For the last 5 years  Members of the New Haven Bird club have been maintaining about 50 boxes on Regional Water Authority properties in Bethany and Woodbridge.  Please join Pat Leahy, Dewitt Allen and Mike Ferrari on Sunday, May 22 from 10-1 to view activity in the bluebird and tree swallow boxes on Lake Chamberlain.  We will be explaining how we build

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Join us on a visit to this excellent birding location where we look for late spring migrants and early nesting species. The center and park have open fields, woods, ponds, and streams. Meet at the Kellogg Center parking lot, 500 Hawthorne Avenue. Leader: Maria Stockmal: 203-488-3876 or m.stockmal@snet.net

The White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre nature preserve with extensive woodlands, conifer plantations, wetlands, thickets, and fields. The preserve is home to more than 115 breeding species and is visited by many migrant species. Notable breeding species include: Least Bittern, Virginia Rail, Northern Goshawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, and Blackburnian Warbler. Meet at the visitor center parking

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National Trails Day is celebrated across the country with hikes, trail work, and naturalist events. NHBC will commemorate the day with a birding hike on the oldest hiking trail in CT, the Quinnipiac Trail in the Mt. Sanford Block of Naugatuck SF. We’ll leave from the trail head parking area entrance of Naugatuck SF, 2705 Downes Rd., Hamden, and go

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On this trip we look for grassland and shrubland birds, including Bobolink, American Kestrel, Savannah Sparrow, Blue-winged Warbler, and Indigo Bunting. Grasslands and shrublands are uncommon in CT so it is a real treat to see and hear species associated with these habitats.  We meet at the Bent of the River Important Bird Area, then carpool to Good Hill Farm IBA,

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Friday through Sunday, June 10-12, 2016 This weekend of birding and fellowship is being made available to 15 club members by advance registration. Our birding localities during the three-day period include Fort Hill (Eastham), Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet Harbor and the Herring River (Wellfleet), Pilgrim Heights and High Head (North Truro), and the Beech Forest, Race Point, and Herring

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Whip-poor-will walk with Jack Swatt. Naugatuck State Forest.  New Haven Bird Club member and DEEP volunteer, Whip-poor-will monitor will lead a walk, listening and looking for Whip-poor-will at the Naugatuck State Forest.  We will meet at 8:30 PM at the parking lot at the end of Hunter’s Mountain Road. Jack will give a short talk on the status of Whip-poor-wills in

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On our walk of this "Globally Important Bird Area," we will focus on shorebirds, such as the Semipalmated Sandpiper, that use the Mouth of the Housatonic River to rest and refuel during migration. Participants will also learn about threats to shorebirds as well as strategies for protecting them. This walk is geared to beginners but birders of all levels and

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Join Park Ranger Dan Barvir on a late summer bird walk at Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor. Then, beginning around 9:30 am, we’ll perform some light trail maintenance and cleanup. This is a great way to enjoy looking at birds and at the same time help preserve their habitat.  Contact information - dbarvir@newhavenct.net, c.203-946-6086

Join us as we look for shorebirds and terns at this excellent local birding location. We should also find raptors, waterfowl, long-legged waders, and migrating passerines. Ten or more species of shorebirds are possible, including American Golden Plover. Leader Stephen Spector,  contact charsjs@sbcglobal.net, h.203-876-7461, c.203-928-8089

Join us in a search for owls at Lake Saltonstall.  We will be walking a short distance.  Wear good shoes and bring a flashlight. The hikers parking lot is at 400 Hosley Ave. in Branford, about 1/4 mile west from the intersection of Hosley Ave. and Brushy Plains Rd.  Leader John Triana - jtriana1@sbcglobal.net  Phone h.203-758-7203

Join a critical conservation effort: Help remove trash from an Important Bird Area as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s “International Coastal Cleanup.” A clean site prevents predators, attracted by food litter, from becoming accustomed to visiting Sandy Point, one of the prime sites in CT for Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting bird species. Plus: Our data will help scientists fight

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The golf course is located on more than 700 acres, with woods and ponds surrounding the course. It’s a great place to see birds year round. We’ll be visiting the course when there are no golfers, so we’ll be able to walk the cart paths and wooded trails without being disturbed or disturbing others. We’ll be looking for fall migrants

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Here’s a chance to visit an outstanding birding spot that boasts a variety of habitats—open fields, woodlands, and ponds. We’ll look for fall migrants, including warblers, sparrows, flycatchers, and vireos. Leader Maria Stockmal email m.stockmal@snet.net - phone c.203-305-3728

Join us on a visit to this premier local birding location, renowned for its migrating raptors and passerines. If the weather conditions are favorable, we may see hundreds of hawks in flight over the park. Leader - Frank Mantlik, email - mantlik@sbcglobal.net, phone c.203-984-9410  

Visit one of our state's best fall birding spots, where the abundance of some migrants and sightings of less common species can make for a truly memorable trip. The walking is easy, all on level ground.  Leader - Flo McBride - email fmcb_warbler@yahoo.com, phone - h.203-288-6777

This walk has been canceled due to much needed rain!   Visit this first-rate birding spot to look for fall migrants and resident species. The area has varied habitats with woods, shrubby areas and a powercut. A variety of waterfowl can be found in the ponds.  Leader Maria Stockmal email - m.stockmal@snet.net, phone h.203-305-3728

Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ducks. The fields are a good place to look for Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and sparrows.  Location is the main parking lot inside the park off the Sherwood Island Connector, Exit 18 off I-95 in Westport.  Leader  Tina Green,

