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SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Let's Go a-Ducking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m.\, Cromwell Stop & Shop plaza parking lot\, on the side lot by Mattress Firm. \nCall Larry Cyrulik for more information at 342-4785 or 635-1880.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-lets-go-a-ducking/
LOCATION:Cromwell Stop & Shop\, 195 West Street\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T002803Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club:  Cheshire Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots\n\nMarch 22 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin us for an early spring exploration of several birding hotspots in Cheshire. Locations may include Broad Brook Reservoir to check for waterfowl\, overwintering songbirds and raptors\, and possible early arriving migrants; Riverbound Farm Sanctuary; and Boulder Knoll Open Space. \nMeet at 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire. We will carpool from there. \nLeader: Melissa Baston\, 860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-cheshire-hotspots/
LOCATION:Cheshire\, Route 68 access to Broad Brook Reservoir\,\, 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:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T003651Z
UID:10009164-1774684800-1774695600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Edgewood Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Edgewood Park\, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen\n\nMarch 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nAn early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands\, fields\, streams\, and ponds. Wood Duck\, Hooded Merganser\, Kingfisher\, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker\, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with one dirt path through a wooded area. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. \nMeet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis courts\, entrance off West Rock Avenue\, just south of Whalley Avenue\, New Haven. \nLeaders: Chris Howe\, 203-530-1066 or clhowe2@yahoo.com; DeWitt Allen\,  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-edgewood-park/
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:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T172035Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point\, RI
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2026 – Sachuest Point\, RI -Sat 8:30 am \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI \nMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot\nView 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 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-sachuest-point-ri/
LOCATION:769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 769 Sachuest Point Road\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260106T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T014304Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
DESCRIPTION:March 29\, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford – 8 am \nMeet in main parking lot \nContact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk about 2 miles for about 3 hours. \nMaggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903\nErnie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-silver-sands-state-park/
LOCATION:Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Parkway\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am\n\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road\nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy\nin places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward\njward88787@aol.com\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20251210T162159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004041Z
UID:10009113-1775286000-1775322000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay
DESCRIPTION:Ducks of Jamaica Bay\nSaturday\, April 4     7 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nA popular spot for shorebirds in fall\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year round. In early April\, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. Join us as we scour the flocks for the rare and unusual\, welcoming migration back with open arms.\nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $110. Members: $95\n\nTo sign up for a trip\, please call the office at (860) 767-0660.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-ducks-of-jamaica-bay/
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:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260106T161100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161257Z
UID:10009175-1775289600-1775300400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond\, Simsbury
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2026 – Great Pond\, Simsbury – Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\n\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond\, where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.\nBring a spotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-great-pond-simsbury/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260106T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183216Z
UID:10009176-1775894400-1775901600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone  Hollow
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2026 –  Greenstone Hollow – 8 am\n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby\nPark on north side of road \nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve. Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Spring migration.\nAbout 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-greenstone-hollow/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd.\, East Granby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260105T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183606Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund\n\nApril 12 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\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 woodland birds\, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet\, Purple Finch\, Pine Warbler\, Bald Eagle\, and Ring-necked Duck\, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe\, Eastern Towhee\, and perhaps Brown Thrasher\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, and Palm Warbler. \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\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-west-rock-ridge-state-park/
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:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260105T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T223722Z
