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Shorebird Walk: Griswold Point Old Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 The Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. The walk will be approximately 1 ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk: Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded ... Read more
Hawks Webinar: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 Whether soaring gracefully overhead or perched along a roadside, hawks are some of the most sought-after birds among birders and non-birders alike. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore what makes this group of birds ... Read more
Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Pond Meadow Preserve Essex, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Though a small property, Pond Meadow packs a lot into a small space, with extensive wetlands, forests, and open areas that attract a wide variety of species. We'll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more along the easy paths ... Read more
Tricky Bird ID: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org $10/person Fall and early winter can be a tricky time for bird identification, with many young birds and birds in non-breeding plumage lacking their usual distinguishing field marks. Add in differences between males ... Read more
Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 As fall winds down we start to see the first signs of winter residents, as well as the last of the migrating species. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, and wetland habitats ... Read more
Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Harkness Memorial State Park Waterford, CT, 06385 Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Located near the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound, the mudflats and beaches of Harkness State Park attract a wide variety of shorebird species. There are still a few hardy species in late fall, ... Read more
Introduced Birds: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 There are over 450 species of birds found in Connecticut, and only a handful are not native to the state. The effects these birds have on the environment and on us vary, and some have become among the most ... Read more
Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fenwick Old Saybrook, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Early winter in Connecticut sees an influx of waterfowl species, as birds head south to avoid freezing waterways further north. We'll search for ducks and geese at the mouth of the Connecticut River and in Long Island Sound, as well ... Read more
CT River Lecture Series – Where are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: Results from the CT Bird Atlas, with Chris Elphick The CT Bird Atlas is a project to map all species of birds that occur in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut conducted its first atlas from 1982-86, with the ... Read more
Planting for Birds - Winter Season: Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT, 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $20 Non-members: $25 While habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series, participants will learn about ways to ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk: Saturday, November 21, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Hammonasset State Park Madison, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 One of the best spots in Connecticut look for birds is Hammonasset State Park. It's mix of habitats attracts more species than any other park in the state. We'll search for late fall migrants and early ... Read more
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