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4/28/2024 6:30 am – to 9 am Springtime Bird Walk 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 ... Read more
See mid-spring woodpeckers, waterfowl, sparrows, swallows, and other birds in passage as we hike part of Bent of the River’s trails, sampling a variety of riparian and upland habitats. We will have a good chance to spot warblers, vireos, orioles, and other first-arrival neotropical migrants. Meet at Bent of the River’s parking lot, 185 East ... Read more
April 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Explore a prime birding location along the Pomperaug River in Southbury where more than 100 species of birds have been observed in a single day. This beautiful and highly diverse habitat is owned and maintained by Audubon Connecticut. The walk is open to birders of all levels; families ... Read more
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
Tuesday, April 30th (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.) Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of birding by ear. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and calls this is the course for you. Frank will introduce you to the basic techniques needed to learn to identify birds by sound, as well as offer tips and ... Read more
Greetings, fellow birders! If you are not yet a member, please consider joining COA, the Connecticut Ornithological Association. We are an all-volunteer, statewide organization completely dedicated to birding and birders in CT. We are citizen scientists. We are major contributors and supporters of such statewide birding activities as the CT Bird Atlas. We offer several ... Read more
Nothing should get in the way of adventure. https://gis.audubon.org/Birdability The lack of accessibility of public spaces has long barred individuals with impaired mobility from fully participating in birding and other outdoor activities. What’s worse is that the burden of ensuring the accessibility of a trail or birding site typically falls to the individual. Audubon believes ... Read more
BirdNote Daily is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day. See https://www.birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily
May 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am East Rock Park in early May is one of the best places in the state to see migrant warblers. Fifteen to twenty species are possible on a good day. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Leader: John Oshlick, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@yahoo.com
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
5/1/2024 8:30 to potentially 11:30 am 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars Please join Abby on a trip through this slice of heaven on Hill Street. The Audubon property has been near and dear to Abby’s heart since ... Read more
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary Wednesday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th – Bristow Bird Sanctuary All walks are from 8:30-10:00 Bristow Sanctuary 47 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This ... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 to 11 a.m. Connecticut Audubon’s Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens will lead this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at this premier bird watching site with panoramic coastal views. Located where the mouth of the Housatonic River meets Long Island Sound, more than 290 species have been recorded ... Read more
Field Trip (Optional) Thursday, May 2nd (8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.) Beginning Birding and Birding by Ear students, join Frank for a chance to hone your skills in the field. Our walk will take us around the Nature Center’s grounds. Value: $25 / Cost: Free Please Register today! Register Here
FRIDAY, MAY 3 AT 6 P.M. Our goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail. We also will keep our eyes open for other species, such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for our annual Spring Bird Breakfast in the Asnes Barn featuring live songbird banding and delicious food! Saturday, May 04, 2024 Bird Tours 7:00 - 8:30 AM Banding 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 - 11:00 AM Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT, 06831, CT Join of for one of our favorite traditional ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Canceled 270 Old Main St, Rocky Hill Meet in the small dirt parking lot opposite Marshall Rd Enjoy a morning trip exploring Quarry Park. Warblers and field birds will be found. If the river conditions permit, we will also caravan to explore the Connecticut River flood plain until about 12pm. About a three-mile walk. There ... Read more
Weekend Bird Walks 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
May 4, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm River Road along the Housatonic River in Kent provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river provides ideal habitat and a beautiful walk. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species including Acadian and Least ... Read more
May 5, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Big Day Marathon Join us for all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Chris Wood will give a presentation on one of our favorite bird families, the wood warblers. Photos and descriptions will highlight the presentation, which will offer tips for finding and identifying the colorful and engaging warblers that nest here in Connecticut or that visit during migration periods. Chris will also illustrate some of the warbler ... Read more
