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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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
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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:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260403T172607Z
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:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260320T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224756Z
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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:20260429T135044
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260316T142304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211731Z
UID:10009333-1776758400-1776767400@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/2026-04-21/
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:20260421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
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SUMMARY:Litchfield Hills Audubon: Birding at Hammonasset
DESCRIPTION:Birding at Hammonasset Beach State Park\nApril 21\, 2026\nTuesday\, 8:30 a.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.Also\, 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.Sanctuary 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! Meet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. Birding duration about 3 hours. Scopes are welcome.\n \nLet us know if we can count you in by texting Pam Hicks at 203-922-2684 or Celeste Echlin at 860-485-2567.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-audubon-society-birding-at-hammonasset/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260106T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T225441Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:April 21\, 2026 – Wildlife Series  \nTue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nMcCauley Residence Auditorium \nSpeaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield Hills Audubon President \nThe Wonders of Bird Migration \nA longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration\, Fran Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some amazing facts you’ll hardly believe! \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-wildlife-series-the-wonders-of-bird-migration/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT 06117\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260106T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T225855Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wed 8 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury\, on left\nFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. \nGreat Pond offers great treetop\, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants\, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140 recorded species: Wild Turkey\, flycatchers\, warblers\, kinglets\, herons and ducks. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes. Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road\, a CT River ferry landing. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-glastonbury-great-pond-bird-walk/
LOCATION:451 Great Pond Road\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 451 Great Pond Road\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260317T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T204959Z
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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/2026-04-22/
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:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260401T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181951Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center at Milford Point:  Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\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 Frank Mantlik 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. \nBe sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer\, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours\, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, and binoculars. \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 \nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | Apr 22\, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-3/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T135044
CREATED:20260209T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T031607Z
UID:10009244-1776884400-1776888000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Menunkatuck Audubon: Visiting Argentina's Pampas and Atlantic Forest
DESCRIPTION: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\, he observed more than 300 bird and other wildlife species. \nThrough images of stunning birds and landscapes\, John will share an inspiring story of conservation efforts that bring together scientists\, ranchers\, and conservationists. Together\, they work to protect some of the world’s most unique habitats while supporting local communities with sustainable livelihoods. \nJohn Hannan is a 40-year veteran of the non-profit world\, most of it in the conservation sphere. He has been a part of the Audubon family at all levels. On staff at National John Hannan has 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector\, mainly in conservation. He has been involved with the Audubon organization at all levels. While on staff at National Audubon\, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the team that planned the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In New York\, he is a former Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and has served as President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors\, both in the past and currently. \nAt Audubon\, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the planning team for the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In NY\, he is a past Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and a past and current President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors. \nFrom 2017 to 2024\, he worked with BirdLife International\, raising awareness and support for the Partnership’s coordinated global conservation efforts. Now retired\, he is helping build local awareness of how migratory birds truly connect us worldwide and how vital it is for all of us to protect these fragile natural resources we rely on. \nRegister to get Zoom link.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/menunkatuck-audubon-visiting-argentinas-pampas-and-atlantic-forest/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Menunkatuck Audubon,Online,Talk
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