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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
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 ... 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.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
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