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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Lake Dawson\, Woodbridge - Pat Leahy
DESCRIPTION:Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. We will see fall migrants and winter residents. There are some mild slopes on a well-maintained road. \nMeet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road\, the second metal gate south of Morris Road\, Bethany. We carpool to Lake Dawson from there. \nLeader: Pat Leahy\, 203-314-0566 or ptjleahy@yahoo.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-lake-dawson-woodbridge-pat-leahy/
LOCATION:Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area\, Bethany\, 92R8+GP\, Woodbridge\, CT\, 06525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T150951Z
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SUMMARY:Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven: Daily September to December
DESCRIPTION: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 know you are there for the Hawk Watch. 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven. \nCoordinator Steve Mayo\, 203-772-9842\, scmayo999@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/hawk-watch-bird-count-at-lighthouse-point-park-new-haven-daily-september-to-december/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven\, 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven\, CT\, 06512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T165940Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Cheshire Hotspots - Melissa Baston
DESCRIPTION:We bird several hotspots in the Town of Cheshire\, including Broad Brook Reservoir. The Reservoir annually hosts 200-400 Ruddy Ducks in fall\, one of the highest concentrations of this diving duck in the state. The Reservoir is level walking (100 yards) on leaf-covered paved road. Other locations will be chosen according to current conditions and bird sightings. \nMeet at 894 S Meriden Rd\, 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-2/
LOCATION:South Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T170139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T170139Z
UID:10000089-1793779200-1793790000@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport - Tina Green
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Sherwood Island State Park: take Exit 18 off I-95 in Westport and head south on the Sherwood Island Connector. Drive into the park and meet at the main parking lot. \nLeader: Tina Green\, 203-247-2660 or tina@renaissancestudios.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-sherwood-island-state-park-westport-tina-green-2/
LOCATION:Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport\, Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T170319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T170319Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hammonasset Beach State Park\, Madison - Corrie Folsom O'Keefe
DESCRIPTION:Join Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, Director of Bird Conservation for the CT Office of the National Audubon Society\, for a walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park\, one of CT’s most productive birding destinations at all seasons of the year. We’ll look for shorebirds\, waterfowl\, raptors\, late migrants\, and other over-wintering birds. The park’s varied habitats include over 400 acres of salt marsh\, which have eroded substantially in recent years\, reducing the amount of habitat available for beach nesting (Piping Plover\, Least Tern) and salt marsh birds (Saltmarsh Sparrow\, Seaside Sparrow\, Willet\, Clapper Rail). Corrie will discuss the birds that use Hammonasset for nesting\, stopover\, or wintering\, and describe efforts to prevent future erosion and increase the resilience of the Park’s natural resources. \nMeet at the Meigs Point Nature Center. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom O’Keefe 203-233-0535\, cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison-corrie-folsom-okeefe/
LOCATION:Meigs Point Nature Center\, Hammonasset State Park\, Madison\, 7F23+JJ Madison\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T190640Z
UID:10000081-1794510000-1794517200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - VIRTUAL ONLY! The Common Loon: Stories About a Loon’s Life and Loon Conservation - Eric Hansen
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center for Ecostudies biologist Eric Hanson will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years\, the threats that they face\, and the conservation actions that have brought them back. We’ll explore their fascinating behaviors and natural history\, from territorial takeovers to visual and verbal communication. The Vermont Loon Conservation Project is a program of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. \nWatch your email for a link to the presentation.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-virtual-only-the-common-loon-stories-about-a-loons-life-and-loon-conservation-eric-hansen/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Lake Chamberlain\, Bethany - Pat Leahy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. The swallows will be gone but we will see fall migrants and winter residents. Walking is on fairly flat and well-maintained trails and is not strenuous. \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-2/
LOCATION:Lake Chamberlain Recreation Area\, Bethany\, 92R8+GP\, Woodbridge\, CT\, 06525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260522T154146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154623Z
