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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
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm The Millrace Essex, CT Winding along the Falls River, this easy hike holds a surprising diversity of habitats that attract a wide array of species, from wetlands and brushy areas to upland forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level dirt terrain. No ... Read more
Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy May 27, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge with views of the lake and dam, some wetlands, and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail. Meet ... Read more
Wednesday, May 27, 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 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 ... Read more
This large, forested preserve in Montville contains a 10-acre clear-cut, large amounts of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect Hooded Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Prairie Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and more Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Chaney Preserve Montville, CT Registration required, limited to 8 participants $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more
We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, a unique area with a northern forest feel. Much of the land is owned by Yale University. Expect Blackburnian Warbler, Winter Wren, Canada Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush. We will bird from the road. Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Boston Hollow Ashford, CT $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more
Friday, May 29, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free 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 ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am McCulloch Family Open Space Old Lyme, CT With abundant wetlands and open forests, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-0416 ext. 305 mwilson@ctaudubon.org $15 (per model kit) For kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; registration required You might see one of these stocky birds among the cattails at ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Great Island Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River, overlooking Great Island. Exposure to sun, heat, ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 milford@ctaudubon.org Free Join teacher-naturalists Ava and Maggie 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 ... Read more
Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds – Jack Swatt May 31, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am The Chippens Hill area of Bristol has historically been farmland. The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut and the city of Bristol are working to save some of the habitat where Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and Grasshopper Sparrows have been found. Join Jack ... Read more
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