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  • New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain

    Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area Sperry Road south of Morris Road, Bethany, CT, United States

    Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain, Bethany – Pat Leahy November 15 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area, Bethany Corner of Sperry Rd and Morris Rd, Bethany, CT Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. The swallows will be gone but we will see fall migrants and winter residents. ... Read more

  • New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Hammonasset Beach

    Hammonasset Beach State Park 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States

    Photo by Cody Limber Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Jerry Connolly December 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot - Hammonasset Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot, Madison, CT   At any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a ... Read more

  • CT Audubon EcoTravel: Coastal Birding Holiday

    Madison to Groton Madison, c, United States

    CT AUDUBON ECO TRAVEL: Coastal Birding Holiday Wednesday, December 10     11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Join Andy Griswold, EcoTravel Director and expert birder, for an annual favorite as your birding group searches for early winter migrants and coastal birds from Madison to Groton. After this pre-holiday adventure, your group will stop for dinner at ... Read more

  • New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter

    Milford, I-95, exit 35 I-95, exit 35, Milford, CT, United States

    Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter – Frank Mantlik January 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Milford Commuter Lot exit 35 6W76+5X Milford, Connecticut, Milford, CT, United States We'll look for waterbirds and fowl including Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and loons, as well as shorebirds, gulls, and raptors as we visit Milford hotspots that will likely ... Read more

  • New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Sherwood Island State Park

    Sherwood Island State Park Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT, United States

    Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Tina Green January 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, CT. Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ... Read more

  • Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Ann Trip – January 17-18, 2026

    Newburyport, MA Newburyport, MA, United States

    Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA  2 days Contact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowy Owl, alcids, sea ducks, and northern rarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for severe cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps.Contact leader for motel (to get ... Read more

  • CT Audubon EcoTravel: Harlequins of Newport

    Newport Newport, RI, United States

    Harlequins of Newport Field Trip Thursday, January 22     9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Harlequin Duck, the fashion plate of the winter seas, is a rare sight in Connecticut. However, travelers are nearly guaranteed to see some in Rhode Island, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the winter. Look ... Read more

  • Hartford Audubon Society: Cape Cod Tour – January 31 – February 1, 2026

    Cape Cod Orleans, MA, United States

    January 31 - Feb 1 2026 -  Cape Cod Tour, MA Sat 2 daysMeet and stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and details This is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should see alcids and waterfowl. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T

Birding Events in Connecticut

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