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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/2026-05-03/
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:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\n9:00am – 12:00pm\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\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\n\nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | May 3\, 9:00am – 12:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk-may-1/
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:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135236Z
UID:10009425-1777802400-1777820400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy:  Duck Day!
DESCRIPTION:DUCK DAY – SUNDAY\, MAY 3RD | 10AM-3PM\n\nOur annual Duck Day is back! Enjoy live animal programs\, games\, crafts\, amazing local organizations and the signature Duck Derby Race!\n\nLive reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles – meet fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close (begins at 11:00 AM)\n\nRubber Duck Derby race – a crowd favorite you won’t want to miss (begins at 1:00 PM)\n\nLive raptor demonstrations by Skyhunters in Flight – watch these awe-inspiring birds of prey soar and hunt in action (begins at 2:00 PM)\n\n$10/person | kids 12 & under & members are FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & More info here!
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ripley-waterfowl-conservancy-duck-day/
LOCATION:Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy\, 55 Duck Pond Road\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy":MAILTO:info@RipleyConservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
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UID:10009285-1777881600-1777888800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon: Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Hollow – 31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby – Park on north side of road\nMonday\, May 4 – 8 am \nEnjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub\, swamp\, marsh\, wet meadow\, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud and water if it has rained. Many habitat types: woods\, marsh\, shrub field\, beaver pond\, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org / 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-greenstone-hollow-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T070000
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UID:10009346-1777964400-1777975200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Birdcraft: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:May 5\, 2026 – 7 a.m. \n\n\nJoin Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size\, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the area’s best locations to photograph warblers in the spring. All levels of birders welcome; appropriate for ages 12 and up. Binoculars recommended. Pre-registration required. \n\n$15 Members\n$20 Non-members \nRegister here: Spring Birdwalk at Birdcraft – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-birdcraft-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Birdcraft Sanctuary\, 314 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdcraft Sanctuary,CT Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
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UID:10009286-1777968000-1777975200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River/Barkhamsted Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: Farmington River Barkhamsted – May 5 – Tuesday – 8 am \nEnter 20 River Rd\, Barkhamsted in Google Maps\nFrom Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right\nWe will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. \nLower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. Walk will be on mostly level dirt  road. May be muddy if recent rainfall. The walk will last about 2 hours. This walk is in memory of Mickey Nordell\, who offered this trip every spring until her death in March of 2020. \nGina Decker – grodckr21@gmail.com – 860-733-2670 T\nCathy Delasco cathy_cosgrove@yahoo.com – (860) 324-4709 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-farmington-river-barkhamsted-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Farmington River Barkhamsted\, 20 River Road\, Barkhamsted\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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UID:10009335-1777968000-1777977000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April\, these habitats come alive with birdsong\, movement\, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace\, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck\, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker\, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars. \n$5 CAS members\, $20 nonmembers\nNo registration required \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-series-of-early-morning-bird-walks-in-april-may/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143503
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UID:10009354-1778000400-1778004000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm  \nRTP Estuary Center\n100 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT  \nSearch for spring migrants along the beautiful Lieutenant River Estuary on the grounds of the RTP Estuary Center. We’ll look for songbirds in the bird garden and wetland birds along the marsh. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site.  \nMembers: $5\nNon-Members: $10  \nRegister here:  Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-spring-bird-walk-1/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
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UID:10009399-1778007600-1778011200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Song Basics (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n7:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n \n\nBirds’ songs are beautiful\, but their singing is important for mating and territorial protection.  A well-performed song can be a matter of life or death!\n \nAvian biologist Lori Lichtenauer will help you discover the incredible science of bird songs and learn how to ID your favorite birds by ear\, just in time for peak migration.  Free; suggested donation $5.\n \nTo register: Birdsong Basics (via Zoom) | May 5\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-birdsong-basics-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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