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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Cancelled due to cold weather: Jan 24 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am12 South River St, EnfieldDonald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmly and bring a scope if you like. Bad weather may ... Read more
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
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