CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point - Coastal Bird Walk #4
2026-05-14 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:00pm – 3:00pm
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 14, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Thatch Preserve, Lyme, United States
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Thatch Preserve
Lyme, CT
Though small, the variety of habitats in the Thatch Preserve attract a diversity of species. With a large beaver pond, Wood Ducks and other waterfowl are always a possibility, and songbirds abound in the surrounding forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on mostly level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: 20 Warbler Day
2026-05-15 06:00 - 14:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
20 Warbler Day
Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the peak of their migration, we will attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We will travel to numerous locations. This is our 17th year doing this program. We have found as many as 21 warbler species!

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: Longo Farms Open Space Bird Walk
2026-05-15 07:30 - 10:30 | Longo Farms, 2954 Hebron Ave,, Glastonbury, CT, United States
Longo Farms Open Space – Friday – May 15 – 7:30 am
2954 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury
Entrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot.
Truly a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitats include: pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, and succession growth. Can be very birdy including warblers, some raptors and waterfowl. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hilly open trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on how many birds we find and on the group pace. Plan for 3 hours.
Annette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk on the Appalachian Trail
2026-05-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Cornwall Bridge, 13 River Road, Sharon, CT, United States
May 15, 2026
Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Cornwall Bridge, CT

We will start under the bridge on River Road in Cornwall Bridge. We will carpool to the end of the road to bird the Appalachian Trail. Past migrants found were Worm-eating, Black-thoated Green, Hooded, And Wilson’s Warblers. It’s always fun is to see Eastern Phoebes nesting on the rock overhangs along the trail.

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

CT Audubon Coastal Center - Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #5
2026-05-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
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.

Coastal Bird Walk | May 15, 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Fairfield: Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve
2026-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Smith Richardson Preserve, 39 Sasco Creek Rd,, Westport, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00am – 9:00am

Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw from Long Island Sound we’ll hope to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles, as well as coastal water birds like egrets and osprey. Binoculars recommended.

$15 Members
$20 Members

Pre-registration required.

Register here: Spring Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Roaring Brook Nature Center: Spring Bird Walk #3
2026-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Saturday, May 16 | 7 AM – 9 AM

An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children.

Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot.

Donations welcome.
Pre-registration is not required.

Hartford Audubon Society: Fisher Meadows Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Fisher Meadows, 800 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT, United States
Fisher Meadows – May 16 – Sat 7 am
Main Entrance Fisher Meadows Recreation Area on Old Farms Rd next to soccer fields
789 Old Farms Rd, Avon on Google Maps
Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders, around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrub land. We’ll hope to see Orchard Oriole, Yellow-throated Vireo, Willow Flycatcher and Canada Warbler among others. The walk should last less than 3 hours.
Brian Toal – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net – 860-999-2733 T

Hartford Audubon: Penwood State Park Bird Walk
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Penwood State Park, 560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT, United States
Penwood State Park – May 16 – Saturday – 7 am
174 Hartford Rd, Simsbury – We will meet in the parking lot.
A three-hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers, vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers. Special possibilities include Worm-eating Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush and both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoos. This will be easy walking.
Paul Cianfaglione – pgcianfaglione@gmail.com -860-836-3443 T

Litchfield Audubon: Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust
2026-05-16 07:30 - 10:00 | Goshen Land Trust, Pie Hill Rd, Goshen, CT, United States
May 16, 2026
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.
Location: Goshen, CT

Join Ann Orsillo for this walk on a Goshen Land Trust property.

Meet at 193 Pie Hill Road (one end of Pie Hill Road is across from the Goshen Fairgrounds).

Bring binoculars (some loaners available) and insect repellent. Heavy rain cancels.

For questions, call Ann at 910-880-1518.

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Spring Birding at Frederick White Farm
2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Frederick White Farm, Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, 06422, United States
Join MAS board member Michael Good for a beautiful walk through White’s Farm, a 110-acre parcel of former farm land donated to the town of Durham. This area is a Birding Hotspot in eBird.
Contact Michael to let him know you will be attending at michaeldg@aol.com

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00am – 10:00am

Join Western CT Bird Club President, Angela Dimmitt, on a casual bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. Angela is a seasoned birder with a wealth of wisdom to share about local migratory birds. Many birds are passing through CT to the forests of Canada, while some will stay in CT to breed. All birding levels welcome.
$5 Members / $10 Non-members
Register here: Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ashford, Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ashford, CT, United States
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Limit: 8 people. Fee: $20 members; $30 non-members

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

New Haven Bird Club: Sleeping Giant State Park - Field Trip
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Sleeping Giant State Park, Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States
Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park – Jim Sirch, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

May 16, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Sleeping Giant dominates the landscape north of New Haven. The park hosts diverse habitats: riparian woods, rivers and streams, stands of white pines, mature deciduous forests, and cliffs and meadow edge. Although it is famous for its ankle-twisting and heart-pumping terrain, we will bird along the uphill but (mostly) smooth-surfaced Tower Path. As we move slowly along the Path, we can expect to find a rich mix of migrant and resident warblers, thrushes, vireos, and woodpeckers. We should be able to locate the nesting ravens and may also get glimpses of the resident Peregrine Falcons.
Meet at the Sleeping Giant State Park entrance on Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden.
Leaders: Jim Sirch, jimsirch95@gmail.com;
Craig Repasz, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com;
DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Sit
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Lyme, Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Selden Landing
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 songbirds and wetland birds along Selden Creek and scan the skies for migrating raptors. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Basics Walk
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 | 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
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
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

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
