Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Audubon CT Greenwich: Feeder Watch Fridays
2026-03-27 15:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
The winter months are the perfect time to become acquainted with our resident songbirds. Come join us for this recurring program on Friday afternoons where Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will point out the species of birds coming to our Learning Center’s bird feeder station and provide tips on both identifying and feeding them.
We’ll also share how to participate in Project FeederWatch—a winter-long community science survey of the birds that visit feeders in your backyards, parks, offices, and other areas. You and your family can participate by counting the birds you see in your backyard and submitting them to the Project FeederWatch website. We will provide identification guides to backyard birds and information on how you can take part in Project FeederWatch and even submit a checklist of our own at the end of the program!
All ages are welcome including children after school and senior citizens. Our building is ADA accessible so wheelchairs and mobility devices can be used.
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will be held indoors.
Registration is FREE but tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
Upon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to our Learning Center bird feeder window.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353

CT Audubon, Milford Point: Woodcock Walks
2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Eisenhower Park, 780 North St, Milford, CT, United States
Woodcock Walks:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday, March 27, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for an evening hike to find the elusive American Woodcock! This bird puts on a dazzling display during the breeding season and we are going to set off to try and see it in action. We’ll start with a discussion about their life cycle, then as the sun sets we’ll keep our eyes and ears out for the start of the show. Bring binoculars, a flashlight, and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy (we’ll have a limited supply of binoculars to borrow). If the woodcocks prove stubborn, we’ll continue the hike to look for all manner of night life, from owls to Spring Peepers.
We will meet at Eisenhower Park in Milford. Once you enter the park, drive straight forward to the lower gravel parking lot, this is where we’ll be gathering. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6+.

Members: $15
Non-members: $20

Register here: Woodcock Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

POSTPONED TO 3/27 Audubon CT Greenwich: Evening Woodcock Watch
2026-03-27 18:45 - 20:00 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
The March 20 event has been postponed to March 27
One of our favorite signs of spring at the Greenwich Audubon Center is the amazing aerial mating display of the American Woodcock! These woodland relatives of our sandpipers and shorebirds are truly spectacular acrobats who put on a mesmerizing performance against the twilight sky. Join us for a special evening program to look for these secretive shorebird relatives while looking and listening for other signs of spring from our Hawk Watch Lawn.
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR EITHER EVENING’S PROGRAM TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR THE EVENING OF FAVORABLE WEATHER (March 13 & 20). IF BOTH DAYS HAVE INCLEMENT WEATHER OR LACK OF BIRDS DATES WILL BE MOVED TO FRIDAY MARCH 27
There will be no ticket sales at the door the night of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Recommended for ages 6 & up.
Program Fee: Tickets are $15 per person.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. (Please only register through our official registration page provided)
Pre-registration is required.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
Upon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place
Please note, by signing up for this event you are consenting to receive emails from Audubon about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.

New Haven Bird Club: Edgewood Park
2026-03-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Edgewood Park, West Rock Ave, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Field Trip – Edgewood Park, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen

March 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

An early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands, fields, streams, and ponds. Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with one dirt path through a wooded area. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
Meet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis courts, entrance off West Rock Avenue, just south of Whalley Avenue, New Haven.
Leaders: Chris Howe, 203-530-1066 or clhowe2@yahoo.com; DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip to Sachuest Point, RI
2026-03-28 08:30 - 17:00 | 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI, United States
March 28, 2026 – Sachuest Point, RI -Sat 8:30 am
769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI
Meet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot
View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We will also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Level walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958

CT Audubon, Birdcraft: Family Day - All About Owls
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home all sizes and shapes of Owl! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

White Memorial: Raven, Bird, Myth - Legend!
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd,, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
March 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – A. B. Ceder Room

Member: $15.00, Non-Member: $25.00

Mary Beth Kaeser https://www.horizonwings.org/ , her lovely, imprinted Raven, Maven, and Gerri Griswold team up for a program devoted to the most intelligent bird brain in the world.

Learn about these amazing corvids (and their relatives which Mary Beth will be bringing along) and the massive impact Ravens have had in culture and folklore through the centuries and around the world!

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park
2026-03-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford, CT, United States
March 29, 2026 – Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford – 8 am
Meet in main parking lot
Contact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk about 2 miles for about 3 hours.
Maggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903
Ernie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655

Litchfield Audubon Society: Woodcock Welcome
2026-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Litchfield Audubon Society:

Woodcock Welcome at the Bent
March 29, 2026
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

Come visit the North Meadow at Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury to see and hear American Woodcocks in courtship display performing their “timberdoodle” tunes as a herald of spring.

We’ll meet at 7 p.m.to walk the meadow seeking early spring migrants — Wood Duck, Common Merganser, Eastern Phoebe, American Robin, and others — before witnessing the comical concert of the woodcocks.

Meet at the North Meadow visitor parking lot, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury.

For details, call Russ at 203-841-7779; leave a message for a return call

Audubon CT, Greenwich Audubon Center: Pollinator Potluck -Investing in Biodiversity
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST, 2026. 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Kevin Webb, Co-Founder of Superorganism, will explore how public and private funding can support nature-based solutions and how individuals and communities can help move this work forward on both the investment and policy fronts. Superorganism is the first venture capital firm dedicated to biodiversity-positive investments.
Kevin will be joined by Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy, Robert LaFrance, who will share how Audubon is advancing its Flight Plan through nature-based and natural climate solutions. Robert will discuss a major policy milestone achieved last year, ongoing work in Connecticut to develop a report highlighting best practices for advancing natural climate solutions, and the critical co-benefits these approaches provide for biodiversity.
Kevin Webb Bio: Kevin Webb is the cofounder of and managing director of Superorganism, the first VC firm dedicated to biodiversity. An early-stage VC for over 15 years, Kevin previously helped found and run the Webb Investment Network, where he identified unicorn companies like Verkada, Turo, and Ironclad. Kevin graduated from Stanford with a degree in Human Biology (Humans, a Changing Environment, and Infectious Disease), and Columbia with an MS in Sustainability Science. He has spoken at AMNH, the Smithsonian, Bloom, and the North American Congress of Conservation Biology.
Potluck food and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Happiness Is Back Country Market along with organic wine from The Study Fine Wines! Bringing a dish to share is optional but if you do, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTECARD LISTING INGREDIENTS. Bite size sharables are preferred as the center has limited capacity to provide utensils.
Admission is FREE but RSVPs REQUIRED: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019bade6-a88a-3780-b0b1-f2ee7f38c615

