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CANCELLED September 20, Sunday – Trip to Milford Point (subject to change) Very sorry but the forecast persists in promising rain from 8 AM on for most of this Sunday, September 20, so I have decided to cancel the Western CT Bird Club's trip to Milford Point. If anyone is interested in going next ... Read more
Paul Carrier Hawk Watch We had some good days of hawk watching and have decided to hold another watch tomorrow, Monday, September 21. Watch begins at 9:00am and will end at 2:00pm, Rt 20, West Hartland. From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles. Park on side of road and walk south less ... Read more
Tree Swallow Cruises Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ... Read more
Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch at Greenwich Audubon Center is a premier location in Connecticut for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch runs daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Stop by anytime. Since 1971, migrating hawks have been counted by volunteers as they pass over Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch. In ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more
Bird Walk Wednesday, September 23, and October 21, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Trail Wood Memorial Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, CT 06247 trailwood@ctaudubon.org $10 members, $20 non-members Registration required To register email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org
Fall Bird Migration - Seas, Skies, and Land Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and the author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she discusses what to look ... Read more
Come Birding at Allen's Meadows - Fall Migration is Now! Allen's Meadows - 423 Danbury Road, Wilton West Side of Playing Fields in front of Field 6 sign Drizzle or shine Bring binoculars! Thursday, September 24 Wednesday, October 14 Saturday, October 17 8-10AM REGISTER HERE
Workshop: Learn e-Bird At Bent of the River Audubon Center Thursday, September 24, 10am-2pm Bent of the River Audubon Center 185 E Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, CT REGISTER HERE Our friends at H2H are hosting an eBird Train-the-Trainers workshop at the stunningly beautiful Bent of the River Audubon Center. If you haven't been there, this is ... Read more
Swallow Paddle: Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among ... Read more
POSTPONED TO SAT., OCTOBER 3 Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Get ready for a day of EXTREMELY awesome hawk watching, birding, live raptors, music, family activities, and HAWK ROCK! Greenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to present its annual celebration of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. Meet hawks and owls up close during ... 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.