Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks
2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips), 907 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
Join Jerry and co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, on of Connecticut’s premier birding “hotspots”.
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 250 species of birds occur there annually, as the park boast diverse habitats such as marsh, open water, woodland, grassland, and shoreline areas. 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 Saturday 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 every 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/person, paid in cash before we depart the shop
Please bring binoculars, or they are available at the shop beforehand for $4
We will carpool to the park
If you have a telescope or a camera, bring it!

New Haven Bird Club: Summer Bird Count
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | CT
New Haven Summer Bird Count

June 6, 2026 – June 7, 2026

Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, all day
A wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points.
Coordinator: Steve Mayo, 203-772-9842 or scmayo999@gmail.com

Greenwich-Stamford Summer Bird Count
2026-06-07 05:30 - 14:30 | CT
Become a community scientist and help count birds in your neighborhood or on a count team for our annual Summer Bird Count!
Held on two days in June, the scope of the Summer Bird Count is similar to the Christmas Bird Count in its count circle extent covering Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and parts of Westchester County NY. Not only does it provide a good excuse to spend a day birding in warm weather, but it is also a very important way for researchers to learn important information about the locations of breeding birds.
To join a counting team in your neighborhood or become a Team Captain, please contact count compilers Tom Burke or Ryan MacLean at the lines of contact below:
TOM BURKE Cell Phone: (914) 282-3497 Home Phone: (914) 967-4922 Email: thomaswardburke@gmail.com
RYAN MACLEAN Office Phone: (203) 930-1353 Email: ryan.maclean@audubon.org
If you would like to join in counting efforts at the Greenwich Audubon Center on Saturday, June 6th at 6 a.m. contact Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org.
The Count Compilation will be held (weather permitting) at Greenwich Audubon on the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch Lawn on Sunday, June 7th at 2 p.m.
THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE.

Hartford Audubon Society: CT Trails Day - Family Birdwalk
2026-06-07 07:30 - 09:30 | Mary Conklin Preserve, 144 Indian Hill Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am:
Join Hartford Audubon and Canton Land Trust leaders Sarah Faulkner and Jay Kaplan for a 1 1/2 hour beginner’s birdwalk for families in this beautiful Canton Land Conservation Trust preserve. You’ll be introduced to birdwatching, how to use the Merlin app to help with bird identification, learn to find and identify birds, and learn about other apps on your phone that can help. Children ages 6 and older are welcome. We’ll look for birds, discuss the ecosystems, and enjoy being in nature. Easy walking, around 2 miles, 1.5 hours. Bring binoculars, smart phone if possible, sturdy sneakers, insect repellent, water and snack. Please leave dogs at home. Leaders will have some binoculars to loan to participants. Email leader to pre-register for this walk at sffaulkner533@gmail.com. Rain cancels.
Directions to the Mary Conklin Preserve: From Route 44 in Canton, turn onto Indian Hill Road and drive about 1.4 miles. The driveway for 144 Indian Hill Road is on the left, next to a large bright red mailbox. Park in the parking area and we’ll gather by the kiosk.

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-06-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-02 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 Coastal Center@ Milford Pt: Spring Bird Walk
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Eisenhower Park, 780 North St, Milford, CT, United States
COASTAL CENTER AT MILFORD POINT: Spring Bird Walk

Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Eisenhower Park
780 North St.
Milford, CT, 06460
Free, registration is required

Join teacher-naturalist Maggie Watson for a spring bird walk! On the second day of Connecticut Trails Weekend, we’ll explore the trails along Eisenhower Park and look for migratory and nesting woodland birds. Beginner birders are welcome, and this program is great for all ages (5+).
This will be a casual walk on level, but unpaved ground. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. We will have a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. There are bathrooms on site at Eisenhower Park near the Splash Pad.
This walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather.

While this event is free, registration is required to ensure we maintain capacity limits. When you arrive, please park near the pickleball courts as we will be beginning the walk at the trails near the parking lot.

Registration

CT Audubon, Greater Hartford Region: Birding By Ear
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, 06001, United States
Birding by Ear

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Avon Free Public Library
281 Country Club Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
860-673-9712

Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library

Register here: Birding by Ear (In-Person Event) – Avon Free Public Library

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Picnic and Bird Walk
2026-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Northwest Park, 45 Lang Rd., Windsor, CT, United States
Annual Picnic and Bird walk – Jun 9 – Tuesday – 6 pm
Northwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, Windsor
Park in lot, cross bridge to Warming Shed
Join us for a guided bird walk and socializing to kick off the summer! The bird walk will start at 5:00 pm and species we typically see include orioles, indigo buntings, and eastern bluebirds. The picnic will begin at 6:00. BYO dinner, utensils, and place setting. HAS will provide drinks and dessert. The picnic will conclude with a brief meeting.
Audrey Staropoli – Audrey@hartfordaudubon.org – 860-961-6330 T

