Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Hartford Audubon Society: Fisher Meadows Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust
2026-05-16 07:30 - 10:00 | Goshen Land Trust, Pie Hill Rd, Goshen, CT, United States
May 16, 2026
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.
Location: Goshen, CT

Join Ann Orsillo for this walk on a Goshen Land Trust property.

Meet at 193 Pie Hill Road (one end of Pie Hill Road is across from the Goshen Fairgrounds).

Bring binoculars (some loaners available) and insect repellent. Heavy rain cancels.

For questions, call Ann at 910-880-1518.

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
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 in CT to breed. All birding levels welcome.
$5 Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ashford, Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ashford, CT, United States
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

New Haven Bird Club: Sleeping Giant State Park - Field Trip
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Sleeping Giant State Park, Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States
Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park – Jim Sirch, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

May 16, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Sleeping 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.
Meet at the Sleeping Giant State Park entrance on Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden.
Leaders: Jim Sirch, jimsirch95@gmail.com;
Craig Repasz, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com;
DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RTP Estuary Center
100 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT
New to birding or want to brush up on skills? Learn how to make the most of your equipment, keep an eBird list, and decode Merlin on the grounds of the RTPEC sanctuary. The walk will be approximately .25 miles on level grassy terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10
Register here: Birding Basics Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy: Spring Birding Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, 55 Duck Pond Road, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
SPRING BIRDING WALK – SUNDAY, MAY 17TH | 8AM

Join us along with Litchfield Hills Audubon Society for a morning birding walk through Ripley Fields! Spring migration will bring back Bobolink, Eastern Bluebirds, American Kestrels, Warblers and more – bring your binoculars and enjoy a morning hoping to see many amazing species!

Free Program

*Registration is limited to 20 people. Register here

Please email bfleet@ripleyconservancy.org if you sign up and can no longer attend.

Hartford Audubon Society: Addison Bog/Woodlands - Bird Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | CT
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 cuts. The area has many resident
and migrant species. Choose to walk the ten-foot wide, paved path
with 5 benches spaced throughout, or join a group that walks
through a very flat woodland trail section that can be good for
seeing ovenbird, veery and barred owls. As an option, we can
explore a power-line cut which is good for indigo buntings, prairie
warblers, yellow warblers, and blue-winged warblers. Bring sturdy
shoes and bug spray. There is a porta potty at the Smith parking lot.
The 2-3 mile walk will last about 3 hours, but you can easily leave
at any time if necessary.
Laura and Bob Bengtson rlbengtson@cox.net 860-882-4285 T

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #6
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

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 sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 17, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #4
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States
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 sandy terrain. Exposure to sun, heat, and wind possible depending on weather. Restrooms on site.

Members: $13
Non-members: $18

Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Trail Wood Bird Walk
2026-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Trail Wood Sanctuary, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, 06426, United States
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 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: 90 Bird Day
2026-05-19 06:00 - 16:00 | CT
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 lunch, drinks, and a snack.

Limit: 12 people. Fee: $25 members; $50 non-members.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

Hartford Audubon Society: Cedar Hill Cemetery - Bird Walk
2026-05-20 07:30 - 10:30 | Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, United States
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

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-20 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

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
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. We’ll start in the classroom, and end outside.
$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-21 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

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #7
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 21, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Johann Heupel 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 around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk in Mohawk State Forest
2026-05-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Mohawk Mountain State Park, Route 4, Cornwall, CT, United States
May 22, 2026
Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Location: Goshen, CT

We will bird by foot and car, looking for Northern Waterthrushes and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and listening for orioles, flycatchers, and vireos.

Meet at the entrance parking area, 20 Mohawk Mountain Road (Route 4) in Goshen.

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

New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
2026-05-22 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

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #8
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik 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 around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 23, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #5
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodwin Natural Area, New London, United States
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 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.
Free for CT Audubon & Arboretum member
Members of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Connecticut College Arboretum: Spring Bird Walk
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodwin Natural Area, New London, United States
Connecticut College Arboretum:

Spring Bird Walk— Goodwin Natural Area
This program is held in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society.
Saturday, May 23
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
COST: $10 -or- FREE for Ct College Arboretum or CT Audubon Society members
Space is limited. Registration Required.
REGISTER HERE
The Connecticut College Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll walk through the Goodwin Natural Area to 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 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.

RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Clark Community Park, Old Saybrook, United States
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 walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and under: $5
Register here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-26 08:00 - 10:30 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
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 spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars.
$5 CAS members, $20 nonmembers
No registration required

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #6
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | The Millrace, Essex, United States
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 restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10

Register here: Spring Bird Walk | May 26, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon Coastal Center- Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #9
2026-05-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik 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 around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Coastal Bird Walk | May 27, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-28 08:00 - 10:30 | Chaney Preserve, Turner Rd, Montville, CT, United States
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

To register, email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948

Litchfield Audubon: Birding on Lower River Road, West Cornwall
2026-05-29 08:00 - 10:00 | CT
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 left onto River Road (do not cross the covered bridge).

Meet at the parking area past the Trinity Retreat Center at the end of the road.

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

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Boston Hollow Bird Walk
2026-05-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Boston Hollow, Ashford, CT, United States
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
Registration required, limited to 16 participants
To register, email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948
