BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Haven Bird Club - Connecticut - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Haven Bird Club - Connecticut X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Haven Bird Club - Connecticut REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260112T200609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T200609Z UID:10000010-1770192000-1770202800@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset State Park\, Madison DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet outside the park at the Shoreline Greenway Trail parking area on Boston Post Road\, Madison\, just east of the park’s main entrance road. \nLeader to be announced; check the NHBC website and watch for the MailChimp email sent to members. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-hammonasset-state-park-madison/ LOCATION:Shoreline Greenway Trail\, Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260112T195427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T193248Z UID:10000006-1770922800-1770930000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Flyway of Life - Tomas Koeck DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-flyway-of-life-timas-koeck/ LOCATION:Whitney Center\, Cultural Arts Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260112T200826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195619Z UID:10000011-1771660800-1771671600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Field Trip – White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking – Craig Repasz DESCRIPTION:**Please note: This event has been cancelled. \nWhite 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 roads\, trails\, and boardwalks. We could observe a variety of sparrows\, woodpeckers\, possibly winter finches\, owls and more. We will be joined by experienced trackers Christin Arnini and Gail Cameron. Mammals that reside at White Memorial such as otters\, beavers\, bobcats\, foxes\, deer\, coyotes\, and mink are active in the winter and leave clues about their travels and ways of surviving this most difficult time of the year. \nMeet in the public parking lot at White Memorial at 80 Whitehall Road in Litchfield. \nLeader: Craig Repasz\, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-white-memorial-foundation-birding-and-tracking-craig-repasz/ LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T194759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T200107Z UID:10000039-1772262000-1772298000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Field Trip - Rhode Island Coast - Chris Loscalzo DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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. We’ll also be on the lookout for alcids and rare gulls. Dress warmly—it’s likely to be cold and windy on the coast. The walk can be a bit strenuous. Bring lunch and a scope\, if you have one. \nSnow date: Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 \nMeet at the Branford commuter lot\, Exit 55 off I-95\, or contact the trip leader for time and location of the first stop in Rhode Island. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-rhode-island-coast-chris-loscalzo/ LOCATION:Branford Commuter Lot\, Exit 55 off I-95\, 342 East Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194658Z UID:10000038-1772611200-1772622000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Stratford Shore & Great Meadows - Frank Mantlik DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 60 Access Road\, Stratford\, near the intersection with Main Street (Route 113); we carpool from there. \nLeader: Frank Mantlik\, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-stratford-shore-great-meadows-frank-mantlik/ LOCATION:Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond\, Stratford\, 60 Access Road\, Stratford\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260112T195547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T150043Z UID:10000007-1773342000-1773349200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL ONLY! Indoor Meeting – Where Are the Birds\, and How Do We Protect Them: Results From the Connecticut Bird Atlas – Dr. Chris Elphick DESCRIPTION:Update 3/12/26: Due to modifications requested by the presenter\, this meeting has been moved to a VIRTUAL ONLY format. Please use the Zoom link sent in the email reminder to login to the meeting by 7:00 pm. All in-person activities at the Whitney Center this evening are cancelled.\nThis 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. \nChris 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\, understanding\, and mitigating biodiversity loss. He has been studying birds in Connecticut since 1998\, and his lab group has conducted research on birds in tidal marsh\, forest fragments\, farmland\, and montane shrublands. His research has been published in journals such as Conservation Biology\, Ornithological Applications\, Ornithology\, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the USA\, and Science. Book length projects include the Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior\, the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Nevada\, and the Ecology and Conservation of Birds in Rice Fields: A Global Review. He is also one of the lead investigators for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-where-are-the-birds-and-how-do-we-protect-them-results-from-the-connecticut-bird-atlas-dr-chris-elphick/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260303T202049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202137Z UID:10000046-1773475200-1773489600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:NEW Field Trip - Hammonasset State Park\, Madison - Chris Loscalzo DESCRIPTION:RAIN DATE: Sunday\, March 15\, 2026\nJoin 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 the course of the morning. Wear shoes that you won’t mind getting wet or muddy. \nMeet at the Meigs Point Nature Center parking lot at 8 am. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo at 203 214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/new-field-trip-hammonasset-state-park-madison-chris-loscalzo/ LOCATION:Meigs Point Nature Center\, Hammonasset State Park\, Madison\, 7F23+JJ Madison\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T194441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194520Z UID:10000037-1774166400-1774177200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Cheshire Hotspots - Melissa Baston DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire. We will carpool from there. \nLeader: Melissa Baston\, 860-995-0656 or mbaston@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-cheshire-hotspots-melissa-baston/ LOCATION:South Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T194334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194343Z UID:10000036-1774684800-1774695600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Edgewood Park\, New Haven - Chris Howe and DeWitt Allen DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Edgewood Park parking lot next to the tennis courts\, entrance off West Rock Avenue\, just south of Whalley Avenue\, New Haven. \nLeaders: Chris Howe\, 203-530-1066 or clhowe2@yahoo.com; DeWitt Allen\,  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-edgewood-park-new-haven-chris-howe-and-dewitt-allen/ LOCATION:Edgewood Park\, New Haven\, 361 West Rock Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260313T210547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T210840Z UID:10000047-1774785600-1774792800@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Event - Sunday\, March 29 at Whitney Center DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of playing Wingspan\, the board game focused on birds! For players new to Wingspan\, we will offer an introduction to the game and a guided playing experience. Players already familiar with Wingspan are welcome to set up independent games. \nThe game is played over four rounds\, which involve different “actions” of acquiring foods and bird cards\, laying eggs\, and playing bird cards on a player mat. Players get points by reaching short-term and long-term goals\, and the player with the most points at the end of round four wins! A four-round game takes 1-2 hours. If you are interested in learning more about the rules\, you will find more information here. \nTo help with logistics\, please let us know via email if you are planning to join us and what your experience with playing the game is (no experience is absolutely fine!). The NHBC has a number of base sets of the game\, but feel free to bring your own game as well. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nOrganizer: Peter Grund\, petergrund93@yahoo.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/wingspan-game-event-sunday-march-29-at-whitney-center/ LOCATION:Whitney Center\, Cultural Arts Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260226T172102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T204425Z UID:10000042-1774895400-1774900800@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Book Club - Monday\, March 30\, 2026 at Mitchell Library DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe book to be discussed is Scott Weidensaul’s A World on the Wing. \nFeel free to bring snacks to share and enjoy. \nFor questions\, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/book-club-monday-march-30-2026-at-mitchell-library/ LOCATION:Mitchell Branch – New Haven Public Library\, 37 Harrison Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260112T195626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T195626Z UID:10000008-1775761200-1775768400@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting – Birds: Their Side of the Story – John Himmelman DESCRIPTION: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 to cartoons\, ornaments to icons\, murmurs to murders. You’ll be given a whole new look at the avian friends we so admire (and some\, not so much…). \nNOTE: The April meeting is our Annual Meeting per our by-laws. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-birds-their-side-of-the-story-john-himmelman/ LOCATION:Whitney Center\, Cultural Arts Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T194044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194140Z UID:10000035-1775979000-1775988000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - West Rock Ridge State Park - Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden - Molly Zahn and Peter Grund DESCRIPTION: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 to the ridge is uphill. We hope to see a broad range of woodland birds\, as well as some waterfowl on and around the lake. Possible birds are (among others) Golden-crowned Kinglet\, Purple Finch\, Pine Warbler\, Bald Eagle\, and Ring-necked Duck\, as well as early migrants such as Eastern Phoebe\, Eastern Towhee\, and perhaps Brown Thrasher\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, and Palm Warbler. \nMeet at the Lake Wintergreen parking lot off Main Street\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Molly Zahn\, 785-383 8695 or mollymzahn@gmail.com; Peter Grund\,  785-727-3962 or petergrund93@yahoo.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-west-rock-ridge-state-park-lake-wintergreen-hamden-molly-zahn-and-peter-grund/ LOCATION:Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden\, 448 Main Street\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174549Z UID:10000034-1776499200-1776513600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Geology and Birds\, Branford - Cheryl Cape and Dan May DESCRIPTION:Rain date: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nJoin 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 a moderately strenuous loop of 2 miles\, observing the geological features and the birds in woodland and riparian settings. An optional (and shorter) second part of the trip\, after a rest stop on I-95\, will be at Quarry Park Preserve in Fair Haven Heights. This small\, wooded preserve in sandstone bedrock was quarried from the 1700s to the early 1900s. \nMeet at the Kelley Memorial Preserve parking lot\, 103-127 Quarry Road\, Branford. We will explore the Branford quarry area until 10:30 am\, and then meet at Quarry Park in New Haven at roughly 11 am. We will park along Russell Street to access Quarry Park. \nLeaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May\, cherylc@newhavenbirdclub.org\, (203) 343-4490 URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-geology-and-birds-branford-cheryl-cape-and-dan-may/ LOCATION:Kelley Memorial Preserve\, Branford\, 77M5+3R\, Branford\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193834Z UID:10000033-1777188600-1777199400@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park\, Derby - Maria Stockmal DESCRIPTION: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 thrushes. We will explore the Kellogg Environmental Center grounds and then walk over to Osbornedale Park to explore and see what we find. \nMeet at the Kellogg Environmental Center parking lot at 500 Hawthorne Avenue\, Derby. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-kellogg-environmental-center-and-osbornedale-state-park-derby-maria-stockmal/ LOCATION:Kellog Environmental Center\, Derby\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193719Z UID:10000032-1777708800-1777717800@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Bauer Park\, Madison - Mike DiGiorgio DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Community Gardens parking area\, 257 Copse Road\, Madison. \nLeader: Mike DiGiorgio\, mdigiorgio@comcast.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-bauer-park-madison-mike-digiorgio/ LOCATION:Bauer Park\, Madison\, 257 Copse Road\, Madison\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193600Z UID:10000031-1777795200-1777804200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River Estuary - DeWitt Allen DESCRIPTION: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 the walk a trolley from the museum will give us a ride back to our starting point. \nMeet in the rear parking lot of the Shore Line Trolley Museum\, 17 River Street\, East Haven. \nLeader: DeWitt Allen\,  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-farm-river-trolley-trail-with-friends-of-farm-river-estuary-dewitt-allen/ LOCATION:Shore Line Trolley Museum\, East Haven\, 17 River Street\, East Haven\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193405Z UID:10000030-1778054400-1778065200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: East Rock Park\, New Haven - John Oshlick DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot\, 915 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-east-rock-park-new-haven-john-oshlick/ LOCATION:Eli Whitney Museum\, Hamden\, 915 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193321Z UID:10000029-1778311800-1778331600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - River Road\, Kent - Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor - Allan Welby DESCRIPTION: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 moderate to strenuous walk on beautiful terrain. \nMeet in Kent at the old train station\, 3 Railroad Avenue\, just north of the intersection of Routes 7 & 341. We carpool from there. \nLeader: Allan Welby\, 630-303-3411 or antpitta4@yahoo.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-river-road-kent-travels-along-a-riparian-woodland-corridor-allan-welby/ LOCATION:Kent Old Train Station and Welcome Center\, 3 Railroad Street\, Kent\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T193203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193211Z UID:10000028-1778392800-1778432400@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Big Day Marathon - Sunday\, May 10 DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot\, 915 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/big-day-marathon-sunday-may-10/ LOCATION:Eli Whitney Museum\, Hamden\, 915 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T192950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192957Z UID:10000027-1778653800-1778670000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hartman Park\, Lyme - John Oshlick DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the commuter parking lot\, Exit 55 off I-95; we carpool from there. \nLeader: John Oshlick\, 203-584-1955 or john.oshlic@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-hartman-park-lyme-john-oshlick/ LOCATION:Branford Commuter Lot\, Exit 55 off I-95\, 342 East Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20251125T183939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214848Z UID:10000004-1778781600-1778796000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Annual Banquet 2026 DESCRIPTION:RSVP by May 7\, 2026!\nSpeaker: Gina Nichol\nSABAH: Borneo’s Wildlife Paradise\nJoin us for a visual journey through Sabah\, Borneo\, with Gina Nichol\, founder and principal tour leader of Sunrise Birding. Occupying the northern part of the island\, the Malaysian state of Sabah protects vast lowland and montane rainforests and harbors extraordinary wildlife\, including more than 40 endemic bird species. From the slopes of Mount Kinabalu to lush forests and wildlife-rich rivers\, Sabah is a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts\, offering spectacular species such as brilliantly colored pittas and broadbills\, Great Argus\, Bornean Bristlehead\, Whitehead’s Trogon\, Whitehead’s Broadbill\, and Storm’s Stork\, along with iconic primates like Proboscis Monkeys and Orangutans. Through vivid photography and engaging stories\, this presentation brings to life the remarkable biodiversity of one of the world’s great wildlife destinations. \nJoin us for our annual banquet! Reserve your spot using the online payment form below\, or click here to register by mail. For the online payment\, you do not need to have a PayPal account to use a credit card. To pay with a credit card and not login to PayPal\, choose “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” or “Checkout as Guest” on the PayPal pop-up window. \n\n\n \n Your InformationName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneReservation InformationNumber Of Dinner Reservations(Required)1 Dinner2 Dinners3 Dinners4 DinnersTotal\n \n Do you or anyone in your party have food allergies?