UID:10009166-1776499200-1776513600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Geology and Birds\, Branford
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Geology and Birds\, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May \n\nApril 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nRain date: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nJoin a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford\, which surrounds the active Stony Creek quarry. Stony Creek granite is a building stone mined here since the late 19th century. We hike a moderately strenuous loop of 1.5 miles\, observing the geological features and the birds in woodland and riparian settings. An optional (and shorter) second part of the trip\, after a rest stop on I-95\, will be at Quarry Park Preserve in Fair Haven Heights. This small\, wooded preserve in sandstone bedrock was quarried from the 1700s to the early 1900s. \nMeet at the Kelley Memorial Preserve parking lot\, 103-127 Quarry Road\, Branford. \nLeaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May\, 203-343-4490 or capect13@gmail.com \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-geology-and-birds-branford/
LOCATION:Kelley Memorial Preserve\, 103-127 Quarry Rd\, Branford\, 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:20260426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260105T152219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190653Z
UID:10009167-1777188600-1777199400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Osbornedale State Park/Kellog Environmental Center
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park\, Derby – Maria Stockmal \n\nApril 26 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nOsbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest\, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle\, nesting Bluebirds\, early warbler migrants\, Green Heron\, and Orchard Oriole\, as well as Indigo Bunting\, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak\, and the various thrushes. \nWe will explore the Kellogg Environmental Center grounds and then walk over to Osbornedale Park to explore and see what we find. \nMeet at the Kellogg Environmental Center parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Avenue\, Derby. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net \n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-osbornedale-state-park-kellog-environmental-center/
LOCATION:Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park\, 500 Hawthorne Ave.\, Derby\, CT\, 06418\, 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:20260430T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20251210T162541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162541Z
UID:10009114-1777528800-1777561200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Early Spring Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Early Spring Migrants \n\nThursday\, April 30     6 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nLate April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds\, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of migrants to see them in nuptial plumage and listen to their spring songs before the leaves make them more difficult to spot. \nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $90. Members: $75.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-early-spring-migrants/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T171822Z
UID:10009305-1777795200-1777804200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club - Farm River Trolley Trail - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary – DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 3\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nThe Friends of Farm River 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 should be good for us to find a mix of resident and migrating salt marsh birds\, raptors\, and woodland species. A bonus – at the end of the walk a trolley from the museum will give us a ride back to our starting point. \nMeet in the rear parking lot of the Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, 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/
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:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T172114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172114Z
UID:10009306-1778054400-1778065200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: East Rock Park - Field Trip - Wednesday Walk
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: East Rock Park\, New Haven – John Oshlick\n\nMay 6\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nEast Rock Park in early May is one of the best places in the state to see migrant warblers. Fifteen to twenty species are possible on a good day. \nMeet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot\, 915 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-east-rock-park-field-trip-wednesday-walk/
LOCATION:East Rock Park\, 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:20260507T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20251210T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162838Z
UID:10009115-1778133600-1778166000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Annual Lyme Loop
DESCRIPTION:Annual Lyme Loop\n\nThursday\, May 7     6 a.m. – 3 p.m.\n\nTravel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest include wetlands\, streams\, and ponds\, all excellent places for the morning chorus of neotropical migrants. While the main focus will be on warblers and learning their songs\, vireos\, thrushes and other breeders can be present. Target species include Hooded\, Worm-eating\, and Cerulean warblers.\n\nLeader: Andy Griswold.\nFee: $90. Members: $75.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-annual-lyme-loop/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172632Z
UID:10009307-1778311800-1778331600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: River Road in Kent - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – River Road\, Kent – Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor – Allan Welby\n\nMay 9\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\nRiver Road in Kent along the Housatonic River provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species including Acadian and Least Flycatchers; Yellow-throated and Blue-headed Vireos; Winter Wren; and Cerulean\, Golden-winged\, and Worm-eating Warblers. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river is an ideal location for a moderate to strenuous walk on beautiful terrain. \nMeet in Kent at the old train station\, 3 Railroad Avenue\, just north of the intersection of Routes 7 & 341. We carpool from there. \nLeader: Allan Welby\, 630-303-3411 or antpitta4@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-river-road-in-kent-field-trip/
