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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Waterfowl Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 28; 1-3 pm\n\nAs the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut\, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north\, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze\, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather.  The walk in Old Lyme will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level sandy and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site. \nSaturday\, February 28 at Griswold Point\, Old Lyme – Register Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-waterfowl-walk/
LOCATION:Griswold Point\, Old Lyme\, 98 Griswold Point Rd\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Waterfowl Walks
DESCRIPTION:Waterfowl Walks\nSaturday\, January 24; 9- 11 AM\nSaturday\, January 31; 9-11 AM\nSaturday\, February 28; 1-3 PM\nAs the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut\, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north\, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze\, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Mamacoke Island Walk is free for CT Audubon & Arboretum members and $10 for non-members. Exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather.\n– The walk in Waterford will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy and dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.\n– The walk in East Lyme will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy\, dirt\, and sandy terrain. Portable toilets on site\n\nSaturday\, January 24 at Mamacoke Island\, Waterford – Register Here \nSaturday\, January 31 at Rocky Neck State Park\, East Lyme – Register Here \nSaturday\, February 28 at Griswold Point\, Old Lyme – Register Here \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-waterfowl-walks/2026-02-28/
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
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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/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Greenwich Point Park\, 11 Tod's Driftway\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, 06870\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Western CT Bird Club: Talk - Bird Migration by Chris Wood
DESCRIPTION:The WCBC meeting Feb. 19 failed due to technical glitches and now Chris Wood has agreed to reschedule his talk for Tuesday\, March 3 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. \nRescheduled Meeting – via Zoom \n\n\n\n \n\n\nTitle:  Bird Migration and Connecticut\n \n\nWho: Christopher Wood\, Past President of the COA \n \n\n\n\n\n Chris Wood has been a birder and photographer for over 50 years. He has a Master’s Degree in biology and studied under famed ornithologist Dr. Noble Proctor.  Chris is retired after a career as a state government executive\, a land conservation and management planner with The Nature Conservancy\, a municipal planner\, and a private land use consultant.  He is a past president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association\, a founding member of the Western Connecticut Bird Club\, and he served as chair of the first Connecticut Breeding Bird Atlas steering committee.  Chris now spends much of his time photographing birds and nature\, traveling to the neotropics and southwest US to see and photograph as many different hummingbirds as possible\, and helping maintain their yard and gardens in Woodbury Connecticut.  Chris’s photography can be sampled here: CSWood PhotoSampler\n \n\n\nDescription:  The natural phenomenon of bird migration is easily observed and studied in Connecticut due to the state’s location\, geography\, and habitat diversity.  Wood will present an overview of bird migration\, with particular consideration of where Connecticut fits into the big picture of bird conservation and the enjoyment of the hobby of birding.  With a state list of over 450 birds\, many of which are migrants through the state\, Connecticut birders have the opportunity to see well over one quarter of all the bird species found in the United States.  Sustaining necessary habitats for breeding birds and migrants in our highly developed state is an important goal for land conservation efforts and this presentation discusses efforts and strategies to attain that goal.\n \nFree and open to the public.\n \n\n\nTo request the link\, please contact Chris Wood at cwood022@gmail.com.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/western-bird-club-february-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,Talk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Stratford Shore and Great Meadows - First Wednesday Walk
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik\nMarch 4\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond\, Stratford \nJoin us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds\, such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters\, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Road\, Stratford\, near the intersection with Main Street (Route 113); we carpool from there.\n\nLeader: Frank Mantlik\, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-stratford-shore-and-great-meadows-first-wednesday-walk/
LOCATION:60 Access Rd\, 60 Access Rd\, Stratford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Birding with your Phone
DESCRIPTION:Mar 4\, 7:00 pm– Birding With Your Phone  \nVirtual Workshop via Zoom – RESERVATION REQUIRED \nA 1-1/2 hour\, virtual hands-on workshop with Ken Elkins. Ken will teach attendees how to use and refine the use of eBird\, Merlin\, several bird guides\, and more.\nRegistration is required\, so email Sarah to reserve a space. Participants will be sent a list of apps to have before the workshop. \nSarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net / 860-543-1280 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-birding-with-your-phone/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Online,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Feeder Watch Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The winter months are the perfect time to become acquainted with our resident songbirds. Come join us for this recurring program on Friday afternoons where Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will point out the species of birds coming to our Learning Center’s bird feeder station and provide tips on both identifying and feeding them. \nWe’ll also share how to participate in Project FeederWatch—a winter-long community science survey of the birds that visit feeders in your backyards\, parks\, offices\, and other areas. You and your family can participate by counting the birds you see in your backyard and submitting them to the Project FeederWatch website. We will provide identification guides to backyard birds and information on how you can take part in Project FeederWatch and even submit a checklist of our own at the end of the program! \nAll ages are welcome including children after school and senior citizens. Our building is ADA accessible so wheelchairs and mobility devices can be used. \nThis IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will be held indoors. \nRegistration is FREE but tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page. \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 our Learning Center bird feeder window. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-feeder-watch-fridays/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
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SUMMARY:COA 42nd Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7\nUConn Avery Point\, Groton\, CT\nFor full information about the Annual Meeting\, please visit the Annual Meeting Page. \n*Registration Required*
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/coa-42nd-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:UConn Avery Point\, 1084 Shennecossett Road\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Connecticut Ornithological Association
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