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SUMMARY:CVH Animal Sanctuary:  Woodcock Walk 2
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Walk\nDate: March 14\, 2026 (rain date March 21)\nTime: 6:45pm-8:00pm\nLocation: CVH Animal Sanctuary\, 8 Commerce Road\, Newtown (Catherine’s Learning Barn)\nExpert: Ken Elkins\, Sanctuary Director of Education\nAges: 10 and up (must be accompanied by a registered adult)\nCost: $15.00 (Registration fees are non-refundable unless both event date and rain date are cancelled)\nRegistration limited to 15 participants\n*For the safety and comfort for all\, no pets are allowed.\nCalling all bird lovers…we have a rare treat for you! Woodcocks\, also known as timberdoodles\, are enigmatic and well-camouflaged shorebirds with a distinctive aerial courtship flight and nasal “peent” call given in early evening. Join us at the sanctuary as we search for this shy and elusive bird and witness their amazing upward spiral mating dance. Note: this event requires standing still in the dark\, listening for the bird call and watching silently for the aerial flight.\nhttps://www.cvhfoundation.org/event/woodcock-walk/
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/cvh-animal-sanctuary-woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary\, 8 Commerce Rd.\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Evening Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:One of our favorite signs of spring at the Greenwich Audubon Center is the amazing aerial mating display of the American Woodcock! These woodland relatives of our sandpipers and shorebirds are truly spectacular acrobats who put on a mesmerizing performance against the twilight sky. Join us for a special evening program to look for these secretive shorebird relatives while looking and listening for other signs of spring from our Hawk Watch Lawn. \nIN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR EITHER EVENING’S PROGRAM TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR THE EVENING OF FAVORABLE WEATHER (March 13 & 20). IF BOTH DAYS HAVE INCLEMENT WEATHER OR LACK OF BIRDS DATES WILL BE MOVED TO FRIDAY MARCH 27 \nThere will be no ticket sales at the door the night of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nRecommended for ages 6 & up. \nProgram Fee: Tickets are $15 per person. \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. (Please only register through our official registration page provided) \nPre-registration is required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nUpon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place \nPlease note\, by signing up for this event you are consenting to receive emails from Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-evening-woodcock-watch/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Greenwich Audubon,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: The Secret Lives of Owls
DESCRIPTION:The Secret Lives of Owls \nThe Live Owls from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education   \nNew date: Sunday\, March 15\, 2026 at 1 p.m.\n \nOwls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery\, probably because most are nocturnal and not easy to spot in the wild. This is your chance to be only a few feet from an Eastern Screech Owl\, a Barred Owl\, a Barn Owl\, and a Great-horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls\, including exceptional eyesight and hearing\, and the ability to fly silently.\n \n Registration is recommended.\n \nRegister online or call 860-928-4948.\n \nFee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; children aged 10 and under free. The program is recommended for children over 5.            
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-the-secret-lives-of-owls-2/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Horizon Wings,Pomfret,Talk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: The Plight of our Birds - A Call to Action
DESCRIPTION:The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m.\n \nLearn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1\,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds that occur in the state. Learn what the data reveals about Connecticut’s birds. Dr Min Huang and Craig Repasz will outline key findings and show us how we can work collectively to reverse the population decline of our cherished birds.\n \nFree.  Join us at the Center or via Zoom.\n \nREGISTER FOR EVENT HERE
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-the-plight-of-our-birds-a-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Online and In-person\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Online,Pomfret,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Wildlife Series - Project Puffin
DESCRIPTION:March 17\, 2026 – Wildlife Series – Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00pm \nMcCauley Residence Auditorium \nSpeaker: “Seabird Sue” Schubel: Seabird Biologist\, Educator \nCelebrating 50 Years of Project Puffin — from Maine to the World! \nIn the late 1800s\, puffins were almost eliminated from the Maine coast. In 1973 an experiment to bring them back to their former nesting island of Eastern Egg Rock was begun. Learn about this success story and how years of effort resulted in a thriving colony off of Maine. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-wildlife-series-project-puffin/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT 06117\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Talk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:THE COASTAL CENTER AT MILFORD POINT:\n \nCoastal Bird Walks:\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\n8:30am – 11:30am\n \nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026\n9:00am – 12:00pm\n \n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! 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. \nBe sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer\, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours\, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, and binoculars. \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 \nMembers: $15\nNon-members: $20\nRegister here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-coastal-bird-walks/2026-03-18/
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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