AVON, CT — The Avon Free Public Library will host a series of birding programs this spring and summer, focusing on conservation, identification and attracting birds to local habitats.
The “Birds & Birding Series,” presented in partnership with Connecticut Audubon, includes four in-person sessions scheduled from May through June at the library, 281 Country Club Road.
• The first program, “Gardening for Birds,” is set for Tuesday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
Organizers say the session will address declining North American bird populations, including familiar backyard species, and examine how landscaping and gardening choices affect bird habitats.
The program will also cover ways residents can make their yards more supportive for birds.
To register for this program, click on this link.
• A second session, “Beginner Birding,” will take place Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m.
The program will introduce participants to birdwatching basics, including identifying local species, choosing equipment and locating birds.
It will also highlight resources for new birders.
To register for this program, click on this link.
• On Tuesday, June 9 at 2 p.m., the library will host “Birding by Ear.”
The session will focus on identifying birds through their songs and calls, a skill organizers say is especially useful during the summer months when birds are harder to spot visually.
To register for this program, click on this link.
• The series concludes Tuesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. with “Welcoming Hummingbirds.”
This program will explore hummingbird behavior and physical adaptations, outline threats to the species, and discuss ways residents can help protect them.
To register for this program, click on this link.
All programs are scheduled to be held in person. Registration is required.
For more information on the Avon Free Public Library, click on this link.
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