Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Audubon CT Greenwich: Feeder Watch Fridays
2026-02-27 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-03-06 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-03-13 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

Cancelled: New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Rhode Island Coast
2026-02-28 07:00 - 17:00 | Branford Commuter Parking Lot, Branford, CT, United States
Cancelled –
The New Haven Bird Club’s field trip along the Rhode Island Shore,
scheduled for Saturday, February 28, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed
that neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of
the sites.
Field Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo
February 28, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm at Branford Commuter Lot, Exit 55 off I-95
This all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites along the Rhode Island coast. We will see lots of sea ducks including all three scoter species, Common Eider, and Harlequin Duck. We’ll look for birds of prey.

Hartford Audubon Society: Beginner's Bird Walk
2026-02-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Station 43, 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States
Feb 28 2026 Sat 8am
Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3
953 Main St, South Windsor
Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St
Park along road near intersection
The third 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 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path.
Jon Ward
jward88787@aol.com
860-416-3958 T

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: North Cove Walk
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | North Cove, Essex, North Cove, Essex, CT, United States
Saturday, February 28; 9-11 am
North Cove, Essex

Winter along the Connecticut River is a great time to see Bald Eagles as they head from frozen inland waters to the open waters along the coast. We’ll search the shores of North Cove for eagles and other winter residents. $ 13 members; $18 non-members.
– There will be minimal walking on level, paved, and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.

Register Here

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Waterfowl Walks
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | CT
Waterfowl Walks
Saturday, January 24; 9- 11 AM
Saturday, January 31; 9-11 AM
Saturday, February 28; 1-3 PM
As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Mamacoke Island Walk is free for CT Audubon & Arboretum members and $10 for non-members. Exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather.
– The walk in Waterford will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy and dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
– The walk in East Lyme will be approximately 1 mile on level grassy, dirt, and sandy terrain. Portable toilets on site

Saturday, January 24 at Mamacoke Island, Waterford – Register Here
Saturday, January 31 at Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme – Register Here
Saturday, February 28 at Griswold Point, Old Lyme – Register Here

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Waterfowl Walk
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Griswold Point, Old Lyme, 98 Griswold Point Rd, Old Lyme, CT, United States
Saturday, February 28; 1-3 pm

As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Exposure to cold and wind is possible depending on the weather. The walk in Old Lyme will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level sandy and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.
Saturday, February 28 at Griswold Point, Old Lyme – Register Here

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-03-01 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.

RESCHEDULED: Western CT Bird Club: Talk - Bird Migration by Chris Wood
2026-03-03 18:45 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
The WCBC meeting Feb. 19 failed due to technical glitches and now Chris Wood has agreed to reschedule his talk for Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
Rescheduled Meeting – via Zoom

Title: Bird Migration and Connecticut

Who: Christopher Wood, Past President of the COA

Chris Wood has been a birder and photographer for over 50 years. He has a Master’s Degree in biology and studied under famed ornithologist Dr. Noble Proctor. Chris is retired after a career as a state government executive, a land conservation and management planner with The Nature Conservancy, a municipal planner, and a private land use consultant. He is a past president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association, a founding member of the Western Connecticut Bird Club, and he served as chair of the first Connecticut Breeding Bird Atlas steering committee. Chris now spends much of his time photographing birds and nature, traveling to the neotropics and southwest US to see and photograph as many different hummingbirds as possible, and helping maintain their yard and gardens in Woodbury Connecticut. Chris’s photography can be sampled here: CSWood PhotoSampler

Description: The natural phenomenon of bird migration is easily observed and studied in Connecticut due to the state’s location, geography, and habitat diversity. Wood will present an overview of bird migration, with particular consideration of where Connecticut fits into the big picture of bird conservation and the enjoyment of the hobby of birding. With a state list of over 450 birds, many of which are migrants through the state, Connecticut birders have the opportunity to see well over one quarter of all the bird species found in the United States. Sustaining necessary habitats for breeding birds and migrants in our highly developed state is an important goal for land conservation efforts and this presentation discusses efforts and strategies to attain that goal.

Free and open to the public.

To request the link, please contact Chris Wood at cwood022@gmail.com.

New Haven Bird Club: Stratford Shore and Great Meadows - First Wednesday Walk
2026-03-04 08:00 - 11:00 | 60 Access Rd, 60 Access Rd, Stratford, CT, United States
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik
March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond, Stratford
Join us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds, such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Road, Stratford, near the intersection with Main Street (Route 113); we carpool from there.

