Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Greenwich Audubon Bird Tours and Breakfast co-sponsored by COA
2026-05-09 07:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-05-09 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-05-02 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-25 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-18 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Freidman Forest Bird Walk
2026-05-08 08:00 - 10:00 | CT
Freidman Forest Bird Walk
Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.

While exploring this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, we will likely find Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers! 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: Trail Wood Bird Walk
2026-05-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Trail Wood Sanctuary, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, 06426, United States
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Thursday, May 7, 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 - Eco Travel: Annual Lyme Loop
2026-05-07 06:00 - 15:00 | CT
Annual Lyme Loop

Thursday, May 7 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Travel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest include wetlands, streams, and ponds, all excellent places for the morning chorus of neotropical migrants. While the main focus will be on warblers and learning their songs, vireos, thrushes and other breeders can be present. Target species include Hooded, Worm-eating, and Cerulean warblers.

Leader: Andy Griswold.
Fee: $90. Members: $75.

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-05-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Greenwich Point Park, 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, 06870, United States
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. The walk lasts from 2 – 3 hours, but participants can leave at any time. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome.
No registration is required and the walk is free. For access for those without beach cards (normally restricted from April – October), let the front gate staff know you are coming for the bird walk for complimentary entry.
Sponsored by Friends of Greenwich Point.

Audubon Greenwich: Warblers & Neotropical Migrants
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
Get ready for the most exciting portion of spring bird migration by learning about the colorful champion bird travelers filling our springtime with song and color! Warblers are our most colorful spring visitors and often the most sought-after birds as they journey northward to their summer breeding grounds. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for an introductory lecture on the life histories of these beautiful birds and learn how to identify the 20+ species that pass-through Connecticut each May. Then, we will venture outside to look for warblers and other spring migrants on our trails.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. 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.
Recommended for ages 12 & up.
Program Fee: $20 Per Person
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. (Please only register through our official registration page provided below)
RSVP is Required.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
We will meet you in our front lobby at the start of the program
Please note, by signing up for this event you are consenting to receive emails from Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
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 by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Dave Titus Memorial Warbler Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 | River Highlands State Park, 117 Field Road, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States
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.

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Virginia Rail Bird Walk
2026-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
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.

CT Audubon - Eco Travel: Early Spring Migrants
2026-04-30 06:00 - 15:00 | CT
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 migrants to see them in nuptial plumage and listen to their spring songs before the leaves make them more difficult to spot.
Leader: Matt Bell.
Fee: $90. Members: $75.

2026-04-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Lewis Farm Sanctuary, 1035 Hill St., Suffield, CT, United States
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 this sanctuary.
We will cover mixed terrain of low hills and mostly dry trails,
crossing a babbling brook and meandering around a pond. We
will keep our eyes peeled for warblers and other spring birds.
When our necks are tired from scanning the treetops, we can
admire the variety of wildflowers that sprout up near the trail. Join
us for a couple of hours as we explore this very special property.
Abby Wolcott – abwol81@cox.net – 860-436-7667 T

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at Haddam Meadows State Park
2026-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Haddam Meadows State Park, 20 Parmelee Road, Haddam, 06438, United States
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.

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Osbornedale State Park/Kellog Environmental Center
2026-04-26 07:30 - 10:30 | Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, CT, 06418, United States
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 see a flyover Bald Eagle, nesting Bluebirds, early warbler migrants, Green Heron, and Orchard Oriole, as well as Indigo Bunting, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, and the various thrushes.
We will explore the Kellogg Environmental Center grounds and then walk over to Osbornedale Park to explore and see what we find.
Meet at the Kellogg Environmental Center parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby.
Leader: Maria Stockmal, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net

Hartford Audubon Society: Roaring Brook Nature Center Bird Walk
2026-04-26 07:00 - 09:00 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
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 more. Dress for weather and wear footwear for possible wet
ground conditions. Rain cancels walk. Lasts until about 9am.
Jay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-707-5246 T

CT Audubon - Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)

Kids Birding at Deer Pond Farm

April 25, 10 AM-Noon
Are you a curious young explorer looking to learn more about wildlife? Get ready for spring bird migration by joining Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm to discover the joy of birding. Starting in our classroom, Lori will describe what birding is, how to look and listen like a birder. Finding and watching birds is fun for the whole family and can help you learn about lots of other animals. We will then go out onto our teaching terrace for a binocular lesson and explore some of the trails to find some birds!

Recommended for ages 8 and up; but all ages welcome; parents must be in attendance with children.

Click here to register for the Beginner Birding for Families and Kids (Class & Walk).

CT Audubon - Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding for Families and Kids
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Spring Census
2026-04-25 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | CT
April 25, 2026 – Annual Spring Census – Sat 3 weeks
All Towns in the Greater Hartford Area
Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census, which will
end on Sunday, May 17th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count
is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as
much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as
you wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date.
Bill Asteriades bill.asteriades@gmail.com – 860-690-1152 T
Doug Beach – beachgolfdesign@att.net – 860-878-1364T

CT Audubon - Pomfret: Long Pond Bird Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Wyndham Land Trust Preserve, Abington, CT, United States
Long Pond Bird Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 8 a.m.