Birding & Breakfast with Miley Bull Tuesday, May 7 7 – 9 a.m. Miley Bull is a one-of-a-kind treasure, a well-known ornithologist, a world traveler, a raconteur, and CT Audubon Society’s Senior Director of Science and Conservation. Please join Miley for a fascinating morning in search of spring warblers, bluebirds, swallows, and other feathered residents. ... Read more
5/7/2024 8 am – to 10 am Unnamed dirt road south of 22 River Rd, Barkhamsted on east side From Rt 44 drive north on 181 – 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. Lower Greenwoods – Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an ... Read more
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 am - 11:00 am Hartman Park is known for its breeding population of Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie, Blue-winged, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. Meet ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary Wednesday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th – Bristow Bird Sanctuary All walks are from 8:30-10:00 Bristow Sanctuary 47 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This ... Read more
Annual Lyme Loop Thursday, May 9, 2024 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest includes wetlands, streams, and ponds, all excellent places for the morning chorus of warblers, vireos, and other songbirds. Focus will be on learning bird songs. ... Read more
May 9, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am From late April through mid-May, East Rock Park experiences a steady progression of newly-arriving neotropical migrant birds. Many birders visit this ultra-hotspot daily in spring to enjoy the latest flashy birds making appearances. We start the morning at Trowbridge Drive to ensure parking spaces, and to get our ... Read more
Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the ... Read more
5/9/2024 7:30 am to approximately 10 am 253 Loomis St, Granby (approx) From East St drive 2.5 miles north on Loomis St to parking lot on left. Offering woodlands, two extensive marshes, a weedy field and a pond with active beavers, Dismal Brook attracts a spectacular variety of birds (the site’s checklist numbers 144 species). ... Read more
THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 8 A.M. MONDAY, MAY 20 AT 8 A.M. Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
FRIDAY, MAY 10 AT 8 A.M. We’ll explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, looking for Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Wednesday, May 10th, 17th & June 7th – New Canaan Nature Center All walks are from 8:30-10:00 New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oeonoke Ridge Road New Canaan, CT Parking in the lower lot. This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This is a great place to ... Read more
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 ... Read more
5/11/2024 7 – 10 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
5/11/2024 7 am – 12 pm 915 Whitney Ave, Hamden Eli Whitney Museum parking lot This is one of the best spots to find migrating warblers, as it is the first large land mass birds see after crossing Long Island Sound. Walk about 2 miles during 5 hours with some hills. Paul Desjardins Paul.desjardins2@gmail.com 860-623-3696
5/11/2024 Starting at 7:30 am 128 Leesville Rd, Moodus From Goodspeed Opera House, follow 149 north to Rt 151 Bear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile This state park is an area new to most HAS members. It has woods, a hemlock ravine, grassy fields, and early successional ... Read more
SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Abington features a variety of habitats — open field, shrubland, and woodland. We can expect Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
May 12, 2024 @ 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, ... Read more
SUNDAY, MAY 12 AT 8 A.M. Join Andy as he looks for various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; free for mothers.
Mother's Day Walk at Trail Wood: 2 -4 pm Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Weather permitting. Free for member, $5.00 for nonmembers. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org.
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
Starting at 5:30 pm Please join us for the Annual Banquet at the Pond House in Elizabeth Park, followed by the Annual Meeting. We’ll review the year, receive the annual Treasurer’s Report, present awards, and elect our Officers and Board Directors. Then, the evening program will feature a speaker TBD! This evening is the ... Read more
Vultures are often overlooked, under-appreciated, and unloved, despite the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are primarily scavengers; they can help stop the spread of disease by quickly and efficiently removing dead animals from the landscape. Unfortunately, due to poisoning, direct persecution, habitat loss, and other threats, vultures are more likely to ... Read more
May 2024 Our Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, and his teammates, the Raven Luna-ticks – Nick Bonomo, Patrick Dugan, Dave Provencher, Dave Trip, and Fran Zygmont will once again try to break the New England Big Day Birding record by finding 200 Species of birds in 24 hours within Connecticut. The event will take place ... Read more
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 FROM 6 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Traveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. This is the 14th year of this event. We once found 21 warbler species. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members.