UID:10000049-1794853800-1794859200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Book Club - Monday\, November 16\, 2026 at Mitchell Library\, New Haven
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! \nThe club will discuss The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present by Steve Brusatte. \nTens of billions of birds share the planet with us\, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places we do not. With their flamboyant plumage\, joyous dawn serenades\, extraordinary aerial feats\, they have captivated human imagination for millennia. Undeniably delicate creatures with hollow bones and thin skin protected by downy feathers\, how did such a seemingly fragile species break the bounds of Earth and begin to fly\, how have they survived millennia\, and how does their legacy shape our world? \nHailed as “one of the stars of modern paleontology” (National Geographic)\, Steve Brusatte now tells the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs’ living legacy: birds. He begins by exploring how dinosaurs gradually developed the trademark features of birds one-by-one—feathers\, wings\, beaks\, big brains\, keen senses\, and warm-blooded metabolisms. He investigates why birds were the only dinosaurs to survive the cataclysmic asteroid impact 66 million years ago and chronicles how these survivors rapidly proliferated to produce the diversity of avian species we know today.\nAlong the way\, we meet a variety of remarkable – now extinct – species: \n\n10-foot-tall terror birds with beaks that sliced flesh\nElephant birds that lived on Madagascar and laid eggs the size of footballs\nPelagornithid seabirds with 20-foot wingspans\nA ferocious Jamaican ibis that used its wings as clubs to attack rivals\n\nYet\, Brusatte also urges us to appreciate the extraordinariness of birds alive today – penguins that literally fly underwater\, parrots that can mimic human speech and crows that can make tools and are smarter than most mammals.\nA fascinating scientific history that unearths the origins of birds\, The Story of Birds establishes the living legacy of this remarkable species. \nAny questions\, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/book-club-monday-november-16-2026-at-mitchell-library-new-haven/
LOCATION:Mitchell Branch – New Haven Public Library\, 37 Harrison Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260806T150728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T150951Z
UID:10000061-1796083200-1796169599@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven: Daily September to December
DESCRIPTION: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 know you are there for the Hawk Watch. 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven. \nCoordinator Steve Mayo\, 203-772-9842\, scmayo999@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/hawk-watch-bird-count-at-lighthouse-point-park-new-haven-daily-september-to-december/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven\, 2 Lighthouse Road\, New Haven\, CT\, 06512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T170617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T170617Z
UID:10000092-1796198400-1796209200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset Beach State Park\, Madison - Jerry Connolly
DESCRIPTION:At any time of year\, Hammonasset is a true gem. Enjoy a mid-week trip to explore this birding hotspot. The varied habitat attracts shorebirds\, waterfowl\, raptors\, and songbirds. \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: Jerry Connolly\, 203-710-2011 or birdshop@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison-jerry-connolly/
LOCATION:Shoreline Greenway Trail\, Madison\, Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T190820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T190820Z
UID:10000082-1796929200-1796936400@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Still Counting After All These Years: The History of the New Haven Christmas Bird Count - Steve Broker
DESCRIPTION: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 126 years into an invaluable conservation effort in citizen science. The NHBC has provided the leadership for the New Haven CBC for many years. In this historical retrospective\, richly illustrated with photos of birds and birders\, we discuss our changing early winter bird populations over the past century and a quarter. \nSteve Broker\, a past president of the NHBC and the Connecticut Ornithological Association\, has served as compiler or co-compiler of the New Haven CBC for 17 years and has compiled and summarized the Connecticut statewide CBC for 40 years.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-still-counting-after-all-these-years-the-history-of-the-new-haven-christmas-bird-count-steve-broker/
LOCATION:Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T170746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T170746Z
UID:10000093-1797638400-1797724799@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:127th Annual New Haven Christmas Bird Count - Saturday\, December 19
DESCRIPTION: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 winter bird populations. \nThe compilation dinner is at 5 p.m. at the Whitney Center\, 200 Leeder Hill Drive\, Hamden. \nTo join in\, contact the Compiler\, Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473\, closcalz@optonline.net 
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/127th-annual-new-haven-christmas-bird-count-saturday-december-19/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T171531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T171531Z
UID:10000094-1799222400-1799233200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport - Tina Green
