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Saturday, July 5; 9-11 am Thursday, July 17; 9-11 am Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look for many of ... 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. ... Read more
WHIP-POOR-WILL WATCH AT ROBBINS PRESERVE FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 AT 8:45 P.M. Robbins Preserve in Thompson is known to have nesting Whip-poor-wills and owls. We’ll watch for them under the full moon. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members
The goal of Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and the enjoyment of nature focusing on grassland birds, other wildlife and their habitats. The Bobolink and Wildlife Festival will further support this goal. The free Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham is made possible ... Read more
The goal of Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and the enjoyment of nature focusing on grassland birds, other wildlife and their habitats. The Bobolink and Wildlife Festival will further support this goal. The free Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham is made possible ... Read more
Saturday, July 5; 9-11 am Thursday, July 17; 9-11 am Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look for many of ... Read more
July 17, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm Have you ever wondered how birds survive the “dog days” of summer? Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program. Starting in the classroom, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings, bird molting patterns, when ... Read more
Whether you are new to birding or a pro, technology can help you identify birds. Join this guided bird hike where we will use the app Merlin by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to help us identify and learn more about the birds at the Bent. Please download the app to your smartphone before the ... Read more
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.
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
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
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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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