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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, EcoTravel: Long Island Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n7:00am – 5:00pm \nQueens\, New York \nLed By TBD \nMembers:    $155\nNon-Members:    $170 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nEach fall\, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park\, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay\, located within Brooklyn and Queens\, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges\, hosting a variety of habitats\, including salt marsh\, several fresh and brackish pools\, and an open expanse of bay and islands. Jones Beach is home to staging areas for hundreds of American Oystercatchers\, ducks\, and more! Join us as we enjoy the signs of fall.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  Long Island Shorebirds | Sep 12\, 7:00am – 5:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-ecotravel-long-island-shorebirds/
LOCATION:Jamaica Bay NWR\, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd\,\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Fresh Meadows Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe \nFresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire F483+WH\, Cheshire\, CT \nGroup 1: 8–9:30 a.m.; Group 2: 9:30–11 a.m. \n\nMigrating birds looking for a place to rest and refuel on their southbound journeys are attracted to the variety of habitats within Cheshire Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows Preserve. With conifer groves\, deciduous woodlands\, and meadows\, all located along the Mill River\, it’s worth a visit. Expect a 1-2 mile walk on mostly level ground. Muck boots or other waterproof boots and footwear are strongly advised\, especially if there has been recent rain. We will have two groups of 10 people each. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! If you are interested in participating with the walk\, please fill out the form below. Registrations are due by Tuesday\, September 8 at 10 pm. Participants will be selected at random from the registration list\, and you will be notified on Wednesday\, September 9 if you are on the attendee list or wait-listed. \nMeet at the information kiosk on Cook Hill Road. Park there or across the street on Corliss Lane. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, 203-233-0535 or cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org  \nRegister here: Field Trip – REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe – New Haven Bird Club – Connecticut \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-fresh-meadows-preserve-field-trip-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cook Hill Road at Corliss Lane\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195444Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: White Memorial Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail\, Litchfield – Celeste Echlin \n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nThe White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail is an elevated\, 1.2-mile loop trail located within the 4\,000-acre White Memorial Conservation Center\, an Important Bird Area. The trail crosses the Bantam River twice and proceeds through wetlands with waterfowl and various resident and migratory passerines. We will also explore several wooded areas with trails nearby. \nMeet at the Little Pond Boardwalk parking lot on Whites Wood Road\, just north of the intersection with Bissell Road\, Litchfield. \nLeader: Celeste Echlin\, 860-485-2567 or cechlin151@gmail.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-white-memorial-field-trip-september-16-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Farm River State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Farm River State Park\, East Haven – Maria Stockmal \n\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nJoin us for a walk in this species-rich but under-birded state park in East Haven. September possibilities include shorebirds and herons\, various migrating hawks and falcons\, resident woodpeckers\, and a wide range of resident birds and other passerines in migration. If time allows\, we will also walk the short East Haven Greenway Trail loop\, which offers a variety of species. \nMeet at the dirt parking lot at the corner of Mansfield Grove Road and Hoop Pole Lane\, East Haven. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-farm-river-state-park-field-trip-september-19-2026/
LOCATION:Farm River State Park\, Mansfield Grove Road and Hoop Pole Lane\, East Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T141034Z
CREATED:20260830T175304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T141034Z
UID:10009602-1789891200-1789902000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Hanover Pond Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Hanover Pond and Linear Trail\, Meriden – Mark Wantroba \nSunday\, September 20\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\nHanover Pond\, Meriden\, CT \n\n\n\n \nHelp us explore Hanover Pond in Meriden. The large pond and trails around it are a reliable site for herons\, egrets\, eagles and other raptors\, and an often-surprising variety of migrating waterfowl and passerines.\n \nMeet at the Meriden Linear Trail Phase II parking lot\, Oregon Road\, Meriden.\n \nLeader: Mark Wantroba\, 203-974-3966 or markwantroba@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-hanover-pond-field-trip-september-202026/
LOCATION:Hanover Pond\, Quinnipiac Trail\, Meriden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195444Z
CREATED:20260617T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195444Z
