Bent of the River - Audubon:| Attracting Birds by Season
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Road Oxford, CT 06478

Discover how to welcome a vibrant variety of birds to your backyard all year long! Join an expert from the Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury for an engaging presentation on the seasonal needs and behaviors of local bird species. Learn which foods, plants, habitats, and simple at-home adjustments can help you support birds in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this program offers practical tips, beautiful visuals, and inspiration for creating a bird-friendly space at home.
RSVP: Attracting Birds by Season | Oxford CT Library

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Woodcock Watches

Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored clothing or hats; drab colors are recommended.

Limit: 7 people per date. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948

Western CT Bird Club: Meeting - All Things CT Shorebirds
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road Southbury, CT, Southbury, 06488, United States
Date: Thursday, March 19

What: Western CT Bird Club monthly meeting

When: 6:30 refreshments, 7:00 meeting to 8:30 PM

Where: Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Hollow, Southbury, CT 06488 (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Road)

Title: All Things Connecticut Shorebirds

Who: Nick Bonomo. A birder since the age of 13, Nick was born and raised in Connecticut and has traveled all seven continents in search of birds. His youthful enthusiasm for birds and nature as a whole is contagious on the tours he leads for Sunrise Birding. An accomplished photographer, Nick is always willing to share tips and tricks in the field. He currently sits on the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut and maintains a long-running blog about his birding adventures. Nick holds an undergraduate degree from Stonehill College and a graduate degree from Yale University; he practices in Orthopedic Surgery as a Physician Associate in the United States

Description: Join Nick as he gives an introduction to all things Connecticut Shorebirds. We will learn what exactly a “shorebird” is, and how to tell the various types apart from one another. We will discuss the incredible life cycles of these birds, including their daunting migrations. We will also learn where and when to find shorebirds in Connecticut, whether you live inland or along the coast.

Free and open to the public

Contact: Angela Dimmitt – 860-355-3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com

CT Audubon, Fairfield: Planting for the Birds
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
Planting for the Birds

Friday, March 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to Noon

Discover how native plants can turn your yard, school, or community space into a haven for birds. This interactive program begins with a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting plants that provide birds with food, shelter and nesting opportunities throughout the year. Participants will learn which trees, shrubs and flowers attract different bird species and why native plants are essential to healthy ecosystems.
After the presentation, we’ll head outdoors for a guided hike to observe native plants in their natural setting and see how birds use them. If conditions allow, participants will also help plant a few bird-friendly plants in the ground, putting their new knowledge into action. This hands-on

program is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and encourages participants to support birds right at home by planting with purpose.

Members $20; Non-members $30. Please register here.

This program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

Audubon CT Greenwich: Feeder Watch Fridays
2026-03-20 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-03-27 15:00 - 15:45 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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.
We’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!
All ages are welcome including children after school and senior citizens. Our building is ADA accessible so wheelchairs and mobility devices can be used.
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will be held indoors.
Registration is FREE but tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
Upon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to our Learning Center bird feeder window.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353

POSTPONED TO 3/27 Audubon CT Greenwich: Evening Woodcock Watch
2026-03-20 18:45 - 20:00, 2026-03-27 18:45 - 20:00 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
The March 20 event has been postponed to March 27
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.
IN 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
There 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.
Recommended for ages 6 & up.
Program Fee: Tickets are $15 per person.
Please 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)
Pre-registration is required.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
Upon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place
Please 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.

CT Audubon, Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walks
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
THE COASTAL CENTER AT MILFORD POINT:

Coastal Bird Walks:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:30am – 11:30am

Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm

Join 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.
Be 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.
This 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.

Members: $15
Non-members: $20
Register here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Bird ID Apps - Class and Walk
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Bird ID Apps: eBird & Merlin (Class & Walk)

March 21, 10 AM-Noon

Prepare for spring migration by learning to use two of the most popular birding apps: eBird and Merlin. Join Lori Lichtenauer in the Deer Pond Farm classroom for an introduction to eBird: what it is, how to use it, and how scientists benefit from it. Explore the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify birds by sight and sound. We will then hit the trails to use the apps in the field. Learn about the powerful contribution you can make to science research just by birding. All birding levels are welcome.

Please have apps installed on your phone prior to class.

