CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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

CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Eagle/Osprey Boats
2026-05-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Essex Steam Train, 30 Plains Road, Essex, CT, 06426, United States
ECO TRAVEL:
Eagle/Osprey Boats – Saturdays May 16 and 23 5 – 8 pm

Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will again offer boat cruises to search for Bald Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Bald Eagle can be found along the lower river, a habitat that hosts a transient winter population as well as nesting residents. Naturalists are on board the vessel to share information about the Connecticut River, the birdlife, and natural history.

The vessel has a heated cabin, restrooms, and three decks for optimal viewing. Tours are approximately three hours in length and depart from The Essex Steam Train in Essex. Train ride is included in the cost of the trip. Appropriate for children eight years old and over. Enjoy the beauty of the Connecticut River in spring!

Fee: $55 for members and nonmembers.

For reservations, click here:

May 16

May 23

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

New Haven Bird Club: Naugatuck State Forest - Field Trip
2026-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 | Naugatuck State Forest, Rte 8, exit 25, Naugatuck, CT, United States
Field Trip – Naugatuck State Forest, Naugatuck – Chris Loscalzo

May 17, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us at the peak of spring migration on this moderately strenuous hike in a fine birding location. We’ll search for migrants and residents. We often see more than 15 species of warblers on this trip, including resident Hooded, Chestnut-sided, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and many other birds are residents here, too.
Meet at the commuter lot at Exit 24 off Route 8, Naugatuck.
Leader: Chris Loscalzo, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net

Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy: Spring Birding Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, 55 Duck Pond Road, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
SPRING BIRDING WALK – SUNDAY, MAY 17TH | 8AM

Join us along with Litchfield Hills Audubon Society for a morning birding walk through Ripley Fields! Spring migration will bring back Bobolink, Eastern Bluebirds, American Kestrels, Warblers and more – bring your binoculars and enjoy a morning hoping to see many amazing species!

Free Program

*Registration is limited to 20 people. Register here

Please email bfleet@ripleyconservancy.org if you sign up and can no longer attend.

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

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #6
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Matt Joyce for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 17, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

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.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: 90 Bird Day
2026-05-19 06:00 - 16:00 | CT
90 Bird Day (20th Annual)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting past sightings include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, and a snack.

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: Cedar Hill Cemetery - Bird Walk
2026-05-20 07:30 - 10:30 | Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, United States
Cedar Hill Cemetery – May 20 – Wed 7:30 am
453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford
A three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers,
vireos, thrushes and flycatchers. We may find Cape May and
Canada Warblers and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Easy walking.
Paul Cianfaglione – pgcianfaglione@gmail.com – 860-836-3443 T
Al Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com – 860-916-7142 T

New Haven Bird Club: Lake Chamberlain - Field Trip
2026-05-20 07:30 - 10:30 | Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area, Sperry Road south of Morris Road, Bethany, CT, United States
Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain, Bethany – Pat Leahy

May 20, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat Leahy has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds, swallows, and spring migrants are plentiful. Walking is not strenuous and on well-maintained trails.
Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road, the second metal gate south of Morris Road, Bethany.
Leader: Pat Leahy, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com

Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks
2026-05-20 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:30 | The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips), 907 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
Join Jerry and co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, on of Connecticut’s premier birding “hotspots”.
Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the premier birding spots in CT and springtime migration is a lot of fun. Approximately 250 species of birds occur there annually, as the park boast diverse habitats such as marsh, open water, woodland, grassland, and shoreline areas. Tropical migrants in their bright breeding finery will be seen as they return north to nesting grounds. We’ll be searching with eyes and ears for shorebirds, ducks, birds of prey, and vibrant songbirds. This is a good chance to learn bird song.
Our weekend Spring Bird Walks run Saturday April 18 through June 13, 2026. Always a surprise and always entertaining, birding on the shore of CT is one of the highlights of spring. Get outdoors and enjoy a Saturday morning in the fresh air! No need to pre-register. Our number one priority is to keep every safe. We reserve the right to cancel a trip, should circumstances change.

Meet Jerry at 7:50am in the parking lot at the shop
Charge is $6/person, paid in cash before we depart the shop
Please bring binoculars, or they are available at the shop beforehand for $4
We will carpool to the park
If you have a telescope or a camera, bring it!