UID:10009491-1789918200-1789934400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Tree Swallow Cruises - Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: \nTree Swallow Cruises\n\nWitness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away\, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon naturalists and journey from Essex\, by train and then by boat to see the awe–inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from the 70–foot Mississippi–style river boat’s three decks. Snacks\, a full bar\, and restrooms are available on board. If you take only one trip this fall\, make sure it’s this one! \nTours are approximately three and a half hours in length and vary in departure time from 3:30 – 5 pm\, depending on the date chosen (the later in the month\, the earlier the departure time). \nTours depart from the Essex Steam Train & River Boat in Essex. Appropriate for children eight years and over. \n\n\n\nAug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 20\n4:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm \nEssex\, CT \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $55\nNon-Members:    $55 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \nRegister here:  Tree Swallow Cruises | Aug 30; Sept 5; Sept 13; Sept 204:30pm – 8:30pm OR 3:30pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society \n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-tree-swallow-cruises-aug-30-sept-5-sept-13-sept-20-2026/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Essex Steam Train\, 30 Plains Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T143656Z
CREATED:20260830T181522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T143656Z
UID:10009603-1790409600-1790420400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Edgewood Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Edgewood Park\, New Haven – DeWitt Allen \n\n\nEdgewood Park is an important stop-over site for migrating birds in the fall\, and a wide variety of songbirds\, raptors\, and land-birds are possible. Join us as we explore river\, woods\, pond\, and open field habitats. The walk is easy and flat\, but might include one dirt path through a wooded area and an often-wet field. Wear appropriate shoes. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. \nMeet at the Edgewood Park parking lot off West Rock Avenue near the tennis courts\, just south of Whalley Avenue\, New Haven. \nLeader: DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-edgewood-park-field-trip-september-26-2026/
LOCATION:Edgewood Park\, West Rock Ave\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T144319Z
CREATED:20260830T181823Z
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UID:10009604-1790496000-1790506800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Lake Wintergreen Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Wintergreen\, New Haven – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund \n\n\nJoin Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and\, if there is time\, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of migrating and resident birds\, including some waterfowl on and around the lake. \nMeet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Molly Zahn\, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com;  Peter Grund\,  785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com  \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lake-wintergreen-field-trip-september-27-2026/
LOCATION:West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260904T215808Z
CREATED:20260830T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T215808Z
UID:10009608-1791014400-1791025200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Hammonasset Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Hammonasset Beach State Park\, Madison – Maria Stockmal \n\nVisit one of our state’s best fall birding spots\, where the abundance of some migrants and sightings of less common species can make for a truly memorable trip. The walking is easy\, all on level ground.\n\n\n\nMeet outside the park at the Shoreline Greenway Trail parking area on Boston Post Road\, Madison\, just east of the park’s main entrance road. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728  or m.stockmal@snet.net 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-hawk-watch-bird-count-daily-september-to-december-2/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260904T220332Z
CREATED:20260830T185309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T220332Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Great Meadows Unit Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Great Meadows Unit\, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge\, Stratford – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe \n\n\nThe salt marshes of Connecticut are active during early fall migration. Come visit one of the state’s largest salt marshes to observe Palm Warblers\, wading birds\, shorebirds\, migrating sparrows and swallows\, Merlins\, Northern Harriers\, and others. Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, Director of Bird Conservation at Audubon Connecticut\, will also discuss salt marsh ecology and the large marsh restoration project that is in progress at Great Meadows. \nMeet in the Refuge parking lot at (approximately) 600 Long Beach Boulevard\, Stratford. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, 203-233-0535  or cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-great-meadows-unit-field-trip-october-4-2026/
