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Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk) April 1, 10 AM-Noon Enhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for ... Read more
Ducks of Jamaica Bay Saturday, April 4 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 ... Read more
Long Pond Bird Walk Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 8 a.m. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, CT, just south of Webster Lake in MA, has varied habitats. We’ll look for interesting duck species as well as early arriving spring migrants, such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Blue-headed Vireo. Limit: 10 people. Fee: ... Read more
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk) Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm April 25, 10 AM-Noon Are you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom, ... Read more
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk) Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm April 25, 10 AM-Noon Are you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom, Lori will describe what birding is, how to look and ... Read more
Early Spring Migrants Thursday, April 30 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Late April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of ... Read more
Virginia Rail Bird Walk Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. Our goal will be to hear and observe a Virginia Rail. Other possible species include early arrivals like Yellow and Pine Warblers. Limit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
Beginner’s Bird Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring migrants will have returned and the leaves won’t be out, making the birds easier to spot. Limit: 10 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register ... Read more
Annual Lyme Loop Thursday, May 7 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 neotropical migrants. While the main focus will be on warblers and ... Read more
Trail Wood Bird Walk Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8 a.m. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton to find an assortment of birds. Expect Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Veery. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $10 members, $20 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling ... Read more
Freidman Forest Bird Walk Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. While exploring this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, we will likely find Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers! Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
Little River Preserve Bird Walk Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. Owned by the town of Hampton, this new preserve has a diversity of habitats that should attract lots of interesting birds. Hooded Warbler, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, and several flycatcher species are just a few of the possibilities. Limit: 10 people. Fee: $20 ... Read more
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