
CT Audubon, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #1
Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society
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Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fort Trumbull State Park New London, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society

Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Bluff Point State Park Groton, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Shorebirds are among the longest distance migrants of any bird family, spanning continents and oceans on their journeys to and from breeding grounds. Early spring in Connecticut is an ideal time to observe and listen to these birds, as many migrate through the state to points further north. ... Read more

Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fenwick, Old Saybrook Before the rush of spring warblers and other songbirds, birders in Connecticut should head to the coast to see the start of shorebird migration and the last of our winter waterfowl before these incredible birds head north to breed. Located at the mouth of the Connecticut ... Read more

Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Great Island Boat Launch Old Lyme, CT Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, while others spend the winter here in Connecticut. Early spring is when many of these species start their long-distance migrations, making ... Read more

Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Rocky Neck State Park East Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-Members: $18 Register here: Shorebird Walk - The Connecticut Audubon Society

Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC Friday, May 1, 8-9 am Friday, May 1, 10-11 am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT, 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Free to attend Registration required Join us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary ... Read more

Migration Magic Kickoff Walk at the RTPEC Friday, May 1, 8-9 am Friday, May 1, 10-11 am RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT, 06371 860-598-4218 rtpec@ctaudubon.org Free to attend Registration required Join us as we kickoff the month-long celebration of Migration Magic on the beautiful grounds of the RTP Estuary Center Sanctuary ... Read more

Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:30pm – 3:00pm Pond Meadow Preserve Essex, CT With boardwalks over extensive wetlands surrounded by coastal forest, Pond Meadow Preserve is a haven for songbirds during migration. We'll look and listen for birds on this mellow walk through the woods. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The walk will be approximately ... Read more

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm RTP Estuary Center 100 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT Search for spring migrants along the beautiful Lieutenant River Estuary on the grounds of the RTP Estuary Center. We’ll look for songbirds in the bird garden and wetland birds along the marsh. The walk will be approximately .25 miles ... Read more

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Fenwick Grove Old Saybrook, CT Located at the mouth of the Connecticut River and on Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is situated perfectly to attract a wide variety of species. We’ll search for songbirds, shorebirds, and lingering waterfowl in a small patch of coastal forest. The walk will ... Read more

Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Griswold Point Old Lyme, CT Members: $13 Non-members: $18 The Connecticut River is a major migratory flyway for shorebirds, as many species use the river as a feature on their journeys north. We’ll search for sandpipers and plovers at one of the best spots in southeastern CT. The ... Read more
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