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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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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: ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m. We’ll explore this fantastic bird watching location with expectations of finding Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers, and likely one or both cuckoo species. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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