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Freidman  Forest Bird Walk Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 A.M. We’ll explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve.  We are likely to see a Great Blue Heron rookery, and Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers!  Limited to nine participants. Fee:  $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

Mother’s Day Bird Walk Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 8 A.M. Bring along your mother or grandmother and join Andy Rzeznikiewicz to find returning birds. It’s the peak of spring migration! There are many beautiful birds to see and enjoy, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; mothers free!

Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has a variety of habitats including fields, shrublands, and woodlands.  Expect to find Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

20 Warbler Day Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6 A.M. to 2 P.M. We are going to attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day during the peak of warbler migration. We will travel to numerous locations in our search.  This is our 16th year doing this program.  We have found as many ... Read more

Trail Wood Bird Walk Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8 A.M. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. We expect to find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers.  Limited to eight participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

Long Pond Bird Walk Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, CT, just south of Webster Lake, has varied habitat.  Expect to see Brown Thrasher, Prairie Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and various migrants.  Limited to 10 participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

90 Bird Day (19th Annual) Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6 A.M. to 4 P.M. The goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours or fewer. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center.  Interesting sightings from past years include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded ... Read more

Hillandale Woods Bird Walk - Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8 A.M. Be among the first to visit the newest Wyndham Land Trust preserve, located in Brooklyn. In this 320-acre woodland, expect to see Scarlet Tanager, Ovenbird, Veery, and Chestnut-sided Warbler. Limited to 7 participants.  Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

Union Bird Walk Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8 A.M. We’ll meet at a location in Woodstock and travel to this new area.  Expect to see Black-throated Blue  and Canada Warblers and Broad-winged Hawk.  Limited to eight participants. Cost: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

Trail Wood Bird Walk Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 8 A.M. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. We expect to find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers.  Limited to eight participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

Chaney Preserve Bird Walk Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8 A.M. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will guide you around this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. It contains a ten-acre clear-cut, large areas of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest.  Expect to see Hooded, Prairie, and Blue-winged Warblers, Acadian Flycatcher, and Scarlet Tanager.  Limited to eight ... Read more

Boston Hollow Bird Watch Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8 A.M. We will explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford.  Much of the land is owned by Yale.  It is a unique area, having a northern forest feel.  We should see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wren, Northern Waterthrush, and many more.  We will ... Read more