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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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips)\, 907 Boston Post Rd\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Audubon Shop,Walk
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Bauer Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Bauer Park\, Madison – Mike DiGiorgio\n\nMay 2\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields\, gardens\, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels\, including beginners\, are welcome. \nMeet at the Community Gardens parking area\, 257 Copse Road\, Madison. \nLeader: Mike DiGiorgio\, mdigiorgio@comcast.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-bauer-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bauer Farm\, Bauer Farm\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird  Walk
DESCRIPTION:May 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – Sat 8 am\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA\nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of  the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy in places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T103000
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UID:10009427-1777710600-1777717800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Woodlands: Bird-Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:CT Woodlands.org\nMindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury\nMay 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am\n\nEarle Park 1325 Main street. (Rte. 17)\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States\nEnjoy a relaxed walk focused on observing\, listening and noticing birds and nature. The walk will include a sensory awareness meditation at the start.\n\nSlow paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. Focus of the hike will be observing\, listening and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed enjoyable manner. This hike is more about connecting w/ nature\, appreciating birdsongs- behavior rather than just identification. An invitation to participate in a 10-15 minute sensory awareness meditation (SAM) at the start will be done. After the SAM\, we’ll explore several places throughout the park.    Recommendations: wear sturdy footwear\, Dress for the weather\, Bring water\, binoculars and or smart phone/Merlin app \nI’m a dog lover but no dogs on this hike. Stormy or dangerous weather cancels. \nWill meet near Gazebo. \n\nFree\n\n\nRSVP Here \nGoing
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-woodlands-bird-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Earle Park\, 1325 Main St\, Glastonbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
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UID:10009235-1777716000-1777723200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Greenwich: Warblers & Neotropical Migrants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the most exciting portion of spring bird migration by learning about the colorful champion bird travelers filling our springtime with song and color! Warblers are our most colorful spring visitors and often the most sought-after birds as they journey northward to their summer breeding grounds. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an introductory lecture on the life histories of these beautiful birds and learn how to identify the 20+ species that pass-through Connecticut each May. Then\, we will venture outside to look for warblers and other spring migrants on our trails. \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. (Please only register through our official registration page provided below) \nRSVP is Required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nWe will meet you in our front lobby at the start of the program \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-greenwich-warblers-neotropical-migrants/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
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UID:10009353-1777728600-1777734000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nPond Meadow Preserve\nEssex\, CT \nWith boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest\, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We’ll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and under: $5 \nRegister here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Pond Meadow Preserve\, Pond Meadow Preserve\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
CREATED:20260306T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T012732Z
UID:10009305-1777795200-1777804200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club:  Farm River Trolley Trail
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary – DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 3\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nThe Friends of Farm River Estuary invite the New Haven Bird Club to share a walk along the tracks of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven through several productive habitats. The timing should be good for us to find a mix of resident and migrating salt marsh birds\, raptors\, and woodland species. A bonus – at the end of the walk a trolley from the museum will give us a ride back to our starting point. \nMeet in the rear parking lot of the Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, East Haven. \nLeader: DeWitt Allen\,  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-farm-river-trolley-trail-field-trip/
LOCATION:Farm River Trolley Trail\, Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, East Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
CREATED:20260104T124734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T124734Z
UID:10009152-1777798800-1777807800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
DESCRIPTION:Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats.  Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park\, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. The walk lasts from 2 – 3 hours\, but participants can leave at any time. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. \nNo registration is required and the walk is free. For access for those without beach cards (normally  restricted from April – October)\, let the front gate staff know you are coming for the bird walk for complimentary entry.   \nSponsored by Friends of Greenwich Point. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/friends-of-greenwich-point-first-sunday-bird-walk-at-greenwich-point/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Greenwich Point Park\, 11 Tod's Driftway\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, 06870\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\n9:00am – 12:00pm\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. \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\n\nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | May 3\, 9:00am – 12:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-may-1/
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:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
CREATED:20260416T135236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135236Z
UID:10009425-1777802400-1777820400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy:  Duck Day!
DESCRIPTION:DUCK DAY – SUNDAY\, MAY 3RD | 10AM-3PM\n\nOur annual Duck Day is back! Enjoy live animal programs\, games\, crafts\, amazing local organizations and the signature Duck Derby Race!\n\nLive reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles – meet fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close (begins at 11:00 AM)\n\nRubber Duck Derby race – a crowd favorite you won’t want to miss (begins at 1:00 PM)\n\nLive raptor demonstrations by Skyhunters in Flight – watch these awe-inspiring birds of prey soar and hunt in action (begins at 2:00 PM)\n\n$10/person | kids 12 & under & members are FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & More info here!
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ripley-waterfowl-conservancy-duck-day/
LOCATION:Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy\, 55 Duck Pond Road\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy":MAILTO:info@RipleyConservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T013401
CREATED:20260305T193840Z
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UID:10009285-1777881600-1777888800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Hollow – 31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby – Park on north side of road\nMonday\, May 4 – 8 am \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud and water if it has rained. Many habitat types: woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org / 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-greenstone-hollow-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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