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Bull Hill Forest Preserve Bird Walk Bull Hill Forest Preserve Bull Hill Road Thompson, CT $10 members, $20 nonmembers Registration required This large, forested area is often an excellent location to find birds during fall migration. Meet at the new parking area on the Thompson end of Bull Hill Rd. off Ravenelle Rd. To ... Read more
October 3, 2026 8:00am Fairfield Nature Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-6305 $15 Members $20 Non-members Fall is a perfect time to visit the woods and fields of the Larsen Sanctuary to view both resident birds and visiting migrants. Join Nicole Defelice on an early morning walk to identify different bird species and ... Read more
Shorebird Walk: Griswold Point Old Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 The Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. The walk will be approximately 1 ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
Bird Walk at Sherwood Island: Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:30am – 11:00am Sherwood Island State Park Westport, CT $15 per person Pre-registration required. Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens leads this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at this premier bird watching location. Sherwood Island is one of largest undeveloped parcels of coastal land ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk: Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Bird Walk Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $10 members, $20 nonmembers Registration required The Plainfield trout hatchery is one of the top bird watching destinations in Windham County. Expect to find waterbirds, songbirds, ... Read more
Hawks Webinar: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 Whether soaring gracefully overhead or perched along a roadside, hawks are some of the most sought-after birds among birders and non-birders alike. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore what makes this group of birds ... Read more
Screech Owl Hike Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $10 members, $20 nonmembers Registration required Look for Screech Owls as well as other owls on the sanctuary. This event is for those who can hike in the dark on ... Read more
FAIRFIELD: October 17, 2026 - 8:00am Fairfield Nature Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-6305 $15 Members $20 Non-members Fall is a perfect time to visit the woods and fields of the Larsen Sanctuary, to view both resident birds and visiting migrants. Join Nicole Defelice on an early morning walk to identify different bird ... Read more
Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Pond Meadow Preserve Essex, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Though a small property, Pond Meadow packs a lot into a small space, with extensive wetlands, forests, and open areas that attract a wide variety of species. We'll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more along the easy paths ... Read more
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