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Jan 3 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we will look for ... Read more
Owl Walk Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. We will drive to spots in Pomfret and take short walks to look for owls. 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
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
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
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
WINTER BIRDS & FEEDERS (via Zoom) January 8, 7 – 8 PM; Free Bird feeders can be great introductions to birding and can also help you stay connected to nature during the winter months. Deer Pond Farm’s avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will share tips on how to identify local, winter birds and their behaviors. ... Read more
Indoor Meeting – Connecticut’s Living Laboratory: An Introduction to the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve – Kevin O’Brien January 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center, Hamden 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States Join Kevin O'Brien, Reserve Manager of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR), for an engaging ... 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
STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026 7:00 am - 11:00 am, Midwinter Eagle Survey Bundle up and become a scientist with Steep Rock Association (SRA) by scanning sections of the Shepaug River for bald eagles on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 7:00AM – 11:00AM. Data collected will be reported to the CT ... Read more
Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter – Frank Mantlik January 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Milford Commuter Lot exit 35 6W76+5X Milford, Connecticut, Milford, CT, United States We'll look for waterbirds and fowl including Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and loons, as well as shorebirds, gulls, and raptors as we visit Milford hotspots that will likely ... Read more
Jan 13 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Speaker: Will McLean Greeley, AuthorBirdman of the Senate: Senator George P. McLean and the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPresentation by ZOOM. Greeley, McLean’s great-great nephew, will discuss his biography of Senator George P. McLean, titled A Connecticut ... 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
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