CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #7
2026-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | McColluch Family Open Space, 84-56 Whippoorwill Rd, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
Saturday, May 30, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
McCulloch Family Open Space
Old Lyme, CT
With abundant wetlands and open forests, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $13
Non-members: $18
Register here: Spring Bird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society

Birding for Pleasure: Bobolinks and More Walk @ Frederick White Farm
2026-05-30 08:30 - 11:00 | Frederick White Farm, Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, 06422, United States
Count the Bobolinks and More!
Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm.
Free – Saturday May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM – about 11 AM
Meet at Frederick White Farm open space. Park on side of dirt road down the hill. Address: 70 Maple Ave, Durham, CT.
Frederick White Farm is an important habitat for the Bobolink, a migratory songbird who travels all the way from South America to nest in the grasses at this town-owned farm.
Elena Coffey is a Birding for Pleasure volunteer and specializes with birding-by-sound. She is on the executive board of Mattabeseck Audubon Society, a member of the New Haven Bird Club and the Connecticut Ornithological Society. When she was in her twenties, Elena saw a tree full of colorful migrating warblers and she was hooked on birding! Elena will help build your birding skills by recognizing bird sounds while learning about the musical Bobolinks.
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 or muddy.
* No dogs.

A few binoculars may be available to borrow during the walk.
Registration suggested at https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16809250?hs=a
We encourage you to RSVP to help us with planning.
Heavy rain or lightning cancels the event.
Youth must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

CT Woodlands: Bird-Nature Hike
2026-05-30 08:30 - 10:30 | Earle Park, 1325 Main St, Glastonbury, United States
Mindfulness Bird-Nature Hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury

May 30, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Free

Description

A slow-paced walk along trails with some hills. Mainly forested land along the CT River. The focus of the hike will be observing, listening, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed, enjoyable manner. This hike is more about connecting with nature, appreciating bird songs- behavior rather than just identification.

I will invite you to participate in a 10-15 minute sensory awareness meditation (SAM) at the start. After the SAM, we’ll walk 1-2 miles to explore several places throughout the park.

Recommendations: wear sturdy footwear, Dress for the weather, bring water, binoculars, and/or a smartphone with the Merlin app.

I’m a dog lover, but no dogs on this hike. Stormy or dangerous weather cancels.

Will meet near the Gazebo.

Organizer Name(s) : Rick Strunk

Email: rgstrunk@yahoo.com
Address

Earle Park
1325 Main street. ( Rte. 17)
Glastonbury, CT 06033 United States

Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks
2026-05-30 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-27 08:00 - 10:30 | 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!

Sharon Audubon Center: Spring Migration Walk
2026-05-30 07:00 - 08:30 | Miles Wildlife Audubon Sanctuary, 99 West Cornwall Road,, Sharon, CT, 06069, United States
Saturday, May 30 2026 – 7-8:30am
Join Sharon Audubon Center staff, Bethany Sheffer, and George Wallace of the American Bird Conservancy, on a guided bird tour around Miles Wildlife Sanctuary where you’ll learn how to use binoculars (if you haven’t used them before), which features on birds to begin observing, and how to protect the birds you love. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience! There’s nothing quite like the magic of spring migration, so this is an experience you won’t want to miss! We’re very likely to see several species of warbler, swallow, waterfowl, and more among the 150+ bird species have been documented at this incredible sanctuary.

• Fee: $10/adult, $5/youth (ages 8+)
• Pre-registration is required.
• Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions.
Accessibility
• Public parking lot is gravel.
• Terrain is grassy near the pond; the wooded section contains rocks and is uneven in sections. Total walking distance is ¼ -3/4 mile.
• Public restrooms are available on-site.

For More information and to register here: Art, Culture & CommunityIn-Person

Spring Migration Bird Walk

CT Audubon Coastal Center @ Milford Pt: Family Bird Walk #1
2026-05-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Friday, May 29, 2026
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Coastal Center at Milford Point

1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
milford@ctaudubon.org
Free

Join local birding expert Matt Joyce 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, and this program is great for all ages (5+). The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
This will be a casual walk for about 2 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
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: Family Bird Walk | May 29, 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Boston Hollow Bird Walk
2026-05-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Boston Hollow, Ashford, CT, United States
We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, a unique area with a northern forest feel. Much of the land is owned by Yale University. Expect Blackburnian Warbler, Winter Wren, Canada Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush. We will bird from the road.