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Sherwood Island State Park: take Exit 18 off I-95 in Westport and head south on the Sherwood Island Connector. Drive into the park and meet at the main parking lot. \nLeader: Tina Green\, 203-247-2660 or tina@renaissancestudios.com 
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-sherwood-island-state-park-westport-tina-green-3/
LOCATION:Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport\, Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T191007Z
UID:10000083-1799953200-1799960400@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Finch in a Pinch: Effects of Invasive Parasites on Darwin's Finches in the Galápagos Islands - Dr. Sarah Knutie
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-finch-in-a-pinch-effects-of-invasive-parasites-on-darwins-finches-in-the-galapagos-islands-dr-sarah-knutie/
LOCATION:Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T171755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T173053Z
UID:10000095-1800086400-1800100800@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Milford Hotspots in Winter - Frank Mantlik and Darryl Rathbun
DESCRIPTION: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 weather concerns. \nMeet at the commuter lot\, Exit 35 off I-95. \nLeaders: Frank Mantlik\, 203-984-9410 or mantlik@sbcglobal.net and Darryl Rathbun  203-908-6233\, rathbun@gmail.com 
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-milford-hotspots-in-winter-frank-mantlik-and-darryl-rathbun/
LOCATION:Milford Commuter Lot – Exit 35 off I-95\, 6W76+5XX\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T173244Z
UID:10000096-1801641600-1801652400@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Hammonasset State Park\, Madison - Chris Loscalzo
DESCRIPTION: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. \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: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-hammonasset-state-park-madison-chris-loscalzo/
LOCATION:Shoreline Greenway Trail\, Madison\, Shoreline Greenway Trail Eastern Trailhead Parking Lot\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T194923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T195225Z
UID:10000097-1801893600-1801933200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut - Saturday\, February 6\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2027\, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.\nMega Bowl Compilation Dinner \nSunday\, February 7\, 2027\, 5–7 p.m.\nKellog Environmental Center\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\nBirders 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 to see how many species you can observe. Earn points for each species found. The rarer the species\, the more points earned. Birders can participate alone or in a group of up to five people. Compete against yourself or other birders and win prizes for participating. Teams can bird within a town\, an entire county\, or a circle with a five-mile radius that includes their residence. We meet the following day for a celebratory dinner to go over the results\, share stories and enjoy a fine meal. \nRegistration for the event will be required; contact Organizer. Checklists will be sent out in advance to all registrants. Participants are encouraged to be creative in coming up with a name for their team. \nOrganizer: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473\, closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/the-annual-mega-bowl-of-birding-in-connecticut-saturday-february-6-2027/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T195050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T195050Z
UID:10000099-1802019600-1802026800@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Mega Bowl Compilation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Mega Bowl of Birding in Connecticut\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2027\, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.\nMega Bowl Compilation Dinner \nSunday\, February 7\, 2027\, 5–7 p.m.\nKellog Environmental Center\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\nBirders 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 to see how many species you can observe. Earn points for each species found. The rarer the species\, the more points earned. Birders can participate alone or in a group of up to five people. Compete against yourself or other birders and win prizes for participating. Teams can bird within a town\, an entire county\, or a circle with a five-mile radius that includes their residence. We meet the following day for a celebratory dinner to go over the results\, share stories and enjoy a fine meal. \nRegistration for the event will be required; contact Organizer. Checklists will be sent out in advance to all registrants. Participants are encouraged to be creative in coming up with a name for their team. \nOrganizer: Chris Loscalzo\, 203-214-3473\, closcalz@optonline.net
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/mega-bowl-compilation-dinner/
LOCATION:Kellog Environmental Center\, Derby\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Count,Indoor Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T191134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T191134Z
UID:10000084-1802372400-1802379600@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Sharing the Shore: The Ongoing Conservation of Connecticut's Breeding Shorebirds - Matt Joyce
DESCRIPTION: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 Tern across the state; and you how you can help too!
