BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ctbirding.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195457
CREATED:20260124T161947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T161953Z
UID:10009225-1778310000-1778364000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon Bird Tours and Breakfast co-sponsored by COA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n\nSpring Bird Tours and Bird Breakfast\n Bird Tours 7 AM. \n\nBreakfast 9 AM\, plus bird banding. \nGreenwich Audubon Center\n613 Riversville Rd\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, CT \nDetails and registration info to come.  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association and Greenwich Audubon Center.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-bird-tours-and-breakfast-co-sponsored-by-coa/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Connecticut Ornithological Association,Greenwich Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Blue-winged-Warbler.800.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195457
CREATED:20260316T150256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T004528Z
UID:10009341-1778313600-1778320800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 / 8:00am – 10:00am\nDuring peak migration\, millions of birds will be flying through CT\, taking brief breaks at “stopover” sites. These sites provide important food and shelter for birds as they recover from their journeys. Join Lori Lichtenauer\, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist\, at Deer Pond Farm to hike some of our birding “hotspots” in search of great bird diversity count\n\n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Bird Hike – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-hike/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Baltimore-Oriole-e1705197366542.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195457
CREATED:20260215T182758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T003912Z
UID:10009262-1778313600-1778320800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Little River Preserve Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little River Preserve Bird Walk\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nOwned by the town of Hampton\, this new preserve has a diversity of habitats that should attract lots of interesting birds.  Hooded Warbler\, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles\, and several flycatcher species are just a few of the possibilities.\n \nLimit: 10 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members\n \nPlease register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-little-river-preserve-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Little River Preserve\, Hampton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Orchard-Oriole-Greenwich-Point.-July-2021.-Cynthia-Ehlinger-e1719331363772.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195457
CREATED:20260208T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T003500Z
UID:10009228-1778313600-1778320800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at Cogichaug Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Meet MAS board member\, Michael Good\, at Strickland Road Trail Head for a delightful walk in Middlefield\, CT.  Plan to see field nesting species such as Bobolink. \nContact Michael to let him know you will be attending at michaeldg@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-spring-birding-at-cogichaug-greenway/
LOCATION:Coginchaug Greenway\, 86 Strickland Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Bobolink-1-e1717764208397-edited.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260426T224245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234840Z
UID:10009445-1778313600-1778322600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry and co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset\, on of Connecticut’s premier birding “hotspots”. \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 250 species of birds occur there annually\, as the park boast diverse habitats such as marsh\, open water\, woodland\, grassland\, and shoreline areas. 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 Saturday 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 every 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/person\, paid in cash before we depart the shop\nPlease bring binoculars\, or they are available at the shop beforehand for $4\nWe will carpool to the park\nIf you have a telescope or a camera\, bring it!\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-shop-spring-migration-walks/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips)\, 907 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Audubon Shop,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Green-Heron-0813-e1646095117999.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260411T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T225106Z
UID:10009408-1778313600-1778324400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center @ Milford Point:  Coastal Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n8:00am – 11:00am\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n\nMembers $15\nNon-members $20\n\n\n\n\nJoin local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year\, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh\, woodlands\, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. \nThis will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours\, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat\, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes\, binoculars\, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather\, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center. \nThis walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled\, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund. \n\n \nCoastal Bird Walk | May 9\, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coast-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-2-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/american-oystercatcher-GAHodge-Photography-e1652967910669.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260306T151313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005835Z
UID:10009291-1778313600-1778346000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Mount Auburn/Plum Island\, MA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:May 9 Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA – May 9 – Sat 8 am \n580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate. \nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspot with many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1 r) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowl and shore birds. One of our most popular trips! \nJon Ward – JWard88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-field-trip/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn\, 580 Mount Auburn Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC7334-e1711771012162.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260413T194003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T225702Z
UID:10009419-1778317200-1778324400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.\n\nBirdcraft Museum\n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824 \n\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n\nFree; registration required\n\n\n\nCelebrate Migratory Bird Day at Birdcraft by learning how to bird! Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Nicole Defelice will demonstrate the finer points of finding and identifying birds. We’ll practice IDing paper birds before heading out to find the real thing. \nRegister here: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice | May 9\, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-birding-101-with-nicole-defelice/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/CapeMayWarblerAdMale1FM.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260317T175344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T004822Z
UID:10009379-1778317200-1778324400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nFenwick Grove\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nLocated at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound\, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds\, shorebirds\, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest.  The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Semipalmated-Sandpiper-C.-Ehlinger.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260428T180123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T230031Z
UID:10009455-1778331600-1778338800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm\nGriswold Point\nOld Lyme\, CT\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18\n\n\n\nThe Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds\, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. \nThe walk will be approximately 1 mile on level sandy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site. \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk | May 9\, 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk/
LOCATION:Griswold Point\, Old Lyme\, 98 Griswold Point Rd\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Semipalmated-Sandpiper-C.-Ehlinger.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260316T151457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005054Z
UID:10009342-1778331600-1778338800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \n  \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use\, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills\, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here:  Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-beginner-birding-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Baltimore-Oriole-e1705197366542.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195458
CREATED:20260416T173555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T230255Z
UID:10009432-1778355000-1778358600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Litchfield Audubon: Spring Swift Swirl
DESCRIPTION:Spring Swift Swirl\nMay 9\, 2026\nSaturday\, 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Bent of the River\, Southbury\n \nCome to the Mitchell School in Woodbury to see Chimney Swifts return to their spring roost site — a recognized IBA (Important Bird Area) — from winter sojourns in Brazil. Swirling swaths of twittering swifts will come to roosting chimneys for the night in aerobatic splendor\, some eventually to nest. This will be a sweet Mother’s Days treat\, so come to enjoy this rite of spring! Other possible treats: early nighthawks or roosting bats.\n \nMeet at 7:30 outside the Canfield Corner Pharmacy at the junction of Route 6 (Main Street North) and Route 47 in Woodbury.\n \nFor more information\, call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779; leave a message for a return call.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-audubon-spring-swift-swirl/
LOCATION:Mitchell School\, Woodbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Chimney_Swift_26351939181.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR