Rev. Edward Hitchcock was one of America’s first dedicated dinosaur paleontologists. To him, fossil tracks in the CT Valley were marks of prehistoric birds. Come hear his story.

Ospreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. This research continues and there are volunteer opportunities to help monitor Osprey nesting success.

Peter will describe the enhancing of bird habitats on state and private land and listeners will come away with ideas for creating and enhancing wildlife habitats in their own surroundings. Videos will demonstrate the cover and seasonal food value of CT’s native plants.

Transliterations, mnemonics, transcriptions—whatever you call them—this program might help you “cheer up cheerily,” as David and his mystery co-presenter discuss the history of some of the expressions that help us remember bird songs

Northwest Park Member Picnic:  We're ON!!  The weather is a little iffy, but at the moment we're expecting the afternoon and early evening on Tuesday to be clear for our annual potluck picnic.  Please join us at 5:00 pm for an informal birdwalk in this wonderful park -- we always see terrific birds.  Then, join…

Speaker: Julie Victoria Ospreys 2019 - Ospreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. Julie will be updating us on the continuing research. After 32 years of working with birds as a DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Julie has recently retired and continues to consult as a wildlife biologist. St James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, W…

Speaker: Chris Elphick Connecticut Bird Atlas:  halfway done, but a long way to go... Fall of 2019 marks the mid-way point for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. Chris will summarize what has been learned during the first full year of field work and will lay out what still needs to completed. Chris, an Associate Professor at…

Speaker: Katelyn Kaplan An Insider’s Look at the Rehabilitation of Native Birds - Katelyn Kaplan, Naturalist at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, will give an inside look at the avian patients that arrive into the Center’s rehabilitation clinic each day. The program will discuss emerging threats to native species, medical treatments the clinic provides, and…

Continuing a fun tradition, please wear your favorite bird tee-shirt or hat, with a holiday theme if you can! Following dinner we’ll have the annual photo sharing session from members and our tea cup auction. Bring silverware, plate, a dish to share and something for the tea cup auction. Contact Mona Cavallero for details on…

Speaker: Margery Winters Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds - Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful winged creatures to your yard, not just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat. Margery is the Assistant Director and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton and manages their native plant gardens. St…