Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Hartford Audubon Society: Wildlife Series - Project Puffin
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117, CT, United States
March 17, 2026 – Wildlife Series – Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
McCauley Residence Auditorium
Speaker: “Seabird Sue” Schubel: Seabird Biologist, Educator
Celebrating 50 Years of Project Puffin — from Maine to the World!
In the late 1800s, puffins were almost eliminated from the Maine coast. In 1973 an experiment to bring them back to their former nesting island of Eastern Egg Rock was begun. Learn about this success story and how years of effort resulted in a thriving colony off of Maine.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Woodcocks at Nod Brook
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Nod Brook, 82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10),, Simsbury, CT, United States
March 21, 2026 – Woodcocks at Nod Brook – Sat 7:15 pm
82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10), Simsbury
Back of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park
See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip.
Short distance 0.25 mile – lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet while waiting for birds. Dress and layer for cold.
Brian Toal – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point, RI
2026-03-28 08:30 - 17:00 | 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, United States
March 28, 2026 – Sachuest Point, RI -Sat 8:30 am
769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI
Meet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot
View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
2026-03-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford, CT, United States
March 29, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford – 8 am
Meet in main parking lot
Contact 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.
Maggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903
Ernie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
2026-04-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge, Longmeadow, MA, United States
April 1, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 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
860-416-3958 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond, Simsbury
2026-04-04 08:00 - 11:00 | 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
April 4, 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
An 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.
Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –
860-416-3958 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone Hollow
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Greenstone Hollow, 31 Ridge Blvd., East Granby, CT, United States
April 11, 2026 – Greenstone Hollow – 8 am
31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby
Park on north side of road
All 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.
About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.
Chris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave,, West Haven, United States
April 14, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪
Tue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm
St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH
Speaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club
Madagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife
The island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds, animals, insects, reptiles, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language, Malagasy, is unlike any other.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-04-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Station 43, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States
April 15, 2026 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection.
The fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs) long over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River Park Bird Walk
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Farmington River Park, 458 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT, United States
April 18, 2026 – Farmington River Park – Sat 8:00 am
458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. Meet in Parking Lot
Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail.
Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847

Hartford Audubon: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117, CT, United States
April 21, 2026 – Wildlife Series
Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
McCauley Residence Auditorium
Speaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield Hills Audubon President
The Wonders of Bird Migration
A longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration, Fran Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some amazing facts you’ll hardly believe!
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

Hartford Audubon: Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk
2026-04-22 08:00 - 10:00 | 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

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 | CT
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

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

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

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

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

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

Hartford Audubon Society: Mount Auburn/Plum Island, MA Field Trip
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Auburn, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
May 9 Mount Auburn & Plum Island, MA – May 9 – Sat 8 am
580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Mount Auburn Cemetery entrance inside front gate.
After cemetery we drive to Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Mount Auburn Cemetery is famous as a Spring migration hotspot with many species of warblers present. From there we will drive (1 r) to Plum Island in Newburyport to see more warblers, waterfowl and shore birds. One of our most popular trips!
Jon Ward – JWard88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Machimoodus Bird Walk
2026-05-10 07:30 - 10:30 | Machimoodus State Park, Lawn Ave & High St, Middletown, CT, United States
Machimoodus – State Park – May 10, Sun 7:30 am
128 Leesville Rd, Moodus
From Goodspeed Opera House, follow 149 north to Rt 151
Bear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile
This state park is an area new to most HAS members. It has woods, a hemlock ravine, grassy fields, and early successional habitat along the Salmon River. Indigo Bunting, Prairie, Blue-winged and B-T Green Warblers, and Orchard Oriole are expected (but we guarantee nothing)
Alberta & Rob Mirer – twomirers@comcast.net -860-891-8364
Ernie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com -860-603-2655

Hartford Audubon Society: Tanager Hill Bird Walk
2026-05-14 07:30 - 10:00 | 133 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT, 133 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT, United States
Tanager Hill – May 14 – Thu 7:45 am
133 East Weatogue St, Simsbury
From north: parking lot on left 0.3 mi south of Terry’s Plain Rd
From south: parking lot on right 0.5 mi north of Riverside Rd
Tanager Hill and the adjacent Owen-Mortimer property provide over 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain.
A highlight is the presence of nesting Hooded Warblers. This two mile walk ascends over 200 feet and lasts a little over 2 hours. Bring comfortable walking shoes & bug repellent. A few small muddy spots.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Longo Farms Open Space Bird Walk
2026-05-15 07:30 - 10:30 | Longo Farms, 2954 Hebron Ave,, Glastonbury, CT, United States
Longo Farms Open Space – Friday – May 15 – 7:30 am
2954 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury
Entrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot.
Truly a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitats include: pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, and succession growth. Can be very birdy including warblers, some raptors and waterfowl. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly open trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how many birds we find and on the group pace. Plan for 3 hours.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

Hartford Audubon: Penwood State Park Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Penwood State Park, 560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT, United States
Penwood State Park – May 16 – Saturday – 7 am
174 Hartford Rd, Simsbury – We will meet in the parking lot.
A three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers, vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers. Special possibilities include Worm-eating Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush and both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. This will be easy walking.
Paul Cianfaglione – pgcianfaglione@gmail.com -860-836-3443 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Fisher Meadows Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Fisher Meadows, 800 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT, United States
Fisher Meadows – May 16 – Sat 7 am
Main Entrance Fisher Meadows Recreation Area on Old Farms Rd next to soccer fields
789 Old Farms Rd, Avon on Google Maps
Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders, around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrub land. We’ll hope to see Orchard Oriole, Yellow-throated Vireo, Willow Flycatcher and Canada Warbler among others. The walk should last less than 3 hours.
Brian Toal – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net – 860-999-2733 T
