Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43/Vibert Rd - Bird Walk
2026-06-06 07:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Station 43, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States
Station 43 & Vibert Rd – Wetland Birds Sat Jun 6 – 7 am
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd & Main St Park on road by intersection.
A bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have a
chance to see Least Bitterns, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens.
Knee-high waterproof boots and bug spray are recommended.
Mostly easy walking but some very wet areas. 2-3 hours.
Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860-836-3443 T

Mattabeseck Audubon Society & CT Trails Day: Birding Machimoodus State Park
2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Machimoodus State Park, Lawn Ave & High St, Middletown, CT, United States
Join MAS board secretary, and Christmas Count compiler, Sharon Dellinger, for a birding hike at one of Connecticut’s treasured state parks! Plan on seeing and hearing Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Indigo Bunting, Field Sparrow, Prairie Warbler to name a few of the reliable species seen here.
If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars let Sharon know ahead of time. Walk limited to 12 participants.
Contact Sharon via email: rsdell@comcast.net or via cell 860-803-1626. This is a CT Trails Day Event!
Sign up through CT Trails Day preferred, click on link:
Spring Bird Walk At Machimoodus State Park

Hartford Audubon Society: Reservoir #3 - Bloomfield - Bird Walk
2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Reservoir #3 Bloomfield, 298 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, United States
Reservoir # 3, Bloomfield – Jun 6 – Sat 8 am
298 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Meet at first parking lot
This area is easily accessible and has a wide variety of habitats
within a short distance. We are likely to find Bobolinks nesting in
the fields and Great Blue Herons nesting in their rookery at the
back of a swamp along with a variety of other summer resident
birds. The area encompasses low fields, tall grass fields, marsh,
shrub habitat and forest habitat, all from an easily walkable road.
Wear long pants and bug spray for tick protection. We will walk
about 1-1/2 miles over level solid terrain.
Chris Fisher – ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T
Jim Watso – jcwphotos@cox.net – 860-519-8306 T

New Haven Bird Club: Summer Bird Count
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | CT
New Haven Summer Bird Count

June 6, 2026 – June 7, 2026

Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, all day
A wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points.
Coordinator: Steve Mayo, 203-772-9842 or scmayo999@gmail.com

Greenwich-Stamford Summer Bird Count
2026-06-07 05:30 - 14:30 | CT
Become a community scientist and help count birds in your neighborhood or on a count team for our annual Summer Bird Count!
Held on two days in June, the scope of the Summer Bird Count is similar to the Christmas Bird Count in its count circle extent covering Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and parts of Westchester County NY. Not only does it provide a good excuse to spend a day birding in warm weather, but it is also a very important way for researchers to learn important information about the locations of breeding birds.
To join a counting team in your neighborhood or become a Team Captain, please contact count compilers Tom Burke or Ryan MacLean at the lines of contact below:
TOM BURKE Cell Phone: (914) 282-3497 Home Phone: (914) 967-4922 Email: thomaswardburke@gmail.com
RYAN MACLEAN Office Phone: (203) 930-1353 Email: ryan.maclean@audubon.org
If you would like to join in counting efforts at the Greenwich Audubon Center on Saturday, June 6th at 6 a.m. contact Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org.
The Count Compilation will be held (weather permitting) at Greenwich Audubon on the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch Lawn on Sunday, June 7th at 2 p.m.
THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE.

Greenwich Stamford Summer Bird Count
2026-06-07 06:00 - 18:15 | CT
Become a community scientist and help count birds in your neighborhood or on a count team for our annual Summer Bird Count!
Held on two days in June, the scope of the Summer Bird Count is similar to the Christmas Bird Count in its count circle extent covering Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and parts of Westchester County NY. Not only does it provide a good excuse to spend a day birding in warm weather, but it is also a very important way for researchers to learn important information about the locations of breeding birds.
To join a counting team in your neighborhood or become a Team Captain, please contact count compilers Tom Burke or Ryan MacLean at the lines of contact below:
TOM BURKE Cell Phone: (914) 282-3497 Home Phone: (914) 967-4922 Email: thomaswardburke@gmail.com
RYAN MACLEAN Office Phone: (203) 930-1353 Email: ryan.maclean@audubon.org
If you would like to join in counting efforts at the Greenwich Audubon Center on Saturday, June 6th at 6 a.m. contact Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org.
The Count Compilation will be held (weather permitting) at Greenwich Audubon on the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch Lawn on Sunday, June 7th at 2 p.m.
Photo: Scarlet Tanager by Linda Steele / Audubon Photography Awards
THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE.