LOCATION:Kent\, Old Train Station\, 43 Railroad St\, Kent\, 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:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T151313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T151313Z
UID:10009291-1778313600-1778346000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: - Mount Auburn/Plum Island Ma - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:May 9 Mount Auburn & Plum Island\, MA – May 9 – Sat 8 am \n580 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate. \nAfter cemetery we drive to Plum Island\, Newburyport\, MA \nMount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspot\nwith many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1\nhr) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers\, waterfowl\nand shore birds. One of our most popular trips! \nJon Ward – JWard88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-mount-auburn-plum-island-ma-field-trip/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn\, 580 Mount Auburn Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T173208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T173208Z
UID:10009309-1778653800-1778670000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club:  Hartman Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Hartman Park\, Lyme – John Oshlick\n\nMay 13\, 2026 @ 6:30 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nHartman Park is known for its mix of forest and wetland that hosts many of Connecticut’s breeding birds\, including Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie\, Blue-winged\, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. \nMeet at the commuter parking lot\, Exit 55 off I-95; we carpool from there. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-hartman-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Branford Commuter Parking Lot\, Branford\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20251210T163509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T163509Z
UID:10009116-1778738400-1778770800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset State Forest\nThursday\, May 14     6 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nCockaponset 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 for a busy morning of warblers\, vireos\, thrushes\, and more. The focus will be species setting up breeding territories\, and other species still continuing their journey northward to boreal breeding grounds. \nLeader: Andy Griswold.\nFee: $90. Members: $75
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-wood-warblers-of-cockaponset-state-forest/
LOCATION:Cockaponset State Forest\, Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T173926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174135Z
UID:10009310-1778918400-1778929200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Sleeping Giant State Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park – Jim Sirch\, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 16\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nSleeping Giant dominates the landscape north of New Haven. The park hosts diverse habitats: riparian woods\, rivers and streams\,  stands of white pines\, mature deciduous forests\, and cliffs and meadow edge. Although it is famous for its ankle-twisting and heart-pumping terrain\, we will bird along the uphill but (mostly) smooth-surfaced Tower Path. As we move slowly along the Path\, we can expect to find a rich mix of migrant and resident warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, and woodpeckers. We should be able to locate the nesting ravens and may also get glimpses of the resident Peregrine Falcons. \nMeet at the Sleeping Giant State Park entrance on Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Jim Sirch\, jimsirch95@gmail.com; \nCraig Repasz\, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; \nDeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-sleeping-giant-state-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park\, Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174414Z
UID:10009311-1779001200-1779019200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Naugatuck State Forest - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Naugatuck State Forest\, Naugatuck – Chris Loscalzo\n\nMay 17\, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nJoin us at the peak of spring migration on this moderately strenuous hike in a fine birding location. We’ll search for migrants and residents. We often see more than 15 species of warblers on this trip\, including resident Hooded\, Chestnut-sided\, Prairie\, and Worm-eating Warblers. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers\, and many other birds are residents here\, too. \nMeet at the commuter lot at Exit 24 off Route 8\, Naugatuck. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-naugatuck-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Naugatuck State Forest\, Rte 8\, exit 25\, Naugatuck\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T174750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174853Z
UID:10009312-1779262200-1779273000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Lake Chamberlain - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain\, Bethany – Pat Leahy\n\nMay 20\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nJoin us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat Leahy has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds\, swallows\, and spring migrants are plentiful. Walking is not strenuous and on well-maintained trails. \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/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175247Z
UID:10009313-1779523200-1779534000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Julius Hansen Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park\, North Haven – Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen\n\nMay 23\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nRich meadows and fields\, forested wetlands\, trap rock ridge\, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers\, woodpeckers\, hawks\, Baltimore Orioles\, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks\, Indigo Buntings\, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. \nMeet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road\, North Haven. \nLeaders: Craig Repasz \, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0095 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-julius-hansen-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Julius M. Hansen Park\, 52 Patten Rd\, North 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T175919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175919Z
