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The Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks

The Audubon Shop (for Hammonassett trips) 907 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, United States

Join Jerry and Co. for a small group Spring Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset, one of Connecticut’s premier birding “hot spots”. Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison is widely regarded as one of the premier birding spots in CT, and springtime migration is a lot of fun. Approximately 240 species of birds occur there annually, ... Read more

$6

Hartford Audubon Society: Great Pond Simsbury Bird Walk

Great Pond Simsbury 156 Great Pond Rd,, Simsbury, CT, United States

Apr 26 - 8 am Great Pond, Simsbury 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road   April 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest birds before they migrate (like Juncos), early spring migrants (Pine warbler, ... Read more

Free

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Haddam Meadows

Haddam Meadows State Park 20 Parmelee Road, Haddam, United States

Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park celebrating Mattabeseck Audubon Society's 50th Anniversary.  If you need binoculars to borrow let Elena know ahead of time. Follow Island Dock Road to large parking area by boat ramp. Text or call Elena at 860-305-1965 .  Hard rain ... Read more

CT Audubon Society, Pomfret: Virginia Rail Walk

Virginia Rail Walk Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6 P.M. Our goal is to hear and observe a Virginia Rail.  We will also see what other birds are around. Limited to 12 participants.  Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

Hartford Audubon Society: Roaring Brook Nature Center Bird Walk

Roaring Brook Nature Center 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, United States

Apr 27 - 7 am Roaring Brook Nature Center Springtime Bird Walk Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton Meet in the Nature Center parking lot.   Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers and more. Dress for ... Read more

Free

New Haven Bird Club: Kellogg Center/Osbornedale Park Walk

Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, CT, United States

April 27, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am at Kellogg Environmental Center Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle, nesting Bluebirds, early warbler migrants, Green ... Read more

Free

Western Bird Club: Spring Migrant Walk- April 27

Woodbury-Roxbury Woodbury-Roxbury, CT, United States

April 27 (Sunday) – 8:00 AM - Spring migrants of forest, field and stream – Roxbury. Meet at the Roxbury Land Trust parking lot off Rte 67 in Roxbury Leader and for details, call Rob Buck, 203-558-3328 (Editor’s note – this area is good birding!

Free

Audubon Shop – Spring Migration Walks – Wednesdays

Hammonasset Beach State Park 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States

Audubon Shop: 907 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 United States Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays April 30 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays May 7 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – Wednesdays May 14 @ 7:50 am - 10:30 am Spring Bird Walk at Hammonasset – ... Read more

Free

Hartford Audubon Society: Lewis Farm Sanctuary Bird Walk

Lewis Farm Sanctuary 1035 Hill St., Suffield, CT, United States

Apr 30 - 8:30 am Lewis Farm Sanctuary 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars   Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers as we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary. We will ... Read more

Free

Birding Events in Connecticut

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