• Big Day Marathon – Sunday, May 10

    Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden 915 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT

    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… ..

  • New Haven Summer Bird Count

    Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, all day 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, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Map of Christmas and Summer bird count local areas (courtesy of Bill Rankin) Coordinator:… ..

  • Fall Migration Festival, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven

    Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT

    Join the New Haven Parks Department for the Annual Migration Festival. Lighthouse Point Park is located on the Atlantic flyway, a major route for butterflies, hawks, and many other bird species in their annual migration south for the winter months. Events include bird watching walks, hawk displays, butterfly observations, and the annual hawk count, among others. Families are invited for… ..

  • The Big Sit!™ 2026

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