Sunrise Birding: Northwest Highlands: Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall Tour
2026-06-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Mohawk Mountain State Park, Route 4, Cornwall, CT, United States
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Northwest Highlands: Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall Tour with Frank Gallo
Meet at: 8:00 at the entrance parking lot, the start of Toomey Road, Route 4, Cornwall.
Join Frank Gallo to explore key and lesser known birding sights around Connecticut as part of our Birding in Connecticut Spring Field Trip Series. Explore some of the popular Connecticut birding spots with the expert and discover the lesser known places! These birding workshops last 4-6 hours.
Download Trip descriptions (pdf)>
Cost per session:
$75 per person, advance registration. ($85 the day of the trip, cash).
Preregistration and advance payment is required to hold your space.
Please register by emailing Frank at fgallo@sunrisebirding.com
Then follow up with full payment.
Details at https://www.sunrisebirding.com/BirdinginCTSeries.htm

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Summer Bird Count
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Hartford County, Hartford, CT, United States
Annual Summer Bird Count – Jun 13-14 – Sat & Sun
Bird Count Circle. 7.5-mile radius from Old State House
Join Hartford Audubon members as we participate in the annual Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this two day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding-bird data and track species trends for Connecticut. Bird for an hour or bird all weekend.
Jay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-693-0157 – 860-707-5246 T

New Haven Bird Club: Ewen Farm Preserve Bird Walk
2026-06-13 08:30 - 11:00 | Ewen Farm Preserve, St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road, Orange, United States
Field Trip – Ewen Farm Preserve, Orange – Bev Propen and Nancy Clark

June 13, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am

A scenic late spring walk around former hay fields, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A 75-yard boardwalk takes you through wetlands to the Indian River. The trail crosses wet areas; wear appropriate footwear.
Meet at the intersection of St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road in Orange.
Leaders: Beverly Propen, 203-640-4089 or bpropen@gmail.com; Nancy Clark, nancyclarkbirder@gmail.com

Birding for Pleasure and Hartford Audubon: Bird Walk at Frederick White Farm
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Frederick White Farm, Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, 06422, United States
Count the Bobolinks and More!

Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield with the Hartford Audubon Society for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm – an important habitat for Bobolinks.
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 9 AM – to about 11 AM
Location: Meet at Frederick White Farm open space,
70 Maple Ave, Durham, CT
Park on side of dirt road down the hill.
Youth must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.
The Bobolink is a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. During this walk we will observe and count the Bobolink and other grassland species as we explore the farm fields.
Peter Picone will lead this walk. He is a Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division habitat biologist and received the 2025 Tom ODell Outstanding District Service Award from the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District. The Award recognizes Pete’s contributions to the Connecticut Envirothon and for his efforts to enhance habitat for wildlife through outreach and education about native plants and invasive plant management.
Run completely by volunteers, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and enjoyment of grasslands focusing on birds, wildlife and their habitats.

Please bring your binoculars, drinking water, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be wet. It may be muddy.
No dogs.

Vortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during their regular business hours.
A few binoculars may be borrowed during our walk
Heavy rain or lightening cancels.
Rain-date is Wednesday June 17, 2026 led by Debbie Evans.
**Reservations are suggested. Admission is free.**
We encourage you to RSVP to help us with our planning at:
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16756526?hs=a

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CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
2026-06-13 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

New Haven Bird Club: Mendell's Folly/Van Epps Preserve - Field Trip
2026-06-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Van Epps Preserve, e Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42), Bethany, United States
Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini

June 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10, 2026
Join the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include a variety of habitats including wetland, field, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges, and streams. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear appropriate footwear and tick-proof clothing. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels.
Meet at the roadside parking area at the Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42) in Bethany. Off road parking behind the gate is also available.
TO REGISTER, contact Bethany Land Trust Trails Chair, Bob Harrison, by Friday June 10, 2026, via cell 203-506-5888 or bjh51box@gmail.com. Walk will be limited to 20 participants.
Leaders: John Triana, 203-758-7203 or jtriana1@rwater.com; Christin Arnini, 203-671-5567 or cevea55@gmail.com

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class/walk)
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a program on Pileated Woodpeckers, and other forest birds, sharing the same habitat. Lori Lichtenauer Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist will share unique adaptations of the Pileated Woodpeckers to survive and thrive year-round in the forests of the northeast. You will learn how Pileateds excavate holes in trees for nesting and to find wood boring insects to eat. Pileated woodpeckers are some of the only birds capable of creating large cavities for nesting, roosting, and shelter in bad weather for a variety of bird species. Non-migratory birds like tufted titmice, house wrens, chickadees and more use old Pileated cavities as their nest sites. Learn about the ways the forest community benefits from the industrious nature of the Pileated. The program will start in our classroom, then we’ll be on the wooded trails around our main campus birding. All birding levels welcome. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Registration required.$5 members; $10 non-members
Register here: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class / walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Greater Hartford Region/ Avon Library: Welcoming Hummingbirds
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, 06001, United States
Welcoming Hummingbirds

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Avon Free Public Library
281 Country Club Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
860-673-9712

Learn about the behavioral and structural adaptations that make hummingbirds unique, what threats they face, and how you can help protect them.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library

Register here: Welcoming Hummingbirds (In-Person Event) – Avon Free Public Library

Birding for Pleasure: Count the Bobolinks and More!
2026-06-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Frederick White Farm, Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, 06422, United States
Count the Bobolinks and More!
Wednesday June 17, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Frederick White Farm open space,
70 Maple Ave, Durham.
Park on side of dirt road down the hill.
Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm – an important habitat for Bobolinks. The Bobolink is a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm. During this walk we will observe and count the Bobolink and other grassland species as we explore the farm fields for hidden treasures.
Deborah Evans will lead this walk and is an expert at finding birds. She is a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Society (COA) and Mattabeseck Audubon Society (MAS). She is an Area Captain for the Christmas Bird Count MAS team and a past MAS board member. The most notable bird found in her segment of the circle was a Long Eared Owl in 2024. She also participates in the Summer Bird Count and the Big Sit. She has been one of Connecticut’s top 100 Birders on the eBird App for the last three years. Her spark bird was the American Kestrel and often nests at White Farm. Deborah’s young grandchildren are excited to learn bird sounds and to find their own “spark bird”.
Run completely by volunteers, Birding for Pleasure’s goal is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and enjoyment of nature focusing on grasslands birds, other wildlife and their habitats.
Youth must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.

Please bring your binoculars, drinking water, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. The walk around the farm is mostly flat and may be muddy.
No dogs.

Vortex binoculars are available through a CVEF grant for check-out at the Durham and Middlefield Public Libraries during their regular business hours.
A few binoculars may be borrowed during our walk.
**Reservations are suggested to help us with our planning at: https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16790372?hs=a
Heavy rain or lightening cancels.
Birding For Pleasure’s next walk is Saturday July 18, 2026 at 8 a.m. led by Melissa Baston.

Litchfield Hills Audubon: Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust
2026-06-20 07:30 - 09:30 | Goshen Land Trust, Pie Hill Rd, Goshen, CT, United States
Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust

June 20, 2026
Saturday, 7:30 AM
Location: Goshen

Ann Orsillo will lead this joint walk for LHAS and the Goshen Land Trust. Meet at the Mountain View Trailhead.

Directions: From the Goshen rotary at the junction of Routes 4 and 63 go north on 63 for 4.4 miles. You will see the red Art Barn on the right. Immediately after the Art Barn turn right into the Land Trust driveway and there will be parking on the field. Heavy rain cancels.

For questions, call Ann Orsillo at 910-880-1518.

New Haven Bird Club: Brooksvale Park Field Trip
2026-06-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Brooksvale Park, 524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States
Field Trip – Brooksvale Park, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen

June 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams, deep woods, field/wood edges, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats.
Meet in the large unpaved parking lot, just south of the Barnyard main entrance.
Leaders: Alan Malina, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com

Sunrise Birding: (Online) Connecting Flyways, Protecting Forests
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, CT, United States
Please spread the word and join us for a special presentation exploring the inspiring work of a NEW Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most biodiverse regions – the Cerulea Environmental Association (https://www.cerulea.org/). This NGO was formed by a group of Costa Rican conservation biologists, research scientists, and educators, including expert guide Jose Pablo Castillo who has led many Sunrise Birding trips.
Presentation:
Connecting flyways, protecting forests: saving the heart of Neotropical bird migration
with Jose Pablo Castillo, president of the Cerúlea Environmental Association and Sunrise Birding guide.
Monday, June 22, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Link to meeting: https://meet.google.com/met-wpyy-pwf
This presentation will highlight how community-driven conservation is safeguarding critical ecosystems while supporting research, education, and sustainable stewardship in the heart of Costa Rica’s central caribbean foothills — a place where Cerulean Warblers, endemic plants, rare amphibians, and hundreds of bird species share the same forest.
Whether you are passionate about birds, tropical ecology, conservation, or travel, this is an opportunity to learn about a region of extraordinary natural richness and the people working to protect it for future generations.
We hope you can join us for this engaging and inspiring evening.

