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SUMMARY:OPEN! Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park\, New Haven: Daily September to December
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Park is now open\, so Hawk Watch is underway for the season! Stop by and help with the count! \nLighthouse 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/2026-09-01/
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:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - First Wednesday Walk: Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail - Linda Meyer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Branford Trolley Trail and Footbridge parking area in front of West Point Field. Reach West Point Field via Thimble Island Road; turn right opposite the Legacy Theatre and right at the next T intersection. (41°16’10.3″N 72°45’14.6″W). \nLeader: Linda Meyer\, 203-996-5666
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-first-wednesday-walk-branford-trolley-and-footbridge-trail-linda-meyer/
LOCATION:Branford Trolley and Footbridge Trail\, Branford\, 769W+Q9\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T151901Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Field Trip - Introduction to Lighthouse Point and Hawkwatching - Steve Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to the closure of Lighthouse Point in New Haven\, we are cancelling Hawk Watch and the Introduction to Lighthouse Point. We will update these notices when the Parks Department announces the reopening. \nJoin 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. \nMeet at the Hawk Watch  parking lot\, Lighthouse Point Park\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, New Haven. If the gate is staffed\, let them know you are there for Hawk Watch. \nLeader: Steve Mayo\, 203-772-9842 or scmayo999@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-introduction-to-lighthouse-point-and-hawkwatching-steve-mayo/
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:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T145718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T145718Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Meeting - Bald Eagles - Ginny Apple
DESCRIPTION: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 population in our state.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/indoor-meeting-bald-eagles-ginny-apple/
LOCATION:Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T153205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T030623Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire - Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe
DESCRIPTION:Group 1: 8–9:30 a.m.; Group 2: 9:30–11 a.m. \nMigrating 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 level ground. Muck boots or other waterproof boots and footwear are strongly advised\, especially if there has been recent rain. We will have two groups of 10 people each. \nREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED!  You will be notified on Wednesday\, September 9 if you are on the attendee list or wait-listed. \nMeet at the information kiosk on Cook Hill Road. Park there or across the street on Corliss Lane. \nLeader: Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, 203-233-0535 or cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org 
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-registration-required-fresh-meadows-preserve-cheshire-corrie-folsom-okeefe/
LOCATION:Fresh Meadows Preserve\, Cheshire\, F483+WH\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T185011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T185249Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail\, Litchfield - Celeste Echlin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Little Pond Boardwalk parking lot on Whites Wood Road\, just north of the intersection with Bissell Road\, Litchfield. \nLeader: Celeste Echlin\, 860-485-2567 or cechlin151@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-white-memorial-little-pond-boardwalk-trail-litchfield-celeste-echlin/
LOCATION:White Memorial Little Pond Boardwalk Trail\, Litchfield\, PQHW+G2\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T185522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190021Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Farm River State Park\, East Haven - Maria Stockmal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk in this species-rich but under-birded state park in East Haven. September possibilities include shorebirds and herons\, various migrating hawks and falcons\, resident woodpeckers\, and a wide range of resident birds and other passerines in migration. If time allows\, we will also walk the short East Haven Greenway Trail loop\, which offers a variety of species. \nMeet at the dirt parking lot at the corner of Mansfield Grove Road and Hoop Pole Lane\, East Haven. \nLeader: Maria Stockmal\, 203-305-3728 or m.stockmal@snet.net
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-farm-river-state-park-east-haven-maria-stockmal/
LOCATION:Farm River State Park\, East Haven (Hoop Pole Lane parking lot)\, 96-98 Hoop Pole Lane\, East Haven\, CT\, 06512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T190222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hanover Pond and Linear Trail\, Meriden - Mark Wantroba
DESCRIPTION:Help us explore Hanover Pond in Meriden. The large pond and trails around it are a reliable site for herons\, egrets\, eagles and other raptors\, and an often-surprising variety of migrating waterfowl and passerines. \nMeet at the Meriden Linear Trail Phase II parking lot\, Oregon Road\, Meriden. \nLeader: Mark Wantroba\, 203-974-3966 or markwantroba@gmail.com
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-hanover-pond-and-linear-trail-meriden-mark-wantroba/
LOCATION:Hanover Pond\, Meriden\, G5F7+HQ\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260914T183435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T183435Z
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SUMMARY:NHBC Youth Education - The Wonder of Birds and Introductory Binocular Lesson!
