BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ctbirding.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260614T171854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T171854Z
UID:10009478-1781686800-1781695800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Pleasure: Count the Bobolinks and More! 
DESCRIPTION:Count the Bobolinks and More!  \nWednesday June 17\, 2026  \nTime: 9 AM – 11:30 AM  \nLocation: Frederick White Farm open space\,  \n70 Maple Ave\, Durham.  \nPark on side of dirt road down the hill. \nJoin Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm – an important habitat for Bobolinks. The Bobolink is a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. During this walk we will observe and count the Bobolink and other grassland species as we explore the farm fields for hidden treasures. \nDeborah Evans will lead this walk and is an expert at finding birds. She is a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Society (COA) and Mattabeseck Audubon Society (MAS). She is an Area Captain for the Christmas Bird Count MAS team and a past MAS board member. The most notable bird found in her segment of the circle was a Long Eared Owl in 2024. She also participates in the Summer Bird Count and the Big Sit. She has been one of Connecticut’s top 100 Birders on the eBird App for the last three years. Her spark bird was the American Kestrel and often nests at White Farm. Deborah’s young grandchildren are excited to learn bird sounds and to find their own “spark bird”. \nRun completely by volunteers\, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation\, restoration and enjoyment of nature focusing on grasslands birds\, other wildlife and their habitats.  \nYouth must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. \n\nPlease bring your binoculars\, drinking water\, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be muddy.\nNo dogs. \n\nVortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during their regular business hours.  \nA few binoculars may be borrowed during our walk. \n**Reservations are suggested to help us with our planning at: https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16790372?hs=a  \nHeavy rain or lightening cancels.  \nBirding For Pleasure’s next walk is Saturday July 18\, 2026 at 8 a.m. led by Melissa Baston. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/birding-for-pleasure-count-the-bobolinks-and-more/
LOCATION:Frederick White Farm\, Maple Avenue\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding for Pleasure,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Bobolink-1-e1717764208397.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding for Pleasure":MAILTO:birdingforpleasure@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T093000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260617T153109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193206Z
UID:10009480-1781940600-1781947800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Litchfield Hills Audubon: Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust\n\n\nJune 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, 7:30 AM\nLocation: Goshen \n \n\n\n\nAnn Orsillo will lead this joint walk for LHAS and the Goshen Land Trust. Meet at the Mountain View Trailhead.\n \n\nDirections: From the Goshen rotary at the junction of Routes 4 and 63 go north on 63 for 4.4 miles. You will see the red Art Barn on the right. Immediately after the Art Barn turn right into the Land Trust driveway and there will be parking on the field.  Heavy rain cancels. \n \nFor questions\, call Ann Orsillo at 910-880-1518.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-hills-audubon-society-bird-walk-with-goshen-land-trust-june-20-2026/
LOCATION:Goshen Land Trust\, Pie Hill Rd\, Goshen\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Merlin_in_Prospect_Park_63386.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Litchfield Hills Audubon Society":MAILTO:lhasct@me.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260306T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T170138Z
UID:10009321-1781942400-1781953200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Brooksvale Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Brooksvale Park\, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen \n\nJune 20\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nBrooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams\, deep woods\, field/wood edges\, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats. \nMeet in the large unpaved parking lot\, just south of the Barnyard main entrance. \nLeaders: Alan Malina\, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-brooksvale-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Brooksvale Park\, 524 Brooksvale Avenue\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/BroadWingedHawkImmFly6FM-e1754151744108.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260615T011407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T012152Z
UID:10009479-1782154800-1782158400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Sunrise Birding: (Online) Connecting Flyways\, Protecting Forests
DESCRIPTION:Please spread the word and join us for a special presentation exploring the inspiring work of a NEW Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most biodiverse regions – the Cerulea Environmental Association (https://www.cerulea.org/). This NGO was formed by a group of Costa Rican conservation biologists\, research scientists\, and educators\, including expert guide Jose Pablo Castillo who has led many Sunrise Birding trips. \nPresentation:\nConnecting flyways\, protecting forests: saving the heart of Neotropical bird migration\nwith Jose Pablo Castillo\, president of the Cerúlea Environmental Association and Sunrise Birding guide.\nMonday\, June 22\, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)\nLink to meeting: https://meet.google.com/met-wpyy-pwf \nThis presentation will highlight how community-driven conservation is safeguarding critical ecosystems while supporting research\, education\, and sustainable stewardship in the heart of Costa Rica’s central caribbean foothills — a place where Cerulean Warblers\, endemic plants\, rare amphibians\, and hundreds of bird species share the same forest. \nWhether you are passionate about birds\, tropical ecology\, conservation\, or travel\, this is an opportunity to learn about a region of extraordinary natural richness and the people working to protect it for future generations. \nWe hope you can join us for this engaging and inspiring evening.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sunrise-birding-connecting-flyways-protecting-forests/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Sunrise Birding