LOCATION:Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge – Great Meadows Trail Parking\, Long Beach Blvd.\, Stratford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T190110Z
CREATED:20260830T185627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T190110Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Lighthouse Point Field Trip: October 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven – Frank Gallo\n\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin us on a visit to this premier local birding location\, renowned for its migrating raptors and other passerines. If the weather conditions are favorable\, we may see hundreds of hawks in flight over the park. \nNOTE: the walk will be limited to 20 participants. Watch for the NHBC email announcement for details. \nMeet at the Hawk Watch parking lot\, Lighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven. \nLeader: Frank Gallo\, 203-644-2163 or peeplo@aol.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lighthouse-point-field-trip-october-7-2026/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260901T174006Z
CREATED:20260901T174006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T174006Z
UID:10009629-1791619200-1791626400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon - Farmington River Park – Field Trip:  October 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Farmington River Park\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 – 8:00 am\n458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield — Meet in Parking Lot \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring\nwoodlands. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs\,\nand several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a\ndifferent trail. \nLarry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org / 860-953-1847T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-farmington-river-park-field-trip-october-10-2026/
LOCATION:Farmington River Park\, 458 Tunxis Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260830T191435Z
CREATED:20260830T191435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T191435Z
UID:10009613-1791964800-1791973800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Bauer Park (Farm) Field Trip: October 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Bauer Park (Bauer Farm)\, Madison – Chuck Imbergamo\n\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nExplore fields\, community gardens\, and woodland trails for resident birds and migrants. The terrain is easy and mostly flat. \nMeet at the Bauer Park Community Gardens parking area\, 257 Copse Road\, Madison. \nLeader: Chuck Imbergamo\, imbercj@comcast.net 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-bauer-park-farm-field-trip-october-14-2026/
LOCATION:Bauer Farm\, Bauer Farm\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T192211Z
CREATED:20260830T192211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T192211Z
UID:10009615-1792224000-1792234800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Woodbridge Country Club Field Trip: October 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Country Club of Woodbridge Property\, Woodbridge – Chris Loscalzo\n\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin Chris Loscalzo for a walk on this former golf course (now a valued open space as the fairways have transformed into weedy and brushy fields) as he looks for sparrows and other late fall migrants. The walk will be preceded on Friday\, October 16th by a presentation on sparrow identification via Zoom when Chris will review the ID of all 27 species of sparrow that have been seen in CT; see notice under Indoor Meetings. \nAdvance registration will be requested\, but additional walks will be arranged if interest in the walk exceeds available spaces. Watch for the NHBC email announcement for details. \nMeet at the gravel parking lot on Johnson Road\, immediately southeast of the intersection of Johnson Road and Ansonia Road in Woodbridge. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-woodbridge-country-club-field-trip-october-17-2026/
LOCATION:Old Woodbridge Country Club\, 40 Woodfield Road\, Woodbridge\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260901T180346Z
CREATED:20260901T175901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180346Z
UID:10009632-1792315800-1792323000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon - A.W. Stanley Park – Field Trip: October 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: A.W. Stanley Park\, New Britain\n\nSunday\, October 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am\n\n\n\n2159 Stanley St\, New Britain\nPark in the lot across from the pool building.\n(Note this is NOT Stanley Quarter Park\, also in New Britain) \nA.W. Stanley Park is a New Britain gem\, hosting a diverse community\nof resident and migratory birds\, with foraging mixed-species flocks\nassembling in October. We will take an approximately 2 mile route\,\nwalking on paved and unpaved trails through forested and open areas\naround the pond\, including a small hill and a cliff overlook\, and marsh\nand stream viewing areas. With luck\, the maples will be putting on a\ncolorful display. Dress appropriately for the weather. We will\nprobably spend a couple of hours in the park\, with many stops. The\ntrip will be cancelled or rescheduled if it’s raining; call to ask if the\nweather seems borderline. \nSylvia Halkin – halkin@ccsu.edu – 860-985-7343 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-aw-stanley-park-field-trip-october-18-2026/
LOCATION:A.W. Stanley Park\, New Britain\,  2159 Stanley St\,\, New Britain\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160315Z
