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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
Meet Larry Cyrulik at the parking lot at River Highlands State Park at 8 am for a walk celebrating Mattabeseck Audubon's 50th year and one of its founding members, Dave Titus. The goal is to see as many different warbler species as possible. Contact Larry at 860-342-4785 or Pat Rasch at 860-635-1880 to let either ... Read more
May 3, Sat 8 am 202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA Park by sign at the end of the road A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is ... Read more
Join us for one of our favorite traditional events to celebrate the start of May and the peak of spring migration. Following our Spring Migration Bird Tours at 7 a.m., complimentary breakfast will be served at the Asnes Barn. Materials on bird migration will be available for all attendees and naturalists will be on hand ... Read more
Bird Walk at Clark Community Park, Old Saybrook Saturday, May 3; 9-11 a.m. Adjacent to large, contiguous tracks of coastal forest along Long Island Sound, Clark Park is the perfect spot for migrating songbirds. We’ll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more in the forests and wetlands of this diverse property. The walk will be ... Read more
Meet the Animals – Birds of Prey Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free program The ambassador animals at the Fairfield Nature Center are an important part of our education outreach. Join us at this event for a unique chance to meet, up close, some of the Center’s raptor bird residents. Learn all ... Read more
Beginners Bird Walk Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 8 A.M. If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful, spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet. Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black-and-white Warblers. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
May 4 - Sun 8 - 11 am 171 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT Park in Golf Club Parking Lot The walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails. We will hopefully see Bluebirds, fall/spring warblers and others as we enjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will be between ... Read more
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
May 5 - Monday - 8 am 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby Park on north side of road Flat easy walking. About one mile over 2 hours. Expect mud, and water if it has been raining recently. Many habitat types: woods, marsh, shrub field, beaver pond, cedar woods. Should be very good for spring warblers. Larry Lunden larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org ... Read more
May 6, Tuesday - 8 am Enter 20 River Rd, Barkhamsted in Google Maps From Rt 44 drive north on 181 - 0.15 miles to first dirt rd on right We will meet at the kiosk along the dirt road. Lower Greenwoods - Boneyard Walk. Spend a morning on an easy walk looking for migrants on MDC property ... Read more
May 7 - Wed - 7 am 35 Auerfarm Road Auerfarm Road is 400 feet N of Burr Rd on Rt 185 Park in the parking area on the right Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve was once part of the historic Auerfarm property that was a working farm for 40 years. This property maintains some of the most ... Read more
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