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/CapeMayWarblerAdMale1FM.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise Birding LLC":MAILTO:gina@sunrisebirding.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260617T154854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193452Z
UID:10009482-1782550800-1782556200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Family Wetland Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\n9:00am – 10:30am \nFenwick\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and Under: $5 \n\n\n \n\nWetlands hold some of the most fascinating birds\, from egrets and herons to Osprey and eagles\, and summer is the best time to see the most diversity. Join us on this family friendly outing as we search Crab Creek and the surrounding wetlands for some of summer’s best birds! \nWalk will be approximately 1 mile on level paved\, dirt\, and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat and wind possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site. \n\n \nRegister here:  Family Wetland Bird Walk | Jun 27\, 9:00am – 10:30am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-wetland-bird-walk-june-27-2026/
LOCATION:Fenwick\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Green-Heron-0813-e1646095117999.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260617T154241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193757Z
UID:10009481-1782635400-1782642600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Woodlands: Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:CT Woodlands:\n\nMindfulness Bird-nature hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury\nJune 28 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am\nEarle Park 1325 Main street. ( Rte. 17)\, Glastonbury\, CT\, United States \n\n\n\n \nJoin Rick on a slow-paced walk focused on observing\, listening\, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed\, enjoyable manner. The focus of the hike will be on connecting with nature and appreciating birdsong and behavior rather than identification.\n \n\nRSVP Now  \nFree\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-woodlands-mindfulness-bird-nature-hike-june-28-2026/
LOCATION:Earle Park\, 1325 Main St\, Glastonbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Woodlands,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Wood-Thrush-and-Garlic-Mustard-e1678846297335.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260104T124734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T124734Z
UID:10009154-1783242000-1783251000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
DESCRIPTION:Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats.  Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park\, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. The walk lasts from 2 – 3 hours\, but participants can leave at any time. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. \nNo registration is required and the walk is free. For access for those without beach cards (normally  restricted from April – October)\, let the front gate staff know you are coming for the bird walk for complimentary entry.   \nSponsored by Friends of Greenwich Point. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/friends-of-greenwich-point-first-sunday-bird-walk-at-greenwich-point/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Greenwich Point Park\, 11 Tod's Driftway\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, 06870\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Red-tailed-Hawk-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260306T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T170639Z
UID:10009322-1784446200-1784460600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: People's State Forest Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Peoples State Forest\, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott \n\nJuly 19\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am\n\n\n\nPeoples State Forest spans over 3\,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails\, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian\, Canada\, Black-throated Blue\, and Black-throated Green Warblers\, Northern Waterthrush\, Ovenbirds\, Red-breasted Nuthatches\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Least and Alder Flycatchers\, Winter Wrens\, and more. Great Horned and Barred Owls\, along with Broad-winged Hawks\, also nest within the forest. Please note: the forest can be quite buggy in summer. Mosquito nets and/or generous use of bug spray are highly recommended. We will drive to several locations and walk approximately 2–3 miles throughout the morning. Terrain will include boardwalks\, rocky access roads\, and forest trails with many stumps and roots — please plan footwear and mobility accordingly. \nMeet at Matthies Grove (106 East River Road\, Barkhamsted). Meet in front of the pavilion to the left of the entrance. Due to limited parking at other spots in the forest\, we will carpool from there. \nLeaders: Paul Mahler\, 860-459-6942; \nMichele McDermott\, 860-485-3087
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-peoples-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Peoples Forest\, 324 Park Road\, Barkhamsted\, CT\, 06063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC7334-e1711771012162.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T142457
CREATED:20260617T155604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T194352Z
UID:10009483-1784977200-1784988000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Birdcraft: Family Days - Swooping Swallows
DESCRIPTION:Birdcraft Family Days – Swooping Swallows\n\nHave you ever seen the iridescent Tree Swallows flying over the Birdcraft Pond or fork-tailed Barn Swallows swooping over the CT River? Learn more about these acrobatic flyers and make a recycled-wood swallow to paint and take home! \nThis event is for kids ages 10 and under accompanied by an adult. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. (Note: model bird kits may contain small parts that would not be suitable for children under age 3.) \nRegistration is required because spaces are limited. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCome between 11am & 2pm (registration required) \nBirdcraft Museum \n314 Unquowa Road\nFairfield\, CT 06824\n(203) 259-0416 ext. 305\nmwilson@ctaudubon.org\n$15 per model kit \nRegister here:  Birdcraft Family Days – Swooping Swallows | Saturday\, July 25Come between 11am & 2pm (registration required) | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/birdcraft-family-days-swooping-swallows-july-25-2026/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Swallow-Nest-box.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR