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April 28, 2024
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April 29, 2024
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April 30, 2024(2 events) Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. – Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 |
May 1, 2024(2 events) – Stratford Point – Join our casual group on the first Wednesday of every month to play music written from 1959 to 1993, the years Edwin and Nellie Teale lived at Trail Wood. Songs can be viewed in advance on a PDF. Chords and words will be projected on screen so everyone can follow along! Limited to 10 participants. Registration required by calling Paul Tedeschi at 860-798-2134 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free, donations appreciated! |
May 2, 2024(1 event) – Town of Fairfield CT 06824 |
May 3, 2024(2 events) Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. Our goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail. We also will keep our eyes open for other species, such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 4, 2024(4 events) This is a good weekend to start bird watching! Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet, so they are easier to spot. Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black and White Warblers. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Beginners Bird Walk – $10 for members, $20 for non-members 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 – Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
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May 7, 2024(1 event) Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 8, 2024(1 event) – Firefly Atlas is a national program designed to better understand and conserve the diversity of fireflies in North America. Fireflies use a pattern of light producing flashes to find and recognize each other. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss how to collect data for Firefly Atlas and how to recognize flash patterns. Using monitoring supplies provided by RTPEC, volunteers will choose a local observation site. Participants will start monitoring after sunset and record information on habitat, weather, firefly species, and flash patterns. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 9, 2024(4 events) – Birdcraft Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. – Smith Richardson Preserve – One hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at risk of the next superstorm. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Connecticut took steps to work with communities to assess risk and create adaptation plans to mitigate the effects of future events. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 10, 2024(2 events) We will explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, looking for Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. |
May 11, 2024(7 events) – Birdcraft – Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 – Bring your smartphone for a workshop and walk with @trailwoodjournal’s Laura Tedeschi. We will discuss image settings and making observations to get the best image compositions or details with your phone. It is a way of using technology to pay closer attention to your surroundings. Nellie Teale said it best, “Walk slow, you’ll see more.” Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. – May is the best month for birds in Connecticut, when spring migration hits its peak and a huge number of birds are moving through the state. Spring is also a great time to head out and look for mushrooms, as the wet and warmer weather makes for ideal conditions for fruiting bodies to show up. Join us as we search for both mushrooms and migrating songbirds in the diverse habitats of the Connecticut College Arboretum. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 – Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 – Roxanne Steed will teach the practice of the "10 minute-sketch-walk." You will learn various aspects of keeping a nature journal, including how to finish its pages with paint and detail. Items to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent markers, a portable watercolor kit, a small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. – Situated along Long Island Sound and at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook is in a unique position to attract a wide variety of shorebird species. Some species will stick around and nest on the sandy beaches and salt marshes, and others will follow the Connecticut River to breeding grounds further north. Join us as we look for the species and more during one of the most exciting times to bird in the state! The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 12, 2024(2 events) Join Andy as he looks for various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; free for mothers. Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5 nonmembers. |
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May 14, 2024(2 events) Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. –
May 14, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 |
May 15, 2024(2 events) – Traveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. This is the 14th year of this event. We once found 21 warbler species. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members. – Often known as “jewels of the bird world”, warblers are among the most sought-after birds during spring migration, as dozens of species make their way into and through Connecticut on their northbound journeys. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the incredible migrations these birds undertake, and which ones you can expect to see in Connecticut in spring. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 16, 2024(3 events) This beautiful new land trust preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We will visit the old family graveyard in the middle of the forest. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. – Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long Island Sound this latest offering from author, illustrator, photographer, and naturalist, arrives in bookstores in April. Patrick is joining us to relate more about this river we call our own and what we will find along its long journey to the Sound. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is delighted to present this Connecticut resident and former member of the Board of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Join us and celebrate his new book. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls, which you can hear from February through October. Follow up with a walk around the pond. We should hear Spring Peepers, Green Frogs, and Pickerel Frogs. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. |
May 17, 2024(2 events) Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. – Bluff Point is part of Connecticut’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is an important spot for migrating shorebirds and nesting Piping Plovers. It’s coastal forests are home to warblers, vireos, orioles, and more, and wading herons and egrets feed from the salt marshes. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 18, 2024(6 events) Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. – $10 for members, $20 for non-members 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 – With sweeping views of Long Island Sounds, the beaches and mudflats of Harkness State Park are the perfect stopover sites for migrating shorebirds. The sound and Goshen cove also hold waterfowl and wading birds. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 – Sherwood Island – $10 for members, $20 for non-members 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 – One of the best birding destinations in the state, Hammonasset boasts more bird species recorded than any other in Connecticut. With sandy and rocky beaches, salt marshes, and open fields, it’s a shorebird paradise. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 19, 2024(3 events) – We have 10 hours to reach our goal of hearing or seeing at least 90 species of birds. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting sightings from past years include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, and snacks. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members. – Barn Island is a globally important bird area, with over 1,000 acres of diverse habitat in management. We’ll search the extensive salt marshes for migrating and nesting shorebirds and wading birds in one of the largest coastal reserves in CT. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 – Rocky Neck State Park’s large saltmarsh is the perfect spot to look for shorebirds, waterfowl, herons, and egrets. Osprey and Bald Eagles fly overhead, and the beaches are home to gulls and terns. Join us on this family friendly walk as we look for the diverse array of birds that rely on this coastal park! The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 20, 2024(1 event) Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 21, 2024(1 event) Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 22, 2024
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May 23, 2024(1 event) We will explore this fantastic birding location, expecting to find Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers and both Cuckoo species. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 24, 2024(1 event) Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. |
May 25, 2024(1 event) – Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 26, 2024(1 event) We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. Expect to see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wrens, and Northern Waterthrush, to name a few. We will stay on the road to bird. Limited to 16 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. |
May 27, 2024
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May 28, 2024(1 event) Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. |
May 29, 2024(1 event) – $10 for members, $20 for non-members 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 |
May 30, 2024(2 events) Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers and Scarlet Tanager are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members, $30 non-members. – Odonata Central is a national program designed to expand the understanding of the distribution, biogeography, biodiversity, and identification of Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—in the Western Hemisphere. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss the biology of odonates and how to collect requested data. With monitoring supplies from RTPEC, volunteers will choose a location to monitor, photographing and identifying dragonflies and damselflies that they encounter. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 |
May 31, 2024(2 events) This is a new Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. |
June 1, 2024(5 events) N/A This art quilt exhibition features 32 pieces of fiber art created by 26 members of the Connecticut Region of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The pieces range from realistic to abstract and depict real and imagined plants and animals. Some use plants to create the images; others are created by piecing fabrics together as a form of collage or through more traditional methods, and some use dyes, paints, and/or stitching to create or enhance the image. Free. – Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 – Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 – Free 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Join Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats. Maureen will begin with an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions about them, the many roles they play in ensuring a healthy planet, the perils they face as they struggle to survive, and their amazing resilience. Maureen has a permit from the USDA to keep non-releasable bats for educational purposes. She will bring an “ambassador” bat with her. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. |
