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May 20, 2018(3 events)

Migration Madness: Statewide Celebration of Birds in Connecticut

May 20, 2018 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Migration Madness events! These are part of a  three day statewide event to support the conservation work of the Connecticut Audubon Society.

Birders of all skill levels can also engage in a fun and friendly Bird-a-thon competition to find and count birds throughout Connecticut. Timed for the peak of bird migration!

For more information on this statewide event and to see the full schedule, click here.

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BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION

May 20, 2018 9:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Watch our master bird banding crew in action. See birds up close as we gently catch them, record measurements and safely release them. Participants may release a bird.

Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

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May 21, 2018(1 event)

Estuary Explorations: The Osprey Garden

May 21, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Celebrate high spring at the Connecticut River's mouth by observing Osprey behavior along the edge of the historical salt marsh Osprey Colony.

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May 22, 2018(1 event)

EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS

May 22, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.

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May 23, 2018(2 events)

Warbler Wednesday with Miley Bull

May 23, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!

With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.

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WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS

May 23, 2018 12:00 pm -

Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.

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May 24, 2018(2 events)

Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan Bull

May 24, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am

 

7 - 8 a.m.

Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an   excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.

 

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TRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKS

May 24, 2018 8:00 am - Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Join Andy as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nearby preserve. Expect to find Hooded Warblers! Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.

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May 25, 2018
May 26, 2018(2 events)

BOSTON HOLLOW BIRD WATCH

May 26, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

We’ll explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area with a Northern forest feel. We will bird from the road in most cases. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.

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Estuary Explorations: Upland Watershed

May 26, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walk through oak forests and forested uplands, listening for Connecticut's breeding birds.

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Fairfield
Birdcraft
Coastal Center
Glastonbury
Pomfret
EcoTravel
RTP Estuary Center
Deer Pond Farm
Trail Wood

 

 

 

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