• 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… ..