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  • Indoor Meeting – Connecticut’s Living Laboratory: An Introduction to the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve – Kevin O’Brien

    Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Tina Green

    Sherwood Island State Park Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, CT

    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… ..

  • Birds in Words Book Club Meeting

    Best Video Film & Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT

    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,… ..

  • Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset State Park, Madison

    Shoreline Greenway Trail Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot, Madison, CT

    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… ..

  • Indoor Meeting – Flyway of Life – Tomas Koeck

    Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT

    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.

  • CANCELLED: Field Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz

    White Memorial Conservation Center 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT

    **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… ..

  • CANCELLED – Field Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo

    Branford Commuter Lot, Exit 55 off I-95 342 East Main Street, Branford, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows – Frank Mantlik

    Dunkin Donuts - Frash Pond, Stratford 60 Access Road, Stratford, CT

    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

  • Indoor Meeting – Where Are the Birds, and How Do We Protect Them: Results From the Connecticut Bird Atlas – Dr. Chris Elphick

    Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT

    This talk will provide an overview of the results of the Connecticut Bird Atlas, a preview of the forthcoming Birds of Connecticut web site, and a discussion of the conservation implications of the project. Chris Elphick is a professor of conservation biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. His research centers around describing,… ..

  • NEW Field Trip – Hammonasset State Park, Madison – Chris Loscalzo

    Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset State Park, Madison 7F23+JJ Madison, Madison, CT

    RAIN DATE: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Join us for a thorough visit to this great local birding location. We'll tour as much of the park as time and conditions allow. We'll look for sea ducks, shorebirds, grassland birds, sparrows, and raptors as well as early spring migrants! Our goal will be to see 50 or more species of birds over… ..

  • Field Trip – Cheshire Hotspots – Melissa Baston

    South Meriden Road, Cheshire 894 S Meriden Road, Cheshire, CT

    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

  • Field Trip – Edgewood Park, New Haven – Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen

    Edgewood Park, New Haven 361 West Rock Ave, New Haven, CT

    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… ..

  • Book Club – Monday, March 30, 2026 at Mitchell Library

    Mitchell Branch - New Haven Public Library 37 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT

    The next "Birds in Words" meeting will be on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Mitchell Branch of the New Haven Public Library. The book to be discussed is Scott Weidensaul's A World on the Wing. Feel free to bring snacks to share and enjoy. For questions, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org.

  • Indoor Meeting – Birds: Their Side of the Story – John Himmelman

    Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden, CT

    How did our best-known birds earn that distinction? What are some of the crazy things they make us do? Why are there so many pigeons in cities? How adept are crows— for real now, at using a screwdriver? What did Ben Franklin really think about turkeys and eagles? John Himmelman shares light-hearted stories of birds and bird watching – from cuisine… ..

  • Field Trip – Geology and Birds, Branford – Cheryl Cape and Dan May

    Kelley Memorial Preserve, Branford 77M5+3R, Branford, CT +1 more

    Rain date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Join a field trip that explores natural resources and birds in two rock areas in rural Branford and suburban New Haven. The trip starts at the Kelley Memorial Preserve in Branford, which surrounds the active Stony Creek quarry. Stony Creek granite is a building stone mined here since the late 19th century. We hike… ..

  • Field Trip – Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park, Derby – Maria Stockmal

    Kellog Environmental Center, Derby 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – Bauer Park, Madison – Mike DiGiorgio

    Bauer Park, Madison 257 Copse Road,, Madison, CT

    Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We'll explore the fields, gardens, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking area, 257 Copse Road, Madison. Leader: Mike DiGiorgio, mdigiorgio@comcast.net

  • Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary – DeWitt Allen

    Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven 17 River Street, East Haven, CT

    The Friends of Farm River Estuary invite the New Haven Bird Club to share a walk along the tracks of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven through several productive habitats. The timing should be good for us to find a mix of resident and migrating salt marsh birds, raptors, and woodland species. A bonus – at the end of… ..

  • Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: East Rock Park, New Haven – John Oshlick

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

    East Rock Park in early May is one of the best places in the state to see migrant warblers. Fifteen to twenty species are possible on a good day. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Leader: John Oshlick, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com

  • Field Trip – River Road, Kent – Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor – Allan Welby

    Kent Old Train Station and Welcome Center 3 Railroad Street, Kent, CT

    River Road in Kent along the Housatonic River provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species including Acadian and Least Flycatchers; Yellow-throated and Blue-headed Vireos; Winter Wren; and Cerulean, Golden-winged, and Worm-eating Warblers. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river is an ideal location for a… ..

  • 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… ..

  • Field Trip – Hartman Park, Lyme – John Oshlick

    Branford Commuter Lot, Exit 55 off I-95 342 East Main Street, Branford, CT

    Hartman Park is known for its mix of forest and wetland that hosts many of Connecticut's breeding birds, including Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie, Blue-winged, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. Meet at the… ..

  • Annual Banquet 2026

    Amarante's Sea Cliff Restaurant 62 Cove St, New Haven, CT

    Speaker: Gina Nichol SABAH: Borneo’s Wildlife Paradise Sabah, the Malaysian state that occupies the northern part of Borneo island, harbors large tracts of lowland and montane rainforest and is home to vast array of stunning birds including more than 40 endemics. With the country’s highest peak, Mount Kinabalu, lush tropical forests and wildlife filled riverine habitats, Sabah is a a… ..

  • Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park – Jim Sirch, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

    Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden 200 Mount Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT

    Sleeping Giant dominates the landscape north of New Haven. The park hosts diverse habitats: riparian woods, rivers and streams,  stands of white pines, mature deciduous forests, and cliffs and meadow edge. Although it is famous for its ankle-twisting and heart-pumping terrain, we will bird along the uphill but (mostly) smooth-surfaced Tower Path. As we move slowly along the Path, we… ..

  • Field Trip – Naugatuck State Forest, Naugatuck – Chris Loscalzo

    Rt 8 Exit 24 Commuter Parking Lot FX92+MF, Naugatuck, CT

    Join us at the peak of spring migration on this moderately strenuous hike in a fine birding location. We’ll search for migrants and residents. We often see more than 15 species of warblers on this trip, including resident Hooded, Chestnut-sided, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and many other birds are residents here, too.… ..

  • Book Club – Monday, May 18, 2026 at Mitchell Library

    Mitchell Branch - New Haven Public Library 37 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT

    The "Birds in Words" book club will meet on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Mitchell Library in New Haven. The club will discuss either Jon Young's What the Robin Knows or Carl Safina's Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. Feel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! Any questions, contact… ..

  • Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain, Bethany – Pat Leahy

    Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area, Bethany Corner of Sperry Rd and Morris Rd, Bethany, CT

    Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat Leahy has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds, swallows, and spring migrants are plentiful. Walking is not strenuous and on well-maintained trails. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road, the second metal gate south of Morris… ..

  • Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven – Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

    Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven 53 Patten Road, North Haven, CT

    Rich meadows and fields, forested wetlands, trap rock ridge, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers, woodpeckers, hawks, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. Meet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road, North Haven. Leaders: Craig Repasz ,… ..

  • Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti

    Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington 84RC+3W, Pawcatuck, CT

    Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to… ..

  • Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy

    Lake Bethany 179 Hatfield Hill Road, Bethany, CT

    Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge with views of the lake and dam, some wetlands, and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail. Meet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill Road, Bethany. We will carpool to Lake Watrous from there.… ..

  • Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds – Jack Swatt

    Chippens Hill, Bristol 400 Perkins Street, Bristol, CT

    The Chippens Hill area of Bristol has historically been farmland. The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut and the city of Bristol are working to save some of the habitat where Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and Grasshopper Sparrows have been found. Join Jack Swatt for a tour of these areas in search of these declining species. Bring plenty of water and be prepared to walk… ..