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Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats. Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. ... Read more
Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of incline ... Read more
Shorebird Walk Saturday, December 7 at Harkness Park, Waterford; 2-4 pm 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 southbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of ... Read more
Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund April 6, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am at Lake Wintergreen Join 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 ... Read more
Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of incline ... Read more
Winter Bird Walk Saturday, December 14; 8-10 am Ferry Landing State Park, Old Lyme When the temperatures start to drop in CT a whole new crowd of birds shows up in the state. Join us as we search for sparrows, sea ducks, eagles, and other wintering bird species in the diverse habitats of Ferry ... Read more
Winter Backyard Bird Walk December 18, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Why do some birds migrate, and others do not? What adaptations do non-migratory birds use to survive New England winters? Join us at Deer Pond Farm for this forest & backyard bird walk to learn about winter adaptations ... Read more
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walks Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery often has many species of wintering birds, since it offers a variety of habitats — open water, conifer trees, and ... Read more
Owl Walks Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 6 P.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7 P.M. Andy will attempt to call in owls. Most likely to respond are Eastern Screech and Barred owls. Great-horned owls also sometimes come in. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Looking forward to a fresh start in 2025? Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a First Day Hike at Boyd Woods. Kids and adults are invited to join leaders Rich and Debbie Martin for a fun, invigorating hike through the woods. They will point out hidden treasures along the way. We never know ... Read more
White Memorial Owl Prowl with Fran Zygmont January 4, 2025 - 5 am - 8 am You can do it! Venture out into the frosty New Year in search of our native owls with expert Fran Zygmont. We'll be in search of Barred Owls, Screech Owls, Saw-whet Owls, and Great Horned Owls. Dress ... Read more
Jan 4 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 Sat 9 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St. Park along road near intersection. The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk we ... Read more