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At 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. 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
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 Kevin O'Brien, Reserve Manager of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR), for an engaging look at Connecticut’s newest hub for coastal research, education, and stewardship. Designated in 2022, the Reserve spans over 52,000 acres of diverse habitats along Long Island Sound and the Thames and Connecticut Rivers. Kevin will discuss the Reserve’s mission to support a resilient… ..
Rescheduled from 1/7/26! 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… ..
The New Haven Bird Club is excited to announce that our book club, “Birds in Words” is flying again! For our take-off let’s read and discuss this thought-provoking essay: Feathered Messengers from Deep Time https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-on-birds-feathered-messengers-from-deep-time-168469 We will also discuss a book list, how frequently we should meet, where and when we should meet and other details. People can purchase wine,… ..
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 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 to be… ..
Join award-winning filmmaker and conservationist Tomas Koeck for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his acclaimed documentary, Flyway of Life. This visually stunning film traces the Atlantic Flyway—a vital migratory route stretching from the tropics of Costa Rica to the subarctic landscapes of northern Manitoba—revealing the intricate connections between birds, ecosystems, and conservation efforts across the hemisphere.
**Please note: This event has been cancelled. 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… ..
Update 2/25/26: The New Haven Bird Club's field trip along the Rhode Island Shore, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed that neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of the sites. This all-day trip includes stops at Beavertail State Park, Moonstone Beach, Trustum Pond, and other great birding sites along the… ..
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