Welcome to the New Haven Bird Club
We hope to provide an up-to-date resource of what's happening at the New Haven Bird Club and in the woods, fields, sky and beaches around the New Haven area. If you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us a line at ask@newhavenbirdclub.org.
Bent of the River Policy Potluck – Thursday, March 6!
Birds, Beverages, and Small Bites: A Policy Potluck Thursday, March 06, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Southbury, Connecticut Join the Bent of the River Audubon Center for an informational evening with light refreshments. Bird populations are declining and we will discuss the factors impacting this decline. Our world is facing climate change as well as a biodiversity...
Read MoreWings over Water: Earth Day Showing – Tuesday, April 22!
Wings over Water – Earth Day Showing Tuesday, April 22nd 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm viewings Bantam Cinema & Arts Center 115 Bantam Lake Road, Bantam CT $10/person Celebrate Earth Day 2025 and support bird conservation with a very special event at the Bantam Cinema and Art Center! Join White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, Ripley Waterfowl...
Read MoreTwo new Wingspan events have been scheduled! Jack Swatt
The New Haven Bird Club will once again hold free Wingspan Game Events at the Whitney Center’s Cultural Arts Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden CT (the same room where NHBC Monthly Meetings are held). These events are for anyone who plays or is interested in learning how to play Wingspan. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Wingspan event on Friday, March 21 has been cancelled....
Read MoreRhode Island Coast Trip Report – February 2025
Rhode Island Coast Trip Report On Saturday, February 22, 2025, about 25 members of the club went to our neighboring state to the east for a full day of birding. We started out at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, it was a bit windy and cold, but the skies were clear, and visibility was good. We saw many nice...
Read MoreThe Big Sit!® 2024 Report
It has been five years since the New Haven bird club took over the administration of The Big Sit!® from Birdwatchers Digest. The event was started by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992, was soon taken over by Birdwatcher’s Digest, and grew to be the international event that it is today. We have had circles in six different...
Read MoreInvitation to participate in a research study about bird identification!
The University of Toronto is looking for participants to complete a 15 minute online survey as part of a research study about the science of birding. The study is open to everyone interested in nature, regardless of background or experience. Participants can optionally enter a raffle draw for binoculars or a gift card. Contribute to Neuroscience Research on Birding...
Read MoreMilford Hotspots Trip Report – January 2025
“Milford Hotspots” Trip Report On Sat, January 11, I led my annual “Milford Hotspots” trip. With 2” of fresh snowfall, more than the forecasted “dusting”, 16 eager birders gathered at the commuter lot meeting site. There an immature Red-shouldered Hawk was perched in a nearby tree, affording scope views. Our first stop was the CAS Coastal Center at Milford...
Read More2024 New Haven Christmas Bird Count Report!
New Haven 2024 Christmas Bird Count Report On Saturday, December 14, 2024, 98 intrepid birders participated in the 125th annual New Haven Christmas Count. The air was cold, but it was sunny and there was little wind on count day. The weather conditions made for good birding from dawn to dusk and lots of birds were found. Waterfowl, raptors...
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Meetings
Meetings - All indoor programs are held on the second Thursday of the month, starting at 7 pm. There are no indoor programs in June, July, or August. When indoor programs are held virtually, each club member in our mail group will receive an email invitation and a link a few days before each program with instructions for joining the program. Members with questions about the mail group should email membership@newhavenbirdclub.org. For details on individual programs, please click on the Meetings or Calendar page above.
Field Trips
All levels of birders are invited to all field trips, and every effort is made on all trips to help beginning birders. If you are new to birding or have any special needs, please be sure to let the leader know at the start of the field trip.
For details on the field trips please see walks or calendar page which has details on all of the trips that will be offered by the NHBC in the upcoming year. More details, if required, and/or updates on these trips will be given at the indoor meetings and in the Club newsletter. You can check here too for trip information and watch for emails sent by the Club.
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