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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Sleeping Giant State Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park – Jim Sirch\, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen \n\nMay 16\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nSleeping Giant dominates the landscape north of New Haven. The park hosts diverse habitats: riparian woods\, rivers and streams\,  stands of white pines\, mature deciduous forests\, and cliffs and meadow edge. Although it is famous for its ankle-twisting and heart-pumping terrain\, we will bird along the uphill but (mostly) smooth-surfaced Tower Path. As we move slowly along the Path\, we can expect to find a rich mix of migrant and resident warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, and woodpeckers. We should be able to locate the nesting ravens and may also get glimpses of the resident Peregrine Falcons. \nMeet at the Sleeping Giant State Park entrance on Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Jim Sirch\, jimsirch95@gmail.com; \nCraig Repasz\, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; \nDeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-sleeping-giant-state-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park\, Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 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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UID:10009274-1778918400-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \n \n \nLimit: 8 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-pumpkin-hill-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Pumpkin Hill Rd.\, Ashford\, Pumpkin Hill Rd\, Ashford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
CREATED:20260515T151433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T231811Z
UID:10009459-1778922000-1778927400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: Spring Migration Bird Walk and Brunch for Women
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16th\n\n\n\n9-10:30am\nSharon Audubon Center\n\n\n\nSpring Migration Bird Walk & Brunch for Women\nWest Cornwall\, CT\nIf you are a woman or identify as a woman\, this bird walk and brunch is for you!\n\n\n \n\nCalling all bird-loving ladies! If you are a woman or identify as a woman\, this walk is for you! Join Sharon Audubon Center Senior Coordinator Conservation and Volunteer Programs\, Bethany Sheffer\, on a spring bird walk and brunch at our beautiful Miles Wildlife Sanctuary. This property is rich in both bird life and history\, being a statewide destination for warbler species and a local treasure for historical structures and installations (think statues and reflection pools). You’ll leave having seen new bird species and (hopefully) discover a new destination that you’ll want to return to again and again. Brunch options will include vegan and gluten-free options and will be held outdoors\, weather permitting.\n•    Fee: $20/adult\, $10/youth (ages 8+)\n•    Pre-registration is required.\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions. \nAccessibility \n•    Public parking lot is gravel.\n•    Terrain is grassy near the pond; the wooded section contains rocks and is uneven in sections. Total walking distance is ¼ -3/4 mile. \n•    Public restrooms are available on-site. \nSign up here:  Spring Migration Bird Walk & Brunch for Women (5/16/2026) | Sharon Audubon Center \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-center-spring-migration-bird-walk-brunch-for-women-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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UID:10009375-1778922000-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nSelden Landing\nLyme\, CT \nA bird sit involves little to no walking\, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \nRegister here: Spring Bird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-sit/
LOCATION:Lyme\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
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UID:10009376-1778936400-1778940000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n1:00pm – 2:00pm \nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \nNew to birding or want to brush up on skills? Learn how to make the most of your equipment\, keep an eBird list\, and decode Merlin on the grounds of the RTPEC sanctuary. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site. \nMembers: $5\nNon-members: $10 \nRegister here: Birding Basics Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-basics-walk/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
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UID:10009268-1778950800-1778961600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Eagle/Osprey Boats
DESCRIPTION:ECO TRAVEL:\nEagle/Osprey Boats – Saturdays May 16 and 23 5 – 8 pm\n\nConnecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle\, Osprey\, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river\, a habitat that hosts a transient winter population as well as nesting residents. Naturalists are on board the vessel to share information about the Connecticut River\, the birdlife\, and natural history.\n \nThe vessel has a heated cabin\, restrooms\, and three decks for optimal viewing. Tours are approximately three hours in length and depart from The Essex Steam Train in Essex. Train ride is included in the cost of the trip. Appropriate for children eight years old and over. Enjoy the beauty of the Connecticut River in spring!\n \nFee: $55 for members and nonmembers.\n \nFor reservations\, click here:\n \nMay 16\n \nMay 23\n \nRESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-eagle-osprey-boats/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruise,CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
CREATED:20260306T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T234037Z
UID:10009311-1779001200-1779019200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Naugatuck State Forest Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Naugatuck State Forest\, Naugatuck – Chris Loscalzo \n\nMay 17\, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nJoin us at the peak of spring migration on this moderately strenuous hike in a fine birding location. We’ll search for migrants and residents. We often see more than 15 species of warblers on this trip\, including resident Hooded\, Chestnut-sided\, Prairie\, and Worm-eating Warblers. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers\, and many other birds are residents here\, too. \nMeet at the commuter lot at Exit 24 off Route 8\, Naugatuck. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-naugatuck-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Naugatuck State Forest\, Rte 8\, exit 25\, Naugatuck\, CT\, 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:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
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UID:10009426-1779004800-1779012000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:LHAS and Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy:  Spring Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:SPRING BIRDING WALK – SUNDAY\, MAY 17TH | 8AM\n \nJoin Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy: along with Litchfield Hills Audubon Society for a morning birding walk through Ripley Fields! Spring migration will bring back Bobolink\, Eastern Bluebirds\, American Kestrels\, Warblers and more – bring your binoculars and enjoy a morning hoping to see many amazing species!\n \nFree Program\n \n*Registration is limited to 20 people.  Register here\n \nPlease email bfleet@ripleyconservancy.org if you sign up and can no longer attend.\n \n\n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ripley-waterfowl-conservancy-spring-birding-walk/
LOCATION:Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy\, 55 Duck Pond Road\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Litchfield Hills,Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy":MAILTO:info@RipleyConservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #6
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n8:00am – 11:00am \nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\nMembers $15\nNon-members $20 \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\n \nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | May 17\, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-coastal-bird-walk-6/
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:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
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CREATED:20260306T161428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T235417Z
UID:10009297-1779004800-1779015600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Addison Bog/Woodlands Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Addison Bog and Woodlands – May 17 – Sun 8 am\n216 Addison Rd\, Glastonbury \nMeet in the baseball parking lot at the far end of the Smith Middle School Rd \nWHEELCHAIR AND WALKER ACCESSIBLE PAVED TRAIL \nJoin us for a bird walk through mature growth forest and brook\, Black Spruce bog and power line cuts. The area has many resident and migrant species. Choose to walk the ten-foot wide\, paved path with 5 benches spaced throughout\, or join a group that walks through a very flat woodland trail section that can be good for seeing ovenbird\, veery and barred owls. As an option\, we can explore a power-line cut which is good for indigo buntings\, prairie warblers\, yellow warblers\, and blue-winged warblers. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. There is a porta potty at the Smith parking lot.\nThe 2-3 mile walk will last about 3 hours\, but you can easily leave at any time if necessary. \nLaura and Bob Bengtson rlbengtson@cox.net 860-882-4285 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-addison-bog-woodlands-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Addison Bog and Woodlands\, 216 Addison Rd\,\, Glastonbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032046
CREATED:20260317T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T000206Z
UID:10009381-1779026400-1779033600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #4
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \nHammonasset State Park\nMadison\, CT \nHammonasset has a great mix of habitats for birding\, which attracts a diversity of species. We’ll search for migrating songbirds and coastal birds at one of the best spots in the state. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level grassy\, dirt\, and sandy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. 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-4/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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