Naugatuck State Forest West Block Field Trip Report – May 2025 On Sunday, May 18, 2025, twelve members of the club went to this fine birding location west of Route 8 in Naugatuck. The weather was fine and there was a nice variety of birds in this beautiful forest. There is varied habitat there, including deciduous forest, brushy fields, woodland… ..
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Some Birds of Hamden, Connecticut by Florence McBride New Haven Bird Club member Florence McBride has created a book for educators and beginning birders featuring eighty species of birds found in Hamden, Connecticut. Although this book’s title refers to just one town, most of the birds shown on its pages occur widely in our state. Primarily a picture book, it… ..
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 birds… ..
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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 countries.… ..
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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 “Bird… ..
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“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 Point.… ..
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 and… ..
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 3… ..
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 agenda… ..
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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 the birding culture. We… ..