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-sharing-the-shore-the-ongoing-conservation-of-connecticuts-breeding-shorebirds-matt-joyce/
LOCATION:Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T200047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T200047Z
UID:10000100-1803110400-1803121200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - White Memorial Foundation: Birding and Tracking\, Litchfield - Craig Repasz
DESCRIPTION: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 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-litchfield-craig-repasz/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, Litchfield\, 80 Whitehall Rd\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260809T200337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T200337Z
UID:10000101-1803711600-1803747600@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Rhode Island Coast - Chris Loscalzo
DESCRIPTION:Snow date – Sunday\, February 28\, 2027 \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. \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-2/
LOCATION:Branford Commuter Lot – Exit 55 off I-95\, 342 East Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260810T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T171221Z
UID:10000102-1804060800-1804071600@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-2/
LOCATION:Dunkin Donuts – Frash Pond\, Stratford\, 60 Access Road\, Stratford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T191400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T191400Z
UID:10000085-1804791600-1804798800@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - VIRTUAL ONLY! A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Sen. George P. McLean\, Birdman of the Senate - William McLean Greely
DESCRIPTION: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. Greeley\, McLean’s great-great-nephew\, brings a lifelong interest in American history\, politics\, and birds to this carefully researched account of a Connecticut statesman whose legacy continues to shape bird conservation.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-virtual-only-a-connecticut-yankee-goes-to-washington-sen-george-p-mclean-birdman-of-the-senate-william-mclean-greely/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260810T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T171509Z
UID:10000103-1805616000-1805626800@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-3/
LOCATION:South Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, 894 S Meriden Road\, Cheshire\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260810T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T171629Z
UID:10000104-1806134400-1806145200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Edgewood Park\, New Haven - 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. \nLeader: DeWitt Allen  860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-edgewood-park-new-haven-dewitt-allen-2/
LOCATION:Edgewood Park\, New Haven\, 361 West Rock Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260810T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173244Z
UID:10000105-1807084800-1807095600@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday: Hammonasset Beach State Park\, Madison - Steve Mayo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Meigs Point Nature Center parking lot. \nLeader: Steve Mayo\, 203-772-9842\, scmayo999@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison-steve-mayo/
LOCATION:Meigs Point Nature Center\, Hammonasset State Park\, Madison\, 7F23+JJ Madison\, Madison\, CT\, 06443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260808T191546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T191546Z
UID:10000086-1807210800-1807218000@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Osprey Prey Study in Connecticut - Stefan Martin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNOTE: The April meeting is our Annual Meeting per our by-laws.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-osprey-prey-study-in-connecticut-stefan-martin/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260810T174059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T174700Z
UID:10000106-1807948800-1807959600@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hydrology and Birds: West River Memorial Park\, New Haven - Dan May and Cheryl Cape
DESCRIPTION: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 potential for many species\, including early spring migrants. Walking is easy and flat along trails being developed by the West River Watershed Coalition along Marginal Drive and into Horseshoe Lagoon Park. \nMeet at the parking lot at the southern boundary of the park\, 64 Boston Post Road\, just east of Marginal Drive. Overflow parking is available along Marginal Drive. \nLeaders: Cheryl Cape and Dan May\, 203-553-9325 or cherylc@newhavenbirdclub.org 
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-hydrology-and-birds-west-river-memorial-park-new-haven-dan-may-and-cheryl-cape/
LOCATION:West River Memorial Park\, New Haven\, 72WW+XX\, New Haven\, CT\, 06519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260811T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T173203Z
UID:10000107-1808294400-1808305200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Miles Wildlife Sanctuary\, Sharon - Celeste Echlin
DESCRIPTION: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 Swamp\, pull over on the right to park and walk the road to listen for marsh birds). \nMeet at 93 West Cornwall Rd\, Sharon\, CT 06069. Entry to property is at this pin: 41°52’58.8″N 73°24’13.4″W. There are two private residences at the entry area; proceed to the left\, follow signs to Visitor Parking across a narrow rustic bridge to the back\, and park near the kiosk or near the dorm buildings on the right. \nLeader: Celeste Echlin\, 860-485-2567 or cechlin151@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-miles-wildlife-sanctuary-sharon-celeste-echlin/
LOCATION:Miles Wildlife Sanctuary\, Sharon\, 93 West Comwall Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
GEO:41°52'58.8"N;73°24'13.4"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260812T164155
CREATED:20260811T173349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T173349Z
UID:10000108-1808551800-1808562600@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-2/
LOCATION:Kellog Environmental Center\, Derby\, 500 Hawthorne Ave\, Derby\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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