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Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC Friday, May 1, 8-9 am Friday, May 1, 10-11 am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT, 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Free to attend Registration required Join us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary ... Read more
Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC Friday, May 1, 8-9 am Friday, May 1, 10-11 am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT, 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Free to attend Registration required Join us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary ... 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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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; ... 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 ... Read more
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