CREATED:20260831T160207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160315Z
UID:10009616-1792828800-1792839600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Ansonia Nature Center Field Trip: October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Ansonia Nature Center\, Ansonia – Ranger Evelyn and Kelly Meineke\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\nAnsonia Nature Center\, Ansonia 10 Deerfield Rd\, Ansonia\, CT \n\n\n\n\nAnsonia Nature Center encompasses a variety of habitats: a pond\, grassy fields\, thickets\, wetlands\, and woods. In late October we can expect numerous sparrow species\, raptors\, and woodpeckers\, along with migrating songbirds\, including some warblers. Join Ranger Evelyn and NHBC’s Kelly Meineke and explore.\n\nLeaders: Ranger Evelyn\, 203-736-1053 or ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org and Kelly Meineke\,  203-736-7888 or meinekek@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-ansonia-nature-center-field-trip-october-24-2026/
LOCATION:Ansonia Nature Center\, 10 Deerfield Avenue\, Ansonia\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T162430Z
CREATED:20260831T161045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T162430Z
UID:10009617-1792915200-1792926000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Farm River Trolley Trail Field Trip: October 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with the Friends of the Farm River and Estuary\, East Haven – DeWitt Allen\n\nSunday\, October 25\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nThe Friends of the Farm River and Estuary invite the New Haven Bird Club to share a walk along the tracks of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven through several productive habitats. The timing may be good for us to find a mix of resident and migrating salt marsh birds\, raptors\, and woodland species. Plus a ride on an antique trolley car! \nMeet in the rear parking lot of the Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Str\, East Haven. \nLeader: DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-farm-river-trolley-trail-field-trip-october-25-2026/
LOCATION:Farm River Trolley Trail\, Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, East Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T135535Z
CREATED:20260831T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T135535Z
UID:10009618-1793433600-1793444400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Lake Dawson Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Dawson\, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy \n\nSaturday\, October 31\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nJoin Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. We will see fall migrants and winter residents. There are some mild slopes on a well-maintained road. \nMeet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road\, the second metal gate south of Morris Road\, Bethany. We carpool to Lake Dawson from there. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lake-dawson-field-trip-october-31-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Dawson\, Woodbridge\, Lake Dawson\, Woodbridge\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T163415Z
CREATED:20260831T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T163415Z
UID:10009619-1793520000-1793534400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Cheshire Hotspots Field Trip: November 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots – Melissa Baston\n\nSunday\, November 1\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nWe bird several hotspots in the Town of Cheshire\, including Broad Brook Reservoir. The Reservoir annually hosts 200-400 Ruddy Ducks in fall\, one of the highest concentrations of this diving duck in the state. The Reservoir is level walking (100 yards) on leaf-covered paved road. Other locations will be chosen according to current conditions and bird sightings. \nMeet at 894 S Meriden Rd\, Cheshire. We will carpool from there. \nLeader: Melissa Baston\,  860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/39900/
LOCATION:Cheshire\, Route 68 access to Broad Brook Reservoir\,\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T164252Z
CREATED:20260831T164252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T164252Z
UID:10009621-1794038400-1794049200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Hammonasset Field Trip: November 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Hammonasset Beach State Park\, Madison – Corrie Folsom O’Keefe\n\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, Director of Bird Conservation for the CT Office of the National Audubon Society\, for a walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park\, one of CT’s most productive birding destinations at all seasons of the year. We’ll look for shorebirds\, waterfowl\, raptors\, late migrants\, and other over-wintering birds. The park’s varied habitats include over 400 acres of salt marsh\, which have eroded substantially in recent years\, reducing the amount of habitat available for beach nesting (Piping Plover\, Least Tern) and salt marsh birds (Saltmarsh Sparrow\, Seaside Sparrow\, Willet\, Clapper Rail). Corrie will discuss the birds that use Hammonasset for nesting\, stopover\, or wintering\, and describe efforts to prevent future erosion and increase the resilience of the Park’s natural resources. \nMeet at the Meigs Point Nature Center. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom O’Keefe 203-233-0535\, cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-sherwood-island-bird-walk-november-4-2026-2/