Friday, May 29, 2026
8:00am – 10:30am
Boston Hollow
Ashford, CT
$20 members, $30 nonmembers
Registration required, limited to 16 participants
To register, email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948

Litchfield Hills Audubon: Birding on Lower River Road, West Cornwall
2026-05-29 08:00 - 10:00 | CT
May 29, 2026
Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Location: West Cornwall, CT

On past visits to this under-birded spot, we have had Ruffed Grouse, Blackburnian Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and other northern species. To get there from Route 7, cross the West Cornwall covered bridge and turn right down River Road. If coming from the east, turn left onto River Road (do not cross the covered bridge).

Meet at the parking area past the Trinity Retreat Center at the end of the road.

Questions? Contact Donna Rose Smith at 1ffastbird@gmail.com.

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
2026-05-28 08:00 - 10:30 | Chaney Preserve, Turner Rd, Montville, CT, United States
This large, forested preserve in Montville contains a 10-acre clear-cut, large amounts of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect Hooded Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Prairie Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and more

Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00am – 10:30am
Chaney Preserve
Montville, CT
Registration required, limited to 8 participants

$20 members, $30 nonmembers

To register, email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948

CT Audubon Coastal Center @ Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk #9
2026-05-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
This will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes, binoculars, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center.
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.

Coastal Bird Walk | May 27, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society

New Haven Bird Club: Lake Watrous - Field Trip
2026-05-27 07:30 - 11:00 | Lake Watrous, Lake Watrous, Woodbury, CT, United States
Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy

May 27, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am

Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge with views of the lake and dam, some wetlands, and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail.
Meet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill Road, Bethany. We will carpool to Lake Watrous from there.
Leader: Pat Leahy, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com

CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Spring Bird Walk #6
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | The Millrace, Essex, United States
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
5:00pm – 6:00pm
The Millrace
Essex, CT
Winding along the Falls River, this easy hike holds a surprising diversity of habitats that attract a wide array of species, from wetlands and brushy areas to upland forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level dirt terrain. No restrooms on site.
Members: $5
Non-members: $10

Register here: Spring Bird Walk | May 26, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
2026-05-26 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

Sharon Audubon Center: Raptors and Riesling 2026!
2026-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT, 06069, United States
Raptors and Riesling 2026!

Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Sharon, CT 06069
Celebrate spring migration and welcome summer with this special party at the Sharon Audubon Center! Enjoy fine wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres, take in the beautiful view at Ford Pond, meet our majestic birds of prey up close and hear their rescue stories. Stroll the gardens, listen to birdsong, visit old friends and new under the big tent at the aviaries. You may even witness the release of a recovered bird from our wildlife rehab clinic!
Proceeds from this event support conservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation at Sharon Audubon Center.
Each sponsorship level comes with opportunities to bring your guests to the event:

All the Birds of May! – $5,000 (Up to 12 attending)
Golden Eagle – $2,500 (Up to 10 attending)
Barred Owl – $1,000 (Up to 8 attending)
Red Tailed Hawk – $800 (Up to 6 attending)
Peregrine Falcon – $600 (Up to 4 attending)
American Kestrel – $300 (2 attending)
Individual Ticket – $60 per person

You are welcome to become a sponsor at any time! Sponsoring by March 25 includes you on our invitations. Sponsoring by May 15 will display your support on the event webpage and at Raptors & Riesling.
An All the Birds of May! sponsorship made by May 1 will get you recognition at all our May Events: World Migratory Bird Day (May 9), Birdathon (mid-May), and all weekend bird walks and tours throughout the month!
For questions, email eileen.fielding@audubon.org or call 860-364-0520 x120
Contributions in excess of $30.00 per guest ticket used are fully tax-deductible.

For more information:
Sharon Audubon Center: Raptors and Riesling 2026

CANCELLED New Haven Bird Club: Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area - Field Trip
2026-05-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington, CT, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti

May 24, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water.
Meet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road, Stonington
Official state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.”
Leaders: Chris Loscalzo, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net;
Dan Errichetti, danerrichetti@gmail.com
