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SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16\, 23 May 14 & 21\n \n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. 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 Meade Park parking lot near the Ball Fields\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\nRegister Here \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/bristow-sanctuary-spring-early-morning-walks/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary\, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm \nThatch Preserve\nLyme\, CT \nThough small\, the variety of habitats in the Thatch Preserve attract a diversity of species. With a large beaver pond\, Wood Ducks and other waterfowl are always a possibility\, and songbirds abound in the surrounding forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site. \nMembers: $5\nNon-members: $10\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Thatch Preserve\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T194712Z
UID:10009273-1778824800-1778853600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Pomfret: 20 Warbler Day
DESCRIPTION:20 Warbler Day\nFriday\, May 15\, 2026\, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n\nDuring the peak of their migration\, we will attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day.  We will travel to numerous locations. This is our 17th year doing this program.  We have found as many as 21 warbler species!\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-20-warbler-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T154336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T154336Z
UID:10009294-1778830200-1778841000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Longo Farms - Open Space Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Longo Farms Open Space – Friday  – May 15 – 7:30 am \n2954 Hebron Ave\, Glastonbury \nEntrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot. \nTruly a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitats\ninclude: pond\, marsh\, farmland\, woodlands\, and succession\ngrowth. Can be very birdy including warblers\, some raptors and\nwaterfowl. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly\nopen trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how\nmany birds we find and on the group pace. Plan for 3 hours. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-longo-farms-open-space-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Longo Farms\, 2954 Hebron Ave\,\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260316T161630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170623Z
UID:10009349-1778914800-1778922000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Fairfield: Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n7:00am – 9:00am\n\n\nConservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw from Long Island Sound we’ll hope to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles\, as well as coastal water birds like egrets and osprey. Binoculars recommended. \n  \n\n$15 Members\n$20 Members  \n\n\nPre-registration required. \n  \n\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-fairfield-bird-walk-at-smith-richardson-preserve/
LOCATION:Smith Richardson Preserve\, 39 Sasco Creek Rd\,\, Westport\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Fairfield,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T155455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T155455Z
UID:10009295-1778914800-1778925600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: - Fisher Meadows - Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fisher Meadows – May 16 – Sat 7 am \nMain Entrance Fisher Meadows Recreation Area on Old Farms\nRd next to soccer fields\n789 Old Farms Rd\, Avon on Google Maps \nTake an easy morning stroll\, suitable for all levels of birders\,\naround the pond. Habitats include fields\, woodlands\, and shrub\nland. We’ll hope to see Orchard Oriole\, Yellow-throated Vireo\,\nWillow Flycatcher and Canada Warbler among others. The walk\nshould last less than 3 hours. \nBrian Toal – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net – 860-999-2733 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-fisher-meadows-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fisher Meadows\, 800 Old Farms Rd\, Avon\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T161029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T161029Z
UID:10009296-1778914800-1778925600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Penwood State Park - Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Penwood State Park – May 16 – Saturday – 7 am\n174 Hartford Rd\, Simsbury – We will meet in the parking lot. \nA three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers\,\nvireos\, thrushes\, and flycatchers. Special possibilities include\nWorm-eating Warbler\, Swainson’s Thrush and both Yellow-billed\nand Black-billed Cuckoos. This will be easy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione – pgcianfaglione@gmail.com  -860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-penwood-state-park-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Penwood State Park\, 560 Simsbury Road\, Bloomfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260208T233805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T233805Z
UID:10009230-1778918400-1778925600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at Frederick White Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join MAS board member Michael Good for a beautiful walk through White’s Farm\, a 110-acre parcel of former farm land donated to the town of Durham.  This area is a Birding Hotspot in eBird. \nContact Michael to let him know you will be attending at michaeldg@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-spring-birding-at-frederick-white-farm/
LOCATION:Frederick White Farm\, Maple Avenue\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260316T152210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T152525Z
UID:10009343-1778918400-1778925600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n8:00am – 10:00am \n\nJoin Western CT Bird Club President\, Angela Dimmitt\, on a casual bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. Angela is a seasoned birder with a wealth of wisdom to share about local migratory birds. Many birds are passing through CT to the forests of Canada\, while some will stay in CT to breed. All birding levels welcome.\n $5 Members / $10 Non-members\nRegister here: Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deer Pond Farm,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T195159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T195159Z
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\nWe’ll explore this fantastic bird watching location with expectations of finding Cerulean\, Worm-eating\, and Prairie Warblers\, and likely one or both cuckoo species.\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:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T173926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174135Z
UID:10009310-1778918400-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
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
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T172818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172818Z
UID:10009375-1778922000-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \n\nSelden Landing\nLyme\, CT \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 songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site.\n\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\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:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T173631Z
