Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Bent of the River Audubon: Woodcock Walk
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-04-18 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

Jim Hunter – Celebration of his Life @ Lighthouse Point
2026-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States
Jim Hunter – Celebration of his Life – Saturday, April 11
Some of you knew Jim Hunter and his wife Courtney, who moved to Woodbury recently and joined the WCBC. Jim had been a serious birder since forever and quickly became a contributing member, attending meetings and reporting unusual sightings, including activity at or near their house for the Christmas and June Bird Counts.
Sadly, Jim Hunter passed away recently – there is to be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Frank Gallo writes: Together, we’ll take a walk, share stories, and honor a truly brilliant biologist, naturalist, birder, and friend. Jim touched so many lives through his knowledge, curiosity, and deep love of the natural world, and it feels only right to gather outside, where he felt most at home. Please come as you are and bring memories and a story to share. Please note that the park closes at dusk and there is plenty of parking.
Frank Gallo also wrote this about Jim: It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely loss of my dear friend Jim Hunter. Jim and I were both students of Noble Proctor’s at Southern Connecticut State University. Jim was a consummate naturalist and spent countless hours in the field studying birds, mushrooms, plants, and most everything else, and we had our share of adventures together.
New Haven Bird Club members will remember Jim first as a student accompanying Noble on Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) at Lake Saltonstall. After Noble’s death, Jim took-up the reins of captain and ran that area for years. Others may know Jim as a board member of COA, from his time working at the Fairfield Wild Birds Unlimited, or while he was a science teacher at Wilton High School. Many others will know him through his work at Earth Place in Westport where he and Grit Ardwin took students on birding/natural history adventures around the country.
Few get the chance, as Jim did, to touch and positively influence the lives of so many. I’m heartened to know that he made this world a little brighter with his presence, and that his legacy and memory will live on in others…
He will be sorely missed.

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park
2026-04-12 07:30 - 10:30 | West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund

April 12 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am

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 ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of woodland birds, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet, Purple Finch, Pine Warbler, Bald Eagle, and Ring-necked Duck, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Towhee, and perhaps Brown Thrasher, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Palm Warbler.
Meet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street, Hamden.
Leaders: Molly Zahn, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com; Peter Grund, 785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-04-14 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 10:30 | 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

Hartford Audubon Society: Meeting - Madagascar, An Island with Amazing Wildlife
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave,, West Haven, United States
April 14, 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪
Tue 7:30 pm – Social Time at 7:00pm
St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH
Speaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird Club
Madagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife
The island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90% of its birds, animals, insects, reptiles, and plants found nowhere else on Earth! The people of Madagascar too are very interesting, with possible Indonesian origins although the island is off the east coast of Africa. Their language, Malagasy, is unlike any other.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Birding by Ear - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, CT, United States
Birding By Ear
Tuesday, April 14 Zoom Only

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of identifying birds by sound. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and bird calls, this is the course for you.

Register Here

Hartford Audubon Society: Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-04-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Station 43, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States
April 15, 2026 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 Wed 8 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 birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs) long over flat terrain but we may encounter muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting scope if you have one. High, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested.
Jon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T

New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-15 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

New Canaan Nature Center: Bristow Sanctuary - Spring Early Morning Walks
2026-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Thursday, April 16, 23 May 14 & 21

8:30am – 10:00am

Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. 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 Meade Park parking lot near the Ball Fields

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

Audubon CT, Bent of the River: Spring Migration with the Audubon Center at Booth Library
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:45 | C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, 06470, United States
Join us for this wonderful and timely presentation and Q&A from the Audubon Center on Spring Migration!
Here come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. We will use Audubon’s Migration Explorer to see how far they have traveled. We will talk about why some birds migrate, how they do it, and when.
Bring your questions for this insightful presentation!
Please register to reserve your spot.

COA Workshop (Zoom): Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC)
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Connecticut Ornithological Association – Spring Workshop
April 16, 2026 @ 6:30pm via Zoom
Join us for a presentation led by the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC) Committee Chair Frank Mantlik as he shares what ARCC is, what role they play in Connecticut birding, the efforts being led by their members to better understand historical rare bird encounters, and how the Connecticut birding community can contribute.
*Registration is required*
The event is free and open to the public.
Visit the Registration page to receive the Zoom link.

