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Hawk Watch / Bird Count at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven: Daily September to December Starts Sunday, September 1, 2024, 7 a.m. Lighthouse Point Park on New Haven Harbor is a premier location in southern New England for observing migrating raptors and a wide variety of songbirds. The watch starts daily at 7 a.m. and ... Read more
DelMarVa Peninsula - 6 days Delaware, Maryland and VirginiaContact Peter for arrangements Visit Bombay Hook, Chincoteague and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges as well as Ocean City, Elliot’s Pond, Indian River Inlet and possibly Prime Hook NWR. These are all top birding spots in this area. Because of the extended length of the trip this year, you ... Read more
Woodpeckers Webinar Wednesday, November 13; 6 pm If you’ve walked through the woods of CT, chances are you’ve heard knocking on nearby trees. Woodpeckers are a ubiquitous sight and sound in our wooded areas and have some pretty amazing adaptations for their hard-hitting lifestyles. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will ... Read more
Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a morning 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 ... 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
COLCHESTER LAND TRUST: Buck Moon Family Owl Prowl Jul 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Bulkeley Hill Preserve, Buckley Hill Rd, Colchester, CT 06415, USA All ages version of our popular Happy Owl Prowl, take a moonlit trail hike using recorded calls to attract local owls, and hear them call back to us! Beaver ... Read more
Friday, November 15, 2024 - 6 p.m. When the sun goes down, the nighttime comes alive with activity! During this nocturnal adventure, we’ll explore the Sanctuary with Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation Manager Stefan Martin and learn about wildlife that is active at night. Members $15 per person, Non-members $20 per person. Pre-registration required. Click here to ... Read more
This walk will meet at the nearby The Audubon Shop then proceed to sites in Hammonasset Beach State Park. Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding ... Read more
Have you ever wondered what birds are visiting your backyard bird feeders or how to attract certain species of birds to your yard? Come learn about the life histories and identification of our winter bird species and the types of food and feeders that best suit their needs. We'll also share how to participate in Project ... Read more
Saturday, November 16; 1-3 pm Conn College Arboretum, New London Woodpeckers are among the most unusual groups of birds, with numerous adaptations for their lifestyle. All of the regularly occurring species of woodpecker can be found in the forests of the Connecticut College Arboretum, and with fewer leaves on the trees, late fall is ... Read more
Emperor of the Night: Owls with Colleen Harrak - November 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Experience why owls rule the night in this engaging program featuring our live barred owls and a digital presentation. See why no other bird is as loved or as feared as the owl. To some, the owl brings ... Read more
Bring the kids to learn how to sight and identify waterfowl on Bantam Lake. After scanning the lake for waterfowl, we will walk around White Memorial’s Point Folly, located on North Shore Road in Bantam. Bring binoculars, if you have them (LHAS may have some you can borrow) and dress for the weather conditions. Meet by the ... Read more
