

In-person workshop at Milford Point called “Deciphering Peeps & Probers” that will be focused on why shorebirds are captivating, where to see them, aging them and why they are difficult to ID
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In-person workshop at Milford Point called “Deciphering Peeps & Probers” that will be focused on why shorebirds are captivating, where to see them, aging them and why they are difficult to ID
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![]() Field Trip – Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford – Dan Erichetti Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford 275 Great Neck Road, 8V2P+VQ Waterford, Waterford, CT Harkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach, sand dune, salt marsh, saltwater cove, and grassland. We'll explore, looking for ... Read more
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![]() Field Trip – Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford – Dan Erichetti Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford 275 Great Neck Road, 8V2P+VQ Waterford, Waterford, CT Harkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach, sand dune, salt marsh, saltwater cove, and grassland. We'll explore, looking for migrants and ... Read more ![]() Tree Swallow Cruises Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ... Read more |
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1 event,![]() Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. |
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![]() Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail – Linda Meyer Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail, Branford 769W+Q9, Branford, CT Join us for a bird walk along the Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail in the Stony Point section of Branford. We’ll walk a broad ... Read more
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![]() Wednesday, September 2 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am Hilltop Farm 1616 Mapleton Ave, Suffield Enter at Main Entrance – Park at the Creamery Parking On this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space we will view an abandoned eagles’ nest from a boardwalk surrounded by newly planted native species purchased with a HAS grant. Stroll ... Read more |
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9 events,![]() Join Audubon naturalists 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 more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, ... Read more ![]() Roaring Brook Nature Center: Saturday Morning Bird Walk Saturday, September 5 | 7:30 AM– 9:00 AM Join us as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall migration season. Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you will need. Geared for all levels of birding expertise, but not for ... Read more
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![]() Rocky Hill Meadows 311 Meadow Rd, Rocky Hill Park in the lot along Meadow Road just past the big boat launch lot.A three-hour leisurely bird walk primarily focused on southbound shorebirds. Be advised, the weather and habitat conditions on trip date will greatly affect the comings and goings of bird species. American Golden-Plover and Buff-breasted ... Read more ![]() Fall Migration Bird Walks Saturday, September 5 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Miles Wildlife Sanctuary 99 W Cornwall Rd, West Cornwall, CT 06796 Celebrate fall migration on guided bird tours at Miles Wildlife Sanctuary this month! Learn all about binoculars, identification tips and tricks, and what you ... Read more
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![]() Shorebird Sit: Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Four Mile River Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT, 06371 Members: $13 Non-members: $18 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 migrating birds passing by and foraging on the mudflats ... Read more |
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![]() EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE Field Trip – Introduction to Lighthouse Point and Hawkwatching – Steve Mayo Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT Join Hawk Watch Coordinator Steve Mayo for an introduction to identifying and counting the raptors that stream over and through Lighthouse Point Park during fall migration. Lighthouse ... 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. The walk ... Read more |
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3 events,![]() Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
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![]() Swallow Paddle: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among ... Read more
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![]() ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Social Time at 7:00 pm St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Jillian Bell – Manager and Community Conservation for Audubon’s Connecticut & New York regional office Native Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities Add beauty to your outdoor spaces, while helping birds and wildlife too! Join Audubon CT-NY’s Community Conservation Program ... Read more |
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![]() 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 migrants. Habitat varies: woodland, water, shrub and field. Count on chickadee, nuthatch, jay, cardinal, ... Read more
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![]() RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, and wetland habitats of the RTP Estuary Center for ... Read more
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![]() Warblers Webinar: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Zoom Free to Attend Suggested donation $10 Fall in Connecticut is one of the most exciting times for birding, as many bird species make their way south for the winter. Some of the most sought-after species are warblers, though many look very different from when they ... Read more |
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![]() Fall Bird Walk: Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Hartman Park 122 Gungy Rd Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Fall is one of the most best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. Hartman Park is one of the best spots for warblers ... Read more
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![]() Indoor Meeting – Bald Eagles – Ginny Apple Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whitney Center - Cultural Arts Center, Hamden Join Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for an engaging presentation on bald eagles and their remarkable resurgence in Connecticut. Through a ... Read more |
