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Winter Gulls of New England Wednesday, February 5 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Did you know that it is not just “gulls”? There is more than one species of gull that can be found in Connecticut at any time of the year and perhaps as many as eight or more species in the winter. We’ll ... Read more
Shawangunk Owls Saturday, February 8 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. When 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 ... Read more
Birding the Rhode Island Coast Wednesday, February 12 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spend the day cruising the Rhode Island coast, visiting Charlestown Breachway and Napatree Point. Take the opportunity to see this summertime destination without the tourists. These two locations are always full of birdlife. TO SIGN UP FOR A TRIP, PLEASE CALL THE ... Read more
Birding the North Fork Tuesday, March 4 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy a trip to the North Fork of Long Island, New York, to enjoy the spectacle of large numbers of wintering waterfowl as they begin to move north in sign of the coming spring. On the ferry ride across, keep an eye out ... Read more
Ducks of Jamaica Bay Saturday, April 5 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year-round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.