UID:10009314-1779609600-1779624000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti\n\nMay 24\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nBarn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border\, including large tracts of salt marsh\, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds\, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo\, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property\, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road\, Stonington \nOfficial state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.” \nLeaders: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net; \nDan Errichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-barn-island-wildlife-mgt-area-field-trip/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T180246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T010633Z
UID:10009315-1779867000-1779879600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Lake Watrous - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Lake Watrous\, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy\n\nMay 27\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nJoin Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge with views of the lake and dam\, some wetlands\, and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail. \nMeet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill Road\, Bethany. We will carpool to Lake Watrous from there. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-lake-watrous-field-trip/
LOCATION:Lake Watrous\, Lake Watrous\, Woodbury\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180553Z
UID:10009316-1780210800-1780225200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Birding Club: Chippens Hill - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds – Jack Swatt\n\nMay 31\, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am\n\n\n\nThe Chippens Hill area of Bristol has historically been farmland. The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut and the city of Bristol are working to save some of the habitat where Bobolinks\, Meadowlarks\, and Grasshopper Sparrows have been found. Join Jack Swatt for a tour of these areas in search of these declining species. Bring plenty of water and be prepared to walk in sunny field habitat that may contain ticks. \nMeet at the Bristol Dog Park parking lot ​at 400 Perkins Street in Bristol\, just north of the intersection with Pinehurst Road. \nLeader: Jack Swatt\, 203-592-4686 or jswattbirds@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-birding-club-chippens-hill-field-trip/
LOCATION:Chippens Hill\, Chippens Hill\, Bristol\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T182337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182405Z
UID:10009320-1781424000-1781434800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Mendell's Folly/Van Epps Preserve - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve\, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini\n\nJune 14\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10\, 2026 \nJoin the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include a variety of habitats including wetland\, field\, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges\, and streams. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear appropriate footwear and tick-proof clothing. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels. \nMeet at the roadside parking area at the Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42) in Bethany. Off road parking behind the gate is also available. \nTO REGISTER\, contact Bethany Land Trust Trails Chair\, Bob Harrison\, by Friday June 10\, 2026\, via cell 203-506-5888 or bjh51box@gmail.com. Walk will be limited to 20 participants. \nLeaders: John Triana\, 203-758-7203 or jtriana1@rwater.com; Christin Arnini\, 203-671-5567 or cevea55@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-mendells-folly-van-epps-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182639Z
UID:10009321-1781942400-1781953200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Brooksvale Park - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Brooksvale Park\, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen\n\nJune 20\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nBrooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams\, deep woods\, field/wood edges\, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats. \nMeet in the large unpaved parking lot\, just south of the Barnyard main entrance. \nLeaders: Alan Malina\, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-brooksvale-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Brooksvale Park\, 524 Brooksvale Avenue\, Hamden\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105539
CREATED:20260306T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T183003Z
UID:10009322-1784446200-1784460600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: People's State Forest - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Peoples State Forest\, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott\n\nJuly 19\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am\n\n\n\nPeoples State Forest spans over 3\,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails\, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian\, Canada\, Black-throated Blue\, and Black-throated Green Warblers\, Northern Waterthrush\, Ovenbirds\, Red-breasted Nuthatches\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Least and Alder Flycatchers\, Winter Wrens\, and more. Great Horned and Barred Owls\, along with Broad-winged Hawks\, also nest within the forest. Please note: the forest can be quite buggy in summer. Mosquito nets and/or generous use of bug spray are highly recommended. We will drive to several locations and walk approximately 2–3 miles throughout the morning. Terrain will include boardwalks\, rocky access roads\, and forest trails with many stumps and roots — please plan footwear and mobility accordingly. \nMeet at Matthies Grove (106 East River Road\, Barkhamsted). Meet in front of the pavilion to the left of the entrance. Due to limited parking at other spots in the forest\, we will carpool from there. \nLeaders: Paul Mahler\, 860-459-6942; \nMichele McDermott\, 860-485-3087
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-peoples-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Peoples Forest\, 324 Park Road\, Barkhamsted\, CT\, 06063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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