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![]() 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 ... Read more ![]() Join Audubon naturalists 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 more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, ... Read more
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![]() Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 8 am – 11 am Great Pond, Simsbury 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 ... Read more ![]() Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more
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![]() Field Trip – REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe Fresh Meadows Preserve, Cheshire F483+WH, Cheshire, CT Group 1: 8–9:30 a.m.; Group 2: 9:30–11 a.m. Migrating birds looking for a place to rest and refuel on their southbound journeys are attracted to the variety of habitats within Cheshire Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows Preserve. With ... Read more |
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![]() Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel 244 Greenfield St Parking, Hartford — That address should take you to the parking lot where we will meet. This walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We hope to see Eastern Bluebirds, fall warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a ... Read more ![]() Tree Swallow Cruises Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ... Read more |
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2 events,![]() Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
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![]() Fall Bird Walk Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Members: $5 Non-members: $10 Fall is one of the best times to go birding in Connecticut, with lots of species making their way south for the winter. We'll search the gardens, wooded edges, ... Read more |
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![]() Field Trip – White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail, Litchfield – Celeste Echlin Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am The White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail is an elevated, 1.2-mile loop trail located within the 4,000-acre White Memorial Conservation Center, an Important Bird Area. The trail crosses the Bantam River twice and proceeds ... Read more ![]() Paul Carrier Hawk Watch – 3 days September 16, 19, 20 (9 am – 2 pm) Rt 20, West Hartland. From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles. Park on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet Site is opposite 394 Center St (aka Rt 20), West Hartland Wednesday, Saturday ... Read more ![]() Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more |
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![]() Shorebird Walk: Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 Located at the mouth of the Thames River, Fort Trumbull is situated perfectly to catch migrating shorebirds on their way south. The expansive lawns, sandy flats, and rocky islands attract a variety of species, while ... Read more
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![]() Backyard Birding Presentation - Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:30am – 11:30am Fairfield Nature Center 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-6305 $5 Members Adult Program Learn how to identify woodpeckers and other backyard birds by sight and sound, who is at the feeder during each season and what their feeding habits are. Also covered will ... Read more |
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![]() Raptor Migration Watch Open House Friday, September 18, 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm Deer Pond Farm Free Registration required. Raptor Migration Watch Open House | Sep 18, 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society |
8 events,![]() Due to storm damage to the Park, this hawk watch may be delayed. Check back later. Lighthouse Point Park is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by ... Read more ![]() Join Audubon naturalists 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 more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, ... Read more ![]() Roaring Brook Nature Center: Saturday Morning Bird Walk Saturday, September 5 | 7:30 AM– 9:00 AM Join us as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall migration season. Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you will need. Geared for all levels of birding expertise, but not for ... Read more
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![]() Saturday, September 19, 8 am - 10 am Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge 202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA Park by sign at the end of the road A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 ... Read more ![]() Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more |
5 events,![]() 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 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 ... Read more
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![]() Field Trip – Hanover Pond and Linear Trail, Meriden – Mark Wantroba Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Hanover Pond, Meriden, CT Help us explore Hanover Pond in Meriden. The large pond and trails around it are a reliable site for herons, egrets, eagles and other raptors, and an often-surprising variety of ... Read more
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![]() Bird Banding Demonstration - Up Close and Personal Sunday, September 20, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Center at Pomfret $5 members, $10 nonmembers Registration required To register, email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org ![]() Paul Carrier Hawk Watch – 3 days September 16, 19, 20 (9 am – 2 pm) Rt 20, West Hartland. From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles. Park on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet Site is opposite 394 Center St (aka Rt 20), West Hartland Wednesday, Saturday ... Read more ![]() Tree Swallow Cruises Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down for the night. Renowned ... Read more |
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2 events,![]() Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
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![]() Swallow Paddle: Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among the reeds for the night. The best ... Read more |