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Family Wetland Bird Walk
2026-06-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Fenwick, Old Saybrook, United States
Saturday, June 27, 2026
9:00am – 10:30am
Fenwick
Old Saybrook, CT
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and Under: $5

Wetlands hold some of the most fascinating birds, from egrets and herons to Osprey and eagles, and summer is the best time to see the most diversity. Join us on this family friendly outing as we search Crab Creek and the surrounding wetlands for some of summer’s best birds!
Walk will be approximately 1 mile on level paved, dirt, and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun, heat and wind possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.

Register here: Family Wetland Bird Walk | Jun 27, 9:00am – 10:30am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Woodlands: Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike
2026-06-28 08:30 - 10:30 | Earle Park, 1325 Main St, Glastonbury, United States
CT Woodlands:

Mindfulness Bird-nature hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury
June 28 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Earle Park 1325 Main street. ( Rte. 17), Glastonbury, CT, United States

Join Rick on a slow-paced walk focused on observing, listening, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed, enjoyable manner. The focus of the hike will be on connecting with nature and appreciating birdsong and behavior rather than identification.

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New Haven Bird Club: People's State Forest Field Trip
2026-07-19 07:30 - 11:30 | Peoples Forest, 324 Park Road, Barkhamsted, CT, 06063, United States
Field Trip – Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott

July 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Peoples State Forest spans over 3,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian, Canada, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbirds, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Scarlet Tanagers, Least and Alder Flycatchers, Winter Wrens, and more. Great Horned and Barred Owls, along with Broad-winged Hawks, also nest within the forest. Please note: the forest can be quite buggy in summer. Mosquito nets and/or generous use of bug spray are highly recommended. We will drive to several locations and walk approximately 2–3 miles throughout the morning. Terrain will include boardwalks, rocky access roads, and forest trails with many stumps and roots — please plan footwear and mobility accordingly.
Meet at Matthies Grove (106 East River Road, Barkhamsted). Meet in front of the pavilion to the left of the entrance. Due to limited parking at other spots in the forest, we will carpool from there.
Leaders: Paul Mahler, 860-459-6942;
Michele McDermott, 860-485-3087

CT Audubon Birdcraft: Family Days - Swooping Swallows
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Birdcraft Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
Birdcraft Family Days – Swooping Swallows

Have you ever seen the iridescent Tree Swallows flying over the Birdcraft Pond or fork-tailed Barn Swallows swooping over the CT River? Learn more about these acrobatic flyers and make a recycled-wood swallow to paint and take home!
This event is for kids ages 10 and under accompanied by an adult. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. (Note: model bird kits may contain small parts that would not be suitable for children under age 3.)
Registration is required because spaces are limited.
Saturday, July 25
Come between 11am & 2pm (registration required)
Birdcraft Museum
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-0416 ext. 305
mwilson@ctaudubon.org
$15 per model kit
Register here: Birdcraft Family Days – Swooping Swallows | Saturday, July 25Come between 11am & 2pm (registration required) | Birdcraft | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Summer Bird Behaviors (class and walk)
2026-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Deer Pond Farm
57 Wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784
860.799.4074

chagadorn@ctaudubon.org

Registration required.
$5 members; $10 non-members

Springtime is busy for birds with song, nesting, and breeding. By July, most young birds have fledged from their nests, and are venturing on their long journeys south for the very first time.

Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program to learn more about these amazing natural phenomena.

Starting in the classroom, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings, bird molting patterns, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys. We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.

Register here: Summer Bird Behaviors (class & walk) | Jul 29, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Summer Bird Behaviors
2026-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 | CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Summer Bird Behaviors (class & walk)

Springtime is busy for birds with song, nesting, and breeding. By July, most young birds have fledged from their nests, and are venturing on their long journeys south for the very first time. Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program to learn more about these amazing natural phenomena. Starting in the classroom, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings, bird molting patterns, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys. We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Deer Pond Farm
Registration required.
$5 members; $10 non-members
Register here: Summer Bird Behaviors (class & walk) | Jul 29, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Family Shorebird Walk
2026-08-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford,, CT, 06385, United States
Family Shorebird Walk

Saturday, August 1, 2026
9:30am – 11:00am
Harkness Memorial State Park
Waterford , CT, 06385
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Children Ages 12 and Under: $5

Mid-summer is a great time to look for shorebirds, as many species are already starting their southbound migration. Join us as we search for shorebirds and more at one of the best parks in southeastern CT. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

The walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt, grass, and sandy terrain. Exposure to heat and wind possible depending on the weather. Restrooms on site.

Register here: Family Shorebird Walk | Aug 1, 9:30am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