UID:10009376-1778936400-1778940000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n1:00pm – 2:00pm \n\nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \n\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.\n\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:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T192350Z
UID:10009268-1778950800-1778961600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: 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:CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174414Z
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
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:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T161428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T161457Z
UID:10009297-1779004800-1779015600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: 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\,\nBlack Spruce bog and power line cuts. The area has many resident\nand migrant species. Choose to walk the ten-foot wide\, paved path\nwith 5 benches spaced throughout\, or join a group that walks\nthrough a very flat woodland trail section that can be good for\nseeing ovenbird\, veery and barred owls. As an option\, we can\nexplore a power-line cut which is good for indigo buntings\, prairie\nwarblers\, yellow warblers\, and blue-winged warblers. Bring sturdy\nshoes 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\nat 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:CT
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181054Z
UID:10009381-1779026400-1779033600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #4
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \n\nHammonasset State Park\nMadison\, CT \n\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.\n\nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T195605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T195815Z
UID:10009275-1779091200-1779098400@www.ctbirding.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T200052Z
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
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T161843Z
UID:10009298-1779262200-1779273000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: 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\,\nvireos\, thrushes and flycatchers. We may find Cape May and\nCanada 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:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T174750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174853Z
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
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T153127Z
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:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260316T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153004Z
UID:10009344-1779267600-1779274800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Deer Pond: 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
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221734Z
UID:10009369-1779352200-1779357600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16\, 23 May 14 & 21\n \n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. 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 Meade Park parking lot near the Ball Fields\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\nRegister Here \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/bristow-sanctuary-spring-early-morning-walks/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary\, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T160553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T222959Z
UID:10009373-1779438600-1779444000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 17 & 24\, May 8 & 22\n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder\, Frank Gallo\, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and the New Canaan Nature Center.\n \nFriday\, April 17\nBristow Bird Sanctuary\, New Canaan\nParking at Mead Park\n \n\nFriday\, April 24\nCove Island Park Wildlife Sanctuary\, Stamford\nPark at far southwest corner of the parking lot past the rink\n \n\nFriday\, May 8\nSilvermine-Fowler Preserve\, New Canaan\nThe parking lot is on Silvermine Road\nThis lovely preserve is a joy to explore. Join us as we search for signs of spring – salamanders\, frogs\, and early spring wildflowers.\n \n\n\nFriday\, May 22\nNCLT’s Browne Preserve\, New Canaan\nMeet in the parking lot at their office\nJoin us as we search for signs of spring – birds and spring wildflowers.\n\n\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-area-open-space-bird-and-natural-history-walks/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary\, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260306T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175247Z
UID:10009313-1779523200-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Julius Hansen Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park\, North Haven – Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 23\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nRich meadows and fields\, forested wetlands\, trap rock ridge\, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers\, woodpeckers\, hawks\, Baltimore Orioles\, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks\, Indigo Buntings\, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. \nMeet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road\, North Haven. \nLeaders: Craig Repasz \, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0095 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-julius-hansen-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Julius M. Hansen Park\, 52 Patten Rd\, North Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T200352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T200415Z
UID:10009277-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Pomfret:  Bird Banding Demo
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding Demonstration\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026\, at 9 a.m.\n\nSee how banders gently catch birds\, record data\, and safely release them. You may have a chance to release a bird yourself.\n\nFee: $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-bird-banding-demo/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Banding,CT Audubon,Pomfret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T181522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T155126Z
UID:10009382-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #5
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am\nGoodwin Natural Area\nNew London\, CT\nSituated along the Thames River\, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests\, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands\, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\nFree for CT Audubon & Arboretum member\nMembers of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0\nNon-members: $10\nRegister here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-5/
LOCATION:Goodwin Natural Area\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260317T174026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T155736Z
UID:10009377-1779543000-1779548400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nClark Community Park\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nSpring is a great time to learn about birds\, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. 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-2/
LOCATION:Clark Community Park\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175347
CREATED:20260215T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T192350Z
UID:10009269-1779555600-1779566400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: 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/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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