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-20 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

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Birds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. We’ll start in the classroom, and end outside.
$5 – Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-05-21 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

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #7
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 21, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Johann Heupel for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk in Mohawk State Forest
2026-05-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Mohawk Mountain State Park, Route 4, Cornwall, CT, United States
May 22, 2026
Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Location: Goshen, CT

We will bird by foot and car, looking for Northern Waterthrushes and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and listening for orioles, flycatchers, and vireos.

Meet at the entrance parking area, 20 Mohawk Mountain Road (Route 4) in Goshen.

Questions? Contact Donna Rose Smith at 1ffastbird@gmail.com.

New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
2026-05-22 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Friday, April 17 & 24, May 8 & 22
8:30am – 10:00am

Meet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder, Frank Gallo, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and the New Canaan Nature Center.

Friday, April 17
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, New Canaan
Parking at Mead Park

Friday, April 24
Cove Island Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Stamford
Park at far southwest corner of the parking lot past the rink

Friday, May 8
Silvermine-Fowler Preserve, New Canaan
The parking lot is on Silvermine Road
This lovely preserve is a joy to explore. Join us as we search for signs of spring – salamanders, frogs, and early spring wildflowers.

Friday, May 22
NCLT’s Browne Preserve, New Canaan
Meet in the parking lot at their office
Join us as we search for signs of spring – birds and spring wildflowers.

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register

Register Here

CT Audubon Eco-Travel: Croft Preserve Field Trip
2026-05-23 06:00 - 14:00 | Croft’s Preserve, Goshen, CT, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6:00am – 2:00pm

Goshen, Connecticut
Led By Matt Bell

Members: $85
Non-Members: $100

For more info and to register:
(860) 767-0660
ecotravel@ctaudubon.org

Located in Goshen, our Croft Preserve is within one of the largest contiguous forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve are the historic home of uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property is managed primarily for wildlife, the terrain is steep and challenging to navigate. The property also is home to moose, porcupines, and more.

Register here: Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve | May 23, 6:00am – 2:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Haven Bird Club: Julius Hansen Park - Field Trip
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Julius M. Hansen Park, 52 Patten Rd, North Haven, CT, United States
Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven – Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

May 23, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Rich meadows and fields, forested wetlands, trap rock ridge, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers, woodpeckers, hawks, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible.
Meet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road, North Haven.
Leaders: Craig Repasz , 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0095 or allendatlow@gmail.com

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #8
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | May 23, 8:00am – 11:00am | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Bird Banding Demo
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9 a.m.

See how banders gently catch birds, record data, and safely release them. You may have a chance to release a bird yourself.

Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.

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

RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #5
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodwin Natural Area, New London, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Goodwin Natural Area
New London, CT
Situated along the Thames River, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.
Free for CT Audubon & Arboretum member
Members of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon - BirdCraft: Bird Banding
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
May 23, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Birdcraft Museum

314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-0416 ext. 305
mwilson@ctaudubon.org

$10 per person

Birdcraft is a federally licensed bird banding station. Come see citizen science in action! You’ll learn the history of bird banding, see how banders identify birds, take a tour of our sanctuary and see some birds up close! Registration required.

To register: Bird Banding Demonstration | May 23, 20269:00 a.m. | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society

Connecticut College Arboretum: Spring Bird Walk
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodwin Natural Area, New London, United States
Connecticut College Arboretum:

Spring Bird Walk— Goodwin Natural Area
This program is held in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society.
Saturday, May 23
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
COST: $10 -or- FREE for Ct College Arboretum or CT Audubon Society members
Space is limited. Registration Required.
REGISTER HERE
The Connecticut College Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll walk through the Goodwin Natural Area to look for the songbirds singing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain.

RTP Estuary Center: Family Bird Walk
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Clark Community Park, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Clark Community Park
Old Saybrook, CT
Spring is a great time to learn about birds, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt terrain. Restrooms on site.
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and under: $5
Register here: Family Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Haven Bird Club: Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area - Field Trip
2026-05-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington, CT, United States
Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti

May 24, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water.
Meet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road, Stonington
Official state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.”
Leaders: Chris Loscalzo, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net;
Dan Errichetti, danerrichetti@gmail.com

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-26 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
