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Big January All MonthAll of Hartford County It’s that time of year! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our ninth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds ... Read more
COA returns to the traditional format of a friendly competition based on the total number of species seen during the month of January 2026 within a specific area within our state. With a variety of categories, there is something for everyone from big listers to local birders. it's a fun excuse to get out and ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Tina Green January 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, CT. Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ... Read more
Bird Walk Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. The Eversource property in Brooklyn can be a good location to find various wintering birds. 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.
All About Owls - Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 14; 6-7 p.m. Perhaps no other family of birds captures the imagination of birders and non-birders alike more than owls. These nocturnal birds often remain mysterious to us, with their presence revealed mainly through their calls. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go ... Read more
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Cancelled What: Western Connecticut Bird Club Monthly Meeting Unfortunately, our meeting on Thursday, January 15 has been cancelled- our speaker, Chris Wood, has a very bad cold and cannot make it. Chris Wood will present "Migration and Connecticut" Thursday February 19. Please let me know if you have any ... 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
The winter months are the perfect time to become acquainted with our resident songbirds. Come join us for this recurring program on Friday afternoons where Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will point out the species of birds coming to our Learning Center's bird feeder station and provide tips on both identifying and feeding them. We'll also ... Read more
Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA 2 days Contact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get ... Read more
Shawangunk Owls Saturday, January 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. When the winter months get long and tiring, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls, Northern Harriers, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! ... Read more
Shorebird Walk Saturday, January 19; 9-11 a.m. 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 ... Read more
Bird of the Year Tuesday, January 20; 6-7 pm The people have spoken, and Connecticut Audubon’s first bird of the year is the Pileated Woodpecker! One of the most spectacular birds of our eastern forests, the Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America, and one of the largest in the world. In this webinar, ... 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.
Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.