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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
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
Join us for a weekly toddler-kindergarten program on Tuesdays after school! From 2 pm - 3 pm, Greenwich Audubon Staff will read a story about one of our native species on the property in the learning center. Afterwards, your kids have the opportunity to have safe animal interactions with some of our very friendly animal ... Read more
Few natural spectacles compare to the wonder of watching such a small bird conduct such a complex courtship display. As famed naturalist Aldo Leopold wrote, “No one would rather hunt Woodcock in October than I, but since learning of the sky dance I find myself calling one or two birds enough. I must be sure ... Read more
April 3, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Enjoy an early spring trip to one of the best local birding spots. We look out into the marsh and along the shore for waterfowl, shorebirds, waders, and raptors. Meet at the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford. Leader: Jalna Jaeger, 203-246-0885 or jalnabird@gmail.com
Come join us for a Woodcock Walk. Interested participants will have an opportunity to witness the amazing 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 ... Read more
Friday, April 5th 8:30 A.M. – 10 A.M. – Silvermine-Fowler Preserve The walk will be canceled if it’s raining 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. Please Register / ... Read more
Please meet staff in the visitor's lot by the front entrance. Preregistration is required for all paid events. Facebook Live programs are free. For questions, please contact Kate Pratt at Kathleen.Pratt@audubon.org or 203-405-9113. Handicapped parking by the barn Accessible bathroom on site Join us on Fridays at Bent of the River Audubon Center for Birding ... 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
4/6/2024 8 am – 11 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 ... Read more
Saturday, April 6: 9:30-11am at Honey Hill Preserve Spring is in the air! Join teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen on a fun family walk! We will look and listen for birds and other wildlife and enjoy the beauty of nature. Walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. $10 members; $15 non-members; $5 for children ages ... 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
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
he Hartford Audubon April 9 in-person meeting will be held at St James’ Episcopal Church on 1018 Farmington Ave, beginning with social time at 7:00, followed by the business meeting at 7:30. The meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. At 8:00, our speaker, Paul Colburn will be presenting the ... Read more
Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler as she shares the lost legacy of women in ornithology and the celebration of noticing female birds. Let’s face it: there’s a bit of bias in the birding world when it comes to females. Bridget breaks down this bias by looking at current research on gender and birding, retelling the ... Read more
Wednesday, April 10th 8:30 A.M. – 10 A.M. – Selleck’s & Dunlop Woods The walk will be canceled if it’s raining Parking at Parkland’s Drive – This lovely park offers a wide variety of habitats and is good for migrating birds, and early spring wildflowers. Please Register / The Walk is Free ... Read more
WELCOME BACK OSPREYS OF PRATT COVE Wednesday, April 10; 9-11 am Pratt Cove, Essex Historically, Ospreys return to Pratt and Post Coves in late March and typically one or more pairs build nests at locations that allow excellent viewing from the Deep River Land Trust’s Evelyn Hawthorne and Smyth Sanctuaries. The natural history and ... Read more
Few natural spectacles compare to the wonder of watching such a small bird conduct such a complex courtship display. As famed naturalist Aldo Leopold wrote, “No one would rather hunt Woodcock in October than I, but since learning of the sky dance I find myself calling one or two birds enough. I must be sure ... Read more
Please meet staff in the visitor's lot by the front entrance. Preregistration is required for all paid events. Facebook Live programs are free. For questions, please contact Kate Pratt at Kathleen.Pratt@audubon.org or 203-405-9113. Handicapped parking by the barn Accessible bathroom on site Join us on Fridays at Bent of the River Audubon Center for Birding ... Read more
Join us on April 12-13 for a special Living Bird-Friendly series exploring four important areas of bird-friendly living: eliminating window collisions, decreasing light pollution, planting native plants & flowers, and following bird-friendly pest control strategies. Learn how to make your home safer and more inviting for birds. JOIN US Each session will feature a ... Read more
TIMBERDOODLING - A FAMILY WORKSHOP FRI., APRIL 12, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian Street EVENT DETAILS Join us for a fun, family activity at Macricostas Preserve, spending a spring night marveling at the eccentric woodcock (also called the timberdoodle). We'll watch these chunky birds erupt into aerial breeding displays ... 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
4/13/2024 8 am to 10 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. ... Read more
4/13/2024 8 am to 11 am 46 Drake Hill Rd, Simsbury Park at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge The Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be great for warblers and ... Read more
Saturday, April 13; 9-11 am Connecticut College Arboretum, New London Birds in Connecticut eagerly await the coming of spring, as we put away our winter gear and welcome back the birds we haven’t seen since the fall. Trees and bushes are full of songbirds in the morning, many of which have just traveled hundreds ... Read more
Join naturalist Ryan Maclean for an exciting workshop to learn about birds! During this introduction to Ornithology, and the tools and skills used to study birds, we’ll provide guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. This workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars, guides, and online resources that help make ... Read more
Hawk Walk with Larry Fischer Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Aspetuck Land Trust Blueberry Patch, Freeborn Road near Route 58, Easton, CT 06612 (map) Join hawk-bander and raptor specialist, Larry Fischer, for a hawk walk at Aspetuck Land Trust’s orchard and blueberry patch in Trout Brook Valley. RSVP Here
Darien Library Community Room Sunday, April 14, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration for this event will close on April 14, 2024 @ 3:00pm. Event Details Darien Library, along with Darien Nature Center and Barrett Bookstore, welcome Dr. Carl Safina who will talk about his latest book, the powerful and poignant story of Alfie and Me: What Owls ... Read more