Western CT Bird Club - April 16th meeting
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road Southbury, CT, Southbury, 06488, United States
The Western CT Bird Club’s monthly meeting on Thursday April 16 will feature speaker Dave Tripp talking about his birding trips to Argentina and Patagonia. including his fabulous photos.

The meeting starts with refreshments at 6:45 PM at the Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Rd). Ends about 8:30. Free and open to the public.

For further information, contact Angela Dimmitt at 860-355-3429.
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford

WCBC: Meeting - Birding Argentina/Patagonia
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road Southbury, CT, Southbury, 06488, United States
Thursday, April 16 – Monthly Meeting – Birding Argentina/Patagonia – a new talk
by Dave Tripp, birder and photographer par excellence
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Road).
6:45 refreshments, 7:00 meeting, ending about 8:30.
WCBC Member Dave Tripp has been birding since the spring of sixth grade, age of 12 when he went on a Litchfield Hills Audubon Society Sunday bird walk with his sixth grade teacher at White Memorial in Litchfield. He has been hooked ever since. He currently serves as the Vice President and Treasurer of LHAS, compiles two Christmas Bird Counts and a Summer count, is a Board member of the COA, 20+ years on the ARCC, and founder of the Connecticut Big Day team; the Raven Lunatics where they hold the state record of 192 species in a 24-hour period. He has traveled worldwide and specializes in leading trips to Central and South America, especially Brazil as a hobby.
The program will be on his trips to Argentina in 2022 and 2025, specifically the Patagonia region. His Argentina list is over 300 species, of which 235 species have been photographed and in eBird. We are sure Dave will be entertaining, with stories and adventures as well as his spectacular photos of the Patagonia avifauna.

New Canaan Nature Center: Area Open Space Bird and Natural History Walks
2026-04-17 08:30 - 10:00 | New Canaan NC and Bristow Bird Sanctuary, 144 Oenoke Ridge / 47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
Friday, April 17 & 24, May 8 & 22
8:30am – 10:00am

Meet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder, Frank Gallo, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and the New Canaan Nature Center.

Friday, April 17
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, New Canaan
Parking at Mead Park

Friday, April 24
Cove Island Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Stamford
Park at far southwest corner of the parking lot past the rink

Friday, May 8
Silvermine-Fowler Preserve, New Canaan
The 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.

Friday, May 22
NCLT’s Browne Preserve, New Canaan
Meet in the parking lot at their office
Join us as we search for signs of spring – birds and spring wildflowers.

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

Register Here

Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Series of Bird Walks (4/18 through 6/13)
2026-04-18 08:00 - 10:30 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States
Join Jerry and Co. for a small group 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 premier birding spots in CT, and springtime migration is a lot of fun. Approximately 240 species of birds occur there annually, as the park boasts diverse habitats such as marsh, open water, woodland, grassland and shoreline. Tropical migrants in their bright breeding finery will be seen as they return north to nesting grounds. We’ll be searching with eyes and ears for shorebirds, ducks, birds of prey, and vibrant songbirds. This is a good chance to learn bird song.
Our weekend Spring Bird Walks run Saturdays April 18 through June 13, 2026. Always a surprise and always entertaining, birding on the shore of CT is one of the highlights of spring. Get outdoors and enjoy a Saturday morning in the fresh air! No need to pre-register. Our number one priority is to keep everyone safe. We reserve the right to cancel a trip, should circumstances change.

Meet Jerry at 7:50am in the parking lot at the shop.
Charge is $6 per person paid in cash before we depart the shop.
Please bring binoculars, or they are available to rent beforehand for $4.00.
We will carpool to the park.
If you have a telescope or a camera, bring it!

Here are the birding walks per month:
Spring Migration Bird Walk
April 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
April 25 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Wednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 9 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Wednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Wednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 23 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
907 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443 United States

Wednesday Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
May 30 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
June 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk
June 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Hartford Audubon Society: Farmington River Park Bird Walk
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Farmington River Park, 458 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT, United States
April 18, 2026 – Farmington River Park – Sat 8:00 am
458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. Meet in Parking Lot
Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs, and several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a different trail.
Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org 860-953-1847

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Geology and Birds, Branford
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Kelley Memorial Preserve, 103-127 Quarry Rd, Branford, United States
Field Trip – Geology and Birds, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May

