Cancellation Notice The New Haven Bird Club’s bird walk at White Memorial Foundation, scheduled for Saturday, February 15 at 8am has been cancelled due to continuing bad weather. ...
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 MoreCANCELLED – Wingspan event this Sunday, February 9
Due to events beyond our control, we must cancel the Wingspan game event planned for Sunday, February 9 from noon to 3 pm at the Whitney Center’s Cultural Arts Center. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule at a later date....
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...
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 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...
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