2 events,![]() Bird Walk Wednesday, September 23, and October 21, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Trail Wood Memorial Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, CT 06247 trailwood@ctaudubon.org $10 members, $20 non-members Registration required To register email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org
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![]() Fall Bird Migration - Seas, Skies, and Land Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and the author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she discusses what to look ... Read more |
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![]() Swallow Paddle: Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm Old Lyme, CT Members: $25 Non-members: $35 Every September along the lower Connecticut River in Old Lyme, one of the greatest avian spectacles in North America occurs. Thousands of Tree Swallows congregate around sunset from miles away, swirling in synchronized flight before dropping to roost among ... Read more |
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8 events,![]() Due to storm damage to the Park, this hawk watch may be delayed. Check back later. Lighthouse Point Park is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by ... Read more
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![]() Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, September 27 Get ready for a day of EXTREMELY awesome hawk watching, birding, live raptors, music, family activities, and HAWK ROCK! Greenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to present its annual celebration of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. Meet hawks and owls up close during ... Read more
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![]() Saturday, September 26, 8 am – 10 am Greenstone Hollow 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 Fall migration. About 1.5 miles of easy walking ... Read more
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![]() Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 953 Main St, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. The first 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 ![]() Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more |
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![]() Fall Migration at Rosedale Farms 25 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury — Park at the farm stand parking lot and walk down, or park further in the grassy area on the left of the dirt road. Meet at the kiosk at the end of the dirt road. Rosedale Farms and Vineyards is a historic family farm ... Read more
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![]() Field Trip – Lake Wintergreen, New Haven – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund Join Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and, if there is time, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ... Read more
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![]() Birding 101 Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-0416 ext. 305 mwilson@ctaudubon.org Free program Registration required To Register: Birding 101 | Sep 27, 9:00am – 10:00am | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society |
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2 events,![]() Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:00am – 10:00am Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road PO Box 11 Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 sheminway@ctaudubon.org $5 members, $10 nonmembers No registration Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out birds as he guides you to various locations on the sanctuary. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing.
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![]() NHBC Sponsored Children’s Program – A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey James Blackstone Memorial Library 758 Main St Branford, CT 06405 Meet a hawk, falcon, and owl from a Place Called Hope! Learn about three species of birds of prey along with each birds personal story of survival and the many simple ways to lessen ... Read more |
3 events,![]() Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more ![]() 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 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 ... Read more
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![]() Birding By Ear: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org $10/person Birds are vocal animals, and songs and calls play important roles in every aspect of a bird's life. They are also useful for identifying a species, and learning about what birds are ... Read more |
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![]() Bull Hill Forest Preserve Bird Walk Bull Hill Forest Preserve Bull Hill Road Thompson, CT $10 members, $20 nonmembers Registration required This large, forested area is often an excellent location to find birds during fall migration. Meet at the new parking area on the Thompson end of Bull Hill Rd. off Ravenelle Rd. To ... Read more
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![]() Use 202 Ferry Lane, South Glastonbury, CT for a GPS address Drive past house at 202 to the end of lane, park in lot on left. Birds, Old Cars and Beverages — non-alcoholic and alcoholic! Starting at the Connecticut River, easy observations from the picnic area for common birds, woodpeckers and gulls, ducks are likely ... Read more |
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6 events,![]() Due to storm damage to the Park, this hawk watch may be delayed. Check back later. Lighthouse Point Park is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by ... Read more ![]() Join Audubon naturalists 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 more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, ... Read more
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![]() Raymond Brook Preserve, Hebron – For best driving directions, please search Raymond Brook Preserve on GPS (tested using Google Maps). It may still list 168 Church Street as the address, but manually inputting just 168 Church Street will navigate you to a random location on the wrong side of the road. Look for a small ... Read more ![]() Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Birds migrating south are sometimes pushed by westerly winds towards the shore, so they hug the coastline. ... Read more
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![]() Field Trip – Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Maria Stockmal Visit one of our state’s best fall birding spots, where the abundance of some migrants and sightings of less common species can make for a truly memorable trip. The walking is easy, all on level ground. Meet outside the park at the Shoreline Greenway ... Read more |

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