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.
Milford 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...
Read MorePOSTPONED – Sherwood Island walk is now Monday, January 13th!
The New Haven Bird Club’s January 8, 2025 bird walk at Sherwood Island with Tina Green has been postponed because of the brutal cold and wind this week. The walk will now take place on Monday, January 13th at 8 am. Details below: Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye,...
Read MoreCome join us for Wingspan game events!
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. Friday, January 17, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2025 from noon to...
Read MoreCANCELLED – December 12th Indoor Meeting
Unfortunately, due to a number of extenuating circumstances, we must cancel this month’s New Haven Bird Club indoor member meeting and speaker. We will try to reschedule the speaker for next season. CANCELLED, no in-person or zoom. Thursday, December 12, 2024 Joseph Zbyrowski Barn Owls and Barn Owl Restoration...
Read MoreJoin us for Member’s Night!
MEMBER’S NIGHT Enjoy Birding Adventures! Date: Thursday, November 14 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Indoor Meeting at Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517 Join us for a special Members’ Night, where you can hear members of the New Haven Birding Club share their favorite birding photos, stories, and memories with fellow enthusiasts. Here’s the...
Read MoreHawk Watching Season is Starting!
On Sunday, September 15th, 2024, Steve Mayo will have a workshop to help “newbies” and “oldies” learn the needed skills to take advantage of our fall migration of hawks and other birds. Lighthouse Park in New Haven is one of the premier spots on the east coast for hawk watching as the geography concentrates the birds before they cross...
Read MoreThe Big Sit! 2023 – Results
This Big Sit! final report is later than usual – the New Haven Bird Club is a very busy organization run by volunteers. We feel strongly that The Big Sit!® tradition should continue into the future. Many circles are used for fundraising, with funds going to conservation. The Big Sit! has also become a part of...
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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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