Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation: Bird Walk
2026-05-09 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, United States
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 free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-05-09 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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 for those who don’t have them. Meet in the Audubon Center in Greenwich parking Lot.
The program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Program Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival.
RSVP is Required
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
We will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

Greenwich Audubon Bird Tours and Breakfast co-sponsored by COA
2026-05-09 07:00 - 22:00 | Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Little River Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | CT
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 members; $30 non-members

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

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Bird Hike
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
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 our birding “hotspots” in search of great bird diversity count

$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Bird Hike – The Connecticut Audubon Society

RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #2
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Fenwick Grove, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fenwick Grove
Old Saybrook, CT
Located at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds, shorebirds, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest. The walk will be approximately .5 miles on level dirt trails. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom, and end outside.
$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Hartford Audubon Society: Machimoodus Bird Walk
2026-05-10 07:30 - 10:30 | Machimoodus State Park, Lawn Ave & High St, Middletown, CT, United States
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, grassy fields, and early successional habitat
along the Salmon River. Indigo Bunting, Prairie, Blue-winged and
B-T Green Warblers, and Orchard Oriole are expected (but we
guarantee nothing)
Alberta & Rob Mirer – twomirers@comcast.net -860-891-8364
Ernie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com -860-603-2655

CT Audubon- Pomfret: Mother's Day Bird Walk
2026-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
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 Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

Branford Land Trust: Mother's Day Bird Walks
2026-05-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Stony Creek Trolley Trail, West Point Road, Branford, CT, United States
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 been birding for decades locally as well as in South America, Europe, and Asia. He enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge with young and old alike. He’ll help us identify the birds by sight and by call. It should be a fun and exciting walk for both adults and families.

We’ll meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd. across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. You can choose the day that fits best into your schedule, or for birding enthusiasts, you can even come both days-since the birds we sight will vary on each day.

Bring binoculars if you have them; if not, a few will be available. Walking is partly flat, partly on a hill with rocky, irregular terrain. All ages welcome, but no dogs please. Rain or shine unless weather is dangerous; if in doubt, check our website or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/branfordlandtrustCT.

The event is free and open to the public. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes since some walking can be over uneven surfaces. Bring water. For more information: info@branfordlandtrust.org.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Nightingale Forest Preserve Walk
2026-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Wyndham Land Trust Preserve, Abington, CT, United States
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.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-12 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

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-13 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

Hartford Audubon Society: Tanager Hill Bird Walk
2026-05-14 07:30 - 10:00 | 133 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT, 133 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT, United States
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 Talcott Mountain.
A highlight is the presence of nesting Hooded Warblers. This two
mile walk ascends over 200 feet and lasts a little over 2 hours.
Bring comfortable walking shoes & bug repellent. A few small
muddy spots.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Gellert Preserve, Pomfret Center, CT, United States
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 arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

CT Audubon - Fairfield: Bird Walk at Stratford Point
2026-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford, CT, United States
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 migrating and resident songbirds and shorebirds at this extraordinary site. Binoculars recommended.
$15 Members

$20 Non-membersRegistration is required.

Register here: Bird Walk at Stratford Point – The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-14 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

RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Thatch Preserve, Lyme, United States
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 mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon - Pomfret: 20 Warbler Day
2026-05-15 06:00 - 14:00 | CT
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: 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: Longo Farms - Open Space Bird Walk
2026-05-15 07:30 - 10:30 | Longo Farms, 2954 Hebron Ave,, Glastonbury, CT, United States
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, some raptors and
waterfowl. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly
open trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how
many birds we find and on the group pace. Plan for 3 hours.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

CT Audubon - Fairfield: Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve
2026-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Smith Richardson Preserve, 39 Sasco Creek Rd,, Westport, CT, United States
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.

$15 Members
$20 Members

Pre-registration required.

Register here: Spring Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Hartford Audubon Society: - Fisher Meadows - Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | 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 Society: 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

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: 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.

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.

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

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

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.
