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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T073000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund\n\nApril 12 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and\, if there is time\, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of woodland birds\, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet\, Purple Finch\, Pine Warbler\, Bald Eagle\, and Ring-necked Duck\, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe\, Eastern Towhee\, and perhaps Brown Thrasher\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, and Palm Warbler. \nMeet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Molly Zahn\, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com; Peter Grund\,  785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-west-rock-ridge-state-park/
LOCATION:West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000
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CREATED:20260316T142304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211731Z
UID:10009332-1776153600-1776162600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April\, these habitats come alive with birdsong\, movement\, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace\, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck\, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker\, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars. \n$5 CAS members\, $20 nonmembers\nNo registration required \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-series-of-early-morning-bird-walks-in-april-may/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260317T151601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T220619Z
UID:10009359-1776193200-1776200400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Birding by Ear - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birding By Ear\nTuesday\, April 14   Zoom Only \n \n7:00pm – 9:00pm\n \nSenior Naturalist\, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of identifying birds by sound. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and bird calls\, this is the course for you.\n \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-birding-by-ear-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Canaan Nature Center,Online,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260106T145829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T214942Z
UID:10009169-1776193200-1776200400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar\, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nTue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club \nMadagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife \nThe island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds\, animals\, insects\, reptiles\, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting\, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language\, Malagasy\, is unlike any other. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-march-monthly-meeting-madagascar-an-island-with-amazing-wildlife/
LOCATION:St James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\,\, West Haven\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260106T162645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221001Z
UID:10009178-1776240000-1776250800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 15\, 2026  Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor\nCorner of Newberry Rd and Main St\nPark along road near intersection. \nThe fourth 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 seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs) long over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High\, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-station-43-beginners-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 990 Main St.\, South Windsor\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260317T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T204959Z
UID:10009362-1776241800-1776247200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
DESCRIPTION:Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo\nWednesday\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 May 13 & 20\n \n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Nature Center Center. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed\n \nAll walks will meet in the lower parking lot at NCNC\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\n \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-spring-early-morning-walks/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:New Canaan Nature Center\, 144 Oenoke Ridge\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260317T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221734Z
UID:10009366-1776328200-1776333600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16\, 23 May 14 & 21\n \n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed\n \nAll walks will meet in the Meade Park parking lot near the Ball Fields\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\nRegister Here \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/bristow-sanctuary-spring-early-morning-walks/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary\, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T184500
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260209T000739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T222637Z
UID:10009233-1776360600-1776365100@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon CT\, Bent of the River: Spring Migration with the Audubon Center at Booth Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful and timely presentation and Q&A from the Audubon Center on Spring Migration! \nHere come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. We will use Audubon’s Migration Explorer to see how far they have traveled. We will talk about why some birds migrate\, how they do it\, and when. \nBring your questions for this insightful presentation! \nPlease register to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-bent-of-the-river-spring-migration-with-the-audubon-center/
LOCATION:C.H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Bent of the River,Free,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bent of the River Audubon Center":MAILTO:bentoftheriver@audubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260121T222956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T140452Z
UID:10009222-1776364200-1776369600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:COA Workshop (Zoom): Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC)
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Ornithological Association – Spring Workshop\nApril 16\, 2026 @ 6:30pm via Zoom \nJoin us for a presentation led by the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC) Committee Chair Frank Mantlik as he shares what ARCC is\, what role they play in Connecticut birding\, the efforts being led by their members to better understand historical rare bird encounters\, and how the Connecticut birding community can contribute. \n*Registration is required* \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nVisit the Registration page to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/coa-workshop-zoom-avian-rare-records-committee-arcc/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:COA Workshop,Connecticut Ornithological Association
