Join us as we explore the birds in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Mostly easy walking, with carpooling between sites. Meet at the entrance to Mohawk Mountain State Park on Route 4 in Cornwall, four miles west of Goshen.… ..
Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, all day A wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Map of Christmas and Summer bird count local areas (courtesy of Bill Rankin) Coordinator:… ..
A scenic late spring walk around former hay fields, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A 75-yard boardwalk takes you through wetlands to the Indian River. The trail crosses wet areas; wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the intersection of St. John's… ..
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! Join us for a vigorous birding walk 8-11 am at Mendell’s Folly, one of the gems of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The property includes a variety of habitats including streams, wetland, field, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear… ..
Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams, deep woods, field/wood edges, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join… ..
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. The game is played over four rounds, which involve different “actions” of acquiring foods and bird… ..
The "Birds in Words" book club will meet on Monday, June 29, 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 Lorna Gibson's Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders. A renowned engineer and lifelong birder reveals the marvel of how… ..
Peoples State Forest spans over 3,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. Species we’re likely to encounter include: Blackburnian, Canada, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbirds, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Scarlet Tanagers, Least and Alder Flycatchers,… ..
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. The game is played over four rounds, which involve different “actions” of acquiring foods and bird… ..
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! We'll walk out on the sandbar to see a variety of shorebirds and terns. Beach walking is involved; please wear appropriate footgear. We'll also check the Coastal Center grounds for songbirds. Meet at the Coastal Center at Milford Point's parking lot, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford. NOTE: THE WALK IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS AND REGISTRATION IS… ..
This 106-acre site is owned by Litchfield Hills Audubon with varied wooded habitat and well-maintained trails, a bird blind, vernal pools, and a bordering brook. If time permits, we will make short visits to other nearby stops. Meet at Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary parking lot, Northfield Road (Route 254), Litchfield (41.724868, -73.148762). Driving directions. Leader: Celeste Echlin, 860-485-2567 or cechlin151@gmail.com
Harkness Memorial offers a wide variety of habitats including beach, sand dune, salt marsh, saltwater cove, and grassland. We'll explore, looking for migrants and local residents. Meet at the western end of the main parking lot, Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford. Leader: Dan Erichetti, danerrichetti@gmail.com
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… ..
Join us for a bird walk along the Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail in the Stony Point section of Branford. We’ll walk a broad trail over an old iron trolley bridge, along a cut through solid rock, and across a footbridge over a large wetland. We’ll look for wading birds, shorebirds, early migrants, and lingering breeders in a beautiful setting.… ..
Join Hawk Watch Coordinator Steve Mayo for an introduction to identifying and counting the raptors that stream over and through Lighthouse Point Park during fall migration. Lighthouse Point is a premier location on the East Coast and watching the migrating raptors pass through can be thrilling. Meet at the Hawk Watch parking lot, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd, New… ..
Join Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for an engaging presentation on bald eagles and their remarkable resurgence in Connecticut. Through a slide show and discussion, Ginny will explore the lives of these magnificent birds of prey, their important role in the ecosystem, and the conservation success story behind their growing… ..
Group 1: 8–9:30 a.m.; Group 2: 9:30–11 a.m. Migrating birds looking for a place to rest and refuel on their southbound journeys are attracted to the variety of habitats within Cheshire Land Trust's Fresh Meadows Preserve. With conifer groves, deciduous woodlands, and meadows, all located along the Mill River, it’s worth a visit. Expect a 1-2 mile walk on mostly… ..
The White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail is an elevated, 1.2-mile loop trail located within the 4,000-acre White Memorial Conservation Center, an Important Bird Area. The trail crosses the Bantam River twice and proceeds through wetlands with waterfowl and various resident and migratory passerines. We will also explore several wooded areas with trails nearby. Meet at the Little Pond Boardwalk… ..
The "Birds in Words" book club will meet on Monday, September 28, 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 Feather Wars: And The Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds by James H. McCommons. "A definitive history of bird conservation in America.” (Kirkus… ..
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… ..
The history of birds, formal studies of ornithology and birdwatching owe much to the efforts of British natural historians, scientists and collectors. In the 17th and 18th centuries artists helped systematically cataloguing and depicting both British and world birds. By the 19th century artists tried to depict all the species they came across during their world travels. Mark Aronson, the… ..
Yes, The Big Sit!® is on! The Big Sit! is on! And has migrated back to the New Haven Bird Club, where it began in 1992. Although there are a few changes, most stays the same, including the primary rule: HAVE FUN! The Big Sit is a semi-competitive birding event originated by the New Haven Bird Club. It is open… ..
Chris Loscalzo will give a zoom presentation on the identification of the 27 species of sparrows known to have occurred in Connecticut as preparation for his walk to be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the old Country Club of Woodbridge; see Outdoor schedule. The talk will last 45 to 50 minutes and will focus on the important identification… ..
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… ..
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… ..