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Fargeorge Preserve is always full of surprises. We have had everything from Woodcock to Eagles to Snow Geese, lots of fall migrants, wintering ducks and more. It is a varied habitat with excellent views of the lower Quinnipiac River.  Quinnipiac Meadows. Go south on Quinnipiac Ave. from Rt. 80 (Foxon Rd.). Turn right just past the RR overpass and go

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We will meet at the refuge headquarters building just past the main gate at 6:25 AM SHARP (Bathrooms open 24/7) and tour the many ponds, pools and fields where you may see and photograph as many as 100,000 Snow Geese as well as many other fall migrants from raptors to shore birds. We will also visit other spots in the

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Join a fall walk to see what can be found at these picturesque locations.  Lake Chamberlain, a Regional Water Authority property, has an active bluebird population, many woodpeckers, and a number of waterfowl that visit the lake before heading further south when the lake freezes over. The walk at Lake Chamberlain is relatively easy. After birding the RWA property, we

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Spend some time at one of Fairfield County’s top-notch birding locations. We will look for a wide range of species from waterfowl to finches and everything in between. Leader Tina Green - email tina@renaissancestudios.com, phone c.203-247-2660

Note: moved to Thursday Dec 8 due to Wednesday's bad weather forecast. Any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot for fall migrants. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds.  Leader Jerry Connolly, email birdshop@sbcglobal.net,  phone h.203-421-4128, c.203-710-2011

Today we’ll explore this beautiful coastline park. It has ponds, fields, shrubs—and lots of shoreline. We will look for raptors, loons, grebes, all three scoters, Eiders (King Eider has been seen here), Bufflehead, and Goldeneye. Snow Bunting and Horned Lark are likely too.  Leader: Tina Green, email tina@renaissancestudios.com, phone c.203-247-2660

We’ll look for waterfowl, birds of prey, and winter passerines as we visit Milford hotspots that will likely include Milford Point, Mondo Ponds, and Caswell Cove. Dress warmly and plan to carpool The trip ends by noon. Inclement weather will probably cancel the trip. Check with the leader if you have weather concerns.  Meet at the commuter lot off Exit

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Join us as we visit this premier CT birding location for a mid-winter excursion. We’ll be looking for sea ducks, shorebirds, grassland species and winter finches as we check several areas in the park, including the campgrounds. We will meet at the Nature Center parking lot.  Leader:  Paul Wolter, email - Pwolter6@earthlink.net, phone 860-681-5548

Please Note Date and Leader Change!!  Changed to Thursday!!! Enjoy a mid-week field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park, one of the state’s best birding locations in any season of the year. We will look for sea ducks, grassland species, and rarities.  Meet at the parking area just left (east) of main entrance road. Leader - Steve Broker, 203-747-2806

(Snow date, Sunday, February 26, 2017) This all-day trip includes stops at Sachuest Point NWR, Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites on the RI coast. We will see lots of sea ducks including all three scoter species, Common Eider, and Harlequin Duck. We’ll look for birds of prey, including Rough-legged Hawk and several owl

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Join us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for oceanic birds such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Rd., Stratford, near the intersection with Main St. (Rt. 113). We carpool from there. Leader: Frank Mantlik, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net

Cancelled due to bad weather   Today we will search for plankton-feeding flocks of gulls, including the rare Little and Black-headed Gulls. We’ll also hope to see Northern Gannets plunge-feeding offshore. Wear waterproof shoes for walking on the tidal mudflats, and dress warmly. We may also carpool to nearby sites. Meet at Southport Beach, 1505 Pequot Ave., Southport, located at

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Enjoy an early spring trip to one of the best local birding spots. We look out into the marsh and along the shore for waterfowl, shorebirds, waders, and raptors. Meet at the Coastal Center parking lot, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford. Leader: Stephen Spector, 203-876-7461 (home), 203-928-8089 (cell), or charsjs@sbcglobal.net

Meet for a bird walk from 8–9:30 am. Then join Park Ranger Dan Barvir to help with light trail maintenance along the river until noon. Bring work gloves & pruning shears if you have them. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Leader: Dan Barvir, 203-946-6086 or dbarvir@newhavenct.net

We start at Lighthouse Point Park and bird the harbor shore for gulls, loons, ducks, and early-returning shorebirds. We then proceed to the Richard English Bird Sanctuary at the Deer Lake Scout Camp in Killingworth. We then proceed to Hammonasset Beach State Park. This is an all-day trip; bring lunch and dress warmly. This trip almost always has a high

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Our first spring invasive plant cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 8, 9:00 am-12:00 noon at Haddam Meadows State Park.  Rain Date is Saturday, April 22. We will remove oriental bittersweet and other invasives and pick up litter. Adults and youth under 16 years of age accompanied by an adult, are invited to participate. Meet at the boat launch.

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Take part in a crucial conservation project. Help remove garlic mustard from East Rock Park, an Important Bird Area that is a vital migratory bird stopover and breeding habitat. This invasive plant is a pernicious, prolific pest that can overrun forested areas, squeeze out native spring flowers, kill butterfly caterpillars, and alter the habitat of our native birds. In three

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Cancelled due to inclement weather, better luck next year.   Join Past NHBC President Bill Batsford to check out this excellent birding area. Lake Chamberlain, a Regional Water Authority property, is surrounded by coniferous forest and also has open fields and thickets. Early spring migrants likely to be seen are Palm and Pine Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue-headed Vireo, and Eastern

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