Author Archives: Cheryl Cape

Memorial Service for NHBC Member Toby Appel – April 30th

The Unitarian Society of New Haven (USNH) has shared the news of the death of New Haven Bird Club member Toby Appel. Toby died peacefully on March 18, 2026 at St. Raphael’s hospital. Toby served for years on the USNH Library and Archives committee and was a longtime organizer of the annual USNH Passover Seder. Toby joined the New Haven… ..

RSVP by May 7th for NHBC’s Annual Celebration!

The New Haven Bird Club’s Annual Banquet is coming up soon! The deadline for reserving your dinner reservation is May 7th, so don’t delay. New Haven Bird Club Annual Celebration Thursday, May 14, 2026 6-10 pm   Amarante’s Sea Cliff Grand Ballroom, 62 Cove Street, New Haven, CT   $45/person includes: Speaker, Dinner, Dessert, Soda, Beer and Wine   Our… ..

INVITATION – Tree Swallow Spectacle on the Connecticut River – September 9, 2026

Tree Swallow Spectacle on the Connecticut River aboard the RiverQuest   Private Charter for New Haven Bird Club Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm Join us for a cruise aboard the RiverQuest on the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather in advance of their migration south. After spending the day miles away, the swallows… ..

Hammonasset State Park Field Trip Report – March 2026

Hammonasset State Park Field Trip Report On Saturday, March 14th, 37 (!) birders got together at this wonderful local park for a morning of birding.  The remarkable turnout can be attributed to the long, cold winter we had and the resulting cancellation of several of our outdoor activities in February.  Our large and enthusiastic group was rewarded as we observed… ..