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Field Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre nature preserve. The diverse mixture of habitats includes mature deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as fields of tall grass, weeds, and shrubs that are managed ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond, Stratford Join us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds, such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the ... Read more
Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots March 22 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for an early spring exploration of several birding hotspots in Cheshire. Locations may include Broad Brook Reservoir to check for waterfowl, overwintering songbirds and raptors, and possible early arriving migrants; Riverbound Farm Sanctuary; and Boulder Knoll Open Space. Meet at 894 S ... Read more
Field Trip – Edgewood Park, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen March 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am An early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands, fields, streams, and ponds. Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with ... Read more
Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund April 12 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Join Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and, if there is time, walk ... Read more
Field Trip – Geology and Birds, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May April 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Rain date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Join a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford, ... Read more
Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, Derby – Maria Stockmal April 26 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may ... Read more
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