Update May 7: Unfortunately, due to the weather and a family conflict, both the Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, Whip-poor-will walks in Naugatuck State Forest are cancelled. Thank you. Jack Swatt...
Read MoreMeriden Landfill walk with Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society – Sunday, May 11
Meriden Landfill walk with Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society Sunday, May 11, 2025, 8 a.m. Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society has invited NHBC members on a walk beginning at the old Meriden Landfill. The group will walk through the former landfill to a power-line cut and back along the Quinnipiac River. Meet at the gate on Hanover Street, Yalesville, 1/4 mile...
Read MoreUpdates to Barn Island walk on May 25th!
Attention New Haven Bird Club Members: The field trip to Barn Island on May 25th will still take place, but there are some changes: Daniel Errichetti (danerrichetti@gmail.com) will replace Chris Loscalzo as the field trip leader and the meeting location will be at the parking area near the south end of Palmer Neck Road in Stonington at 8 am and...
Read MoreExplore the Spring Migration Festival on May 10th at East Rock Park!
Join New Haven Parks and local birding clubs to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Spring Migration Festival on May 10th, 2025 at College Woods in East Rock Park! Live events, demonstrations and walks will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. Learn more about the work that is being done to create bird-friendly cities and communities!...
Read MoreNEW Walk Added – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary on May 4!
Join Mike Horn and the Friends of Farm River Estuary for a walk along the tracks of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven on Sunday, May 4th. See this event posting for details!...
Read MoreCheck out Birds of Hamden CT – by Florence McBride!
New Haven Bird Club member Florence McBride has created a book for educators and beginning birders about some of the birds of Hamden, Connecticut. This book is available free of charge and may be downloaded and shared for non-commercial personal or educational use. View more information by clicking on the book cover image below! You can also find more...
Read MoreTwo new Wingspan events have been scheduled! Jack Swatt
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. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Wingspan event on Friday, March 21 has been cancelled....
Read MoreRhode Island Coast Trip Report – February 2025
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...
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 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 MoreThe Big Sit! 2023 – Results
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...
Read MoreMega Bowl Results – 2024
MEGA BOWL VIII REPORT Twenty teams made up of 60 birders from all four corners of the state (and the places in between) participated in the Eighth Annual Mega Bowl of CT this year. The birding portion of the event took place on Saturday, February 3rd, and the celebratory dinner took place on Sunday, February 4th. Most of the...
Read MoreResults from the Christmas Count 2023
124th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count Report Wow! We had a great Christmas Count in New Haven this year. Everything lined up for a great day. It was a mild fall season without any real cold days to drive lingering migrants south. The weather on count day was pleasant and without precipitation. Nearly all the freshwater ponds were...
Read MoreChristmas Count 2022 Results!
New Haven 2022 Christmas Bird Count Report On Saturday, December 17, 2022, 99 people participated in the New Haven Christmas Bird Count. They birded for over 200 hours, covering more than 100 miles on foot and several hundred miles by car. 18 of the 99 participants were new to the New Haven CBC. Collectively, we saw a total of...
Read MoreYale Peabody Offering Bird-Related Illustration Courses at Yale’s West Campus in Orange
The Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program offers both beginner and professional artists opportunities to learn a wide range of art techniques focusing on nature and natural science illustration. Skilled and experienced instructors provide personalized support in small classes to help you develop your abilities and discover new ways of encountering art and nature. The Peabody’s collections and...
Read MoreZeiss to Sponsor The Big Sit!® Golden Bird Award
The New Haven Bird Club (Home – New Haven Bird Club) is excited to announce the Golden Bird Award is back. Home – The Big Sit! For the Big Sit!® 30th anniversary Zeiss (ZEISS Nature Observation | Always on the lookout for something special) will sponsor the Golden Bird Award. The winning circle will receive a pair of Conquest®...
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