound migration. Join us as we search for shorebirds and more at one of the best parks in southeastern CT. Suitable for ages 5 and up. \n\n\nThe walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt\, grass\, and sandy terrain. Exposure to heat and wind possible depending on the weather. Restrooms on site.\n \n\n\n\n\n Register here:  Family Shorebird Walk | Aug 1\, 9:30am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-family-shorebird-walk-august-1-2026/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
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UID:10009485-1786525200-1786532400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Tree
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Tree (class & walk)\n\n\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nDeer Pond Farm \n57 Wakeman Hill Road\nSherman\, CT 06784\n860.799.4074\nchagadorn@ctaudubon.org\nRegistration required\n$5 members; $10 non-members \n\n Register here:  Birding by Tree (class & walk) | Aug 12\, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-behaviors-july-29-2026-2/
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:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
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CREATED:20260520T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172409Z
UID:10009471-1786784400-1786791600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Walk \n\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \n\n\nBarn Island Wildlife Management Area\nStonington\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\nThe largest coastal wildlife management area in Connecticut\, Barn Island’s diverse mix of coastal forests and salt marshes spans over 1000 acres\, attracting a huge diversity of species. We’ll search for shorebirds\, wading birds\, and late summer migrants in one of the best spots along the coast. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind\, depending on weather. No restrooms on site.\n \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk | Aug 15\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-15-2026/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T164319
CREATED:20260520T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172726Z
UID:10009472-1787389200-1787396400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:SHOREBIRD WALK:\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBluff Point State Park\nGroton\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\n\nBluff Point State Park is one of the largest coastal preserves in the state\, and park of the newly formed CT National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The sandy beaches and numerous salt marshes attract a wide diversity of shorebird and wading bird species\, and the coastal forests are home to many songbird and raptor species. \nThe walk will be approximately 2.5 miles out and back on level dirt trails. Exposure to wind\, sun\, and heat is possible depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  | The Connecticut Audubon Society | Aug 22\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Bluff Point State Park\, Bluff Point State Park\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T164319
CREATED:20260617T162134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195937Z
UID:10009487-1788600600-1788606000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Bent of the River Audubon: Fall Migration Hike
DESCRIPTION:September 5\, 2026\n9:30 – 11:00 AM\nRain Date September 6 \nFall migration has migrating birds headed south towards their wintering grounds. Join Allison Middlemass\, Coordinator of Community Conservation Programs\, for a guided Fall migration birding hike where we will use binoculars to get a good view of birds\, see the various habitats that our birds depend on\, and discuss the ways scientists are tracking birds to help protect them. Binoculars will be provided for folks without their own to borrow for the duration of the hike. On the morning of the hike\, we will meet in the visitor parking lot at 9:30 AM.\n\nProgram Fee: $15\nPre-registration is required by Noon on Friday\, September 4\, 2026 (space is limited)\nHandicapped parking by the barn\nAccessible bathroom on site\nPlease wear appropriate footwear\n\nFor questions\, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115 x115 \n \nTo Register: (CT) Bent of the River – Fall Migration Hike 2026 | Audubon Connecticut
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-bent-of-the-river-fall-migration-hike-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:Bent of the River Audubon Center\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Bent of the River,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bent of the River Audubon Center":MAILTO:bentoftheriver@audubon.org
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