CT Audubon, Pomfret: Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
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 by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Pond Meadow Preserve, Pond Meadow Preserve, Essex, CT, United States
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Pond Meadow Preserve
Essex, CT
With boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We’ll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and under: $5
Register here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #1
2026-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Sunday, May 3, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat,but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Spring Bird Walk
2026-05-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
May 5, 2026 – 7 a.m.

Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the area’s best locations to photograph warblers in the spring. All levels of birders welcome; appropriate for ages 12 and up. Binoculars recommended. Pre-registration required.

$15 Members
$20 Non-members
Register here: Spring Birdwalk at Birdcraft – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-05 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-12 08:00 - 10:30 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars.
$5 CAS members, $20 nonmembers
No registration required

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #1
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:00pm – 6:00pm
RTP Estuary Center
100 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT
Search for spring migrants along the beautiful Lieutenant River Estuary on the grounds of the RTP Estuary Center. We’ll look for songbirds in the bird garden and wetland birds along the marsh. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Song Basics (via Zoom)
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Birds’ songs are beautiful, but their singing is important for mating and territorial protection.  A well-performed song can be a matter of life or death!

Avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer will help you discover the incredible science of bird songs and learn how to ID your favorite birds by ear, just in time for peak migration.  Free; suggested donation $5.

To register: Birdsong Basics (via Zoom) | May 5, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Annual Lyme Loop
2026-05-07 06:00 - 15:00 | Lyme, Lyme, CT, United States
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 learning their songs, vireos, thrushes and other breeders can be present. Target species include Hooded, Worm-eating, and Cerulean warblers.
Leader: Andy Griswold.
Fee: $90. Members: $75.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Trail Wood Bird Walk
2026-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Trail Wood Sanctuary, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, 06426, United States
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 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #2
2026-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 7, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Johann Heupel for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 7, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Freidman Forest Bird Walk
2026-05-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Friedman Memorial Forest, Friedman Memorial Forest, Ashford, CT, United States
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.

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Birdwatching - Big Sit
2026-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Birdwatching “Big Sit” Open House – Free

Friday, May 8, 2026
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sitting in one area quietly can be a rewarding and low-effort way to observe birds. Join us at the Deer Pond Farm’s teaching terrace with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer for this casual twist on the competitive “Big Day” of birding. We will observe birds soaring, in the meadows, and forest edges. Extra spotting scopes, binoculars, and lots of ID resources will be set up. All birding levels are welcome.
Register here: Birdwatching “Big Sit” Open House – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Little River Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Little River Preserve, Hampton, CT, United States
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 members; $30 non-members

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Hike
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026 / 8:00am – 10:00am
During peak migration, millions of birds will be flying through CT, taking brief breaks at “stopover” sites. These sites provide important food and shelter for birds as they recover from their journeys. Join Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist, at Deer Pond Farm to hike some of our birding “hotspots” in search of great bird diversity count

$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Bird Hike – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #3
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Coastal Bird Walk | May 9, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Fenwick Grove, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fenwick Grove
Old Saybrook, CT
Located at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds, shorebirds, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest. The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
May 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.

Birdcraft Museum
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 259-0416 ext. 305
mwilson@ctaudubon.org

Free; registration required

Celebrate Migratory Bird Day at Birdcraft by learning how to bird! Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Nicole Defelice will demonstrate the finer points of finding and identifying birds. We’ll practice IDing paper birds before heading out to find the real thing.
Register here: Birding 101 with Nicole Defelice | May 9, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom, and end outside.
$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Griswold Point, Old Lyme, 98 Griswold Point Rd, Old Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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 mile on level sandy terrain. Exposure to sun, heat, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site.
Register here: Shorebird Walk | May 9, 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Mother's Day Bird Walk
2026-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Mother’s Day Bird Walk
Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 8 a.m.

r.Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. This is the peak of migration, and many species can be found, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager

Limit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members; mothers free.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Nightingale Forest Preserve Walk
2026-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Nightingale Forest Preserve North, Pomfret, United States
Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Explore this newly preserved Wyndham Land Trust property. We will bird areas in the 220-acre expansion.

Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Tricks and Tips Webinar - Zoom Meeting
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, CT, United States
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Spring is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut, as many species are making their way through and into the state during migration. However, all the singing birds and bright plumages can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to birding.
In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will share tips to help you make the most of your time outside. He will cover birding equipment, strategies for finding birds during migration, and how to identify them by sight and sound, as well as species to watch for throughout the season.
Free to Attend
Suggested donation $10
Register here: Birding Tricks & Tips Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset State Forest
2026-05-14 06:00 - 15:00 | Cockaponset State Forest, Haddam, CT, United States
Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset State Forest
Thursday, May 14 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 busy morning of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more. The focus will be species setting up breeding territories, and other species still continuing their journey northward to boreal breeding grounds.
Leader: Andy Griswold.
Fee: $90. Members: $75

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Gellert Preserve, Pomfret Center, CT, United States
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m.

This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has field, shrubland, and woodland habitats. We always seem to find exciting species here! Expect Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager.

Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, Fairfield: Bird Walk at Stratford Point
2026-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford, CT, United States
Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00am – 10:00am

Stratford Point is one of Connecticut’s great birding locations on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. Observers have recorded 296 species there (according to eBird). Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin for an early morning walk where we can expect to see many varieties of migrating and resident songbirds and shorebirds at this extraordinary site. Binoculars recommended.
$15 Members

$20 Non-members, Registration is required.

Register here: Bird Walk at Stratford Point – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #4
2026-05-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Johann Heupel for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 14, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Thatch Preserve, Lyme, United States
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Thatch Preserve
Lyme, CT
Though small, the variety of habitats in the Thatch Preserve attract a diversity of species. With a large beaver pond, Wood Ducks and other waterfowl are always a possibility, and songbirds abound in the surrounding forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: 20 Warbler Day
2026-05-15 06:00 - 14:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
20 Warbler Day
Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the peak of their migration, we will attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We will travel to numerous locations. This is our 17th year doing this program. We have found as many as 21 warbler species!

Limit: 12 people. Fee: $25 members; $50 non-members

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #5
2026-05-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org
Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Coastal Bird Walk | May 15, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
