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May 29, 2026 Friday, 8:00 a.m. Location: West Cornwall, CT On past visits to this under-birded spot, we have had Ruffed Grouse, Blackburnian Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and other northern species. To get there from Route 7, cross the West Cornwall covered bridge and turn right down River Road. If coming from the east, turn ... Read more
Friday, May 29, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free Join local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite ... Read more
Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury May 30, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Free Description A slow-paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. The focus of the hike will be observing, listening, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed, enjoyable manner. This hike ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free Join teacher-naturalists Ava and Maggie for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites ... Read more
Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds – Jack Swatt May 31, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am The 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 ... Read more
May 31, 2026 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Location: Southbury, CT Russ Naylor will lead us on a bird walk to the Shepaug Dam to find breeding birds — warblers (Pine, Prairie, Blue-winged, etc.), edge and field species (Eastern Towhees, Field Sparrows, American Bluebirds), plus some special treats: a Cliff Swallow colony, Spotted Sandpipers, ravens, Common ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park – Jack Swatt June 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join us as we explore the birds in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Mostly ... Read more
Nesting Basics Webinar Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 Early summer can be a quieter time for birding, as many species are breeding and nesting and prefer not to draw attention to themselves or their chicks. Discovering a nest or observing parent birds’ nesting behaviors is always ... Read more
Station 43 & Vibert Rd - Wetland Birds Sat Jun 6 - 7 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd & Main St Park on road by intersection. A bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have a chance to see Least Bitterns, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens. Knee-high waterproof ... Read more
Reservoir # 3, Bloomfield - Jun 6 - Sat 8 am 298 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Meet at first parking lot This area is easily accessible and has a wide variety of habitats within a short distance. We are likely to find Bobolinks nesting in the fields and Great Blue Herons nesting in their ... Read more
New Haven Summer Bird Count June 6, 2026 - June 7, 2026 Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, all day A wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. ... Read more
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am: Join Hartford Audubon and Canton Land Trust leaders Sarah Faulkner and Jay Kaplan for a 1 1/2 hour beginner's birdwalk for families in this beautiful Canton Land Conservation Trust preserve. You'll be introduced to birdwatching, how to use the Merlin app to help with bird identification, learn to find and ... Read more
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