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  • Indoor Meeting – Still Counting After All These Years: The History of the New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Steve Broker

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

    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… ..

  • 127th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count – Saturday, December 19

    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… ..

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

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

    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… ..

  • Indoor Meeting – Finch in a Pinch: Effects of Invasive Parasites on Darwin’s Finches in the Galápagos Islands – Dr. Sarah Knutie

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

    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.

  • Field Trip – Milford Hotspots in Winter – Frank Mantlik and Darryl Rathbun

    Milford Commuter Lot - Exit 35 off I-95 6W76+5XX, Milford, CT

    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… ..

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

    Shoreline Greenway Trail, Madison 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 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

    The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut – Saturday, February 6, 2027

    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… ..

  • Mega Bowl Compilation Dinner

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

    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… ..

  • Indoor Meeting – Sharing the Shore: The Ongoing Conservation of Connecticut’s Breeding Shorebirds – Matt Joyce

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

    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… ..

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

    White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – Rhode Island Coast – Chris Loscalzo

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

    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.… ..

  • 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 – VIRTUAL ONLY! A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Sen. George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate – William McLean Greely

    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.… ..

  • 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 – 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… ..

  • Field Trip – First Wednesday: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – Steve Mayo

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

    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

  • Indoor Meeting – Osprey Prey Study in Connecticut – Stefan Martin

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – Hydrology and Birds: West River Memorial Park, New Haven – Dan May and Cheryl Cape

    West River Memorial Park, New Haven 72WW+XX, New Haven, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – Miles Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon – Celeste Echlin

    Miles Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon 93 West Comwall Road, Sharon, CT

    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… ..

  • 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, especially including beginners, are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking area, 257 Copse Road, Madison. Leader: Mike DiGiorgio,  mdigiorgio@comcast.net

  • Field Trip – Prospect Reservoir Walk, Prospect – John Triana

    Prospect Reservoir, Prospect 1 Tress Rd, Prospect, CT

    Join former NHBC president John Triana for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Prospect. The walk will be jointly sponsored by the RWA and NHBC. We will walk through an area that has a mix of successional habitats. There are fields, mature forests, and areas that were cleared for timber sales 10 and 20 years ago. Meet at… ..

  • Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with the Friends of the Farm River and Estuary, East Haven – DeWitt Allen

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

    The Friends of the Farm River and 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. Plus a ride on an… ..

  • 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, Kent 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 9, 2027 – starting at 6 am

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

    Join us for the Big Day Marathon! 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… ..

  • 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… ..

  • NHBC Annual Banquet 2027

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

    SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, May 13, 2026 – 6 p.m. Amarante’s Sea Cliff Restaurant, New Haven Don’t miss this festive event! Watch for MailChimp emails and check the Club website for information on how to make reservations and for other details. NOTE: Our speaker was not confirmed at time of publication; check the NHBC website for updates The New Haven… ..

  • Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden – Jim Sirch, Craig Repasz, 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

    Naugatuck commuter lot - Exit 24/Cross St off Route 8 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.… ..

  • Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain, Bethany – Pat Leahy

    Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area, Bethany 92R8+GP, Woodbridge, 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 – Bent of The River Audubon Center, Southbury – Craig Repasz and Kelly Meineke

    Bent of The River Audubon Center, Southbury 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, CT

    Bent of the River offers a variety of habitats: meadows, shrublands, mixed forest, and freshwater wetlands. These habitats host Purple Martin, Field Sparrow, Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Common Merganser. We will discuss the efforts of the Audubon Center to restore and maintain habitat for the Wood Thrush as well as their Motus Wildlife Tracking system… ..

  • 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… ..

  • Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbridge – Pat Leahy

    Lake Bethany Recreation Area, Bethany 169 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. Leader:… ..

  • Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds, Bristol – Jack Swatt

    Chippens Hill, Bristol 400 Perkins Street, Bristol, CT

    This 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 us for a tour of these areas in search of these declining species. Bring plenty of water and be prepared to walk in… ..