This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, CT, just south of Webster Lake in MA, has varied habitats. We’ll look for interesting duck species as well as early arriving spring migrants, such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Blue-headed Vireo.

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

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

Hartford Audubon Society: Keney Park Bird Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Keney Park, 171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, 06095, United States
April 25, 2026 Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel – Sat 8 am
244 Greenfield St. Parking, Hartford
That address should take you to the parking lot where we meet.
The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails.
We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as
we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between 2 –
2-1/2 hours long, depending on what we come across. Great for
beginners, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress
appropriately for the weather and use bug spray.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Great Pond, Simsbury - Bird Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
April 25, 2026 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Sat 8 am
156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury

Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd
Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road
April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for
forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early spring migrants
(Pine warbler, Blue-headed vireo) and whatever else we can see
and hear. This is a good walk for beginning birders; we will have
extra binoculars. The 2-hour walk is mostly level easy walking on
forest paths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasional
tree root. If it’s a wet spring, boots are a good idea; though most of
paths should be dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful for
scouting the pond, as is Merlin for birding by song.
Donna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net – 860-966-1642 T
Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net – 860-543-1280 T

Menunkatuck Audubon: Visiting Argentina's Pampas and Atlantic Forest
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Last November, John Hannan traveled over 2,500 miles through Argentina’s grasslands and Atlantic Forest, visiting five key conservation projects managed by Aves Argentinas. These projects protect thousands of acres of grasslands and forest habitat for hundreds of species, including the endangered Pampas Meadowlark, Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Yellow Cardinal, Blue-winged Macaw, and many others. Along the way, he observed more than 300 bird and other wildlife species.
Through images of stunning birds and landscapes, John will share an inspiring story of conservation efforts that bring together scientists, ranchers, and conservationists. Together, they work to protect some of the world’s most unique habitats while supporting local communities with sustainable livelihoods.
John Hannan is a 40-year veteran of the non-profit world, most of it in the conservation sphere. He has been a part of the Audubon family at all levels. On staff at National John Hannan has 40 years of experience in the non-profit sector, mainly in conservation. He has been involved with the Audubon organization at all levels. While on staff at National Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the team that planned the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In New York, he is a former Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and has served as President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors, both in the past and currently.
At Audubon, he helped launch the Americas Flyways’ Strategy fundraising efforts and was part of the planning team for the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation Business Plan. In NY, he is a past Chair of the Audubon NY State Chapters’ Council and a past and current President of the Bedford Audubon Board of Directors.
From 2017 to 2024, he worked with BirdLife International, raising awareness and support for the Partnership’s coordinated global conservation efforts. Now retired, he is helping build local awareness of how migratory birds truly connect us worldwide and how vital it is for all of us to protect these fragile natural resources we rely on.

Hartford Audubon Society: Glastonbury Great Pond Bird Walk
2026-04-22 08:00 - 10:00 | 451 Great Pond Road, Glastonbury, CT, 451 Great Pond Road, Glastonbury, CT, United States
April 22, 2026 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wed 8 am
Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on left
From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and
drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants.
Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals of
migrants, including shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140
recorded species: Wild Turkey, flycatchers, warblers, kinglets,
herons and ducks. 2.5 mile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and
sturdy shoes. Extend your morning by birding nearby Cotton
Hollow and Ferry Road, a CT River ferry landing.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

Hartford Audubon Society: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117, CT, United States
April 21, 2026 – Wildlife Series
Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
McCauley Residence Auditorium
Speaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield
Hills Audubon President
The Wonders of Bird Migration
A longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration, Fran
Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their
wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys
and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study
their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain
how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some
amazing facts you’ll hardly believe!
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

New Haven Bird Club - Field Trip: Geology and Birds - Branford
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | CT
Field Trip – Geology and Birds, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May

April 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rain date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Join a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford, which surrounds the active Stony Creek quarry. Stony Creek granite is a building stone mined here since the late 19th century. We hike a moderately strenuous loop of 1.5 miles, observing the geological features and the birds in woodland and riparian settings. An optional (and shorter) second part of the trip, after a rest stop on I-95, will be at Quarry Park Preserve in Fair Haven Heights. This small, wooded preserve in sandstone bedrock was quarried from the 1700s to the early 1900s.
Meet at the Kelley Memorial Preserve parking lot, 103-127 Quarry Road, Branford.
Leaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May, 203-343-4490 or capect13@gmail.com

Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River Park - Bird Walk
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Farmington River Park, 458 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT, United States
April 18, 2026 – Farmington River Park – Sat 8:00 am
458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. Meet in Parking Lot
Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and
neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon.
This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area.
About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs, and
several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a
different trail.
Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847

COA Workshop (Zoom): Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC)
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Connecticut Ornithological Association – Spring Workshop
April 16, 2026 @ 6:30pm via Zoom
Join us for a presentation led by the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC) Committee Chair Frank Mantlik as he shares what ARCC is, what role they play in Connecticut birding, the efforts being led by their members to better understand historical rare bird encounters, and how the Connecticut birding community can contribute.
*Registration is required*
The event is free and open to the public.
Visit the Registration page to receive the Zoom link.
