Connecticut Ornithological Association | COA

Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
2026-08-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-04 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-01 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-06 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Roaring Brook Nature Center: All About Owls
2026-08-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, 06019, United States
Family Event – All About Owls

Wednesday, August 5 | 1 PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM

Drop in to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day (one day late) and learn about our wonderful owl residents. Meet Owlie.

Crafts and special themed activities.

Event free with paid admission to the Nature Center
No need to pre-register.

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Great Island Boat Launch, Old Lyme, United States
Shorebird Sit

Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Great Island Boat Launch
Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Members: $13
Non-members: $18

A bird sit involves little to no walking, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River, overlooking Great Island.

Exposure to sun, heat, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site.

Register here: Shorebird Sit | Aug 8, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
2026-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington, CT, United States
Shorebird Walk

Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am

Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Stonington, CT
Members: $13
Non-members: $18

The largest coastal wildlife management area in Connecticut, Barn Island’s diverse mix of coastal forests and salt marshes spans over 1000 acres, attracting a huge diversity of species. We’ll search for shorebirds, wading birds, and late summer migrants in one of the best spots along the coast. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun, heat, and wind, depending on weather. No restrooms on site.

Register here: Shorebird Walk | Aug 15, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Bluff Point State Park, Bluff Point State Park, Groton, CT, United States
SHOREBIRD WALK:

Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Bluff Point State Park
Groton, CT
Members: $13
Non-members: $18

Bluff Point State Park is one of the largest coastal preserves in the state, and park of the newly formed CT National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The sandy beaches and numerous salt marshes attract a wide diversity of shorebird and wading bird species, and the coastal forests are home to many songbird and raptor species.
The walk will be approximately 2.5 miles out and back on level dirt trails. Exposure to wind, sun, and heat is possible depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site

Register here: | The Connecticut Audubon Society | Aug 22, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, EcoTravel: Long Island Shorebirds
2026-09-12 07:00 - 17:00 | Jamaica Bay NWR, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd,, Queens, NY, United States
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00am – 5:00pm
Queens, New York
Led By TBD
Members: $155
Non-Members: $170
For more info and to register:
(860) 767-0660
ecotravel@ctaudubon.org

Each fall, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay, located within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges, hosting a variety of habitats, including salt marsh, several fresh and brackish pools, and an open expanse of bay and islands. Jones Beach is home to staging areas for hundreds of American Oystercatchers, ducks, and more! Join us as we enjoy the signs of fall.

Register here: Long Island Shorebirds | Sep 12, 7:00am – 5:00pm | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
2026-09-12 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: The Big Sit
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | Connecticut, CT, United States
The Big Sit!™ 2026

October 10, 2026 – October 11, 2026

The Big Sit! is on! And has migrated back to the New Haven Bird Club, where it began in 1992. Although there are a few changes, most stays the same, including the primary rule: HAVE FUN! The Big Sit is a semi-competitive birding event originated by the New Haven Bird Club. It is open and FREE to anyone (individuals and teams) all over the world! How many birds can you identify in one day while staying within a 17-foot / 5.2-meter diameter circle? That’s the challenge of The Big Sit!
Final dates/times and registration will be announced in 2026! Visit the Big Sit website for more information.
The Big Sit!™ is a registered trademark of the New Haven Bird Club, Inc.
