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Greenwich Audubon: Hawk Watch Fest 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Rain date: Sunday, September 27
Get ready for a day of EXTREMELY awesome hawk watching, birding, live raptors, music, family activities, and HAWK ROCK!
Greenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to present its annual celebration of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys.
Meet hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations, and learn how to identify the hawks and other raptors flying overhead during workshops led by our naturalists.
Enjoy live music from special guests and birding social media celebrities Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby of Extremely Accurate Birds, along with live bluegrass music by Mill River. Delicious pizza will also be available from Greenwich’s own Grigg Street Pizza.
Throughout the day, children can explore the wonders of raptor migration through the Great Migration Game, owl pellet dissections, bird-themed crafts, and other family-friendly activities.
Schedule of Events
Schedule accurate as of July 22, 2026 and subject to change.
7:00–8:30 a.m.
Early Morning Bird Walk with Ryan MacLean
8:00–10:00 a.m.
Live Songbird Banding with Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Raptor Identification Workshop with Ryan MacLean
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Live Raptor Presentation with Christine and Betsy Pereigne of Christine’s Critters
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Live Bluegrass Music by Mill River
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Live Music by Extremely Accurate Birds
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Live Raptor Presentation with Brian and Teddy Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight
3:15 p.m.
Rehabilitated Hawk Release with Wildlife in Crisis
Tickets and Registration
Full-Day Passes:
- Adults: $30
- Children ages 12 and younger: $15
All tickets must be purchased in advance through this online ticketing page. Registration is required.
Please register for every person attending in your party.
Your full-day ticket allows you to arrive at any point during the event.
Important Visitor Information
- This event is recommended for all ages.
- Upon arrival, please check in at the entrance to the Hawk Watch Lawn.
- Limited seating will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
- Pets are not permitted at this event.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
More information and event updates are available on the official Hawk Watch Festival webpage.
*SPECIAL TICKET OFFER – All families with more than ONE child will get each additional child ticket FREE!
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