Depending on weather the leader will hold this walk on Wednesday, May 1st or 8th. Check back here for the latest information. 7:30 am - 9/10 am Somewhere in Manchester! I will scout the Manchester hot spots shortly before the trip to see what interesting spring migrants are being seen where. Then I will send an ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary Wednesday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th – Bristow Bird Sanctuary All walks are from 8:30-10:00 Bristow Sanctuary 47 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This ... Read more
Warblers Webinar Wednesday, May 15; 6-7 pm Often known as “jewels of the bird world”, warblers are among the most sought-after birds during spring migration, as dozens of species make their way into and through Connecticut on their northbound journeys. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the incredible ... Read more
Thursday, May 16 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cockaponset State Forest, named after a Native American chief buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest forest in the state forest system, encompassing over 16,000 acres. It offers great habitat for migrating songbirds and provides for a busy morning of warblers, vireos, thrushes, ... Read more
Sunday, May 16 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located in Goshen, Connecticut Audubon Society’s Richard G. Croft Memorial Preserve is within one of the largest continual forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout is home to uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. This property is ... Read more
THURSDAY, MAY 16 AT 8 A.M. This beautiful new land trust preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We will visit the old family graveyard in the middle of the forest. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Wednesday, May 10th, 17th & June 7th – New Canaan Nature Center All walks are from 8:30-10:00 New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oeonoke Ridge Road New Canaan, CT Parking in the lower lot. This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This is a great place to ... Read more
Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park, Groton Friday, May 17; 2-4 p.m. Bluff Point is part of Connecticut’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is an important spot for migrating shorebirds and nesting Piping Plovers. It’s coastal forests are home to warblers, vireos, orioles, and more, and wading herons and egrets feed from the ... Read more
May 17, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Rain Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8–9:30 p.m. Jack Swatt, New Haven Bird Club Life Member and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) volunteer Whip-poor-will monitor, will lead a walk to listen and look for Eastern Whip-poor-will at the Naugatuck State Forest. Jack will give a ... Read more
Saturday, May 18 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Spring is an excellent time of year to witness arriving migrants on this secluded New York island. Lying at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound, Fishers Island is a connecting link between Rhode Island and Long Island that offers stopping places for a variety of songbirds ... Read more
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 ... Read more
5/18/2024 7 am to 10 am 800 Old Farms Rd, Avon Fisher Meadows Parking Lot at main entrance Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders, around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrub land. Brian Toal BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net 860-677-7156
Weekend Bird Walks 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
May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8–11 a.m. Rich meadows and fields, forested wetlands, trap rock ridge, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers, woodpeckers, hawks, orioles, grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. ... Read more
SUNDAY, MAY 19 FROM 6 A.M. TO 4 P.M. We have 10 hours to reach our goal of hearing or seeing at least 90 species of birds. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting sightings from past years include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, ... Read more
Shorebird Walk at Barn Island WMA, Stonington Sunday, May 19; 8 – 10 a.m. Barn Island is a globally important bird area, with over 1,000 acres of diverse habitat in management. We’ll search the extensive salt marshes for migrating and nesting shorebirds and wading birds in one of the largest coastal reserves in CT. Walk ... Read more
Shorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme Sunday, May 19; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Rocky Neck State Park’s large saltmarsh is the perfect spot to look for shorebirds, waterfowl, herons, and egrets. Osprey and Bald Eagles fly overhead, and the beaches are home to gulls and terns. Join us on this family friendly ... Read more
THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 8 A.M. MONDAY, MAY 20 AT 8 A.M. Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Thursday May 9th - 8 am and May 20th - 8 am Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register by calling 860-928-4948.