Leader: Frank Mantlik, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net

Hartford Audubon Society: Birding with your Phone
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, CT, United States
Mar 4, 7:00 pm– Birding With Your Phone
Virtual Workshop via Zoom – RESERVATION REQUIRED
A 1-1/2 hour, virtual hands-on workshop with Ken Elkins. Ken will teach attendees how to use and refine the use of eBird, Merlin, several bird guides, and more.
Registration is required, so email Sarah to reserve a space. Participants will be sent a list of apps to have before the workshop.
Sarah Faulkner sffaulkner@comcast.net / 860-543-1280 T

COA 42nd Annual Meeting
2026-03-07 09:00 - 16:00 | UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, 06340, United States
Saturday, March 7
UConn Avery Point, Groton, CT
For full information about the Annual Meeting, please visit the Annual Meeting Page.
*Registration Required*

Hartford Audubon Society: Monthly Meeting - Chasing Dragon and Damselflies
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave,, West Haven, United States
March 10 2026 – ✪ Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH
Speaker: Jay Kaplan: Director of Roaring Brook Nature Center
Chasing Dragons: 30 years of dragonflies and damselflies in the Farmington River Valley
Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) are indicator species of healthy ecosystems. Come learn about how the composition of odonata has changed along the lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook over the last 30 years.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Woodcock Watches
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
Woodcock Watches

Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT — no bright-colored clothing or hats; drab colors are recommended.

Limit: 7 people per date. Fee: $10 members; $20 non-members.

Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948

CVH Animal Sanctuary: Woodcock Walks 1
2026-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Rd., Newtown, CT, 06470, United States
Woodcock Walks
Date: March 13, 2026 (rain date March 20)
Time: 6:45pm-8:00pm
Location: CVH Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Road, Newtown (Catherine’s Learning Barn)
Expert: Ken Elkins, Sanctuary Director of Education
Ages: 10 and up (must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Cost: $15.00 (Registration fees are non-refundable unless both event date and rain date are cancelled)
Registration limited to 15 participants
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Calling all bird lovers…we have a rare treat for you! Woodcocks, also known as timberdoodles, are enigmatic and well-camouflaged shorebirds with a distinctive aerial courtship flight and nasal “peent” call given in early evening. Join us at the sanctuary as we search for this shy and elusive bird and witness their amazing upward spiral mating dance. Note: this event requires standing still in the dark, listening for the bird call and watching silently for the aerial flight.
https://www.cvhfoundation.org/event/woodcock-walk-2/

Audubon CT Greenwich: Evening Woodcock Watch
2026-03-13 18:45 - 20:00, 2026-03-14 18:45 - 20:00 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
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.

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Let's Go a-Ducking
2026-03-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Cromwell Stop & Shop, 195 West Street, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States
A replication of Dave Titus’s favorite duck migration trip will start at Bishops Ponds, Research Parkway (off East Main Street) in Meriden, then will take Barnes Road to North Farms Reservoir (reservoir has supplied flock of Coots in past). Then to Broad Brook Reservoir, Cheshire.
Dress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather.
Meet at 8:00 a.m., Cromwell Stop & Shop plaza parking lot, on the side lot by Mattress Firm.
Call Larry Cyrulik for more information at 342-4785 or 635-1880.

Audubon CT Bent of the River: How to be a Good Nest Box Landlord
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Cavity-nesting birds like the Eastern Bluebird often rely on man-made nest boxes because naturally occurring cavities have become scarce in the wild. Other bird species that use these boxes include Tree Swallows, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and House Wrens. Learn from the best Bent landlords who care for 34 nest boxes at our sanctuary. Kate Pratt, our Senior Coordinator for Community Engagement and Programs, has been caring for our nest boxes for over 10 years. In this workshop, learn how to set up, maintain, and monitor a nest box of your own. Part presentation, Q&A with Kate, and a look into a nest box on-site will leave you ready to become the best landlord you can be.
You have the option to purchase a nest box kit with your workshop ticket.
Preregistration required
A ticket to attend is $15
A ticket with a nest box kit included is $45
Please park in the visitor lot and walk up to the barn
For questions, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or (203) 405-9115 x115

Handicapped parking by the barn
Accessible bathroom on site

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States
RTP Estuary Center: Planting For Birds

Winter Session – Saturday, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.
Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.

While habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.

Click here to learn about each session!

$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions
$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions

Register Here for All Four Sessions

Register Here for a Single Session

Audubon CT Greenwich: Nest Box Building Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
Join Greenwich Audubon Center for a fun in-person program to learn about ways to support birds at home with nest boxes! Tree-cavity nesting birds such as Eastern Bluebirds depend on nestboxes to survive, as it has become increasingly difficult for them to find natural tree cavities in the wild. Other birds that love nestboxes include Tree Swallows, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and House Wrens.
After a slide-show presentation, you will have the opportunity to build your very own nest box kit with the assistance of Audubon staff! Kits must be purchased with ticket registration in advance and will be given out at the program. Hammers & Screwdrivers will be available for use but we recommend bringing your own Hammer & Philip’s Head Screwdriver if you have them.
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will start with an indoor slide show. Weather permitting the box building portion will be held outside.
TICKETS ALONG WITH KITS 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.
– Program Fee: $40 for kit and one person (must purchase kit in advance), $5 for each additional person.
– Pre-registration is required. Select here to register.
– 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. *You must purchase a nestbox kit to participate.*
– Upon arrival please check in at the front desk to pick up pre-purchased kits and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place.
– For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
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.

