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Ducks of Jamaica Bay Saturday, April 5 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year-round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. ... Read more
Annual Lyme Loop Thursday, May 8 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest include wetlands, streams, and ponds, all excellent places for the morning chorus of warblers, vireos, and other songbirds. The focus will be on learning ... Read more
Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset Thursday, May 15 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cockaponset State Forest, named after a Native American chief buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest forest in the state forest system, encompassing over 16,000 acres. It offers a great habitat for migrating songbirds and provides for a ... Read more
Sunday, May 18 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located in Goshen, Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve is within one of the largest continual forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve is home to uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property ... Read more
Fishers Island: Spring Migration Monday, May 26 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spring is an excellent time of year to witness migrants arriving on this secluded New York island. Lying at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound, Fishers Island is a connecting link between Rhode Island and Long Island that offers stopping ... Read more
Hunt for the Golden-winged Warbler Saturday, May 31 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Although just across the border in New York, Sterling Forest State Park is home to a wealth of species that are uncommon in Connecticut. Hooded, Cerulean, and Golden-winged warblers are all common breeding species at the site and should all ... Read more
Rhode Island’s Woodlands Wednesday, June 12 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. With over 14,000 acres of mostly forested land, Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area. With miles of trails, this little-birded corner of the state is ripe for discovery. Search for breeding warblers, thrushes, and other neotropical migrants as they ... Read more
June 21 and June 22, 2025; 5-8 pm Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river, a habitat that hosts a transient winter population as well as nesting ... Read more
June 21 and June 22, 2025; 5-8 pm Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river, a habitat that hosts a transient winter population as well as nesting ... Read more
CT ECO travel: Swallow Boats Sundays, August 31 (4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 7 (4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 14 (3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 21 (3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) All times are approximate. Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on ... Read more
Saturday, September 6, 2025 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each fall, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay, located within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife ... Read more
CT ECO travel: Swallow Boats Sundays, August 31 (4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 7 (4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 14 (3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) September 21 (3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) All times are approximate. Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on ... Read more
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