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Cape May is one of the most well known East Coast birding destinations. We will go to some well-known and not-so-well-known birding sites throughout the county and stop at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge on the way home to net around 130 species. On past trips, we have seen some great birds and had some great ... Read more
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8 A.M. Located in Plainfield, the 2,000-acre Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery offers a variety of habitats and is one of the top birding spots in Windham County. Expect songbirds, raptors and waterbirds. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members
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 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
Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles and more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating ... Read more
These walks 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
Saturday, October 19 9:30 – 11 a.m. Join Connecticut Audubon’s Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens on this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at a premier bird watching location. Sherwood Island, one of the largest undeveloped parcels of coastal land in the state, has varied habitat (shorelines, marshes, meadows, woods and ... Read more
Guided Paddles - Saturday, October 19; 1-3 pm Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members October 19 at Four ... Read more
Screech Owl Hike Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7 P.M. Hike the sanctuary looking for screech owls. Moderately difficult. You must be able to hike in the dark and keep up with the group. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Field Trip – Branford Supply Ponds – Maria Stockmal October 20 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am This a good time to look for fall and early winter migrants. There can be quite a mix seeing Baltimore Oriole, Pine Warbler, American Coot, Common Raven, Winter Wren, Fox Sparrow, and Red-shouldered Hawk. The Supply Ponds Preserve offers two ... Read more
Field Trip – Fresh Meadows Preserve, Cheshire – Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) October 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am NOTE: This date is a change from the yearbook! Cheshire Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows Preserve includes a variety of habitats that appeal to a wide variety of bird species looking for a place to rest and refuel ... Read more
Join us for the second of our Fall 2024 Bird Walks! This will take place at the Coginchaug Greenway. Meet at the lot on Strickland Road (east of High Meadow Lane), Middlefield. Rain may cancel bird walks, wear appropriate footwear. Coginchaug Greenway 86 Strickland Road Middlefield, CT, 06455United States (map)
