RESCHEDULED: Western CT Bird Club: Talk - Bird Migration by Chris Wood
2026-03-03 18:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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

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: 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

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

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.

Audubon CT Greenwich: Feeder Watch Fridays
2026-02-27 15:00 - 15:45 | 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, Deer Pond Farm: Shepaug Eagle Viewing
2026-02-15 09:00 - 2026-03-15 13:00 | Shepaug Dam, River Rd., Southbury, CT, United States
DEER POND FARM:

Shepaug Eagle View in Southbury, CT. Now in its 40th season, this renowned winter birding destination is open from December 24, 2025 through March 15, 2026, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is an ideal destination for birders, families, school groups, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Live Birds of Prey programs offered on most days operating.

Admission is free, Reservations required; please register for directions and more information.
See https://ctaudubon.org/deer-pond-farm-programs-classes/