April 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rain date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Join a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford, which surrounds the active Stony Creek quarry. Stony Creek granite is a building stone mined here since the late 19th century. We hike a moderately strenuous loop of 1.5 miles, observing the geological features and the birds in woodland and riparian settings. An optional (and shorter) second part of the trip, after a rest stop on I-95, will be at Quarry Park Preserve in Fair Haven Heights. This small, wooded preserve in sandstone bedrock was quarried from the 1700s to the early 1900s.
Meet at the Kelley Memorial Preserve parking lot, 103-127 Quarry Road, Branford.
Leaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May, 203-343-4490 or capect13@gmail.com

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #3
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Rocky Neck State Park
East Lyme, CT
Members: $13
Non-Members: $18
Register here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Audubon CT Greenwich: Birding 101
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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 birding fun. After a slide show introduction we will take an outdoor tour of our trails to use your skills in identifying birds in the wild!
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. 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.
Recommended for ages 12 & up.
Program Fee: $20 per person
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
Pre-registration is required.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.

Litchfield Hills Audubon Annual Woodcock Walk - Boyd Woods Sanctuary
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary, Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary Route 254, Litchfield, CT, 06759, United States
Annual Woodcock Walk at Boyd Woods Sanctuary

April 18, 2026
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

Our walk will begin with a check of Margery’s Bird Pond, where the wood frogs should be out and about (and very noisy!).Next, we’ll head to the Monarch Meadow to await “the dance of the woodcock.” Year after year, the woodcocks (sometimes as many as seven or eight) have performed their mating ritual overhead and are easily viewed from this vantage point.

Also, close by, we’re likely to hear our resident Barred Owls hooting back and forth. If there’s enough interest, we can walk through the nearby conifers with the hope of seeing them.

Sanctuary managers Rich and Debbie Martin will guide you on this walk. Bring a flashlight. Wear boots, as trails are soggy in spring. Dress warmly. No dogs allowed!

Meet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield.

For additional information, contact Debbie Martin at barnowl524@hotmail.com or 860-819-7462

Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society: Nature Walk
2026-04-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverbound Farm Sanctuary, 1881 Cheshire Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410, United States
Nature Walk @ Riverbound Farm Sanctuary
Sunday, April 19, 2026
1:30 PM 3:00 PM

Riverbound Farm Sanctuary1881 Cheshire Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410

Explore the grounds of Riverbound Farm on this guided walk in search of what spring has to offer, including migratory birds, early spring wildflowers, and more! 🌷

This walk is free and open to everyone. Be sure to wear proper footwear for walking on trails. Rain may cancel this event.

For more information, please call (203) 889-2300. / Stop in to the Museum/Nature Center, which will be open from 11:00AM – 4:00PM!

Litchfield Hills Audubon: Birding at Hammonasset
2026-04-21 08:30 - 11:30 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States
Birding at Hammonasset Beach State Park
April 21, 2026
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.

Our walk will begin with a check of Margery’s Bird Pond, where the wood frogs should be out and about (and very noisy!).Next, we’ll head to the Monarch Meadow to await “the dance of the woodcock.” Year after year, the woodcocks (sometimes as many as seven or eight) have performed their mating ritual overhead and are easily viewed from this vantage point.Also, close by, we’re likely to hear our resident Barred Owls hooting back and forth.If there’s enough interest, we can walk through the nearby conifers with the hope of seeing them.Sanctuary managers Rich and Debbie Martin will guide you on this walk. Bring a flashlight. Wear boots, as trails are soggy in spring. Dress warmly. No dogs allowed! Meet at the Boyd Woods Sanctuary parking lot on Route 254 in Litchfield. Birding duration about 3 hours. Scopes are welcome.

Let us know if we can count you in by texting Pam Hicks at 203-922-2684 or Celeste Echlin at 860-485-2567.

Hartford Audubon: Wildlife Series - The Wonders of Bird Migration
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117, CT, United States
April 21, 2026 – Wildlife Series
Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
McCauley Residence Auditorium
Speaker: Fran Zygmont: Conservationist and former Litchfield Hills Audubon President
The Wonders of Bird Migration
A longtime avid birder with a keen interest in bird migration, Fran Zygmont will tell of travels of migratory birds to and from their wintering grounds. Why do birds undertake these long journeys and what challenges do they face? What tools do we have to study their movements? Fran will answer these questions and explain how weather plays a part in migration. He will also reveal some amazing facts you’ll hardly believe!
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T