Click here to register for the Bird ID Apps Program

Hartford Audubon Society: Woodcocks at Nod Brook
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Nod Brook, 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10),, Simsbury, CT, United States
March 21, 2026 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Sat 7:15 pm
82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10), Simsbury
Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park
See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip.
Short distance 0.25 mile – lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet while waiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold.
Brian Toal – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net

New Haven Bird Club: Cheshire Hotspots
2026-03-22 08:00 - 11:00 | Cheshire, Route 68 access to Broad Brook Reservoir,, Cheshire, CT, United States
Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots

March 22 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for an early spring exploration of several birding hotspots in Cheshire. Locations may include Broad Brook Reservoir to check for waterfowl, overwintering songbirds and raptors, and possible early arriving migrants; Riverbound Farm Sanctuary; and Boulder Knoll Open Space.
Meet at 894 S Meriden Road, Cheshire. We will carpool from there.
Leader: Melissa Baston, 860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com

CT Audubon, Milford Point: Woodcock Walks
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Eisenhower Park, 780 North St, Milford, CT, United States
Woodcock Walks:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday, March 27, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for an evening hike to find the elusive American Woodcock! This bird puts on a dazzling display during the breeding season and we are going to set off to try and see it in action. We’ll start with a discussion about their life cycle, then as the sun sets we’ll keep our eyes and ears out for the start of the show. Bring binoculars, a flashlight, and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy (we’ll have a limited supply of binoculars to borrow). If the woodcocks prove stubborn, we’ll continue the hike to look for all manner of night life, from owls to Spring Peepers.
We will meet at Eisenhower Park in Milford. Once you enter the park, drive straight forward to the lower gravel parking lot, this is where we’ll be gathering. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6+.

Members: $15
Non-members: $20

Register here: Woodcock Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Menunkatuck Audubon: Raptor Quest Chasing America's Raptors
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Scott Harris spent 17 months in pursuit of the 53 raptors that call the Lower 48 states home. Across 34 states, from -36 degree days to ones over 100 degrees, to just getting on the bird just in time, to the frustrations of missing one by minutes, Scott found all 53, along with a Bat Falcon, a Steller’s Sea Eagle, and an Eurasian Eagle Owl.
RaptorQuest, Chasing America’s Raptors, is about his adventures, misadventures, successes, and failures. It’s about the birds, of course, but it’s also about the people he met, the things he learned, and why he’s already working on his next adventure.
Scott and his wife, Randi, retired to South Carolina in March of 2020, a decision Scott will tell you was one of the best they had made in their 45 years of marriage. It was also when he first started birding – a hobby he never imagined himself participating in, but now can’t imagine living without.
Register to get Zoom link.

New Canaan Nature Center: Timberdoodling!
2026-03-26 18:15 - 19:45 | CT
NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER:

Timberdoodling! (Adult Only Program)

Thursday, March 26 – 6:15pm – 7:45pm

Rain date March 27th

Come watch the love antics of the famed male Timberdoodle or American Woodcock as he “peents”, struts, and hurls himself into the sky, all to attract a mate. Bring binoculars, blankets, a picnic supper, and a tasty beverage, and we will travel to a nearby wet meadow with our Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo to observe these would be Romeos strut their stuff!

Location will be sent upon registration

$35
Register Here

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Bird Anatomy Basics
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Bird Anatomy Basics (via Zoom)

March 26, 7-8 PM

Birders are captivated by the song, flight patterns, and plumage of many birds. Enhance your birding experience with this simplified presentation on how birds have evolved. Learn about the incredible ways bird bodies have been shaped by their evolutionary history. Find out have been shaped by their evolutionary history. Find out how learning bird anatomy can help you hone your birding skills. Join avian expert Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this bird anatomy webinar via Zoom. Beginner-friendly class, all levels are welcome.

Click here to register for the Bird Anatomy Basics Program.

New Haven Bird Club: Edgewood Park
2026-03-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Edgewood Park, West Rock Ave, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Field Trip – Edgewood Park, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen

March 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

An early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands, fields, streams, and ponds. Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with one dirt path through a wooded area. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
Meet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis courts, entrance off West Rock Avenue, just south of Whalley Avenue, New Haven.
Leaders: Chris Howe, 203-530-1066 or clhowe2@yahoo.com; DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point, RI
2026-03-28 08:30 - 17:00 | 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, United States
March 28, 2026 – Sachuest Point, RI -Sat 8:30 am
769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI
Meet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot
View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Family Day - All About Owls
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home all sizes and shapes of Owl! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

White Memorial: Raven, Bird, Myth - Legend!
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd,, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
March 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – A. B. Ceder Room

Member: $15.00, Non-Member: $25.00

Mary Beth Kaeser https://www.horizonwings.org/ , her lovely, imprinted Raven, Maven, and Gerri Griswold team up for a program devoted to the most intelligent bird brain in the world.

