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May 29, 2026 Friday, 8:00 a.m. Location: West Cornwall, CT On past visits to this under-birded spot, we have had Ruffed Grouse, Blackburnian Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and other northern species. To get there from Route 7, cross the West Cornwall covered bridge and turn right down River Road. If coming from the east, turn left ... Read more
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
Friday, May 29, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free Join local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite ... Read more
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
Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free Join teacher-naturalists Ava and Maggie for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites ... Read more
May 31, 2026 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Location: Southbury, CT Russ Naylor will lead us on a bird walk to the Shepaug Dam to find breeding birds — warblers (Pine, Prairie, Blue-winged, etc.), edge and field species (Eastern Towhees, Field Sparrows, American Bluebirds), plus some special treats: a Cliff Swallow colony, Spotted Sandpipers, ravens, Common Mergansers, ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park – Jack Swatt June 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join us as we explore the birds in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Mostly ... Read more
Station 43 & Vibert Rd - Wetland Birds Sat Jun 6 - 7 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd & Main St Park on road by intersection. A bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have a chance to see Least Bitterns, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens. Knee-high waterproof ... Read more
Reservoir # 3, Bloomfield - Jun 6 - Sat 8 am 298 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Meet at first parking lot This area is easily accessible and has a wide variety of habitats within a short distance. We are likely to find Bobolinks nesting in the fields and Great Blue Herons nesting in their ... Read more
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am: Join Hartford Audubon and Canton Land Trust leaders Sarah Faulkner and Jay Kaplan for a 1 1/2 hour beginner's birdwalk for families in this beautiful Canton Land Conservation Trust preserve. You'll be introduced to birdwatching, how to use the Merlin app to help with bird identification, learn to find and ... Read more
Annual Picnic and Bird walk - Jun 9 - Tuesday - 6 pm Northwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, Windsor Park in lot, cross bridge to Warming Shed Join us for a guided bird walk and socializing to kick off the summer! The bird walk will start at 5:00 pm and species we typically see include ... Read more
Field Trip – Ewen Farm Preserve, Orange – Bev Propen and Nancy Clark June 13, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am A scenic late spring walk around former hay fields, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A ... Read more
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