Hartford Audubon Society: Ct Trails Day - Family Birdwalk
2026-06-07 07:30 - 09:30 | Mary Conklin Preserve, 144 Indian Hill Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am:
Join Hartford Audubon and Canton Land Trust leaders Sarah Faulkner and Jay Kaplan for a 1 1/2 hour beginner’s birdwalk for families in this beautiful Canton Land Conservation Trust preserve. You’ll be introduced to birdwatching, how to use the Merlin app to help with bird identification, learn to find and identify birds, and learn about other apps on your phone that can help. Children ages 6 and older are welcome. We’ll look for birds, discuss the ecosystems, and enjoy being in nature. Easy walking, around 2 miles, 1.5 hours. Bring binoculars, smart phone if possible, sturdy sneakers, insect repellent, water and snack. Please leave dogs at home. Leaders will have some binoculars to loan to participants. Email leader to pre-register for this walk at sffaulkner533@gmail.com. Rain cancels.
Directions to the Mary Conklin Preserve: From Route 44 in Canton, turn onto Indian Hill Road and drive about 1.4 miles. The driveway for 144 Indian Hill Road is on the left, next to a large bright red mailbox. Park in the parking area and we’ll gather by the kiosk.

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-06-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-04 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-01 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-06 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.

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Picnic and Bird Walk
2026-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Northwest Park, 45 Lang Rd., Windsor, CT, United States
Annual Picnic and Bird walk – Jun 9 – Tuesday – 6 pm
Northwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, Windsor
Park in lot, cross bridge to Warming Shed
Join us for a guided bird walk and socializing to kick off the
summer! The bird walk will start at 5:00 pm and species we
typically see include orioles, indigo buntings, and eastern
bluebirds. The picnic will begin at 6:00. BYO dinner, utensils, and
place setting. HAS will provide drinks and dessert. The picnic will
conclude with a brief meeting.
Audrey Staropoli – Audrey@hartfordaudubon.org – 860-961-6330 T

Hartford Audubon Society: - Annual Summer Bird Count
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | CT
Annual Summer Bird Count – Jun 13-14 – Sat & Sun
Bird Count Circle. 7.5-mile radius from Old State House
Join Hartford Audubon members as we participate in the annual
Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this two
day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both
and help collect breeding-bird data and track species trends for
Connecticut. Bird for an hour or bird all weekend.
Jay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-693-0157 – 860-707-5246 T

New Haven Bird Club: Ewen Farm Preserve - Bird Walk
2026-06-13 08:30 - 11:00 | CT
Field Trip – Ewen Farm Preserve, Orange – Bev Propen and Nancy Clark

June 13, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am

A scenic late spring walk around former hay fields, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A 75-yard boardwalk takes you through wetlands to the Indian River. The trail crosses wet areas; wear appropriate footwear.
Meet at the intersection of St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road in Orange.
Leaders: Beverly Propen, 203-640-4089 or bpropen@gmail.com; Nancy Clark, nancyclarkbirder@gmail.com

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States
RTP Estuary Center: Planting For Birds

Winter Session – Saturday, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.

While habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.

Click here to learn about each session!

