Hartford Audubon: Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk
2026-04-22 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 451 Great Pond Road, Glastonbury, CT, 451 Great Pond Road, Glastonbury, CT, United States
April 22, 2026 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wed 8 am
Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on left
From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants.
Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140 recorded species: Wild Turkey, flycatchers, warblers, kinglets, herons and ducks. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes. Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road, a CT River ferry landing.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-22 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo
Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 May 13 & 20

8:30am – 10:00am

Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Nature Center Center. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed

All walks will meet in the lower parking lot at NCNC

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register

Register Here

Menunkatuck Audubon: Visiting Argentina's Pampas and Atlantic Forest
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Last November, John Hannan traveled over 2,500 miles through Argentina’s grasslands and Atlantic Forest, visiting five key conservation projects managed by Aves Argentinas. These projects protect thousands of acres of grasslands and forest habitat for hundreds of species, including the endangered Pampas Meadowlark, Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Yellow Cardinal, Blue-winged Macaw, and many others. Along the way, he observed more than 300 bird and other wildlife species.
Through images of stunning birds and landscapes, John will share an inspiring story of conservation efforts that bring together scientists, ranchers, and conservationists. Together, they work to protect some of the world’s most unique habitats while supporting local communities with sustainable livelihoods.
John Hannan is a 40-year veteran of the non-profit world, most of it in the conservation sphere. He has been a part of the Audubon family at all levels. On staff at National John Hannan has 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector, mainly in conservation. He has been involved with the Audubon organization at all levels. While on staff at National Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the team that planned the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In New York, he is a former Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and has served as President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors, both in the past and currently.
At Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the planning team for the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In NY, he is a past Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and a past and current President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors.
From 2017 to 2024, he worked with BirdLife International, raising awareness and support for the Partnership’s coordinated global conservation efforts. Now retired, he is helping build local awareness of how migratory birds truly connect us worldwide and how vital it is for all of us to protect these fragile natural resources we rely on.
Register to get Zoom link.

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-23 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Thursday, April 16, 23 May 14 & 21

8:30am – 10:00am

Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed

All walks will meet in the Meade Park parking lot near the Ball Fields

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register
Register Here

New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
2026-04-24 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-05-08 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Friday, April 17 & 24, May 8 & 22
8:30am – 10:00am

Meet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder, Frank Gallo, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and the New Canaan Nature Center.

Friday, April 17
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, New Canaan
Parking at Mead Park

Friday, April 24
Cove Island Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Stamford
Park at far southwest corner of the parking lot past the rink

Friday, May 8
Silvermine-Fowler Preserve, New Canaan
The parking lot is on Silvermine Road
This lovely preserve is a joy to explore. Join us as we search for signs of spring – salamanders, frogs, and early spring wildflowers.

Friday, May 22
NCLT’s Browne Preserve, New Canaan
Meet in the parking lot at their office
Join us as we search for signs of spring – birds and spring wildflowers.

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register

Register Here

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-04-25 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-05-02 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
SATURDAYS APRIL 4-11-18-25, MAY 2-9 2026. 7 AM – 8:30 AM
Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center’s open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available for those who don’t have them. Meet in the Audubon Center in Greenwich parking Lot.
The program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Program Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival.
RSVP is Required
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
We will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

Roaring Brook Nature Center - Spring Bird Walk
2026-04-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Saturday, April 25 | 7 AM – 9 AM

An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children.

Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot.

Donations welcome.

Pre-registration is not required.

Hartford Audubon Society: Great Pond, Simsbury - Bird Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
April 25, 2026 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Sat 8 am
156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury

Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd
Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road
April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early spring migrants (Pine warbler, Blue-headed vireo) and whatever else we can see and hear. This is a good walk for beginning birders; we will have extra binoculars. The 2-hour walk is mostly level easy walking on forest paths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasional tree root. If it’s a wet spring, boots are a good idea; though most of paths should be dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful for scouting the pond, as is Merlin for birding by song.
Donna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net – 860-966-1642 T
Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net – 860-543-1280 T

CANCELLED: Hartford Audubon Society: Keney Park Bird Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Keney Park, 171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, 06095, United States
April 25, 2026 Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel – Sat 8 am
244 Greenfield St. Parking, Hartford
That address should take you to the parking lot where we meet.The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between 2 – 2-1/2 hours long, depending on what we come across. Great for beginners, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and use bug spray.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Spring Census
2026-04-25 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00
April 25, 2026 – Annual Spring Census – Sat 3 weeks
All Towns in the Greater Hartford Area
Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census, which will end on Sunday, May 17th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as you wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date.
Bill Asteriades bill.asteriades@gmail.com – 860-690-1152 T
Doug Beach – beachgolfdesign@att.net – 860-878-1364T

