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Bird Count – Lighthouse Point Hawk Watch

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

August 31 - December 1 Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors, as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7:00 am and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime.  Coordinator: Steve Mayo,  contact - rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net,  c.203-393-0694

Bird Count – 117th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count

Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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The Mega Bowl of Birding! Held on Superbowl Sunday

Kellog Environmental Center 500 Hawthorne ave, Derby, CT, United States

MEGA BOWL RULES 1.  Have Fun.  The Mega Bowl is a celebration of birds, birding, and birders. Enjoy the birds that you see and the birders with whom you see them. 2.  Be safe.  The Mega Bowl is held in the middle of winter. It will be cold and roads and trails may be icy. Remember: SAFETY  FIRST.  Do not

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Bird Count – New Haven Breeding Bird Count – Steve Mayo

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact leader Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Leader: Steve Mayo, 203-393-0694 or rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net

Bird Count – Hawk Watch, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven; Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 AM and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. Coordinator: Steve Mayo rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net 203-393-0694

118th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count

Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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The Second Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in New Haven County

Held on Super Bowl Weekend!!! Come join in on a fun and friendly event! Compete with other birders and win prizes and get your team’s name inscribed on the prestigious Mega Bowl Trophy! When:  Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 from 6 am to 5 pm.  (Dinner from 5:30 pm to 7 pm) Where: New Haven County from Milford to Madison (and

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Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States

Take part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset.  Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. john.oshlic@yahoo.com 203-584-1955

Summer Bird Count

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact leader Steve Mayo.   rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net  203-393-0694

Bird Count – Hawk Watch, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven; Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Daily from September 1 Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 AM and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. Coordinator - Steve Mayo - rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net    

THE BIG SIT! ®

THE BIG SIT! ®, established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from one 17-foot diameter circle. The circles are located at a number of birding hot spots throughout CT. Join other birders in one of

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119th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – New Haven Count Circle – Chris Loscalzo Compiler

Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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The Third Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in New Haven County – Chris Loscalzo Compiler

Kellog Environmental Center 500 Hawthorne ave, Derby, CT, United States

Held on Super Bowl Weekend!!! Come join in on a fun and friendly event! Compete with other birders and win prizes and get your team’s name inscribed on the prestigious Mega Bowl Trophy! We will bird New Haven County from Milford to Madison and north to Waterbury and Meriden, CT, and have fun birding and socializing with other birders. Birders

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Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States

Take part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. john.oshlic@yahoo.com  cell - 203-584-1955  

Field Trip – CT Bird Atlas Block Busting Event. Steve Broker

You are invited to join the New Haven Bird Club as we lead a field trip to observe and document breeding bird activity in Connecticut Atlas blocks that are not being covered by a Block adopter. We will travel to one of the more remote areas of Connecticut. This is good opportunity to hone your observation skills with experienced Bird

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New Haven Summer Bird Count – Steve Mayo

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact leader Steve Mayo. rsdmayo@sbcglobal.net   cell - 203-393-0694

Bird Count / Hawk Watch, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Daily September to December Starts Sunday, September 1, 2019, Daily, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on the New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by

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Annual Migration Festival, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

This festive event is sponsored by the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees; the NHBC; and other fine organizations. There will be hawk watching, bird banding, live raptor demonstrations, bird walks, and more. Chris Loscalzo will lead a walk at 8 a.m., Mike Horn will lead a 9:30 a.m. walk, and Flo McBride will lead a kid’s walk

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THE BIG SIT!

Saturday–Sunday, October 12–13, 2019 THE BIG SIT!, established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from one 17-foot diameter circle. The circles are located at a number of birding hot spots throughout CT. Join other birders

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119th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count

Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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The Fourth Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in New Haven County

Kellog Environmental Center 500 Hawthorne ave, Derby, CT, United States

Held on Super Bowl Weekend! Come join in on a fun and friendly event! Compete with other birders and win prizes and get your team’s name inscribed on the prestigious Mega Bowl Trophy! We will bird New Haven County from Milford to Madison and north to Waterbury and Meriden, CT, and have fun birding and socializing with other birders. Birders

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New Haven Summer Bird Count – New Haven Count Circle- Cancelled

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact leader Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Leader: Steve Mayo, 203-393-0694 or scmayo999@gmail.com

CT Bird Atlas Block Busting Event- Cancelled

The location of the block(s) will be announced a few weeks prior to the event. You are invited to join the New Haven Bird Club as we lead a field trip to observe and document breeding bird activity in Connecticut Atlas blocks that are not being covered by a Block adopter. We will travel to one of the more remote

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2021 Mega Bowl of Birding!

