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  • Menunkatuck Audubon: 2026 Legislative Policy Priorities

    Online CT, United States

    This year, the Connecticut State Legislature is meeting in a “short session.” Audubon is advocating for several pieces of legislation to protect birds and their habitats. These include efforts regarding: Regulating neonicotinoids for non-agricultural use Classify second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted-use pesticides Expanding nature-based solutions Protecting vulnerable communities from climate change by supporting urban forestry ... Read more

  • Menunkatuck Audubon: 2026 Legislative Policy Priorities

    Online CT, United States

    This year the Connecticut State Legislature is meeting in a “long session”. Audubon has several areas in which legislation is sought to protect birds and the places they need. Among these are legislation regarding: Regulating neonicotinoids for non-agricultural use Expanding nature based solutions Protecting vulnerable communities from climate change by supporting urban forestry and community ... Read more

  • RTP Estuary Center: Bird of the Year – Zoom Meeting

    Online CT, United States

    Bird of the Year Tuesday, January 20; 6-7 pm The 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, ... Read more

  • RTP Estuary Center: All About Owls – Zoom Meeting

    Online CT, United States

    All About Owls - Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 14; 6-7 p.m. Perhaps no other family of birds captures the imagination of birders and non-birders alike more than owls. These nocturnal birds often remain mysterious to us, with their presence revealed mainly through their calls. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go ... Read more

  • CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Winter Birds & Feeders

    Online CT, United States

    WINTER BIRDS & FEEDERS (via Zoom) January 8, 7 – 8 PM;   Free   Bird feeders can be great introductions to birding and can also help you stay connected to nature during the winter months. Deer Pond Farm’s avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will share tips on how to identify local, winter birds and their behaviors.  ... Read more

  • CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Webinar – All About Feathers

    Online CT, United States

    Webinars via Zoom All About Feathers Wednesday, December 10; 6-7 pm   When we think of birds, one of the first things to come to mind is feathers. Feathers are unique to birds, and their purposes and diversity play key roles in the lives of our avian friends. In this webinar, Conservation & Education.  Coordinator ... Read more

  • Menunkatuck Audubon: Meet the Real James Bond: Birdman of Mystery

    Online CT, United States

    Jim Wright, long-time "Bird Watcher" columnist for The Bergen Record and other New Jersey newspapers, will speak about his book The Real James Bond, the story behind the world’s greatest identity theft and the noted naturalist/adventurer at its heart. Featured are the genuine James Bond’s iconic Birds of the West Indies, his solo Caribbean expeditions ... Read more

  • Menunkatuck Audubon: Birding in Italy

    Online CT, United States

    Join us online as Marco Valerian takes us Birding in Italy. Italy, beyond the clichés, is a natural north-south bridge between Europe and Africa and is home to 550+ bird species (migrants and breeders). Over 20% of the national territory is protected land, including renowned reserves and sanctuaries, offering one of the widest varieties of ... Read more

  • Menunkatuck Audubon: Bird Banding at Finca Cantaros Environmental Association

    Online CT, United States

    It’s one thing to talk about how FCEA empowers young women from rural communities to become bird banders, but it’s quite another to show you in action! Get ready to be inspired. Virtually visit the Finca Cántaros banding station and meet the team. Observe bird banding with both resident and migrant species, including the Golden-winged ... Read more

  • Menunkatuck Audubon: Finca Cantaros Environmental Association

    Online CT, United States

    At Finca Cántaros Environmental Association (FCEA) in Coto Brus, Costa Rica, environmental education and community engagement are at the heart of everything they do. Join us to learn how FCEA uses birds to engage youth and women from across their community in meaningful environmental education experiences. Their programs foster awareness and appreciation for birds, involve ... Read more

  • CT Audubon, RTP Center: Rare Birds of CT- Webinar via Zoom

    Online CT, United States

    Webinars via Zoom Rare Birds of CT Wednesday, November 12; 6-7 pm When birders are out birding at their local hotspot, town park, or state park, aside from the expected species, they are constantly on the lookout for a “rarity”. What makes these birds rare, and how did they get here? In this webinar, Conservation ... Read more

Birding Events in Connecticut

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.