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SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center: All About Owls
DESCRIPTION:Family Event – All About Owls\n\n\nWednesday\, August 5 | 1  PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM  \n \n\n\nDrop in to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day (one day late) and learn about our wonderful owl residents. Meet Owlie.\n \nCrafts and special themed activities.\n \nEvent free with paid admission to the Nature Center\nNo need to pre-register.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/roaring-brook-nature-center-all-about-owls-august-5-2026/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roaring Brook Nature Center,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roaring Brook Nature Center":MAILTO:rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Sit\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nGreat Island Boat Launch\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371 \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\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 migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River\, overlooking Great Island. \n\n\nExposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site.\n \nRegister here:  Shorebird Sit | Aug 8\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-sit-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Great Island Boat Launch\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
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UID:10009485-1786525200-1786532400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Tree
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Tree (class & walk)\n\n\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nDeer Pond Farm \n57 Wakeman Hill Road\nSherman\, CT 06784\n860.799.4074\nchagadorn@ctaudubon.org\nRegistration required\n$5 members; $10 non-members \n\n Register here:  Birding by Tree (class & walk) | Aug 12\, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-behaviors-july-29-2026-2/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T172409Z
CREATED:20260520T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172409Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Walk \n\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \n\n\nBarn Island Wildlife Management Area\nStonington\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\nThe largest coastal wildlife management area in Connecticut\, Barn Island’s diverse mix of coastal forests and salt marshes spans over 1000 acres\, attracting a huge diversity of species. We’ll search for shorebirds\, wading birds\, and late summer migrants in one of the best spots along the coast. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind\, depending on weather. No restrooms on site.\n \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk | Aug 15\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-15-2026/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T170549Z
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UID:10009500-1787383800-1787392800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon: Woodpecker Walk & Film Screening at Bartlett Arboretum
DESCRIPTION: Join us at the Bartlett Arboretum for a woodpecker walk and film screening. PBS Nature Documentary\, narrated by Paul Giamatti\, featuring woodpeckers from around the world.\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n7:30am – 10:00am \nBartlett Arboretum & Gardens\n151 Brookdale Road\nStamford\, CT\, 06903 \nFree for Members; $10 non-members\nRegistration required \nRegister here:\nWoodpecker Walk and Film Screening | Aug 22\, 7:30am – 10:00am | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-woodpecker-walk-film-screening-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Bartlett Arboretum\, 151 Brookdale Rd\, Stamford\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:SHOREBIRD WALK:\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBluff Point State Park\nGroton\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\n\nBluff Point State Park is one of the largest coastal preserves in the state\, and park of the newly formed CT National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The sandy beaches and numerous salt marshes attract a wide diversity of shorebird and wading bird species\, and the coastal forests are home to many songbird and raptor species. \nThe walk will be approximately 2.5 miles out and back on level dirt trails. Exposure to wind\, sun\, and heat is possible depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  | The Connecticut Audubon Society | Aug 22\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Bluff Point State Park\, Bluff Point State Park\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T113000
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UID:10009499-1787650200-1787657400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Litchfield Hills Audubon: Paddling at Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:August 25\, 2026\n\n\nTuesday\, 9:30 AM\nLocation: Milford \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Pam Hicks and Ann Orsillo for a gentle paddle through the marsh waters in Milford\, on the Long Island Sound. We’ll look for shorebirds\, Ospreys\, and waterfowl while we take in the beautiful waterways. Pack a picnic lunch and bring something to share with others.\n \nMeet us at 69 Court Street\, Milford. Please bring your kayak or canoe and PFD (life vest).\n \nFor more information\, contact Pam at 203-922-2684 or Ann at 910-880-1518.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-hills-audubon-society-paddling-at-charles-e-wheeler-wildlife-area-august-25-2026/
LOCATION:Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills,Paddle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Litchfield Hills Audubon Society":MAILTO:lhasct@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T165909Z
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SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: Hawk Watch Kickoff and Intro to Hawk ID
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY AUGUST 29th 2026. 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.\n \n\n\n\n\nDid you know that an average of 20\,000 hawks\, eagles\, falcons\, and vultures migrate over our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch every fall? Join Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean as we kick off another hawk watching season and learn how to identify and count the raptors seen over the Greenwich Audubon Center. Following a slide show introduction where you will learn of the importance of hawk watches and how to distinguish the different shapes of hawks in flight\, we’ll use binoculars to look for migrating raptors from Hawk Watch Lawn.\n \nThe Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch will be staffed by official hawk counters every day (weather dependent) from August 25th through November 30th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All are welcome to come assist in counting efforts and enjoy the magic of fall hawk migration!\n \nThis IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will start with an indoor slide show.\n \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. RSVP is required.\n \nRecommended for ages 6 and up.\n \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.\nUpon arrival\, please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place\n \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15.00
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-hawk-watch-kickoff-and-intro-to-hawk-id-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich Audubon,Hawk Watch,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
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UID:10009494-1788091200-1788098400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:COA: Shorebird Workshop at Milford Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person Workshop led by local birding expert Julian Hough.  \n“Deciphering Peeps & Probers: a CT birding workshop” will be focused on why shorebirds are captivating\, where to see them\, aging them and why they are difficult to ID. Julian will focus his talk on the 8 species that most people see and struggle with identifying. \n \nAfter the presentation\, Julian and several others will bring small groups out to Milford Point’s shoreline for some field work to work on those ID skills.\n \nTo help prepare\, Julian has created a wonderful pdf that’s available through his Substack – Birding on the Edge. To access it simply subscribe to the site and you’ll receive a welcome email to your inbox.\nReservations will be required – simply fill out the form below and you’re registered. If you have any questions or need to cancel your RSVP\, please email us at workshops@ctbirding.org \n  \n*Please note parking is limited at Milford Point\, if able\, we request attendees to carpool. \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/coa-shorebird-workshop-at-milford-point/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:COA Workshop,Coastal Center at Milford Point,Connecticut Ornithological Association,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195444Z
CREATED:20260617T163045Z
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UID:10009488-1788103800-1788120000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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