Hartford Audubon Society: Roaring Brook Nature Center Bird Walk
2026-04-26 07:00 - 09:00 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
April 26, 2026 – Roaring Brook Nature Center – Springtime Bird Walk – Sun 7:00 am
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
Meet in the Nature Center parking lot.
Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers and more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wet ground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am.
Jay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-707-5246 T

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Osbornedale State Park/Kellog Environmental Center
2026-04-26 07:30 - 10:30 | Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, CT, 06418, United States
Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, Derby – Maria Stockmal

April 26 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am

Osbornedale 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.
We will explore the Kellogg Environmental Center grounds and then walk over to Osbornedale Park to explore and see what we find.
Meet at the Kellogg Environmental Center parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby.
Leader: Maria Stockmal, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net

Hartford Audubon: Lewis Farm Sanctuary
2026-04-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Lewis Farm Sanctuary, 1035 Hill St., Suffield, CT, United States
April 29, 2026 – Lewis Farm Sanctuary – Wed 8:30 am
1035 Hill St, Suffield
Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary)
Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars
Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers as we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary. We will cover mixed terrain of low hills and mostly dry trails, crossing a babbling brook and meandering around a pond. We will keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.
When our necks are tired from scanning the treetops, we can admire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Join us for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property.
Abby Wolcott – abwol81@cox.net – 860-436-7667 T

Roaring Brook Nature Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
2026-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Saturday, May 2 | 7 AM – 9 AM

An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children.

Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot.

Donations welcome.

Pre-registration is not required.

New Haven Bird Club: Bauer Park Field Trip
2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:30 | Bauer Farm, Bauer Farm, Madison, CT, United States
Field Trip – Bauer Park, Madison – Mike DiGiorgio

May 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields, gardens, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome.
Meet at the Community Gardens parking area, 257 Copse Road, Madison.
Leader: Mike DiGiorgio, mdigiorgio@comcast.net

Hartford Audubon: Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge, Longmeadow, MA, United States
May 2 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – Sat 8 am
202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA
Park by sign at the end of the road
A 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 in places. Bring bug spray.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com

CT Woodlands: Bird-Nature Hike
2026-05-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Earle Park, 1325 Main St, Glastonbury, United States
CT Woodlands.org
Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury
May 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Earle Park 1325 Main street. (Rte. 17), Glastonbury, CT, United States
Enjoy a relaxed walk focused on observing, listening and noticing birds and nature. The walk will include a sensory awareness meditation at the start.

Slow paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. Focus of the hike will be observing, listening and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed enjoyable manner. This hike is more about connecting w/ nature, appreciating birdsongs- behavior rather than just identification. An invitation to participate in a 10-15 minute sensory awareness meditation (SAM) at the start will be done. After the SAM, we’ll explore several places throughout the park. Recommendations: wear sturdy footwear, Dress for the weather, Bring water, binoculars and or smart phone/Merlin app
I’m a dog lover but no dogs on this hike. Stormy or dangerous weather cancels.
Will meet near Gazebo.

Free

RSVP Here
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New Haven Bird Club: Farm River Trolley Trail
2026-05-03 08:00 - 10:30 | Farm River Trolley Trail, Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street, East Haven, CT, United States
Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary – DeWitt Allen

May 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

The 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.
Meet in the rear parking lot of the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street, East Haven.
Leader: DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

Hartford Audubon: Greenstone Hollow Bird Walk
2026-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Greenstone Hollow, 31 Ridge Blvd., East Granby, CT, United States
Greenstone Hollow – 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby – Park on north side of road
Monday, May 4 – 8 am
Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub, swamp, marsh, wet meadow, pond and wooded habitats. Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud and water if it has rained. Many habitat types: woods, marsh, shrub field, beaver pond, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers.
Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org / 860-953-1847

Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River/Barkhamsted Bird Walk
2026-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Farmington River Barkhamsted, 20 River Road, Barkhamsted, United States
Farmington River Barkhamsted – May 5 – Tuesday – 8 am
Enter 20 River Rd, Barkhamsted in Google Maps
From Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right
We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road.
Lower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property along the West Branch of the Farmington River. Walk will be on mostly level dirt road. May be muddy if recent rainfall. The walk will last about 2 hours. This walk is in memory of Mickey Nordell, who offered this trip every spring until her death in March of 2020.
Gina Decker – grodckr21@gmail.com – 860-733-2670 T
Cathy Delasco cathy_cosgrove@yahoo.com – (860) 324-4709 T