April 16 – 20, 2024 Five Days! Venture to the Delmarva Peninsula, the piece of mainland sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean that comprises all of Delaware, the eastern portion of Maryland (including the renowned “Eastern Shore” of Chesapeake Bay), and a disconnected sliver of Virginia. After visiting key natural and ... 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
Program begins at 7:30 pm Speaker: Steve Broker - Life History of the Peregrine Falcon By the mid-1960s, peregrines had become extirpated east of the Rocky Mountains. In tonight’s program, Steve will cover the return of the Peregrine, specifically in Connecticut where there are at least 14 known territorial pairs. We will learn about the life ... Read more
WEBINARS VIA ZOOM FLYCATCHERS WEBINAR Wednesday, April 17; 6-7 pm You’re watching a small horde of insects when suddenly a small bird darts in to grab one mid-air. Chances are it was a flycatcher, one of the most adept groups of birds at catching insects in flight. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator ... Read more
Connecticut salt marshes have suffered losses of 27% since 1900 and continue to decline despite that passage of tidal wetland legislation in the 1970’s. Along the densely-populated Connecticut shoreline, these habitats are squeezed by rising seas on one side and development (homes, seawalls, roadways, and other hard structures) that prevent marshes from migrating landward. The ... Read more
Where: Audubon's Bent of the River Sanctuary, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 06488 - in the Barn (Note: park up by the barn) Who: Tanya Bourgoin, president of the Friends of Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks (which she founded in 2016); Board member, Friends of CT State Parks. She serves on the Sustainability Team ... Read more
Please meet staff in the visitor's lot by the front entrance. Preregistration is required for all paid events. Facebook Live programs are free. For questions, please contact Kate Pratt at Kathleen.Pratt@audubon.org or 203-405-9113. Handicapped parking by the barn Accessible bathroom on site Join us on Fridays at Bent of the River Audubon Center for Birding ... Read more
Bird Sit Enjoy a Bird Sit on our birding balcony with our staff. A bird sit is like an outdoor meditation with a focus on birds. Bird Sits provide similar benefits to mindfulness practices, including relaxation and a quiet mind. They also cultivate a deeper bond with the birds around us and reveal the birds' ... Read more
Location and Time To be determined Event: Celebrate Earth Day with LHAS Nature Explorers! Stop by our table at Sustainable Litchfield’s Earth Day Celebration. We will offer fun activities for children, including seed sowing and bird ID challenge, along with prizes. We’ll have information for families on bird-friendly plants, pollinator gardens, spring migration, and ways ... 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
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
4/20/2024 8 am – 11 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 ... Read more
Saturday, April 20; 9:30-11 am at Canfield Woods, Essex Spring is in the air! Join teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen on a fun family walk! We will look and listen for birds and other wildlife and enjoy the beauty of nature. Walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. $10 members; $15 non-members; $5 for children ... Read more
Birds have an unbelievable variety of sounds which they use throughout their lives. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for a special workshop to learn about helpful techniques used for identifying birds by their beautiful songs as well as how and why they make such incredible sounds. We will start with a slide show presentation and listen ... Read more
April 21, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It’s always a surprise when walking through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle, nesting Bluebirds, early warbler migrants, Green Heron, and Orchard Oriole, as well as Indigo Bunting, ... Read more
Sunday, April 21, 2024, Bulkeley Hill Preserve Pink Moon Owl Prowl night hike at Bulkeley Hill Preserve, Colchester. Under the full Pink Moon, looking for our raptor neighbors. 12 years and up, no dogs, this is a quiet hike. Limited to 15 attendees. Register in advance. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, THIS EVENT FILL UP ... 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
April 23, 2024, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Come out and enjoy an afternoon bird and nature walk at Deer Pond Farm! This is a very exciting time of year when birds migrate up from the southern United States and beyond. On this guided program with CT Audubon’s conservation ... Read more
Native plants and other things birds look for in the landscape, and why they need to be there. Many property owners and landscapers want to help the planet by adding Native plants to their managed landscapes, but there can be some concern – certain Native plants can look downright sloppy, which makes some of our ... Read more
4/24/2024 8 am to potentially 11 am Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on left From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. Expect common CT birds as well as migratory. Habitat varies, woodland, water, shrub and ... Read more
Spring Birding Classes Beginning Birding Wednesday, April 24th (7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.) Interested in birds, but not sure where to begin? Join Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, author of Birding in Connecticut, for an enjoyable hands-on course on how to identify birds. This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use ... Read more
Early Spring Migrants Thursday, April 25 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Late April is the beginning of the intense migration period when birds head north to summer haunts. With favorable weather and winds, some species get a head start and we plan to greet them! Visit places known for their great diversity of migrants to ... Read more
Please meet staff in the visitor's lot by the front entrance. Preregistration is required for all paid events. Facebook Live programs are free. For questions, please contact Kate Pratt at Kathleen.Pratt@audubon.org or 203-405-9113. Handicapped parking by the barn Accessible bathroom on site Join us on Fridays at Bent of the River Audubon Center for Birding ... 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
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
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 AT 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, just south of Webster Lake, has varied habitats. We will hope to find some interesting duck species as well as some early arriving spring migrants, such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Blue-headed Vireo. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS ... 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
Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census which will end on Sunday, May 19th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as you wish. A ... Read more
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