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260415T160124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T160124Z
UID:10009424-1776364200-1776371400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Western CT Bird Club - April 16th meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Western CT Bird Club’s monthly meeting on Thursday April 16 will feature speaker Dave Tripp talking about his birding trips to Argentina and Patagonia. including his fabulous photos.\n\nThe meeting starts with refreshments at 6:45 PM at the Southbury Public Library\, 100 Poverty Road\, Southbury (off Main Street South\, on the corner of Old Field Rd).  Ends about 8:30. Free and open to the public.\n\nFor further information\, contact Angela Dimmitt at 860-355-3429.\nAngela Dimmitt\nNew Milford
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/western-ct-bird-club-april-16th-meeting/
LOCATION:Southbury Library\, 100 Poverty Road Southbury\, CT\, Southbury\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Talk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Connecticut Bird Club":MAILTO:westernctbirdclub@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260407T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T170739Z
UID:10009403-1776366000-1776371400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:WCBC: Meeting - Birding Argentina/Patagonia
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16 – Monthly Meeting – Birding Argentina/Patagonia – a new talk\nby Dave Tripp\, birder and photographer par excellence\nSouthbury Public Library\, 100 Poverty Road (off Main Street South\, on the corner of Old Field Road). \n 6:45 refreshments\, 7:00 meeting\, ending about 8:30. \nWCBC Member Dave Tripp has been birding since the spring of sixth grade\, age of 12 when he went on a Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Sunday bird walk with his sixth grade teacher at White Memorial in Litchfield. He has been hooked ever since. He currently serves as the Vice President and Treasurer of LHAS\, compiles two Christmas Bird Counts and a Summer count\, is a Board member of the COA\, 20+ years on the ARCC\, and founder of the Connecticut Big Day team; the Raven Lunatics where they hold the state record of 192 species in a 24-hour period. He has traveled worldwide and specializes in leading trips to Central and South America\, especially Brazil as a hobby.\nThe program will be on his trips to Argentina in 2022 and 2025\, specifically the Patagonia region. His Argentina list is over 300 species\, of which 235 species have been photographed and in eBird. We are sure Dave will be entertaining\, with stories and adventures as well as his spectacular photos of the Patagonia avifauna.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/wcbc-meeting-birding-argentina-patagonia/
LOCATION:Southbury Library\, 100 Poverty Road Southbury\, CT\, Southbury\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Connecticut Bird Club":MAILTO:westernctbirdclub@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260317T160553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T222959Z
UID:10009370-1776414600-1776420000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 17 & 24\, May 8 & 22\n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder\, Frank Gallo\, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and the New Canaan Nature Center.\n \nFriday\, April 17\nBristow Bird Sanctuary\, New Canaan\nParking at Mead Park\n \n\nFriday\, April 24\nCove Island Park Wildlife Sanctuary\, Stamford\nPark at far southwest corner of the parking lot past the rink\n \n\nFriday\, May 8\nSilvermine-Fowler Preserve\, New Canaan\nThe parking lot is on Silvermine Road\nThis lovely preserve is a joy to explore. Join us as we search for signs of spring – salamanders\, frogs\, and early spring wildflowers.\n \n\n\nFriday\, May 22\nNCLT’s Browne Preserve\, New Canaan\nMeet in the parking lot at their office\nJoin us as we search for signs of spring – birds and spring wildflowers.\n\n\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\n \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-area-open-space-bird-and-natural-history-walks/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary\, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260117T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T213238Z
UID:10009214-1776495600-1776501000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAYS APRIL 4-11-18-25\, MAY 2-9 2026. 7 AM – 8:30 AM \nJoin 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 in Greenwich parking Lot. \nThe program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nProgram Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work\, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival. \nRSVP is Required \nRecommended for ages 6 and up. \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. \nWe will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-spring-migration-bird-tour-5/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Free,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260417T162136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T222211Z
UID:10009430-1776499200-1776508200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Series of Bird Walks (4/18 through 6/13)
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset\, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. \nHammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the premier birding spots in CT\, and springtime migration is a lot of fun. Approximately 240 species of birds occur there annually\, as the park boasts diverse habitats such as marsh\, open water\, woodland\, grassland and shoreline. Tropical migrants in their bright breeding finery will be seen as they return north to nesting grounds. We’ll be searching with eyes and ears for shorebirds\, ducks\, birds of prey\, and vibrant songbirds. This is a good chance to learn bird song. \nOur weekend Spring Bird Walks run Saturdays April 18 through June 13\, 2026. Always a surprise and always entertaining\, birding on the shore of CT is one of the highlights of spring. Get outdoors and enjoy a Saturday morning in the fresh air! No need to pre-register. Our number one priority is to keep everyone safe. We reserve the right to cancel a trip\, should circumstances change. \n\nMeet Jerry at 7:50am in the parking lot at the shop.\nCharge is $6 per person paid in cash before we depart the shop.\nPlease bring binoculars\, or they are available to rent beforehand for $4.00.\nWe will carpool to the park.\nIf you have a telescope or a camera\, bring it!\n\nHere are the birding walks per month: \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nApril 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nApril 25 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nWednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 9 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nWednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nWednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 23 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n907 Boston Post Road\nMadison\, CT 06443 United States\n \nWednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nMay 30 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nJune 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n \nSpring Migration Bird Walk\nJune 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-shop-spring-migration-bird-walks-2-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260106T163656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224049Z
