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Spring Bird Walk Saturday, May 4, 9-11 a.m. The Mill Race, Essex Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some ... Read more
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: The Becky Thatcher is undergoing its 5-year Coast Guard inspection. Date and/or departure times may change depending on circumstances out of our control. Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and ... Read more
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: The Becky Thatcher is undergoing its 5-year Coast Guard inspection. Date and/or departure times may change depending on circumstances out of our control. Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and ... Read more
May 5, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Big Day Marathon Join us for all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially ... Read more
Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats. Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. ... Read more
Chris Wood will give a presentation on one of our favorite bird families, the wood warblers. Photos and descriptions will highlight the presentation, which will offer tips for finding and identifying the colorful and engaging warblers that nest here in Connecticut or that visit during migration periods. Chris will also illustrate some of the warbler ... Read more
Birding & Breakfast with Miley Bull Tuesday, May 7 7 – 9 a.m. Miley Bull is a one-of-a-kind treasure, a well-known ornithologist, a world traveler, a raconteur, and CT Audubon Society’s Senior Director of Science and Conservation. Please join Miley for a fascinating morning in search of spring warblers, bluebirds, swallows, and other feathered residents. ... Read more
5/7/2024 8 am – to 10 am Unnamed dirt road south of 22 River Rd, Barkhamsted on east side From Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. Lower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an ... Read more
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 am - 11:00 am Hartman Park is known for its breeding population of Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie, Blue-winged, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. Meet ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary Wednesday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th – Bristow Bird Sanctuary All walks are from 8:30-10:00 Bristow Sanctuary 47 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This ... Read more