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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret:  Trail Wood Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Trail Wood Bird Walk\nMonday\, May 18\, 2026\, at 8 a.m.\n \nHike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton to find an assortment of birds.  Expect Scarlet Tanager\, Indigo Bunting\, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers\, and Veery.\n \nLimit: 8 people. Fee: $10 members\, $20 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-trail-wood-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Trail Wood Sanctuary\, 93 Kenyon Rd\, Hampton\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
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UID:10009276-1779170400-1779206400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: 90 Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:90 Bird Day (20th Annual)\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026\, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n \nOur goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center.  Interesting past sightings include Olive-sided Flycatcher\, Bald Eagle\, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch\, drinks\, and a snack.\n \nLimit: 12 people. Fee: $25 members; $50 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-90-bird-day/
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:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
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UID:10009312-1779262200-1779273000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Lake Chamberlain Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain\, Bethany – Pat Leahy \n\nMay 20\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat Leahy has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds\, swallows\, and spring migrants are plentiful. Walking is not strenuous and on well-maintained trails. \nMeet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road\, the second metal gate south of Morris Road\, Bethany. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lake-chamberlain-field-trip/
LOCATION:Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area\, Sperry Road south of Morris Road\, Bethany\, 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:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
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UID:10009298-1779262200-1779273000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Cedar Hill Cemetery  Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Hill Cemetery – May 20 – Wed 7:30 am \n453 Fairfield Ave\, Hartford \nA three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers\, vireos\, thrushes and flycatchers. We may find Cape May and Canada Warblers and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Easy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione – pgcianfaglione@gmail.com – 860-836-3443 T\nAl Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com – 860-916-7142 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cedar-hill-cemetery-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
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UID:10009448-1779264000-1779273000@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/2026-05-20/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Audubon Shop":MAILTO:info@theaudubonshop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T204959Z
UID:10009365-1779265800-1779271200@www.ctbirding.org
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/2026-05-20/
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:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T073615
CREATED:20260316T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T003842Z
UID:10009344-1779267600-1779274800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBirds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-birding-by-ear-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,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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