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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
SPECIAL EVENT (Virtual Only): Identification of Connecticut’s Sparrows – Chris Loscalzo Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chris Loscalzo will give a zoom presentation on the identification of the 27 species of sparrows known to have occurred in Connecticut as preparation for his walk to be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at ... 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
Indoor Meeting – VIRTUAL ONLY! The Common Loon: Stories About a Loon’s Life and Loon Conservation – Eric Hansen Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vermont Center for Ecostudies biologist Eric Hanson will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years, the threats that they face, and the ... Read more
How Birds Created the Earth ... and other stories from The Complete Language of Birds Wednesday, November 18, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Ancient Egyptians believed that the Earth began as an egg laid by a giant goose. Ojibwa people of America’s northern plains tell of a Great Flood that swept away the world’s evils, and the ... Read more
Bird of the Year: Wednesday, December 16, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 In 2026 we chose The Connecticut Audubon Society's first ever Bird of the Year, and the Pileated Woodpecker was the people's choice. Join Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater as we look back our year of the ... 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.
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