• Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park – Jack Swatt

    Mohawk Mountain State Park, Cornwall Mohawk Mountain State Park, Cornwall, CT

    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.… ..

  • New Haven Summer Bird Count

    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. Coordinator: Steve Mayo, 203-772-9842 or scmayo999@gmail.com

  • Field Trip – Ewen Farm Preserve, Orange – Bev Propen and Nancy Clark

    Ewen Farm Preserve, Orange 654 St Johns Road, Orange, CT

    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… ..

  • Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini

    Van Epps Preserve, Bethany 390 Beacon Road, Bethany, CT

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10, 2026 Join the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include a variety of habitats including wetland, field, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges, and streams. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and… ..

  • Field Trip – Brooksvale Park, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen

    Brooksvale Park, Hamden 524 Brooksvale Ave, Hamden, CT

    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… ..

  • Book Club – Monday, June 29, 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, June 29, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Mitchell Library in New Haven. The club will discuss Lorna Gibson's Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders. Feel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! Any questions, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org.

  • Field Trip – Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott

    Matthies Grove - Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted 106 E. River Road, Barkhamsted, CT

    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,… ..

  • The Big Sit!™ 2026

    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… ..