CT Audubon, Pomfret: Nightingale Forest Preserve Walk
2026-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-12 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-26 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: 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

CT Audubon, Fairfield: Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve
2026-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Smith Richardson Preserve, 39 Sasco Creek Rd,, Westport, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00am – 9:00am

Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw from Long Island Sound we’ll hope to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles, as well as coastal water birds like egrets and osprey. Binoculars recommended.

$15 Members
$20 Members

Pre-registration required.

Register here: Spring Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00am – 10:00am

Join Western CT Bird Club President, Angela Dimmitt, on a casual bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. Angela is a seasoned birder with a wealth of wisdom to share about local migratory birds. Many birds are passing through CT to the forests of Canada, while some will stay in CT to breed. All birding levels welcome.
$5 Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ashford, Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ashford, CT, United States
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m.

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: Spring Bird Sit
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Lyme, Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Selden Landing
Lyme, CT
A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RTP Estuary Center
100 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT
New to birding or want to brush up on skills? Learn how to make the most of your equipment, keep an eBird list, and decode Merlin on the grounds of the RTPEC sanctuary. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10
Register here: Birding Basics Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Eagle/Osprey Boats
2026-05-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Essex Steam Train, 30 Plains Road, Essex, CT, 06426, United States
ECO TRAVEL:
Eagle/Osprey Boats – Saturdays May 16 and 23 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 residents. Naturalists are on board the vessel to share information about the Connecticut River, the birdlife, and natural history.

The vessel has a heated cabin, restrooms, and three decks for optimal viewing. Tours are approximately three hours in length and depart from The Essex Steam Train in Essex. Train ride is included in the cost of the trip. Appropriate for children eight years old and over. Enjoy the beauty of the Connecticut River in spring!

Fee: $55 for members and nonmembers.

For reservations, click here:

May 16

May 23

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #6
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Sunday, May 17, 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.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 17, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #4
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Hammonasset State Park
Madison, CT
Hammonasset has a great mix of habitats for birding, which attracts a diversity of species. We’ll search for migrating songbirds and coastal birds at one of the best spots in the state. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level grassy, dirt, and sandy terrain. Exposure to sun, heat, and wind possible depending on weather. Restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Trail Wood Bird Walk
2026-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Trail Wood Sanctuary, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, 06426, United States
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Monday, May 18, 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, Pomfret: 90 Bird Day
2026-05-19 06:00 - 16:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
90 Bird Day (20th Annual)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting past sightings include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, and a snack.

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, Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Birds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. We’ll start in the classroom, and end outside.
$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #7
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 21, 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 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Croft Preserve Field Trip
2026-05-23 06:00 - 14:00 | Croft’s Preserve, Goshen, CT, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6:00am – 2:00pm
Goshen, Connecticut
Led By Matt Bell
Members: $85
Non-Members: $100
For more info and to register:
(860) 767-0660
ecotravel@ctaudubon.org

Located in Goshen, our Croft Preserve is within one of the largest contiguous forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve are the historic home of uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property is managed primarily for wildlife, the terrain is steep and challenging to navigate. The property also is home to moose, porcupines, and more.

Register here: Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve | May 23, 6:00am – 2:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #8
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, May 23, 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 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 23, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Bird Banding Demo
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9 a.m.

See how banders gently catch birds, record data, and safely release them. You may have a chance to release a bird yourself.

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: Spring Bird Walk #5
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodwin Natural Area, New London, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Goodwin Natural Area
New London, CT
Situated along the Thames River, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.
Free for CT Audubon & Arboretum member
Members of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Bird Banding
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
May 23, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Birdcraft Museum

314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-0416 ext. 305
mwilson@ctaudubon.org
$10 per person

Birdcraft is a federally licensed bird banding station. Come see citizen science in action! You’ll learn the history of bird banding, see how banders identify birds, take a tour of our sanctuary and see some birds up close! Registration required.

To register: Bird Banding Demonstration | May 23, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Clark Community Park, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Clark Community Park
Old Saybrook, CT
Spring is a great time to learn about birds, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and under: $5
Register here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
