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SWALLOW PADDLES September 4, 11, & 26; 5:30-7:30 pm - Old Lyme Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. ... Read more
Paddling Great Island Thursday, September 5 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join CAS staff as they lead a paddle around Great Island Wildlife Management Area in Old Lyme to view Osprey and other birds of the marsh. Great Island provides paddling in secluded back channels, side rivers, and coves that parallel the lower Connecticut River. ... Read more
Saturday, September 7 - 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each fall, shorebirds flock to Long Island on their journey south. Large flocks gather both at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Jones Beach State Park, depending on the water levels. Jamaica Bay, located on western Long Island within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most ... Read more
GUIDED PADDLES Saturday, September 7; 9-11 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members September 7 at 4 ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Swallow Cruises Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024 Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of ... Read more
Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks: 9 - 11 am September 11 - Mamacoke Island, Waterford September 14 - Seaside State Park Waterford Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their ... Read more
SWALLOW PADDLES September 4, 11, & 26; 5:30-7:30 pm - Old Lyme Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. ... Read more
Saturday, September 14 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Head to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to catch a Whale Watch, looking for Humpback, Fin, and Minke whales. Sightings last year were excellent, and we hope for similar results this year. There’s also the chance of seeing various other sea animals including Basking Sharks and Atlantic White-sided Dolphins. We’ll ... Read more
Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks: 9 - 11 am September 11 - Mamacoke Island, Waterford September 14 - Seaside State Park Waterford Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Swallow Cruises Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024 Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of ... Read more
RTP Estuary Center Bird Walks Tuesday, September 17; 9-10 am Tuesday, September 24; 9-10 am RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Join us for an hour on a weekday morning as we tour one of the CT Audubon’s newest sanctuaries along the Lieutenant River, looking for fall migrants and the last summer residents. Registration is required. Walks ... Read more
Monhegan Island: Migration Hotspot Call now! This trip will sell out! September 18 – 21, 2024 Four Days! Join leaders Jim Sherwonit and Andy Griswold on a relaxing tour of Monhegan Island at the peak of migration. Off the coast of Maine, Monhegan serves as a stopover point for birds caught out over open water. With no roads or ... Read more
