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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding by Ear Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Birds have an unbelievable variety of sounds which they use throughout their lives. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for a special workshop to learn about helpful techniques used for identifying birds by their beautiful songs as well as how and why they make such incredible sounds. We will start with a slide show presentation and listen to recordings of common species of birds. Then\, you will have a chance to practice your new bird song skills as we take you outside onto the Greenwich Audubon Center grounds. \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day 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 12 & up. \nProgram Fee: $20 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 below) \nPre-registration is required. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nWe will meet you in our front lobby for check in at the start of the program. \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-birding-by-ear-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding for Families and Kids
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)\n\nKids Birding at Deer Pond Farm\n \n\nApril 25\, 10 AM-Noon\nAre you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom\, Lori will describe what birding is\, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!\n \nRecommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children.  \n \nClick here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-beginner-birding-for-families-and-kids/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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UID:10009347-1777138200-1777149000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Milford Point: Return of the Osprey!
DESCRIPTION:Return of the Osprey – A gala celebrating one of our states most iconic species\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\n5:30pm – 8:30pm\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n\n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n \n\n\nTickets: $75\n2-person Discount: $140\n\nBuy Tickets here:  Support The Return of The Osprey 2026 | PledgeIt for Charities \n\nWe hope you’ll join us for good cheer\, great food and cocktails\, and a lively auction as we welcome spring (and the Osprey!) back to Connecticut. Your support of the Coastal Center is a gift to the region’s wildlife and protected spaces\, and we want to celebrate our successes with you. \nThe Coastal Center staff strive to promote the awareness and preservation of Long Island Sound’s ecosystem\, and the birds and habitats it supports. Visitors have access to the Sound and to tidal salt marshes\, barrier beaches\, tide pools\, and coastal dunes\, making it one of the most significant birding locations in Connecticut. As a part of statewide initiatives\, the Coastal Center also participates in the conservation of several protected species\, especially Osprey\, Purple Martins\, and Piping Plovers. Fundraising events like this make our work possible.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-return-of-the-osprey/
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,Festival
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Roaring Brook Nature Center Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 26\, 2026 – Roaring Brook Nature Center – Springtime Bird Walk – Sun 7:00 am \nRoaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Rd\, Canton\nMeet in the Nature Center parking lot. \nIdeal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers\, vireos\, orioles\, tanagers and more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wet ground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am. \nJay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-roaring-brook-nature-center-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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UID:10009167-1777188600-1777199400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Osbornedale State Park/Kellog Environmental Center
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park\, Derby – Maria Stockmal \n\nApril 26 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nOsbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest\, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle\, nesting Bluebirds\, early warbler migrants\, Green Heron\, and Orchard Oriole\, as well as Indigo Bunting\, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak\, and the various thrushes. \nWe will explore the Kellogg Environmental Center grounds and then walk over to Osbornedale Park to explore and see what we find. \nMeet at the Kellogg Environmental Center parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Avenue\, Derby. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-osbornedale-state-park-kellog-environmental-center/
LOCATION:Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park\, 500 Hawthorne Ave.\, Derby\, CT\, 06418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
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UID:10009404-1777190400-1777197600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:WCBC: Spring Bird Hike at Mine Hill\, Roxbury
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Hike at Mine Hill\, Roxbury – April 26 \nCome join us at Roxbury Land Trust’s Mine Hill Preserve in Roxbury 7– a mélange of habitats from Shepaug River Waters to upland forest as we seek out early spring migrants and other vernal wildlife. This area\, once site of local mining and quarry operations\, is a great place to check out healthy habitats and add up those daily cardio steps.\nDate – Sunday\, April 26 at 8:00 AM\nMeet – Roxbury Land Trust parking lot on Mine Hill Road off Rte 67 in Roxbury by the Shepaug River\nDetails – call Rob Buck at 203-558-3328 \nNote: The bridge is still closed on Wellers Bridge Road\, Roxbury\, the short cut\nconnecting Rte 67 from Woodbury/Southbury in the village to Rte 67 across the river.\nFollow detour directions around the loop to reach Mine Hill.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/wcbc-spring-bird-hike-at-mine-hill-roxbury/
LOCATION:Mine Hill Preserve\, Roxbury\, Mine Hill Rs off Rte 67\, Roxbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Western Connecticut Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Connecticut Bird Club":MAILTO:westernctbirdclub@gmail.com 
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UID:10009227-1777190400-1777197600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon:  Birding at Haddam Meadows State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park.  If you need binoculars to borrow let Elena know ahead of time.\nFollow Island Dock Road to large parking area by boat ramp.\nText or call Elena at 860-305-1965.  \nHard rain cancels event. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-spring-birding-at-haddam-meadows-state-park/
LOCATION:Haddam Meadows State Park\, 20 Parmelee Road\, Haddam\, 06438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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