UID:10009179-1776499200-1776510000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River Park  Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2026 – Farmington River Park – Sat 8:00 am \n458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT. Meet in Parking Lot \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs\, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-farmington-river-park-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Farmington River Park\, 458 Tunxis Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260105T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T223722Z
UID:10009166-1776499200-1776513600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Geology and Birds\, Branford
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Geology and Birds\, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May \n\nApril 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nRain date: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nJoin a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford\, which surrounds the active Stony Creek quarry. Stony Creek granite is a building stone mined here since the late 19th century. We hike a moderately strenuous loop of 1.5 miles\, observing the geological features and the birds in woodland and riparian settings. An optional (and shorter) second part of the trip\, after a rest stop on I-95\, will be at Quarry Park Preserve in Fair Haven Heights. This small\, wooded preserve in sandstone bedrock was quarried from the 1700s to the early 1900s. \nMeet at the Kelley Memorial Preserve parking lot\, 103-127 Quarry Road\, Branford. \nLeaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May\, 203-343-4490 or capect13@gmail.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-geology-and-birds-branford/
LOCATION:Kelley Memorial Preserve\, 103-127 Quarry Rd\, Branford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
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UID:10009387-1776502800-1776510000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nRocky Neck State Park\nEast Lyme\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-Members: $18 \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Rocky Neck State Park\, East Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173535Z
UID:10009398-1776506400-1776513600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding 101
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an exciting workshop to learn about birds! During this introduction to Ornithology\, and the tools and skills used to study birds\, we’ll provide guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. This workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars\, guides\, and online resources that help make birding fun. After a slide show introduction we will take an outdoor tour of our trails to use your skills in identifying birds in the wild! \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nRecommended for ages 12 & up. \nProgram Fee: $20 per person \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. \nPre-registration is required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-birding-101/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,National Audubon,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260320T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224756Z
UID:10009389-1776538800-1776542400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Litchfield Hills Audubon Annual Woodcock Walk - Boyd Woods Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Annual Woodcock Walk at Boyd Woods Sanctuary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, 7:00 p.m.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOur walk will begin with a check of Margery’s Bird Pond\, where the wood frogs should be out and about (and very noisy!).Next\, we’ll head to the Monarch Meadow to await “the dance of the woodcock.” Year after year\, the woodcocks (sometimes as many as seven or eight) have performed their mating ritual overhead and are easily viewed from this vantage point. \n \nAlso\, close by\, we’re likely to hear our resident Barred Owls hooting back and forth. If there’s enough interest\, we can walk through the nearby conifers with the hope of seeing them.\n \nSanctuary managers Rich and Debbie Martin will guide you on this walk. Bring a flashlight. Wear boots\, as trails are soggy in spring. Dress warmly. No dogs allowed!\n \nMeet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield.\n \n\nFor additional information\, contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860-819-7462
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-audubon-society-annual-woodcock-walk-boyd-woods-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary\, Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary Route 254\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T051958
CREATED:20260416T181722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182332Z
UID:10009440-1776605400-1776610800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society: Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature Walk @ Riverbound Farm Sanctuary\nSunday\, April 19\, 2026\n1:30 PM 3:00 PM\n\nRiverbound Farm Sanctuary1881 Cheshire Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\n\nExplore the grounds of Riverbound Farm on this guided walk in search of what spring has to offer\, including migratory birds\, early spring wildflowers\, and more! 🌷\n\nThis walk is free and open to everyone. Be sure to wear proper footwear for walking on trails. Rain may cancel this event.\n\nFor more information\, please call (203) 889-2300. / Stop in to the Museum/Nature Center\, which will be open from 11:00AM – 4:00PM!
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/quinnipiac-valley-audubon-society-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Riverbound Farm Sanctuary\, 1881 Cheshire Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Quinnipiac Valley,Walk
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