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Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Jerry Connolly Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am At any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Meet outside the park at ... Read more
Indoor Meeting – Still Counting After All These Years: The History of the New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Steve Broker Thursday, December 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In 1900, ornithologist and Bird-Lore editor Frank Chapman called for “a Christmas bird-census” to counter the ongoing slaughter of millions of North American birds. Two pioneer ... Read more
127th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Saturday, December 19 Saturday, December 19, 2026 Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). Take part for a few hours or all day. ... 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.