LOCATION:Hammonasset Beach State Park\, 1288 Boston Post Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T165100Z
CREATED:20260831T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165100Z
UID:10009623-1794643200-1794654000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Lake Chamberlain Field Trip: November 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain\, Bethany – Pat Leahy\n\nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin 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. Walking is on fairly flat and well-maintained trails and is not strenuous. \nMeet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road\, the second metal gate south of Morris Road\, Bethany. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lake-chamberlain-field-trip-november-14-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area\, Sperry Road south of Morris Road\, Bethany\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T183324Z
CREATED:20260901T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183324Z
UID:10009636-1796486400-1796493600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon - Crow Roost Field Trip:  December 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Crow Roost – Saturday\, December 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\n\nMeet at Hartford Housing Authority parking lot at 180 John D.\nWardlaw Way (a.k.a. Overlook Terrace)\, Hartford. DIRECTIONS:\nFrom Flatbush Ave.\, turn south onto Newfield Ave.\, go past Charter\nOak Marketplace shopping plaza\, and then turn east at the stoplight\nintersection of Newfield & John D. Wardlaw Way\, and park in the lot\nnext to the building at the end of the street. \nWatching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting\nwinter spectacle. The roost tends to be near the Hartford/West\nHartford boundary\, often within sight of I-84. \nI’ll be tracking the roost location and will update the meeting place using the AllHAS e-mail if the crows have moved to a new area. Be prepared to drive around some after we meet to see crows flying in from different directions. \nDress quite warmly (including hats\, gloves\, and warm footwear): we\nwill often be standing still. The crow show will probably last a little over an hour. \nTrip will be cancelled or rescheduled if snow or rain is falling or the weather is otherwise dangerous; call to ask if the weather seems borderline. \nSylvia Halkin – halkin@ccsu.edu – 860-985-7343 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-crow-roost-field-trip-december-5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T201305Z
CREATED:20260829T201305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T201305Z
UID:10009579-1796814000-1796842800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - ECO TRAVEL: Coastal Birding Holiday - December 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Birding Holiday\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\n11:00am – 7:00pm\nConnecticut/Rhode Island\nLed By Andy Griswold\nMembers:    $75\nNon-Members:    $90\nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org\n\n\n\nJoin Andy Griswold\, Director Emeritus of EcoTravel 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 one of the fine eateries in the area. Bring a friend to help kick off the holiday season! Meal is not included in price.\nTo register: Coastal Birding Holiday | Dec 9\, 11:00am – 7:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-coastal-birding-holiday-december-9-2026/
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T153621Z
CREATED:20260829T201910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153621Z
UID:10009580-1799496000-1799524800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Shawangunk Owls
DESCRIPTION:Shawangunk Owls:\n\n\nShawangunk National Wildlife Refuge\, New York \nLed By Matt Bell \nMembers:    $95\nNon-Members:    $110 \nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org \n\n\nWhen the winter months get long and tiring\, join us on an adventure to Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge in New York as we search for Shore-eared Owls\, Northern Harriers\, and other winter specialties. If we’re lucky\, we may even find a rare Gyrfalcon! Sundown is the best time to view these beautiful birds as they bounce over the open grassland.\n \nPlease note: Date may change depending on weather\, especially windy conditions.\n \nTo Register: Shawangunk Owls | Jan 9\, 12:00pm – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-shawangunk-owls-january-9-2027/
LOCATION:Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge\, 02 Hoagerburgh Rd\,\, Wallkill\,\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T000402Z
CREATED:20260829T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000402Z
UID:10009581-1800522000-1800561600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Harlequins of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Harlequins of Newport:\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2027\n9:00am – 8:00pm\nNewport\, Rhode Island\nLed By TBD\nMembers:    $85\nNon-Members:    $100\nFor more info and to register:\n(860) 767-0660\necotravel@ctaudubon.org\n\n\n\n\nHarlequin 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 for Harlequins and other winter ducks at the point\, and take a tour of additional spots around Newport. Stop for dinner at a favorite local eatery before heading home. Meal is not included in price. \n\nTo register: Harlequins of Newport | Jan 21\, 9:00am – 8:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-harlequins-of-newport-january-21-2027/
LOCATION:Newport\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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