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Project FeederWatch, run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, aims to track winter populations of birds throughout North America. It runs from November 1 to April 30, and provides information on wintering populations, as well as habitat and resource use. Participants monitor birds in their area (no feeders are needed!) and provide weekly data on […]

NestWatch is a monitoring project through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that tracks the reproductive biology of birds. Participants track when and where nests occur, how many eggs are laid and how many hatch, and how many nestlings survive. With habitat loss and climate change affecting bird populations worldwide, it is important to monitor trends […]

Register here for our Waterfowl Walk on Tuesday, November 11 from 9-11 am at Rocky Neck in East Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

State of the Birds 2025  

Winter: Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Winter can be a challenging time for birds, with limited food and water resources combined with cold and stormy conditions. A well-planned backyard can be a lifesaver for wintering birds. Learn which plants will provide food and protection during the colder, resource-scarce months.   Spring: Saturday, March 14, 2026 – […]

Register here for a single session of our Planting for Birds Program at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register here for all four sessions of our Planting for Birds Program at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register here for our All About Feathers webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, December 10 from 6-7 pm. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register here for our Winter Wreath-Making Workshop on Saturday, December 6 from 10am-noon at the RTP Estuary Center. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

This walk meets at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

  This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT  06784

  This program is held at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT  06784

Register here for our Rare Birds of CT webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, November 12 from 6-7 pm. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218      

Register here for our Waterfowl Walk on Saturday, November 8 from 9-11 am at Fenwick in Old Saybrook. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Trail Wood Afternoon Bird/Nature Walk Date and time: 10/25/2025 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Join us after the Annual Meeting for a guided nature and bird walk through the serene Trailwood Sanctuary. Discover winding trails surrounded by peaceful woodlands, open meadows, and wetlands alive with seasonal wildlife.    

Bafflin Sanctuary Afternoon Bird/Nature Walk Date and time: 10/25/2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Join us after the Annual Meeting for a guided nature and bird walk through the beautiful Bafflin Sanctuary. Discover winding trails, open meadows around the Center at Pomfret.  

Bafflin Sanctuary Early Morning Bird/Nature Walk Date and time: 10/25/2025 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Join us before the Annual Meeting for a guided nature and bird walk through the beautiful Bafflin Sanctuary. Discover winding trails, open meadows around the Center at Pomfret.  

Trail Wood Early Morning Bird/Nature Walk Date and time: 10/25/2025 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM     Join us before the Annual Meeting for a guided nature and bird walk through the serene Trailwood Sanctuary. Discover winding trails surrounded by peaceful woodlands, open meadows, and wetlands alive with seasonal wildlife.  

Register here for our Vacation Day Program on Tuesday, November 4, from 9 am-4 pm at the RTP Estuary Center located at 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218 For your child to participate, they must have a completed registration form and an authorized dismissal form before the first […]