THE MEGA BOWL OF BIRDING IN 2021! The Mega Bowl is a fun and friendly activity that celebrates birds, birders, and birding!  Participants go birding alone or in small groups in the CT county of their choice, trying to observe as many species as they can.  Birders are awarded points for seeing each species observed, with a range of 1

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New Haven Summer Bird Count 2021

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Steve Mayo, Coordinator, 203-551-1707 or scmayo999@gmail.com

Daily Hawk Watch, Lighthouse Point, New Haven – Steve Mayo

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. Meet at the Hawk Watch parking lot, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse

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Bird Count – The Big Sit®

THE BIG SIT!,® established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from a 17-foot diameter circle. There are local circles at a number of birding hot spots throughout Connecticut. Join other birders in one of the

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122nd Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – New Haven Count Circle

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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Field Trip – Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States

Take part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100–130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially involve several miles of walking on more strenuous terrain. Meet at 6 a.m. at the

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Summer Breeding Bird Survey – New Haven count circle, New Haven -Mayo

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points.  Coordinator: Steve Mayo, 203-551-1707 or scmayo999@gmail.com

Hawk Watch- Bird Count, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven – Steve Mayo

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. Meet at the Hawk Watch parking lot, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse

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Bird Count – THE BIG SIT! ® – Anywhere You Want! – Craig Repasz

THE BIG SIT!®, established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from one 17-foot diameter circle. Local circles are at a number of birding hot spots throughout Connecticut. Join other birders in one of the established

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123rd Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Chris Loscalzo compiler

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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7th Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut – Chris Loscalzo

Changed from February 4th due to cold weather The Seventh Annual Mega Bowl of CT and New Haven County is coming! WHO:  Any birder in CT can participate, either individually or as a member of a team.   Team size should range from 1-5 birders. Ideal is 2-4. WHAT: MEGA BOWL VII: an all-day birding extravaganza where you and your teammates

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Field Trip – Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States

Take part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big day could potentially involve several miles of walking on more strenuous terrain. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum

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New Haven Summer Bird Count – Steve Mayo

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points and go out for all or part of the day.  Coordinator: Steve Mayo, 203-551-1707 or scmayo999@gmail.com

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September 1 to December 6 Starts Friday, September 1, 2023, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is one of the premier locations in southern New England for observing migrating raptors as well as a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m.

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THE BIG SIT! ®

THE BIG SIT!®, established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from one 17-foot diameter circle. Local circles are at a number of birding hot spots throughout Connecticut. Join other birders in one of the established

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Bird Count – 124th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Chris Loscalzo

Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT, United States

Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Take part for a few hours or all day. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early

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Bird Count and Compilation Dinner – The Eighth Annual Mega Bowl of Birding – Chris Loscalzo

Connecticut Connecticut

The Eighth Annual Mega Bowl of Birding  You must register with Chris Loscalzo by Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Chris Loscalzo, 203-389-6508 or closcalz@optonline.net Saturday, February 3, 2024, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mega Bowl Compilation Dinner  Sunday, February 4, 2024, 5–7 p.m. (Kellogg Environmental Center 500 Hawthorn Ave. Derby CT)  Mega Bowl of Birding Announcement The Eighth Annual Mega

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Field Trip – Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States

Big Day Marathon Sunday, May 5, 2024, 6 a.m. Join us for all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially involve several miles of walking on

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Bird Count – New Haven Summer Bird Count – Steve Mayo

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points.  Coordinator Steve Mayo, 203-551-1707, scmayo999@gmail.com

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December Starts Sunday, September 1, 2024, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the

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Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December Starts Sunday, September 1, 2024, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the

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THE BIG SIT! ®

Saturday and/or Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2024 (your choice) THE BIG SIT!®, established by the NHBC, has become an international event, with birders from all over the world participating. The object is to record as many species of birds as possible in one day from one 17-foot diameter circle. Local circles are at a number of birding hot spots

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Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December

Lighthouse Point 21 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT, United States

Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December Starts Sunday, September 1, 2024, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and continues as long as the

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