Calendar of Events

September 2021
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3 First Friday Hike First Friday Hike September 3, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Join our volunteers, Mary Ann and Allison for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike. Each month we’ll explore different trails. Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking poles are helpful. No Fee Friday, September 3 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register here. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hike	4
5 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 5, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Bird Banding Demonstration	6	7 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Tuesday Morning Bird Walks September 7, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map (Registration NOT necessary.) Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Tuesday Morning Bird Walks More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walks For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts September 7, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Each fall these aerial insectivores dazzle Connecticut residents with their acrobatics and stunning migration displays. Learn about these incredible fliers and how they live both here in Connecticut and worldwide. September 7 -Week 1: Highly adapted to life on the wing, we will go over how swallows and swifts fly and feed, breeding habits, conservation, and general ID tips. September 14 -Week 2: In week 2, dive deeper with with your identification skills and begin to distinguish between species. September 21 -Week 3: Though Connecticut only sees a handful of swallow and swift species, there are many others throughout the world. This week, learn about some of the other species found in the United States and beyond. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts	8 Bull Hill Bird Walk Bull Hill Bird Walk September 8, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Saturday, October 2 at 8 a.m. Previously during fall migration at this location we found many migrating warblers and kinglets, including Cape May, Nashville and Orange-crowned Warblers! Gray-cheeked and Swainson’s Thrushes have also been seen. We might observe hawks at the scenic overlook, if the weather conditions are right. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. Map to Bull Hill Bird Walk More information about Bull Hill Bird Walk Swallow Paddles Swallow Paddles September 8, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe, and paddle upriver to the roosting site. Each participant must provide their own kayak or canoe and PFD. Participants are also encouraged to bring a headlamp or light for their canoe/kayak. Limited to 10 participants. Participants must be ages 18 and up. $20/members $30/non-members Paddles launch from Pilgrim's Landing, Old Lyme. Return time is around 8:00 p.m. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddles	9 Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 9, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm More information about Naturalist Training Program	10 Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood September 10, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 93 Kenyan Road Hampton, CT 06247 Tonga 860-928-4948 Map Every Friday at 1 p.m. Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. All ages welcome. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Members free; Non-members $3. Map to Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	11 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 11, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Bird Banding Demonstration
12	13	14 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Tuesday Morning Bird Walks September 14, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map (Registration NOT necessary.) Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Tuesday Morning Bird Walks More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center September 14, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings in September as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts September 14, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Each fall these aerial insectivores dazzle Connecticut residents with their acrobatics and stunning migration displays. Learn about these incredible fliers and how they live both here in Connecticut and worldwide. September 7 -Week 1: Highly adapted to life on the wing, we will go over how swallows and swifts fly and feed, breeding habits, conservation, and general ID tips. September 14 -Week 2: In week 2, dive deeper with with your identification skills and begin to distinguish between species. September 21 -Week 3: Though Connecticut only sees a handful of swallow and swift species, there are many others throughout the world. This week, learn about some of the other species found in the United States and beyond. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts	15 Swallow Paddles Swallow Paddles September 15, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe, and paddle upriver to the roosting site. Each participant must provide their own kayak or canoe and PFD. Participants are also encouraged to bring a headlamp or light for their canoe/kayak. Limited to 10 participants. Participants must be ages 18 and up. $20/members $30/non-members Paddles launch from Pilgrim's Landing, Old Lyme. Return time is around 8:00 p.m. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddles	16 Trail Wood Bird Walks Trail Wood Bird Walks September 16, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, CT 06247 18609284948 Map Thursdays, Sept. 16 & Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. Andy will search for various bird species on these guided walks. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. Map to Trail Wood Bird Walks More information about Trail Wood Bird Walks	17 Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood September 17, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 93 Kenyan Road Hampton, CT 06247 Tonga 860-928-4948 Map Every Friday at 1 p.m. Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. All ages welcome. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Members free; Non-members $3. Map to Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	18 Family Friendly Hawk Watch Family Friendly Hawk Watch September 18, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Throughout the fall and early winter, birds of prey are on the move! Hawks, Eagles, Vultures and Falcons will be flying Southbound overhead, moving to their wintering grounds. Join Stefan Martin, habitat steward as we look to the sky to identify and learn about these birds as they pass over Deer Pond Farm. Mid to late September is peak Broad-winged Hawk migration. Last year, on this very date, over 700 Broad-winged Hawks were counted at Deer Pond Farm. Though we cannot guarantee what species or the numbers that will be observed, educational information on birds of prey will be provided. Additionally, story time and activity will be available for children. Hawk Rising by Maria Gianferrari, a nonfiction book that explore behaviors of hawks will be read. An activity that demonstrates flying will follow. Saturday, September 18, 1 p.m. with Stefan Martin Register here. Map to Family Friendly Hawk Watch More information about Family Friendly Hawk Watch
