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October 3, 2026 8:00am Fairfield Nature Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-6305 $15 Members $20 Non-members Fall is a perfect time to visit the woods and fields of the Larsen Sanctuary to view both resident birds and visiting migrants. Join Nicole Defelice on an early morning walk to identify different bird species and ... Read more
Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more
Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 953 Main St, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. The first 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 ... Read more
Shorebird Walk: Griswold Point Old Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 The Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. The walk will be approximately 1 ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more
Longo Farms Open Space – October 8, 2026 – 7:30 am - 9:30 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 habitat includes, pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, succession growth. Can be very birdy, including ... Read more
Bird Walk at Sherwood Island: Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:30am – 11:00am Sherwood Island State Park Westport, CT $15 per person Pre-registration required. Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens leads this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at this premier bird watching location. Sherwood Island is one of largest undeveloped parcels of coastal land ... Read more
Mattabeseck Audubon Society: October 10, 2026 (Saturday 8 a.m.) David Titus Memorial Sparrow Crawl Join Larry Cyrulik in a visit to the old field adjacent to the soccer parking on Long Hill Road, then to Middletown Nature Gardens (off Randolph Road), and lastly, to Durham Meadows fairgrounds. Five species of sparrows may be ... Read more
Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more
Fall Bird Walk: Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded ... Read more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
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