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Return of the Osprey - A gala celebrating one of our states most iconic species Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:30pm – 8:30pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Tickets: $75 2-person Discount: $140 Buy Tickets here: Support The Return of The Osprey 2026 | PledgeIt for Charities We ... Read more
April 26, 2026 - Roaring Brook Nature Center - Springtime Bird Walk - Sun 7:00 am Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton Meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers and ... Read more
Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, Derby – Maria Stockmal April 26 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may ... Read more
Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park. If you need binoculars to borrow let Elena know ahead of time. Follow Island Dock Road to large parking area by boat ramp. Text or call Elena at 860-305-1965. Hard rain cancels event.
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 ... Read more
April 29, 2026 - Lewis Farm Sanctuary - Wed 8:30 am 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers as we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in ... Read more
Early Spring Migrants Thursday, April 30 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Late April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of ... Read more
Virginia Rail Bird Walk Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. Our goal will be to hear and observe a Virginia Rail. Other possible species include early arrivals like Yellow and Pine Warblers. Limit: 12 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
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 ... Read more
Meet at River Highlands State Park parking lot, Field Road, Cromwell. We’ll be looking for neo-tropical migrants –– warblers: Pines, Blue-wings, Ovenbirds, and more, as well as other recent Spring arrivals like Rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore oriole and Scarlet tanager. Call Larry Cyrulik 342-4785 or 635-1880 for information.
Beginner’s Bird Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring migrants will have returned and the leaves won’t be out, making the birds easier to spot. Limit: 10 people. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members. Please register ... Read more
Field Trip – Bauer Park, Madison – Mike DiGiorgio May 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields, gardens, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Meet at ... Read more
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