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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: CANCELLED - Introduction to Lighthouse Point and Hawkwatching
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE \nField Trip – Introduction to Lighthouse Point and Hawkwatching – Steve Mayo \nLighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven\, CT \n\n \n\n\nJoin Hawk Watch Coordinator Steve Mayo for an introduction to identifying and counting the raptors that stream over and through Lighthouse Point Park during fall migration. Lighthouse Point is a premier location on the East Coast and watching the migrating raptors.\n \n\n\nCANCELLED
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-introduction-to-lighthouse-point-and-hawkwatching-september-6-2026/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hawk Watch,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T000831Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: First Wednesday Walk - Branford Trolley/Footbridge Trail
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail – Linda Meyer \nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\nBranford Trolley and Footbridge Trail\, Branford 769W+Q9\, Branford\, CT \n\n\n\n \nJoin us for a bird walk along the Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail in the Stony Point section of Branford. We’ll walk a broad trail over an old iron trolley bridge\, along a cut through solid rock\, and across a footbridge over a large wetland. We’ll look for wading birds\,
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-first-wednesday-walk-branford-trolley-footbridge-trail-september-2-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T212340Z
CREATED:20260824T192313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T212340Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip - Harkness Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Harkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford – Dan Erichetti\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\nHarkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford 275 Great Neck Road\, 8V2P+VQ Waterford\, Waterford\, CT \n\nHarkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach\, sand dune\, salt marsh\, saltwater cove\, and grassland. We’ll explore\, looking for migrants and local residents. Meet at the western end of the main parking lot\, Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Road\, Waterford.\n \nLeader: Dan Erichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-field-trip-harkness-memorial-august-30-2026/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260823T121529Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Harkness Memorial State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Harkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford – Dan Erichetti\n \n\n\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n \nHarkness Memorial State Park\, Waterford 275 Great Neck Road\, 8V2P+VQ Waterford\, Waterford\, CT \nHarkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach\, sand dune\, salt marsh\, saltwater cove\, and grassland. We’ll explore\, looking for migrants and local residents.\n \nMeet at the western end of the main parking lot\, Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Road\, Waterford.\nLeader: Dan Erichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-harkness-memorial-state-park-field-trip-august-30-2026/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260803T135918Z
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UID:10009507-1787128200-1787139000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Boyd Woods Field Trip - August 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary\, Litchfield – Celeste Echlin \n\n\nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am\n\nBoyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary\, Litchfield PVF2+WC Litchfield\, Litchfield\, CT \n\n\n\n\nThis 106-acre site is owned by Litchfield Hills Audubon with varied wooded habitat and well-maintained trails\, a bird blind\, vernal pools\, and a bordering brook. If time permits\, we will make short visits to other nearby stops.\n\nMeet at Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary parking lot\, Northfield Road (Route 254)\, Litchfield (41.724868\, -73.148762). Driving directions.\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nBoyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary\, Litchfield\n\nPVF2+WC Litchfield\nLitchfield\, CT + Google Map\n\n\n\n\n\nLeader: Celeste Echlin\, 860-485-2567 or cechlin151@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-boyd-woods-field-trip-august-19-2026/
LOCATION:Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary\, Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary Route 254\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T073000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: People's State Forest Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Peoples State Forest\, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott \n\nJuly 19\, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am\n \n\n\n\nPeoples State Forest spans over 3\,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails\, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian\, Canada\, Black-throated Blue\, and Black-throated Green Warblers\, Northern Waterthrush\, Ovenbirds\, Red-breasted Nuthatches\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Least and Alder Flycatchers\, Winter Wrens\, and more. Great Horned and Barred Owls and Broad-winged Hawks also nest within the forest. Please note: the forest can be quite buggy in summer. Mosquito nets and/or generous use of bug spray are highly recommended. We will drive to several locations and walk approximately 2–3 miles throughout the morning. Terrain will include boardwalks\, rocky access roads\, and forest trails with many stumps and roots — please plan footwear and mobility accordingly.\n \nUpdate 5/14/26: New Starting Location! We will meet at the parking lot for Church Pool Park and then carpool over to the entrance for Peoples State Forest.\n \nChurch Pool Park is located at: 10 Pleasant Valley Rd\, Barkhamsted\, CT 06063 (41.9133759\, -72.9864183)\n \nMost people will likely be taking Rt 44 to either Rt 318 or Rt 181.\n \nFrom Rt 318: Follow Rt 318 until you cross over an old iron bridge. Parking lot will be on right just after the bridge.\n \nFrom Rt 181: Follow Rt 181 until you come to a 4 way intersection. Turn right onto the old iron bridge. Parking lot will be on right just after the bridge.\n \nLeaders: Paul Mahler\, 860-459-6942; Michele McDermott\, 860-485-3087
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-peoples-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Church Pool Park\, 10 Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Barkhamsted\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T170138Z
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UID:10009321-1781942400-1781953200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Brooksvale Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Brooksvale Park\, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen \n\nJune 20\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nBrooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams\, deep woods\, field/wood edges\, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats. \nMeet in the large unpaved parking lot\, just south of the Barnyard main entrance. \nLeaders: Alan Malina\, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-brooksvale-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Brooksvale Park\, 524 Brooksvale Avenue\, Hamden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T163355Z
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UID:10009320-1781424000-1781434800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Mendell's Folly/Van Epps Preserve - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve\, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini \n\nJune 14\, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10\, 2026 \nJoin the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include a variety of habitats including wetland\, field\, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges\, and streams. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear appropriate footwear and tick-proof clothing. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels. \nMeet at the roadside parking area at the Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42) in Bethany. Off road parking behind the gate is also available. \nTO REGISTER\, contact Bethany Land Trust Trails Chair\, Bob Harrison\, by Friday June 10\, 2026\, via cell 203-506-5888 or bjh51box@gmail.com. Walk will be limited to 20 participants. \nLeaders: John Triana\, 203-758-7203 or jtriana1@rwater.com; Christin Arnini\, 203-671-5567 or cevea55@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-mendells-folly-van-epps-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Van Epps Preserve\, e Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42)\, Bethany\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,New Haven Bird Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T162855Z
CREATED:20260306T182057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T162855Z
UID:10009319-1781339400-1781348400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Haven Bird Club: Ewen Farm Preserve Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Ewen Farm Preserve\, Orange – Bev Propen and Nancy Clark \n\nJune 13\, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nA scenic late spring walk around former hay fields\, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods\, meadows\, ponds\, wetlands\, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A 75-yard boardwalk takes you through wetlands to the Indian River. The trail crosses wet areas; wear appropriate footwear. \nMeet at the intersection of St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road in Orange. \nLeaders: Beverly Propen\, 203-640-4089 or bpropen@gmail.com;  Nancy Clark\, nancyclarkbirder@gmail.com 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-haven-bird-club-ewen-farm-preserve-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Ewen Farm Preserve\, St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road\, Orange\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Haven Bird Club,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club":MAILTO:ask@newhavenbirdclub.org
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