Join Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe, Director of Bird Conservation for the CT Office of the National Audubon Society, for a walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park, one of CT's most productive birding destinations at all seasons of the year. We'll look for shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, late migrants, and other over-wintering birds. The park's varied habitats include over 400 acres of salt marsh,… ..
Vermont Center for Ecostudies biologist Eric Hanson will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years, the threats that they face, and the conservation actions that have brought them back. We’ll explore their fascinating behaviors and natural history, from territorial takeovers to visual and verbal communication. The Vermont Loon Conservation Project is a program of… ..
Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. The swallows will be gone but we will see fall migrants and winter residents. Walking is on fairly flat and well-maintained trails and is not strenuous. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road, the second metal gate south of Morris Road, Bethany. Leader:… ..
The "Birds in Words" book club will meet on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Mitchell Library in New Haven. Feel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! The club will discuss The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present by Steve Brusatte. Tens of billions of birds… ..
Lighthouse Point Park 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 hawks keep flying. Stop by anytime. We meet by the tall lone tree on top of the hill. If the gate is staffed, just let them… ..
At any time of year, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Meet outside the park at the Shoreline Greenway Trail parking area on Boston Post Road, Madison, just east of the park's main entrance road. Leader: Jerry Connolly, 203-710-2011 or birdshop@sbcglobal.net
In 1900, ornithologist and Bird-Lore editor Frank Chapman called for “a Christmas bird-census” to counter the ongoing slaughter of millions of North American birds. Two pioneer counts were held in Connecticut, and in 1901 Aretas A. Saunders held New Haven’s first Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Edgewood Park. The CBC, sponsored by National Audubon Society, has matured over the past… ..
Join other NHBC members in this fun event, steeped in tradition. Join birders in the field or report what you see in your backyard (if you reside within the count circle). Take part for a few hours or all day. The results of the count are sent to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in an international census of early… ..
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. Meet at Sherwood Island State Park: take Exit 18 off I-95 in Westport and head south on the Sherwood Island Connector. Drive into… ..
Join Dr. Sarah Knutie, Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut, for a presentation on the remarkable birds of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. Learn about the unique birdlife of this iconic island ecosystem and what makes it one of the world’s most important places for studying evolution, ecology, and conservation.
We'll look for waterbirds and fowl including Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and loons, as well as shorebirds, gulls, and raptors 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… ..
Enjoy a mid-week field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park, one of the state’s best birding locations any season of the year. We will look for sea ducks, grassland species, and rarities. Meet outside the park at the Shoreline Greenway Trail parking area on Boston Post Road, Madison, just east of the park's main entrance road. Leader: Chris Loscalzo, 203-214-3473… ..
The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut Saturday, February 6, 2027, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mega Bowl Compilation Dinner Sunday, February 7, 2027, 5–7 p.m. Kellog Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in a fun and friendly event! Go birding for all or part of the day… ..
The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut Saturday, February 6, 2027, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mega Bowl Compilation Dinner Sunday, February 7, 2027, 5–7 p.m. Kellog Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in a fun and friendly event! Go birding for all or part of the day… ..
Join Matt Joyce, Conservation Science Manager at the Connecticut Audubon Society, for a presentation detailing the ongoing conservation efforts to preserve Connecticut's charismatic shoreline bird species. This presentation will show the challenges faced by these birds; the techniques the Audubon Alliance staff and volunteers use to monitor and protect species such as Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher, Least Tern, and Common… ..
White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre nature preserve. The diverse mixture of habitats includes mature deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as fields of tall grass, weeds, and shrubs that are managed for various stages of succession. One of the best birding sites in the state and an Important Bird Area, White Memorial Foundation has approximately 35 miles of woodland… ..
Snow date - Sunday, February 28, 2027 This all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites along the Rhode Island 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 species.… ..
Join us on a visit to this excellent birding area. We’ll look for waterbirds such as Long-tailed Duck and scoters, as well as raptors and shorebirds. Meet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Road, Stratford, near the intersection with Main Street (Route 113); we carpool from there. Leader: Frank Mantlik, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net
Join author Will McLean Greeley for the story of Connecticut’s George P. McLean and his pivotal role in securing lasting legal protections for birds. Greeley will discuss how McLean helped oversee passage of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, landmark environmental legislation still in effect today, and place this achievement within McLean’s distinguished 45-year career of public service and reform.… ..
Join us for an early spring exploration of several birding hotspots in Cheshire. Locations may include Broad Brook Reservoir to check for waterfowl, overwintering songbirds and raptors, and possible early arriving migrants; Riverbound Farm Sanctuary; and Boulder Knoll Open Space. Meet at 894 S Meriden Road, Cheshire. We will carpool from there. Leader: Melissa Baston, 860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com
An early spring walk at this urban park with varied habitat including woodlands, fields, streams, and ponds. Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Brown Creeper are all possible. Walking is easy and flat with one dirt path through a wooded area. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis… ..
Hammonasset is one of Connecticut’s birdiest locations, with specialties to be found in any month of the year. We’ll check for ducks and loons, gulls and terns, migrating shorebirds and waders, raptors, and a variety of passerine species at several locations in the park. Meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center parking lot. Leader: Steve Mayo, 203-772-9842, scmayo999@gmail.com
Stefan Martin, Conservation Manager for Connecticut Audubon, will discuss the latest research from Osprey Nation, including findings from the 2026 Osprey Prey Study and field season. He will also look ahead to the future of the project and discuss next steps for understanding Connecticut’s Osprey population and the health of the waters upon which they depend. NOTE: The April meeting… ..
West River Memorial and Edgewood Parks are designated Important Bird Areas and are part of the New Haven Harbor Urban Refuge Partnership. The West River bisects both parks and has been channelized and engineered for flood control for over a century. The lower reach of the West River through Memorial Park is currently a brackish tidal marsh that offers the… ..
Audubon Sharon's Miles Wildlife Sanctuary contains 800 acres of varied habitat with a 1.5 mile loop trail crossing woods, marshes, and a small lake. This site is great for early spring arrivals and waterfowl. If time permits, we will also visit eBird Hotspot Roy Swamp WMA, (two minutes west of Miles Wildlife Sanctuary; stay on West Cornwall Rd to Roy… ..
Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle, nesting Bluebirds, early warbler migrants, Green Heron, and Orchard Oriole, as well as Indigo Bunting, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, and the various… ..
Join Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and, if there is time, walk up to the water tower close to the top of the ridge. The walk around the lake is on gravel or dirt paths and is mostly flat. The walk… ..