On September 28, the Friends of Edgewood Park and the New Haven Parks Department sponsored Edgewood Park Day to celebrate and promote one of New Haven’s largest green spaces. There were wagon rides, children’s activities, etc., and former president Chris Howe represented the New Haven Bird Club at the event. View some of the activity below!
Club News
Fall Migration Festival at Lighthouse Point Park – September 14, 2025 The New Haven Bird Club participated in this year’s Fall Migration Festival at Lighthouse Point Park, and it was a great success! The club manned a promotional table and helped to lead some of the birding walks. Our NHBC volunteers stepped up in a big way—handling set-up, supporting the… ..
An online guide to New England shorebirds is now available through Bird Observer! Click here for more information or scan the QR code below!
Some Birds of Hamden, Connecticut by Florence McBride New Haven Bird Club member Florence McBride has created a book for educators and beginning birders featuring eighty species of birds found in Hamden, Connecticut. Although this book’s title refers to just one town, most of the birds shown on its pages occur widely in our state. Primarily a picture book, it… ..
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 “Bird… ..
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 3… ..
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 agenda… ..
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 the birding culture. We… ..
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 teams… ..
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 open.… ..