CVH Animal Sanctuary: Woodcock Walk 2
2026-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Rd., Newtown, CT, 06470, United States
Woodcock Walk
Date: March 14, 2026 (rain date March 21)
Time: 6:45pm-8:00pm
Location: CVH Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Road, Newtown (Catherine’s Learning Barn)
Expert: Ken Elkins, Sanctuary Director of Education
Ages: 10 and up (must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Cost: $15.00 (Registration fees are non-refundable unless both event date and rain date are cancelled)
Registration limited to 15 participants
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Calling all bird lovers…we have a rare treat for you! Woodcocks, also known as timberdoodles, are enigmatic and well-camouflaged shorebirds with a distinctive aerial courtship flight and nasal “peent” call given in early evening. Join us at the sanctuary as we search for this shy and elusive bird and witness their amazing upward spiral mating dance. Note: this event requires standing still in the dark, listening for the bird call and watching silently for the aerial flight.
https://www.cvhfoundation.org/event/woodcock-walk/

CT Audubon, Pomfret: The Secret Lives of Owls
2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States
The Secret Lives of Owls
The Live Owls from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education
New date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easy to spot in the wild. This is your chance to be only a few feet from an Eastern Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, a Barn Owl, and a Great-horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight and hearing, and the ability to fly silently.

Registration is recommended.

Register online or call 860-928-4948.

Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; children aged 10 and under free. The program is recommended for children over 5.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: The Plight of our Birds - A Call to Action
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Online and In-person, CT, United States
The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds that occur in the state. Learn what the data reveals about Connecticut’s birds. Dr Min Huang and Craig Repasz will outline key findings and show us how we can work collectively to reverse the population decline of our cherished birds.

Free. Join us at the Center or via Zoom.

REGISTER FOR EVENT HERE

Hartford Audubon Society: Wildlife Series - Project Puffin
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117, CT, United States
March 17, 2026 – Wildlife Series – Tue 7:30 pm
Social Time at 7:00pm
McCauley Residence Auditorium
Speaker: “Seabird Sue” Schubel: Seabird Biologist, Educator
Celebrating 50 Years of Project Puffin — from Maine to the World!
In the late 1800s, puffins were almost eliminated from the Maine coast. In 1973 an experiment to bring them back to their former nesting island of Eastern Egg Rock was begun. Learn about this success story and how years of effort resulted in a thriving colony off of Maine.
Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org 860-707-5907 T

CT Audubon, Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walks
2026-03-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
THE COASTAL CENTER AT MILFORD POINT:

Coastal Bird Walks:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:30am – 11:30am

Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm

Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! 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.

Members: $15
Non-members: $20
Register here: Coastal Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Bent of the River - Audubon:| Attracting Birds by Season
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Road Oxford, CT 06478

Discover how to welcome a vibrant variety of birds to your backyard all year long! Join an expert from the Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury for an engaging presentation on the seasonal needs and behaviors of local bird species. Learn which foods, plants, habitats, and simple at-home adjustments can help you support birds in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this program offers practical tips, beautiful visuals, and inspiration for creating a bird-friendly space at home.
RSVP: Attracting Birds by Season | Oxford CT Library

Western CT Bird Club: Meeting - All Things CT Shorebirds
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road Southbury, CT, Southbury, 06488, United States
Date: Thursday, March 19

What: Western CT Bird Club monthly meeting

When: 6:30 refreshments, 7:00 meeting to 8:30 PM

Where: Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Hollow, Southbury, CT 06488 (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Road)

Title: All Things Connecticut Shorebirds

Who: Nick Bonomo. A birder since the age of 13, Nick was born and raised in Connecticut and has traveled all seven continents in search of birds. His youthful enthusiasm for birds and nature as a whole is contagious on the tours he leads for Sunrise Birding. An accomplished photographer, Nick is always willing to share tips and tricks in the field. He currently sits on the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut and maintains a long-running blog about his birding adventures. Nick holds an undergraduate degree from Stonehill College and a graduate degree from Yale University; he practices in Orthopedic Surgery as a Physician Associate in the United States

Description: Join Nick as he gives an introduction to all things Connecticut Shorebirds. We will learn what exactly a “shorebird” is, and how to tell the various types apart from one another. We will discuss the incredible life cycles of these birds, including their daunting migrations. We will also learn where and when to find shorebirds in Connecticut, whether you live inland or along the coast.

Free and open to the public

Contact: Angela Dimmitt – 860-355-3429 or angeladimmitt@aol.com
