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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 ... Read more |
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Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more |
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Virginia Rail Bird Walk Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. Our goal will be to hear and observe a Virginia Rail. Other possible species include early arrivals like Yellow and Pine Warblers. Limit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. |
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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 ... Read more
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Beginner’s Bird Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring migrants will have returned and the leaves won’t be out, making the birds easier to spot. Limit: 10 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:30pm – 3:00pm Pond Meadow Preserve Essex, CT With boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We'll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more |
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May 5, 2026 - 7 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... Read more
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT Search for spring migrants along the beautiful Lieutenant River Estuary on the grounds of the RTP Estuary Center. We’ll look for songbirds in the bird garden and wetland birds along the marsh. The walk will be approximately .25 miles ... Read more |
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Trail Wood Bird Walk Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8 a.m. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton to find an assortment of birds. Expect Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Veery. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $10 members, $20 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling ... Read more
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May 7 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, ... Read more |
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Freidman Forest Bird Walk Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. While exploring this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, we will likely find Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers! Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
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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 ... Read more 
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 ... Read more |
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 Spring Bird Tours and Bird Breakfast Bird Tours 7 AM. Breakfast 9 AM, plus bird banding. Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT, 06831, CT Details and registration info to come. This event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association and Greenwich Audubon Center.
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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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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Little River Preserve Bird Walk Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. Owned by the town of Hampton, this new preserve has a diversity of habitats that should attract lots of interesting birds. Hooded Warbler, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, and several flycatcher species are just a few of the possibilities. Limit: 10 people. Fee: $20 ... Read more
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 / 8:00am – 10:00am During peak migration, millions of birds will be flying through CT, taking brief breaks at “stopover” sites. These sites provide important food and shelter for birds as they recover from their journeys. Join Lori Lichtenauer, Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist, at Deer Pond Farm to hike some of ... Read more |
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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, ... Read more
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Mother’s Day Bird Walk Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. This is the peak of migration, and many species can be found, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members; mothers free. Please register by emailing Andy ... Read more BRANFORD LAND TRUST: The Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property. Chris, a long-time Stony Creek resident, has ... Read more |
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Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8 a.m. Explore this newly preserved Wyndham Land Trust property. We will bird areas in the 220-acre expansion. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. BRANFORD LAND TRUST: The Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property. Chris, a long-time Stony Creek resident, has ... Read more |
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Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more
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Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has field, shrubland, and woodland habitats. We always seem to find exciting species here! Expect Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at ... Read more
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Stratford Point is one of Connecticut’s great birding locations on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. Observers have recorded 296 species there (according to eBird). Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin for an early morning walk where we can expect to see many varieties of ... Read more 
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 ... Read more
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm Thatch Preserve Lyme, CT Though small, the variety of habitats in the Thatch Preserve attract a diversity of species. With a large beaver pond, Wood Ducks and other waterfowl are always a possibility, and songbirds abound in the surrounding forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on ... Read more |
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20 Warbler Day Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the peak of their migration, we will attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We will travel to numerous locations. This is our 17th year doing this program. We have found as many as 21 warbler species! Limit: ... Read more
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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, ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more
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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. ... Read more
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00am – 9:00am Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw from Long Island Sound we’ll hope to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles, as well as coastal water birds like egrets and osprey. Binoculars recommended. ... Read more
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Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m. We’ll explore this fantastic bird watching location with expectations of finding Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers, and likely one or both cuckoo species. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Join Western CT Bird Club President, Angela Dimmitt, on a casual bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. Angela is a seasoned birder with a wealth of wisdom to share about local migratory birds. Many birds are passing through CT to the forests of Canada, while some will stay ... Read more |
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Addison Bog and Woodlands - May 17 - Sun 8 am 216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury Meet in the baseball parking lot at the far end of the Smith Middle School Rd WHEELCHAIR AND WALKER ACCESSIBLE PAVED TRAIL Join us for a bird walk through mature growth forest and brook, Black Spruce bog and power line ... Read more
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Hammonasset State Park Madison, CT Hammonasset has a great mix of habitats for birding, which attracts a diversity of species. We’ll search for migrating songbirds and coastal birds at one of the best spots in the state. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level grassy, dirt, and ... Read more |
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Trail Wood Bird Walk Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton to find an assortment of birds. Expect Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Veery. Limit: 8 people. Fee: $10 members, $20 non-members Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling ... Read more |
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90 Bird Day (20th Annual) Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting past sightings include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring ... Read more |
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Cedar Hill Cemetery - May 20 - Wed 7:30 am 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford A three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers, vireos, thrushes and flycatchers. We may find Cape May and Canada Warblers and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Easy walking. Paul Cianfaglione - pgcianfaglione@gmail.com - 860-836-3443 T Al Gatti - algatti22@gmail.com - 860-916-7142 T
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 ... Read more
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Birds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more |
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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 ... Read more |
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Goodwin Natural Area New London, CT Situated along the Thames River, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 ... Read more
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:30pm – 3:00pm Clark Community Park Old Saybrook, CT Spring is a great time to learn about birds, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The ... Read more |
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Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... Read more
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm The Millrace Essex, CT Winding along the Falls River, this easy hike holds a surprising diversity of habitats that attract a wide array of species, from wetlands and brushy areas to upland forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level dirt terrain. No ... Read more |
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This large, forested preserve in Montville contains a 10-acre clear-cut, large amounts of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect Hooded Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Prairie Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and more Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Chaney Preserve Montville, CT Registration required, limited to 8 participants $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more |
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We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, a unique area with a northern forest feel. Much of the land is owned by Yale University. Expect Blackburnian Warbler, Winter Wren, Canada Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush. We will bird from the road. Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Boston Hollow Ashford, CT $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am McCulloch Family Open Space Old Lyme, CT With abundant wetlands and open forests, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms ... Read more |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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