Learn about these amazing corvids (and their relatives which Mary Beth will be bringing along) and the massive impact Ravens have had in culture and folklore through the centuries and around the world!

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
2026-03-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford, CT, United States
March 29, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford – 8 am
Meet in main parking lot
Contact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk about 2 miles for about 3 hours.
Maggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903
Ernie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655

Litchfield Audubon Society: Woodcock Welcome
2026-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Litchfield Audubon Society:

Woodcock Welcome at the Bent
March 29, 2026
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

Come visit the North Meadow at Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury to see and hear American Woodcocks in courtship display performing their “timberdoodle” tunes as a herald of spring.

We’ll meet at 7 p.m.to walk the meadow seeking early spring migrants — Wood Duck, Common Merganser, Eastern Phoebe, American Robin, and others — before witnessing the comical concert of the woodcocks.

Meet at the North Meadow visitor parking lot, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury.

For details, call Russ at 203-841-7779; leave a message for a return call

Audubon CT, Greenwich Audubon Center: Pollinator Potluck -Investing in Biodiversity
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST, 2026. 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Kevin Webb, Co-Founder of Superorganism, will explore how public and private funding can support nature-based solutions and how individuals and communities can help move this work forward on both the investment and policy fronts. Superorganism is the first venture capital firm dedicated to biodiversity-positive investments.
Kevin will be joined by Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy, Robert LaFrance, who will share how Audubon is advancing its Flight Plan through nature-based and natural climate solutions. Robert will discuss a major policy milestone achieved last year, ongoing work in Connecticut to develop a report highlighting best practices for advancing natural climate solutions, and the critical co-benefits these approaches provide for biodiversity.
Kevin Webb Bio: Kevin Webb is the cofounder of and managing director of Superorganism, the first VC firm dedicated to biodiversity. An early-stage VC for over 15 years, Kevin previously helped found and run the Webb Investment Network, where he identified unicorn companies like Verkada, Turo, and Ironclad. Kevin graduated from Stanford with a degree in Human Biology (Humans, a Changing Environment, and Infectious Disease), and Columbia with an MS in Sustainability Science. He has spoken at AMNH, the Smithsonian, Bloom, and the North American Congress of Conservation Biology.
Potluck food and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Happiness Is Back Country Market along with organic wine from The Study Fine Wines! Bringing a dish to share is optional but if you do, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTECARD LISTING INGREDIENTS. Bite size sharables are preferred as the center has limited capacity to provide utensils.
Admission is FREE but RSVPs REQUIRED: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019bade6-a88a-3780-b0b1-f2ee7f38c615

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
2026-04-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge, Longmeadow, MA, United States
April 1, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am

202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA
Park by sign at the end of the road
A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk, although it may be wet or muddy
in places. Bring bug spray.
Jon Ward
jward88787@aol.com
860-416-3958 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-01 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo
Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 May 13 & 20

8:30am – 10:00am

Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Nature Center Center. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed

All walks will meet in the lower parking lot at NCNC

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register

Register Here

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)

April 1, 10 AM-Noon

Enhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring and how birds’ brains prepare them for these changes. Learn how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys, find mates, territories, and begin their breeding process, all within a matter of weeks. The beginning of the breeding season is a busy time full of territory disputes, song, mate selection, and nesting. Learn how to identify these behaviors to make the most of your spring birding season. All birding levels are welcome.

Click here to register for Spring Bird Behaviors.

New Canaan Nature Center: Beginning Birding - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, CT, United States
Beginning Birding

This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use field guides, apps, and other resources, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own. New id challenges will be added for those who have taken the class in the past. No experience is necessary. Spring is a wonderful time to begin learning how to identify birds.

Day: Wednesday
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $35

Please be sure you have included your email address A link for the Zoom class will be emailed to you

Register here: www.newcanaannature.org