DESCRIPTION:Parents and children are invited to join the New Haven Bird Club (NHBC) for a variety of hands-on lessons and activities all about birds and birdwatching. Our goal is to spread the joy and beauty of observing birds and nature up close! \n\nFor this first session\, NHBC members will teach the basics of birdwatching and bird identification. Binoculars will be provided for attendees to use at the library. \nRegistration for this event is requested – register here. \nEmail questions to education@newhavenbirdclub.org.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/nhbc-youth-education-the-wonder-of-birds-and-introductory-binocular-lesson/
LOCATION:Mitchell Branch – New Haven Public Library\, 37 Harrison Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T190638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T161127Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - CANCELLED! Edgewood Park\, New Haven - DeWitt Allen
DESCRIPTION:Notice – Friday\, 9/25: Unfortunately due to forecasted bad weather\, tomorrow’s scheduled walk at Edgewood Park in New Haven is cancelled.\nEdgewood Park is an important stop-over site for migrating birds in the fall\, and a wide variety of song-birds\, raptors\, and land-birds are possible. Join us as we explore river\, woods\, pond\, and open field habitats. The walk is easy and flat\, but might include one dirt path through a wooded area and an often-wet field. Wear appropriate shoes. Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. \nThis walk is also part of our new Youth Education initiative\, and members of our education group will be there to work with young birders. \nMeet at the Edgewood Park parking lot off West Rock Avenue near the tennis courts\, 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/
LOCATION:Edgewood Park\, New Haven\, 361 West Rock Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks,Youth Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260806T190941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T205113Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - CANCELLED! Lake Wintergreen\, New Haven - Molly Zahn and Peter Grund
DESCRIPTION:Notice – Saturday\, 9/26: Unfortunately due to the continuing bad weather\, tomorrow’s scheduled walk at Lake Wintergreen in New Haven is cancelled.\nJoin 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 migrating and resident birds\, including some waterfowl on and around the lake. \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-lake-wintergreen-new-haven-molly-zahn-and-peter-grund/
LOCATION:Lake Wintergreen\, Hamden\, 448 Main Street\, Hamden\, CT\, 06514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260927T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T150637Z
UID:10000132-1790514000-1790521200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Event - CANCELLED! Sunday\, September 27 at Whitney Center
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE 9/27: This afternoon’s event is cancelled due to the weather.\nJoin 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. \nThe 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: Ann Meacham\, Annm@newhavenbirdclub.org
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/wingspan-game-event-cancelled-sunday-september-27-at-whitney-center/
LOCATION:Whitney Center – Cultural Arts Center\, Hamden\, 200 Leeder Hill Dr.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260521T162842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154818Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club - Monday\, September 28\, 2026 at Mitchell Library\, New Haven
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! \nThe club will discuss Feather Wars: And The Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds by James H. McCommons. \n“A definitive history of bird conservation in America.” (Kirkus Reviews\, starred)\n\nFrom the time the country was founded\, early Americans assumed that the land’s natural resources were infinite\, including its birds\, which were zealously hunted for food\, game\, and fashion. With the rapid extinction of the passenger pigeon―a bird once so numerous that its flocks darkened the sky in flight―many realized actions needed to be taken if other birds were to be saved. What followed was both a spiritual awakening and a great crusade to save birds and their habitat. The campaign took place on many battlefields: society teas in Boston\, hunt clubs on the East Coast\, the mangroves in the Everglades\, and in the editorial pages of newspapers and periodicals. From many corners of the country the bird protection movement was born and brought together a remarkable coalition of people and organizations to save America’s birds. \nThe Feather Wars is an entertaining and expansive work of American history\, an incredible story about how disparate characters―progressive politicians\, free-thinking society belles\, nature writers and artists\, bird-loving U.S. presidents\, gunmakers\, business titans\, and brave game wardens―came together to save hundreds of species of birds. Heroes\, martyrs\, villains\, and conflicted do-gooders―the early bird conservation movement had them all. Together they transformed how Americans thought and cared about birds\, forever altering the American landscape. \nAny questions\, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/book-club-monday-september-28-2026-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091844
CREATED:20260807T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T145804Z
UID:10000075-1790697600-1790701200@newhavenbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:NHBC Sponsored Children's Program - A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:NHBC Sponsored Children’s Program!\nMeet a hawk\, falcon\, and owl from a Place Called Hope! Learn about three species of birds of prey along with each birds personal story of survival and the many simple ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife that lives in your very own backyard. For all ages. Sponsored by the New Haven Bird Club. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and registrations close on September 29\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. Register here.
URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/nhbc-sponsored-childrens-program-a-place-called-hope-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Blackstone Library\, Branford\, 758 Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meetings,Youth Education Events
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