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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
Saturday, November 7, 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 As fall winds down we start to see the first signs of winter residents, as well as the last of the migrating species. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, and wetland habitats ... Read more
Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Harkness Memorial State Park Waterford, CT, 06385 Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Located near the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound, the mudflats and beaches of Harkness State Park attract a wide variety of shorebird species. There are still a few hardy species in late fall, ... 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
Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fenwick Old Saybrook, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Early winter in Connecticut sees an influx of waterfowl species, as birds head south to avoid freezing waterways further north. We'll search for ducks and geese at the mouth of the Connecticut River and in Long Island Sound, as well ... 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, November 21, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Hammonasset State Park Madison, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 One of the best spots in Connecticut look for birds is Hammonasset State Park. It's mix of habitats attracts more species than any other park in the state. We'll search for late fall migrants and early ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Jerry Connolly Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am At any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Meet outside the park at ... Read more
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