New Canaan Nature Center: Beginning Birding - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online, CT, United States
Beginning Birding

This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use field guides, apps, and other resources, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own. New id challenges will be added for those who have taken the class in the past. No experience is necessary. Spring is a wonderful time to begin learning how to identify birds.

Day: Wednesday
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $35

Please be sure you have included your email address A link for the Zoom class will be emailed to you

Register here: www.newcanaannature.org

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-04-04 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 EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay
2026-04-04 07:00 - 17:00 | Jamaica Bay NWR, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd,, Queens, NY, United States
Ducks of Jamaica Bay
Saturday, April 4 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. Join us as we scour the flocks for the rare and unusual, welcoming migration back with open arms.
Leader: Matt Bell.
Fee: $110. Members: $95

To sign up for a trip, please call the office at (860) 767-0660.

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond, Simsbury
2026-04-04 08:00 - 11:00 | 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
April 4, 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
An easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond, where we will see waterfowl, shorebirds, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.
Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –
860-416-3958 T

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #1
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, United States
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fort Trumbull State Park
New London, CT
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center at Milford Point: Spring Bird Walk
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, April 4, 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 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.

Be sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and binoculars.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 | Apr 4, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #2
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluff Point State Park, Bluff Point State Park, Groton, CT, United States
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Bluff Point State Park
Groton, CT
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-04-05 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.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-04-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-14 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

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-08 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 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, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebirds Webinar via Zoom Meeting
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, CT, United States
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Shorebirds are among the longest distance migrants of any bird family, spanning continents and oceans on their journeys to and from breeding grounds. Early spring in Connecticut is an ideal time to observe and listen to these birds, as many migrate through the state to points further north. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will highlight the incredible journeys these birds make and the species we can expect to see in Connecticut, as well as their breeding and migration behaviors, and tips and tricks for identification.
Free to attend / Suggested donation $10
Register here: Shorebirds Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Bent of the River Audubon: Woodcock Walk
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rain Date Thursday, April 9, 2026
Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
Join us for a Woodcock Walk. Interested participants will have an opportunity to witness the fantastic courtship dance of the American Woodcock at the Bent of the River Audubon Center. Also known as “timberdoodle,” the male woodcock flies to his singing grounds at sunset and gives a short, high-pitched insect-like single-note call, which he may repeat as many as 200 times in five minutes. Then he flies in a low circle about 200 feet in diameter, then climbs higher and higher, the diameter of their circle decreasing, until he is 200 to 300 feet in the air. His rapid wing beats create a musical sound as he climbs. At the apex of his flight, he sings a variable series of liquid notes.

Program Fee: $15.00
Accessible bathroom on site
For questions, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115
RSVP: Woodcock Walk | Audubon Connecticut

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-04-11 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-18 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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 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