19 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 19, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Bird Banding Demonstration	20	21 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Tuesday Morning Bird Walks September 21, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map (Registration NOT necessary.) Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Tuesday Morning Bird Walks More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walks For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts September 21, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Each fall these aerial insectivores dazzle Connecticut residents with their acrobatics and stunning migration displays. Learn about these incredible fliers and how they live both here in Connecticut and worldwide. September 7 -Week 1: Highly adapted to life on the wing, we will go over how swallows and swifts fly and feed, breeding habits, conservation, and general ID tips. September 14 -Week 2: In week 2, dive deeper with with your identification skills and begin to distinguish between species. September 21 -Week 3: Though Connecticut only sees a handful of swallow and swift species, there are many others throughout the world. This week, learn about some of the other species found in the United States and beyond. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about For the Birds - Swallows and Swifts	22 Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center September 22, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings in September as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center Swallow Paddles Swallow Paddles September 22, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe, and paddle upriver to the roosting site. Each participant must provide their own kayak or canoe and PFD. Participants are also encouraged to bring a headlamp or light for their canoe/kayak. Limited to 10 participants. Participants must be ages 18 and up. $20/members $30/non-members Paddles launch from Pilgrim's Landing, Old Lyme. Return time is around 8:00 p.m. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddles	23 Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 23, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm More information about Naturalist Training Program	24 Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood September 24, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 93 Kenyan Road Hampton, CT 06247 Tonga 860-928-4948 Map Every Friday at 1 p.m. Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. All ages welcome. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Members free; Non-members $3. Map to Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	25 Fall Migration Walk Fall Migration Walk September 25, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Connecticut College Arboretum, New London With birds from further north moving through the state mixing with departing summer residents, fall in Connecticut is an exciting time to go birding. It’s also one of the most difficult times to identify species, with so many juvenile birds and birds in non-breeding plumage. The Native Plant Collection and Bolleswood Natural Area of the Connecticut College Arboretum provides wetlands, deciduous and coniferous forests, and more, all of which attract a diverse array of migrating songbirds! Join teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater from the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center as we look for migrating warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and more! Free for CT Audubon and Arboretum members; $5 for non-members http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Fall Migration Walk
26 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 26, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Bird Banding Demonstration	27	28 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Tuesday Morning Bird Walks September 28, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map (Registration NOT necessary.) Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Tuesday Morning Bird Walks More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center September 28, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings in September as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center	29 Introduced Bird Species of CT Webinar Introduced Bird Species of CT Webinar September 29, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm BIRD WALKS While there are hundreds of native bird species found in Connecticut, there are a handful that are not native to the state. The effects these birds have on the environment and us varies, and some have become among the most common birds in the state. In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over the introduced species found in the state and how they got here. Joe will discuss: Effects of introduced species How introduced species get here Introduced bird species of CT More information about Introduced Bird Species of CT Webinar	30 Girl Scout Eco Quest - Registration Deadline Girl Scout Eco Quest - Registration Deadline September 30, 2021 All Day - More information about Girl Scout Eco Quest - Registration Deadline Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Gellert Preserve Bird Walk September 30, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Thursday, September 30 at 8 a.m. This is the prime time to find fall warblers, vireos, and hawks. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has large fields and is located on a hilltop, so migrating birds should be plentiful. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Please register for the following program by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. Map to Gellert Preserve Bird Walk More information about Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 30, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm More information about Naturalist Training Program