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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
CT AUDUBON ECO TRAVEL: February 2026 Birding the Rhode Island Coast Wednesday, February 11 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spend the day cruising the Rhode Island coast, visiting Charlestown Breachway and Napatree Point. Take the opportunity to see this summertime destination without the tourists, when wintering birds are abundant. These two locations ... Read more
Audubon Shop: Eagle Watch on the Ct River: Join us for an Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River, and get outside to see the wonders right here in our own backyard! - February 14 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter’s cold brings dozens of Bald Eagles down ... Read more
Field Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre nature preserve. The diverse mixture of habitats includes mature deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as fields of tall grass, weeds, and shrubs that are managed ... Read more
Audubon Shop: Eagle Watch on the Ct River: Join us for an Winter Eagle Watch on the CT River, and get outside to see the wonders right here in our own backyard! - February 14 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter’s cold brings dozens of Bald Eagles down ... Read more
Field Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo February 28, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at Branford Commuter Lot, Exit 55 off I-95 This all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites along the Rhode Island coast. We will see lots of sea ducks including all three ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond, Stratford Join us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds, such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the ... Read more
A replication of Dave Titus’s favorite duck migration trip will start at Bishops Ponds, Research Parkway (off East Main Street) in Meriden, then will take Barnes Road to North Farms Reservoir (reservoir has supplied flock of Coots in past). Then to Broad Brook Reservoir, Cheshire. Dress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather. Meet at ... Read more
March 21, 2026 - Sachuest Point, RI -Sat 8:30 am 769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI Meet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 ... Read more
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