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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Owl Prowls
DESCRIPTION:RTP ESTUARY CENTER:\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOwl Prowls\n\n\n \n\nJanuary 7\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 28\, & 29\nFebruary 4 & 5\n\nAll walks are 5:30 – 7:30 pm\n \nWhen the sun goes down and we’re settling in for the evening\, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds\, as many are already nesting\, looking for mates\, and establishing territory. We’ll look and listen to these incredible birds and learn what makes them unique in the bird world. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars\, and bundle up! Walks will be after sunset\, exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather. Appropriate for ages 10 and up\n \n$15 for members/$20 for non-members.\n \nConnecticut College Arboretum Walks are free for CT Audubon & Arboretum members/$10 for non-members.\n\n– Walk at Fenwick will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.\n– Walk at High Hopes will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.\n\nWalk at Clark Park will be approximately 0.5-1 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.  No restrooms on site.\n\n\n– Walk at the Connecticut College Arboretum will be approximately 0.5-1 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.  No restrooms on site.\n \nWednesday\, January 7 at Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \nThursday\, January 8 at High Hopes\, Old Lyme – Register Here\n \nThursday\, January 15 at Clark Park\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \n\nWednesday\, February 4 at Fenwick Grove\, Old Saybrook – Register Here\n \nThursday\, February 5 at the Connecticut College Arboretum\, New London – Register Here\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-owl-prowls/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Harlequins of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Harlequins of Newport Field Trip\nThursday\, January 22     9 a.m. – 8 p.m.\n\nHarlequin Duck\, the fashion plate of the winter seas\, is a rare sight in Connecticut. However\, travelers are nearly guaranteed to see some in Rhode Island\, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the winter. Look for Harlequins and other winter ducks at the point\, and take a tour of additional spots around Newport. Stop for dinner at a favorite local eatery before heading home. Meal is not included in price.Leader: Jim Sherwonit.\nFee: $100. Members: $85.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-harlequins-of-newport-field-trip/
LOCATION:Newport\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Pollinator Potluck: Let's Talk Turkey!
DESCRIPTION:Join DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple for a lively talk on Connecticut’s Wild Turkeys—from their abundance in early America to near extinction and their remarkable comeback across New England. Learn about their habitats\, diet\, behaviors\, and the truth behind the famous Ben Franklin turkey myth! \nA longtime naturalist and outdoor enthusiast\, Ginny brings decades of experience studying Connecticut wildlife\, including bears\, bobcats\, bald eagles\, coyotes\, and more. She contributes field research to DEEP biologists\, serves on multiple conservation boards\, and is a passionate educator dedicated to helping the public connect with nature. \nPotluck 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. \nAdmission is FREE but RSVPs REQUIRED
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-pollinator-potluck-lets-talk-turkey/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000
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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Bird of the Year - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bird of the Year\nTuesday\, January 20; 6-7 pm\n\nThe people have spoken\, and Connecticut Audubon’s first bird of the year is the Pileated Woodpecker! One of the most spectacular birds of our eastern forests\, the Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America\, and one of the largest in the world. In this webinar\, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go into depth about our bird of the year. Joe will discuss life cycle\, behaviors\, diet and foraging\, and more. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-bird-of-the-year-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Walk\n\nSaturday\, January 19; 9-11 a.m.\n\nMost of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America\, heading north to breed in the high Arctic\, but some spend the winter here in Connecticut. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut\, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. $ 13 for members; $18 for non-members.\n\nThe walk at Harkness will be approximately 1 mile on level sandy\, rocky\, and grassy terrain. Exposure to the sun and cold is possible\, depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site.\n\nSaturday\, January 19; 9-11 am at Harkness State Park\, Waterford – Register Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Owls at Shawangunk NWR
DESCRIPTION:Shawangunk Owls\nSaturday\, January 17     12 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n\nWhen the winter months get long and tiring\, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls\, Northern Harriers\, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky\, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! Sundown is the best time to view these beautiful birds as they bounce over the open grassland.\n \nDate is subject to change depending on weather\, including wind.\nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $110. Members: $95.\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-owls-trip/
LOCATION:Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge\, 02 Hoagerburgh Rd\,\, Wallkill\,\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T015959
DTSTAMP:20260417T144349
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Ann Trip - January 17-18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA  2 days\nContact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Snowy Owl\, alcids\, sea ducks\, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time.\nWendy Parsons flowers76@sbcglobal.net 860–471–3700 TFran D’Amico frandamico525@yahoo.com 203–237–2734
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-cape-ann-trip-january-17-18-2026/
LOCATION:Newburyport\, MA\, Newburyport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Hartford Audubon
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