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April 25, 2026 - Annual Spring Census - Sat 3 weeks All Towns in the Greater Hartford Area Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census, which will end on Sunday, May 17th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as ... Read more
Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary – DeWitt Allen May 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am The Friends of Farm River Estuary invite the New Haven Bird Club to share a walk along the tracks of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven through several productive habitats. The ... Read more
Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats. Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. The walk ... Read more
Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Members $15 Non-members $20 Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some ... Read more
DUCK DAY - SUNDAY, MAY 3RD | 10AM-3PM Our annual Duck Day is back! Enjoy live animal programs, games, crafts, amazing local organizations and the signature Duck Derby Race! Live reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles - meet fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close (begins at 11:00 AM) Rubber Duck Derby race - a crowd favorite you ... Read more
Greenstone Hollow - 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby - Park on north side of road Monday, May 4 - 8 am Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub, swamp, marsh, wet meadow, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud and water if it ... Read more
May 5, 2026 - 7 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the area’s ... Read more
Farmington River Barkhamsted - May 5 - Tuesday - 8 am Enter 20 River Rd, Barkhamsted in Google Maps From Rt 44 drive north on 181 - 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. Lower Greenwoods - Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an ... Read more
Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... 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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