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone Hollow
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Greenstone Hollow, 31 Ridge Blvd., East Granby, CT, United States
April 11, 2026 – Greenstone Hollow – 8 am
31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby
Park on north side of road
All are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve. Woodland, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20-40 species during the Spring migration.
About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.
Chris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Coastal Bird Walk
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Fenwick, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fenwick, Old Saybrook
Before the rush of spring warblers and other songbirds, birders in Connecticut should head to the coast to see the start of shorebird migration and the last of our winter waterfowl before these incredible birds head north to breed. Located at the mouth of the Connecticut River and jutting into Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is uniquely situated to get a diversity of species in spring. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers, sea ducks and dabblers along one of the best spots in Southeastern Connecticut.The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level paved, dirt, and sandy terrain. Exposure to wind, sun, and cold is possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center at Milford Point: Spring Bird Walk
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, April 11, 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 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.
Be sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and binoculars.
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 | Apr 11, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Island Boat Launch, Old Lyme, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Great Island Boat Launch
Old Lyme, CT
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, while others spend the winter here in Connecticut. Early spring is when many of these species start their long-distance migrations, making it a great time of year to head to the coast. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you. Exposure to wind, sun, and cold is possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Jim Hunter – Celebration of his Life @ Lighthouse Point
2026-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States
Jim Hunter – Celebration of his Life – Saturday, April 11
Some of you knew Jim Hunter and his wife Courtney, who moved to Woodbury recently and joined the WCBC. Jim had been a serious birder since forever and quickly became a contributing member, attending meetings and reporting unusual sightings, including activity at or near their house for the Christmas and June Bird Counts.
Sadly, Jim Hunter passed away recently – there is to be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Frank Gallo writes: Together, we’ll take a walk, share stories, and honor a truly brilliant biologist, naturalist, birder, and friend. Jim touched so many lives through his knowledge, curiosity, and deep love of the natural world, and it feels only right to gather outside, where he felt most at home. Please come as you are and bring memories and a story to share. Please note that the park closes at dusk and there is plenty of parking.
Frank Gallo also wrote this about Jim: It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely loss of my dear friend Jim Hunter. Jim and I were both students of Noble Proctor’s at Southern Connecticut State University. Jim was a consummate naturalist and spent countless hours in the field studying birds, mushrooms, plants, and most everything else, and we had our share of adventures together.
New Haven Bird Club members will remember Jim first as a student accompanying Noble on Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) at Lake Saltonstall. After Noble’s death, Jim took-up the reins of captain and ran that area for years. Others may know Jim as a board member of COA, from his time working at the Fairfield Wild Birds Unlimited, or while he was a science teacher at Wilton High School. Many others will know him through his work at Earth Place in Westport where he and Grit Ardwin took students on birding/natural history adventures around the country.
Few get the chance, as Jim did, to touch and positively influence the lives of so many. I’m heartened to know that he made this world a little brighter with his presence, and that his legacy and memory will live on in others…
He will be sorely missed.

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park
2026-04-12 07:30 - 10:30 | West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund

April 12 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am

Join Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and, if there is time, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of woodland birds, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet, Purple Finch, Pine Warbler, Bald Eagle, and Ring-necked Duck, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Towhee, and perhaps Brown Thrasher, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Palm Warbler.
Meet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street, Hamden.
Leaders: Molly Zahn, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com; Peter Grund, 785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com

Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave,, West Haven, United States
April 14, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪
Tue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm
St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH
Speaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club
Madagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife
The island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds, animals, insects, reptiles, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language, Malagasy, is unlike any other.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Birding by Ear - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, CT, United States
Birding By Ear
Tuesday, April 14 Zoom Only

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of identifying birds by sound. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and bird calls, this is the course for you.

Register Here

Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-04-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Station 43, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States
April 15, 2026 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 am
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection.
The fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs) long over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-16 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

Audubon CT, Bent of the River: Spring Migration with the Audubon Center at Booth Library
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:45 | C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, 06470, United States
Join us for this wonderful and timely presentation and Q&A from the Audubon Center on Spring Migration!
Here come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. We will use Audubon’s Migration Explorer to see how far they have traveled. We will talk about why some birds migrate, how they do it, and when.
Bring your questions for this insightful presentation!
Please register to reserve your spot.

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.

WCBC: Meeting - Birding Argentina/Patagonia
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road Southbury, CT, Southbury, 06488, United States
Thursday, April 16 – Monthly Meeting – Birding Argentina/Patagonia – a new talk
by Dave Tripp, birder and photographer par excellence
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Road).
6:45 refreshments, 7:00 meeting, ending about 8:30.
WCBC Member Dave Tripp has been birding since the spring of sixth grade, age of 12 when he went on a Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Sunday bird walk with his sixth grade teacher at White Memorial in Litchfield. He has been hooked ever since. He currently serves as the Vice President and Treasurer of LHAS, compiles two Christmas Bird Counts and a Summer count, is a Board member of the COA, 20+ years on the ARCC, and founder of the Connecticut Big Day team; the Raven Lunatics where they hold the state record of 192 species in a 24-hour period. He has traveled worldwide and specializes in leading trips to Central and South America, especially Brazil as a hobby.
The program will be on his trips to Argentina in 2022 and 2025, specifically the Patagonia region. His Argentina list is over 300 species, of which 235 species have been photographed and in eBird. We are sure Dave will be entertaining, with stories and adventures as well as his spectacular photos of the Patagonia avifauna.

New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
2026-04-17 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
