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CT Audubon, Deer Pond Farm: Family Nature Walk

CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT, United States

Family Nature Walk Saturday, May 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Free Enjoy wildflowers, amphibians, birds, trees, butterflies and more on our family-friendly nature walk with Deer Pond Farm’s Naturalist Lori. Explore the trails of the main campus on this 1-mile loop. Register here for the May 10 Family Nature Walk. This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Society Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Bird Walk at Conn College Arboretum

Connecticut College Arboretum New London, CT, United States

Bird Walk at the Conn College Arboretum, New London Saturday, May 10; 1-3 p.m. Situated along the Thames River, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds that sing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be ... Read more

Free – $10

Hartford Audubon Society: Machimoodus State Park

Machimoodus State Park Lawn Ave & High St, Middletown, CT, United States

May 11 - Sun - 7:30 am 128 Leesville Rd, Moodus From Goodspeed Opera House, follow 149 north to Rt 151 Bear left on 151 and parking lot entrance is on left in 1 mile This state park is an area new to most HAS members. It has woods, a hemlock ravine, grassy fields, and early successional habitat along ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Mother’s Day Bird Walk

CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, United States

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 ... Read more

$10 – $20

CT Audubon, Trail Wood: Mother’s Day Walk

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

TRAIL WOOD: Take mom for a walk, a perfect after brunch or pre-dinner activity. Wildflowers will be blooming and birds will be singing.   Sunday 5/11 2-4 pm   Free for members and kids under 12, $5.00 for nonmembers.   Register by calling the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 860-928-4948 or email Trailwood@ctaudubon.org   

Western CT Bird Club: Chimney Swifts

Canfield Corner Pharmacy 2 Main Street N, Woodbury, CT, United States

May 11 (Sunday) – 7:30 PM - Chimney Swifts in Woodbury with Russ Naylor. Meet at Canfield Pharmacy on Rte 6/Main St at the junction with Rte 47 For details and to register, call Russ Naylor, 203-841-7779, leave a message and he will call you back  

Free

CT Audubon, Fairfield: Bird Walk at Larsen Sanctuary

Larsen Sanctuary 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT, United States

Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary Monday, May 12, 2025 8 to 10 a.m.   The Fairfield Nature Center’s Larsen Sanctuary is home to many species of returning songbirds and is also an important stopover for others while they continue their journey north. Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this walk for all levels of birders; ... Read more

$15 – $20

CT Audubon, Pomfret: Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk

Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ashford Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ashford, CT, United States

Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8 A.M. We’ll explore this fantastic bird watching location.  Expect to see Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers, and most likely one or both Cuckoo species.  Limited to 10 participants. Fee:  $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

$20 – $30

The Audubon Shop: Spring Migration Walks

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

The 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 ... Read more

$6

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – Gellert Preserve Bird Walk

Gellert Preserve Pomfret Center, CT, United States

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.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – 20 Warbler Day

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

$25 – $50

CT Audubon Society – Birdcraft: Spring Bird Walk

Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

Spring Bird Walk at Birdcraft Thursday, May 15, 2025 8 to 10 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban ... Read more

$15 – $20

Birding Events in Connecticut

If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.

Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.