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
2026-04-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge, Longmeadow, MA, United States
April 1, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am

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 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk, although it may be wet or muddy
in places. Bring bug spray.
Jon Ward
jward88787@aol.com
860-416-3958 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-01 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo
Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 May 13 & 20

8:30am – 10:00am

Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Nature Center Center. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed

All walks will meet in the lower parking lot at NCNC

All walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register

Register Here

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)

April 1, 10 AM-Noon

Enhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring and how birds’ brains prepare them for these changes. Learn how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys, find mates, territories, and begin their breeding process, all within a matter of weeks. The beginning of the breeding season is a busy time full of territory disputes, song, mate selection, and nesting. Learn how to identify these behaviors to make the most of your spring birding season. All birding levels are welcome.

Click here to register for Spring Bird Behaviors.

New Canaan Nature Center: Beginning Birding - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, CT, United States
Beginning Birding

This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use field guides, apps, and other resources, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own. New id challenges will be added for those who have taken the class in the past. No experience is necessary. Spring is a wonderful time to begin learning how to identify birds.

Day: Wednesday
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $35

Please be sure you have included your email address A link for the Zoom class will be emailed to you

Register here: www.newcanaannature.org

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-04-04 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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 in Greenwich parking Lot.
The program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Program Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival.
RSVP is Required
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
We will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

CT Audubon EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay
2026-04-04 07:00 - 17:00 | Jamaica Bay NWR, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd,, Queens, NY, United States
Ducks of Jamaica Bay
Saturday, April 4 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. Join us as we scour the flocks for the rare and unusual, welcoming migration back with open arms.
Leader: Matt Bell.
Fee: $110. Members: $95

To sign up for a trip, please call the office at (860) 767-0660.

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond, Simsbury
2026-04-04 08:00 - 11:00 | 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, 156 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
April 4, 2026 – Great Pond, Simsbury – Sat 8 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 call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.
Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –
860-416-3958 T

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #1
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, United States
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fort Trumbull State Park
New London, CT
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center at Milford Point: Spring Bird Walk
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.

Be sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and binoculars.This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | Apr 4, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #2
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluff Point State Park, Bluff Point State Park, Groton, CT, United States
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Bluff Point State Park
Groton, CT
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-04-05 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.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-04-07 08:00 - 10:00 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars.
$5 CAS members, $20 nonmembers
No registration required

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebirds Webinar via Zoom Meeting
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, CT, United States
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Shorebirds are among the longest distance migrants of any bird family, spanning continents and oceans on their journeys to and from breeding grounds. Early spring in Connecticut is an ideal time to observe and listen to these birds, as many migrate through the state to points further north. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will highlight the incredible journeys these birds make and the species we can expect to see in Connecticut, as well as their breeding and migration behaviors, and tips and tricks for identification.
Free to attend / Suggested donation $10
Register here: Shorebirds Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Bent of the River Audubon: Woodcock Walk
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rain Date Thursday, April 9, 2026
Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
Join us for a Woodcock Walk. Interested participants will have an opportunity to witness the fantastic 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 may repeat as many as 200 times in five minutes. Then he flies in a low circle about 200 feet in diameter, then climbs higher and higher, the diameter of their circle decreasing, until he is 200 to 300 feet in the air. His rapid wing beats create a musical sound as he climbs. At the apex of his flight, he sings a variable series of liquid notes.

Program Fee: $15.00
Accessible bathroom on site
For questions, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115
RSVP: Woodcock Walk | Audubon Connecticut

Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
2026-04-11 07:00 - 08:30 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
SATURDAYS APRIL 4-11-18-25, MAY 2-9 2026. 7 AM – 8:30 AM
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 in Greenwich parking Lot.
The program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Program Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival.
RSVP is Required
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
We will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Greenstone Hollow
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Greenstone Hollow, 31 Ridge Blvd., East Granby, CT, United States
April 11, 2026 – Greenstone Hollow – 8 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. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has rained recently.
Chris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Coastal Bird Walk
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Fenwick, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Fenwick, Old Saybrook
Before the rush of spring warblers and other songbirds, birders in Connecticut should head to the coast to see the start of shorebird migration and the last of our winter waterfowl before these incredible birds head north to breed. Located at the mouth of the Connecticut River and jutting into Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is uniquely situated to get a diversity of species in spring. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers, sea ducks and dabblers along one of the best spots in Southeastern Connecticut.The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level paved, dirt, and sandy terrain. Exposure to wind, sun, and cold is possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Coastal Center at Milford Point: Spring Bird Walk
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org

Members $15
Non-members $20

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
Be sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and binoculars.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.

Register here: Coastal Bird Walk | Apr 11, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Island Boat Launch, Old Lyme, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Great Island Boat Launch
Old Lyme, CT
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, while others spend the winter here in Connecticut. Early spring is when many of these species start their long-distance migrations, making it a great time of year to head to the coast. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you. Exposure to wind, sun, and cold is possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Sit – The Connecticut Audubon Society
