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CT Audubon, Trail Wood: Bird Walk

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 AT 8 A.M. Walk the paths of Trail Wood searching for various bird species.  Possibilities include Blue-winged Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and many more.  Limited to 8 participants.  Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Summer Shorebirds

Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

SUMMER SHOREBIRDS Saturday, July 26, 2025 Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.   The American Oystercatcher eats mostly (you guessed it) oysters, as well as clams and mussels. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Oystercatcher model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating ... Read more

$13 – $15

CT Audubon, Deer Pond: Bird & Nature Walk

Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, United States

July 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5 members, $10 non-members Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we ... Read more

$5 – $10

Bird Note

Online CT, United States

BirdNote Daily is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day. See https://www.birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily

Free

First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point

Greenwich Point Park 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, United States

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. ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon, Trail Wood: Evening Bird Walks

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 AT 6 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 AT 6 P.M. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz to look for various species of birds.  We may find newly-fledged young birds as well as mixed groups of post-breeding birds.   Registration required. Email Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948.   Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.  

$10 – $20

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Birding By Tree

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, United States

August 13, 9 to 11 a.m.    $5 members, $10 non-members Explore how different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song—and how knowing your oaks from your birches can help you spot more birds! Join Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a unique twist on traditional birding. ... Read more

$5 – $10

Audubon CT, Bent of the River: Fall Migration

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT. 06488 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United States

During Fall migration our migratory birds are heading south to their wintering grounds. Join us for a guided Fall migration bird hike where we will use binoculars to get a good view of birds, see the various habitats that our birds depend on, and discuss how scientists track birds to help protect them. Themed Monthly ... Read more

$15

CT Audubon, Trail Wood: Evening Bird Walks

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 AT 6 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 AT 6 P.M. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz to look for various species of birds.  We may find newly-fledged young birds as well as mixed groups of post-breeding birds.   Registration required. Email Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948.   Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.  

$10 – $20

Bird Note

Online CT, United States

BirdNote Daily is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day. See https://www.birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily

Free

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Long Island Shorebirds

Long Island Jamaica Bay NWR, NY, United States

Saturday, September 6, 2025     7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each fall, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay, located within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife ... Read more

$95 – $110

Birding Events in Connecticut

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.