Hartford Audubon: Auerfarm State Park Bird Walk
2026-05-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, 35 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, United States
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve – Wed, May 6 – 7 am

35 Auerfarm Road – Auerfarm Road is 400 feet N of Burr Rd on Rt 185 Park in the parking area on the right
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve was once part of the historic Auerfarm property that was a working farm for 40 years. This property maintains some of the most scenic views of the Metacomet Ridge on Talcott Mountain and the variety of habitats, including woodlands, apple orchards, and grasslands, act as valuable feeding, resting, and breeding sites for an array of wildlife.
Expect common CT birds and migrants. 2.5 mile walk. Mostly flat but some hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes.
Al Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com – 860-916-7142 T
Jack Halibozek mjmhal@comcast.net – 860-978-4890

New Haven Bird Club: East Rock Park
2026-05-06 08:00 - 11:00 | East Rock Park, New Haven, CT, United States
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: East Rock Park, New Haven – John Oshlick

May 6, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

East 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.
Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden.
Leader: John Oshlick, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com

Hartford Audubon Society: Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-07 07:30 - 09:30 | Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, 253 Loomis Street, North Granby, CT, United States
Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve – May 7 -Thu 7:30 am
253 Loomis St, Granby (approx). From East St drive 2.5 miles
north on Loomis St to parking lot on left.
LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE – CONTACT JOHN AFTER 4/1 TO REGISTER
Offering woodlands, two extensive marshes, a weedy field and a pond with active beavers, Dismal Brook attracts a spectacular variety of birds (the site’s checklist numbers 143 species). The
preserve boasts wide, well-maintained trails, two observation decks for viewing the marshes and comfortable benches at strategic points. The walk will cover about two miles, most of it on even
ground, except for the quarter-mile, gentle climb up to the cabin overlooking the pond Rain cancels the walk.
John Weeks – aerie.john@cox.net – 959-222-9978 T

Hartford Audubon: Town Forest, Simsbury - Bird Walk
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Town Forest Road, 66 Town Forest Rd,, West Simsbury, CT, United States
Town Forest Road, West Simsbury Thursday, May 7, 6:30 PM
66 Town Forest Rd, West Simsbury
Off Stratton Brook Rd.- turn west at the bike path signal
Meet in the sand parking lot east of the pond
This early evening walk has level easy walking. We will cover a variety of habitats, pond, forest, and along the road past the town maintenance garage to the roadside marsh. Wear bug spray, and be aware of poison ivy along edge of road. Having Merlin on your phone is useful for picking up bird calls, and Ebird to enter your list. Good walk for beginning birders; we have extra binoculars.
Donna Summers donnasummers@hartfordaudubon.org 860-966-1642 T
Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net – 860-543-1280 T

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk at Bent of the River Audubon Center
2026-05-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Bird Walk
May 8, 2026
Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Location: Bent of the River, Southbury

We will bird along the Pomperaug River to the historic barn and beyond. The Bent of the River is managed for shrub-land birds including Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Field Sparrows, and Indigo Buntings. The river has nesting Common Mergansers and Eastern Kingfishers. Meet at the Bent of the River parking lot at 185 East Flat Hill Road in Southbury.

Questions? Contact Donna Rose Smith at 1ffastbird@gmail.com.

Hartford Audubon: Simsbury River Bird Walk
2026-05-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Simsbury River Walk, 46 Drake Hill Rd., Simsbury, CT, United States
Simsbury River Walk – Friday – May 8 – am
46 Drake Hill Rd, Simsbury
Park at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge
The Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great for
warblers and other passerines. Plan to walk approximately 2 miles over 2-3 hours. The trail is flat but may be wet in places, depending
on recent rainfall. Bring bug spray and appropriate footwear.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Birdwatching - Big Sit
2026-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Birdwatching “Big Sit” Open House – Free

Friday, May 8, 2026
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sitting in one area quietly can be a rewarding and low-effort way to observe birds. Join us at the Deer Pond Farm’s teaching terrace with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer for this casual twist on the competitive “Big Day” of birding. We will observe birds soaring, in the meadows, and forest edges. Extra spotting scopes, binoculars, and lots of ID resources will be set up. All birding levels are welcome.
Register here: Birdwatching “Big Sit” Open House – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation: Bird Walk
2026-05-09 06:30 - 08:00 | Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, United States
Bird Walk
Saturday, May 9, 6:30 am
Free – Reservations Encouraged
Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds.
Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended.
Admission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