$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions
$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions

Register Here for All Four Sessions

Register Here for a Single Session

New Haven Bird Club: Mendell's Folly/Van Epps Preserve - Field Trip
2026-06-14 08:00 - 11:00 | CT
Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini

June 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10, 2026
Join the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include a variety of habitats including wetland, field, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges, and streams. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear appropriate footwear and tick-proof clothing. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels.
Meet at the roadside parking area at the Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42) in Bethany. Off road parking behind the gate is also available.
TO REGISTER, contact Bethany Land Trust Trails Chair, Bob Harrison, by Friday June 10, 2026, via cell 203-506-5888 or bjh51box@gmail.com. Walk will be limited to 20 participants.
Leaders: John Triana, 203-758-7203 or jtriana1@rwater.com; Christin Arnini, 203-671-5567 or cevea55@gmail.com

CT Audubon - Deer Pond: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class/walk)
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a program on Pileated Woodpeckers, and other forest birds, sharing the same habitat. Lori Lichtenauer Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist will share unique adaptations of the Pileated Woodpeckers to survive and thrive year-round in the forests of the northeast. You will learn how Pileateds excavate holes in trees for nesting and to find wood boring insects to eat. Pileated woodpeckers are some of the only birds capable of creating large cavities for nesting, roosting, and shelter in bad weather for a variety of bird species. Non-migratory birds like tufted titmice, house wrens, chickadees and more use old Pileated cavities as their nest sites. Learn about the ways the forest community benefits from the industrious nature of the Pileated. The program will start in our classroom, then we’ll be on the wooded trails around our main campus birding. All birding levels welcome. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Registration required.$5 members; $10 non-members
Register here: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class / walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Haven Bird Club: Brooksvale Park - Field Trip
2026-06-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Brooksvale Park, 524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States
Field Trip – Brooksvale Park, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen

June 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams, deep woods, field/wood edges, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats.
Meet in the large unpaved parking lot, just south of the Barnyard main entrance.
Leaders: Alan Malina, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

New Haven Bird Club: People's State Forest - Field Trip
2026-07-19 07:30 - 11:30 | Peoples Forest, 324 Park Road, Barkhamsted, CT, 06063, United States
Field Trip – Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott

July 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Peoples State Forest spans over 3,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian, Canada, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbirds, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Scarlet Tanagers, Least and Alder Flycatchers, Winter Wrens, and more. Great Horned and Barred Owls, along with Broad-winged Hawks, also nest within the forest. Please note: the forest can be quite buggy in summer. Mosquito nets and/or generous use of bug spray are highly recommended. We will drive to several locations and walk approximately 2–3 miles throughout the morning. Terrain will include boardwalks, rocky access roads, and forest trails with many stumps and roots — please plan footwear and mobility accordingly.
Meet at Matthies Grove (106 East River Road, Barkhamsted). Meet in front of the pavilion to the left of the entrance. Due to limited parking at other spots in the forest, we will carpool from there.
Leaders: Paul Mahler, 860-459-6942;
Michele McDermott, 860-485-3087

CT Audubon - EcoTravel: Long Island Shorebirds
2026-09-12 07:00 - 17:00 | CT
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00am – 5:00pm
Queens, New York
Led By TBD
Members: $155
Non-Members: $170
For more info and to register:
(860) 767-0660
ecotravel@ctaudubon.org

Each fall, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay, located within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges, hosting a variety of habitats, including salt marsh, several fresh and brackish pools, and an open expanse of bay and islands. Jones Beach is home to staging areas for hundreds of American Oystercatchers, ducks, and more! Join us as we enjoy the signs of fall.

Register here: Long Island Shorebirds | Sep 12, 7:00am – 5:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Haven Bird Club: The Big Sit - October, 2026
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | CT
The Big Sit!™ 2026

October 10, 2026 – October 11, 2026

The Big Sit! is on! And has migrated back to the New Haven Bird Club, where it began in 1992. Although there are a few changes, most stays the same, including the primary rule: HAVE FUN! The Big Sit is a semi-competitive birding event originated by the New Haven Bird Club. It is open and FREE to anyone (individuals and teams) all over the world! How many birds can you identify in one day while staying within a 17-foot / 5.2-meter diameter circle? That’s the challenge of The Big Sit!
Final dates/times and registration will be announced in 2026! Visit the Big Sit website for more information.
The Big Sit!™ is a registered trademark of the New Haven Bird Club, Inc.
