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Last November, John Hannan traveled over 2,500 miles through Argentina’s grasslands and Atlantic Forest, visiting five key conservation projects managed by Aves Argentinas. These projects protect thousands of acres of grasslands and forest habitat for hundreds of species, including the endangered Pampas Meadowlark, Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Yellow Cardinal, Blue-winged Macaw, and many others. Along the way, ... Read more
Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available for those who don't have them. Meet in the Audubon Center ... Read more
April 25, 2026 - Great Pond, Simsbury - Sat 8 am 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early ... Read more
April 25, 2026 Keney Park - Hartford's Jewel - Sat 8 am 244 Greenfield St. Parking, Hartford That address should take you to the parking lot where we meet. The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this ... Read more
April 25, 2026 - Annual Spring Census - Sat 3 weeks All Towns in the Greater Hartford Area Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census, which will end on Sunday, May 17th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as ... Read more
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk) Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm April 25, 10 AM-Noon Are you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom, ... Read more
April 26, 2026 - Roaring Brook Nature Center - Springtime Bird Walk - Sun 7:00 am Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton Meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers and ... Read more
Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, Derby – Maria Stockmal April 26 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may ... Read more
Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park. If you need binoculars to borrow let Elena know ahead of time. Follow Island Dock Road to large parking area by boat ramp. Text or call Elena at 860-305-1965. Hard rain cancels event.
April 29, 2026 - Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Wed 8:30 am 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers as we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in ... Read more
Early Spring Migrants Thursday, April 30 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Late April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of ... Read more
Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available for those who don't have them. Meet in the Audubon Center ... 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.
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