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Birding for Pleasure and Hartford Audubon: Bird Walk at Frederick White Farm
Count the Bobolinks and More!
Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield with the Hartford Audubon Society for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm – an important habitat for Bobolinks.
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 9 AM – to about 11 AM
Location: Meet at Frederick White Farm open space,
70 Maple Ave, Durham, CT
Park on side of dirt road down the hill.
Youth must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.
The Bobolink is a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. During this walk we will observe and count the Bobolink and other grassland species as we explore the farm fields.
Peter Picone will lead this walk. He is a Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division habitat biologist and received the 2025 Tom ODell Outstanding District Service Award from the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District. The Award recognizes Pete’s contributions to the Connecticut Envirothon and for his efforts to enhance habitat for wildlife through outreach and education about native plants and invasive plant management.
Run completely by volunteers, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and enjoyment of grasslands focusing on birds, wildlife and their habitats.
- Please bring your binoculars, drinking water, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be wet. It may be muddy.
- No dogs.
Vortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during their regular business hours.
A few binoculars may be borrowed during our walk
Heavy rain or lightening cancels.
Rain-date is Wednesday June 17, 2026 led by Debbie Evans.
**Reservations are suggested. Admission is free.**
We encourage you to RSVP to help us with our planning at:
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.