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please list any food allergies or dietary restrictions you or members of your party might have.Attendee TwoName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee ThreeName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee FourName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Payment - PaypalPayment Method (choose a method)PayPal Checkout\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/annual-banquet-2026/ LOCATION:Amarante’s Sea Cliff Restaurant\, 62 Cove St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06512\, United States CATEGORIES:Banquet ORGANIZER;CN="New Haven Bird Club Annual Banquet":MAILTO:banquet@newhavenbirdclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T192528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T193513Z UID:10000025-1778918400-1778929200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Sleeping Giant State Park - Jim Sirch\, Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen DESCRIPTION: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 can expect to find a rich mix of migrant and resident warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, and woodpeckers. We should be able to locate the nesting ravens and may also get glimpses of the resident Peregrine Falcons. \nMeet at the Sleeping Giant State Park entrance on Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden. \nLeaders: Jim Sirch\, jimsirch95@gmail.com; \nCraig Repasz\, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; \nDeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-sleeping-giant-state-park-jim-smirch-craig-repasz-and-dewitt-allen/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park\, Hamden\, 200 Mount Carmel Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T192358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192416Z UID:10000024-1779001200-1779019200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Naugatuck State Forest\, Naugatuck - Chris Loscalzo DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the commuter lot at Exit 24 off Route 8\, Naugatuck. \nLeader: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-naugatuck-state-forest-naugatuck-chris-loscalzo/ LOCATION:Rt 8 Exit 24 Commuter Parking Lot\, FX92+MF\, Naugatuck\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260226T185057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T190607Z UID:10000043-1779129000-1779134400@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Book Club - Monday\, May 18\, 2026 at Mitchell Library DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe club will discuss either Jon Young’s What the Robin Knows or Carl Safina’s Alfie and Me: What Owls Know\, What Humans Believe. \nFeel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! \nAny questions\, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/book-club-monday-may-18-2026-at-mitchell-library/ LOCATION:Mitchell Branch – New Haven Public Library\, 37 Harrison Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T192228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192236Z UID:10000023-1779262200-1779273000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Lake Chamberlain\, Bethany - Pat Leahy DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road\, the second metal gate south of Morris Road\, Bethany. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-lake-chamberlain-bethany-pat-leahy/ LOCATION:Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area\, Bethany\, Corner of Sperry Rd and Morris Rd\, Bethany\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T191700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191733Z UID:10000021-1779523200-1779534000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Julius M. Hansen Park\, North Haven - Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road\, North Haven. \nLeaders: Craig Repasz \, 203-745-6683 or crepasz@hotmail.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0095 or allendatlow@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-julius-m-hansen-park-north-haven-craig-repasz-and-dewitt-allen/ LOCATION:Julius M. Hansen Park\, North Haven\, 53 Patten Road\, North Haven\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191618Z UID:10000020-1779609600-1779624000@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington - Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti DESCRIPTION: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 look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property\, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road\, Stonington \nOfficial state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.” \nLeaders: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net; \nDan Errichetti\, danerrichetti@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-barn-island-wildlife-management-area-stonington-chris-loscalzo-and-dan-errichetti/ LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, 84RC+3W\, Pawcatuck\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T191324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191454Z UID:10000019-1779867000-1779879600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Lake Watrous\, Woodbridge - Pat Leahy DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill Road\, Bethany. We will carpool to Lake Watrous from there. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-lake-watrous-woodbridge-pat-leahy/ LOCATION:Lake Bethany\, 179 Hatfield Hill Road\, Bethany\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T175125 CREATED:20260114T191220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191228Z UID:10000018-1780210800-1780221600@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Chippens Hill Grassland Birds - Jack Swatt DESCRIPTION: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 in sunny field habitat that may contain ticks. \nMeet at the Bristol Dog Park parking lot ​at 400 Perkins Street in Bristol\, just north of the intersection with Pinehurst Road. \nLeader: Jack Swatt\, 203-592-4686 or jswattbirds@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-chippens-hill-grassland-birds-jack-swatt/ LOCATION:Chippens Hill\, Bristol\, 400 Perkins Street\, Bristol\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR