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SUMMARY:Litchfield Hills: Bird Walk in Mohawk State Forest
DESCRIPTION:May 22\, 2026\nFriday\, 8:00 a.m.\nLocation: Goshen\, CT\n \nWe will bird by foot and car\, looking for Northern Waterthrushes and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds\, and listening for orioles\, flycatchers\, and vireos.\n \nMeet at the entrance parking area\, 20 Mohawk Mountain Road (Route 4) in Goshen.\n \nQuestions? Contact Donna Rose Smith at 1ffastbird@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-audubon-bird-walk-in-mohawk-state-forest/
LOCATION:Mohawk Mountain State Park\, Route 4\, Cornwall\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Litchfield Hills,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000
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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:20260523T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
CREATED:20260416T142403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T005509Z
UID:10009428-1779516000-1779544800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Croft Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n6:00am – 2:00pm \nGoshen\, Connecticut \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $85\nNon-Members:    $100 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nLocated in Goshen\, our Croft Preserve is within one of the largest contiguous forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve are the historic home of uncommon and rare breeding species\, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property is managed primarily for wildlife\, the terrain is steep and challenging to navigate. The property also is home to moose\, porcupines\, and more.\n \nRegister here:  Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve | May 23\, 6:00am – 2:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-croft-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Croft’s Preserve\, Goshen\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000
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UID:10009449-1779523200-1779532200@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/2026-05-23/
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:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T165706Z
UID:10009413-1779523200-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #8
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n8:00am – 11:00am\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\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\nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | May 23\, 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-8/
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:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T005846Z
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,Walk
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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:20260508T105441
CREATED:20260406T175528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181846Z
UID:10009402-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut College Arboretum: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut College Arboretum:\n\nSpring Bird Walk— Goodwin Natural Area\nThis program is held in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society. \nSaturday\, May 23\n9 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nCOST: $10 -or- FREE for Ct College Arboretum or CT Audubon Society members\nSpace is limited. Registration Required.\nREGISTER HERE\nThe Connecticut College Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll walk through the Goodwin Natural Area to 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.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/connecticut-college-arboretum-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Goodwin Natural Area\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut College Arboretum,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
CREATED:20260406T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174647Z
UID:10009400-1779526800-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - BirdCraft: Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:May 23\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.\nBirdcraft Museum\n \n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n\n$10 per person\n\n\n\nBirdcraft is a federally licensed bird banding station. Come see citizen science in action! You’ll learn the history of bird banding\, see how banders identify birds\, take a tour of our sanctuary and see some birds up close! Registration required.\n\nTo register:  Bird Banding Demonstration | May 23\, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-bird-banding/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Banding,Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
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:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
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:20260523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
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:20260508T105441
CREATED:20260215T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T233448Z
UID:10009269-1779555600-1779566400@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/2026-05-23/
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:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T105441
CREATED:20260306T175919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175919Z
UID:10009314-1779609600-1779624000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti\n\nMay 24\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nBarn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border\, including large tracts of salt marsh\, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds\, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo\, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property\, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road\, Stonington \nOfficial state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.” \nLeaders: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net; \nDan Errichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-barn-island-wildlife-mgt-area-field-trip/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, 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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