Maine's Elusive Spruce Grouse (May 21-24): Make an escape to clear mountain waters, lakes abundant with native trout, and the brightest star–filled nights you’ve ever seen—all in the beautiful woods of Maine. Visit places where Frederick Church painted landscapes of Mount Katahdin. Get away and roam among the moose, carnivorous pitcher plants and sundew, orchids, ... Read more
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
May 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This date has changed from the Yearbook. The walk was originally scheduled for May 15th. It has been moved to May 22. Join Pat Leahy for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary Wednesday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th – Bristow Bird Sanctuary All walks are from 8:30-10:00 Bristow Sanctuary 47 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This ... Read more
COA Workshop (online): Birding Connecticut’s Marine Islands Zoom meeting exploring the islands of Connecticut's Long Island Sound. Hosted by Rick Gedney with guest speakers discussing six island groupings known as excellent bird habitats - from Greenwich islands in the west to eastern LIS and Fishers Island. Learn when to go, what to see, and how ... Read more
THURSDAY, MAY 23 AT 8 A.M. We will explore this fantastic birding location, expecting to find Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers and both Cuckoo species. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members
May 25-26, Sat-Sun 2 days Contact Peter for arrangements. Bird Saturday in the Cooperstown and Oneonta areas of Otsego County. On Sunday, bird the marsh at Bashakill WMA and Doodletown Road in Bear Mountain State Park. Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860-729-8374 T
May 25, 2024 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh ... Read more
CANCELED 7:30 am – 9:30-10:30 am 200 Point Grove Rd, West Suffield, CT From intersection of Mountain Rd (268) and Point Grove Rd (585), drive north 1.3 miles. Enter Suffield WMA and meet in parking lot A bird walk which focuses on grassland and shrubland birds. We will search for Grasshopper Sparrows, Bobolinks, Brown Thashers ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 9 A.M. Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Sunday, May 26 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located in Goshen, Connecticut Audubon Society’s Richard G. Croft Memorial Preserve is within one of the largest continual forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout is home to uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. This property is ... Read more
SUNDAY, MAY 26 AT 8 A.M. We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. Expect to see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wrens, and Northern Waterthrush, to name a few. We will stay on the road to bird. Limited to 16 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS - TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY AT 8 A.M. Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, ... Read more
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7:30–11 a.m. Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. Swallows, bluebirds, many other resident birds, and possible late migrants. Some mild slopes on a well-maintained road. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road south of Morris Road, Bethany. We ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
BIRDS IN YOUR GARDEN Not only is trumpet honeysuckle a hummingbird magnet, its nectar also attracts orioles and pollinating insects. May 29, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $10 for members, $20 for non-members Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a presentation on Birds in Your Garden. Master gardener and Deer Pond ... Read more
THURSDAY, MAY 30 AT 8 A.M. Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers and Scarlet Tanager are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members, $30 non-members.
FRIDAY, MAY 31 AT 8 A.M. This is a new Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE 2024: JUNE 1-2, 2024 Woodbury-Roxbury. Contact: Russ Naylor, 44 Church St., Woodbury, CT 06798; 203 841-7779. (both June 1 and 2, but June 2 preferred). SECOND WEEKEND: JUNE 8-9, 2024. Greenwich-Stamford. Contact: Thomas Burke, 235 Highland Rd., Rye, NY 10580; 914 967-4922, thomaswardburke@gmail.com, and Gary Palmer, 34 Field ... Read more
FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE 2024: JUNE 1-2, 2024 Woodbury-Roxbury. Contact: Russ Naylor, 44 Church St., Woodbury, CT 06798; 203 841-7779. (both June 1 and 2, but June 2 preferred). SECOND WEEKEND: JUNE 8-9, 2024. Greenwich-Stamford. Contact: Thomas Burke, 235 Highland Rd., Rye, NY 10580; 914 967-4922, thomaswardburke@gmail.com, and Gary Palmer, 34 Field ... Read more
Greetings, fellow birders! If you are not yet a member, please consider joining COA, the Connecticut Ornithological Association. We are an all-volunteer, statewide organization completely dedicated to birding and birders in CT. We are citizen scientists. We are major contributors and supporters of such statewide birding activities as the CT Bird Atlas. We offer several ... Read more
Nothing should get in the way of adventure. https://gis.audubon.org/Birdability The lack of accessibility of public spaces has long barred individuals with impaired mobility from fully participating in birding and other outdoor activities. What’s worse is that the burden of ensuring the accessibility of a trail or birding site typically falls to the individual. Audubon believes ... Read more
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Connecticut Audubon’s Bafflin Sanctuary Saturday, June 1 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Experience the rural beauty of Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” as we visit the Center at Pomfret, which serves as the gateway to the adjoining 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary with its vast rolling meadows, forest, stream, and fertile grassland habitats. Bring a picnic lunch and binoculars, ... Read more
6/1/2024 7 am – 9-10 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near 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 is recommended. Mostly ... Read more
June 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields, gardens and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking area, 257 Copse Road, Madison. Leader: Mike ... Read more
Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset 8:00 am - 11:00 am 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Saturday Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more
Enjoy a guided birding walk led by members of Mattabeseck Audubon Society, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society. We are celebrating our 50th year in 2024. Expect to see and hear multiple species of birds in all of their breeding glory. We will have 10 pairs of binoculars to borrow. The walk will ... Read more