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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
Bird Walk Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. The Eversource property in Brooklyn can be a good location to find various wintering birds. 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.
All About Owls - Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 14; 6-7 p.m. Perhaps no other family of birds captures the imagination of birders and non-birders alike more than owls. These nocturnal birds often remain mysterious to us, with their presence revealed mainly through their calls. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go ... Read more
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Cancelled What: Western Connecticut Bird Club Monthly Meeting Unfortunately, our meeting on Thursday, January 15 has been cancelled- our speaker, Chris Wood, has a very bad cold and cannot make it. Chris Wood will present "Migration and Connecticut" Thursday February 19. Please let me know if you have any ... 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
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
Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA 2 days Contact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get ... Read more
Shawangunk Owls Saturday, January 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. When the winter months get long and tiring, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls, Northern Harriers, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! ... Read more
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