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New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area

Barn Island Wildlife Management Area Stonington, CT, United States

May 25 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Eco Travel: Fishers Island Spring Migration Field Trip

Fishers Island: Spring Migration Monday, May 26     6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spring is an excellent time of year to witness migrants arriving on this secluded New York island. Lying at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound, Fishers Island is a connecting link between Rhode Island and Long Island that offers stopping ... Read more

$115 – $130

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbury

May 28 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. Views of the lake and dam, some wetlands and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail. Meet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Eco Travel: Hunt for Golden-Winged Warbler Field Trip

Hunt for the Golden-winged Warbler Saturday, May 31     5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Although just across the border in New York, Sterling Forest State Park is home to a wealth of species that are uncommon in Connecticut. Hooded, Cerulean, and Golden-winged warblers are all common breeding species at the site and should all ... Read more

$95 – $110

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grasslands

Chippens Hill Chippens Hill, Bristol, CT, United States

June 1 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am The Chippens Hill area of Bristol has historically been farmland. The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut and the city of Bristol are working to save some of the habitat where Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and Grasshopper Sparrows have been found. Join Jack Swatt for a tour of these areas in search of these ... Read more

Free

Hartford Audubon Society: Walk – Station 43 – Wetland Birds

Station 43 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United States

June 1 - Sun - 7 am 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. A bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have a chance to see Least Bitterns, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens. Knee high waterproof boots and bug spray are recommended. Mostly easy walking but some very wet ... Read more

Free

Bird Note

Online CT, United States

BirdNote Daily is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day. See https://www.birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily

Free

First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point

Greenwich Point Park 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, United States

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

Free

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Mohawk Mountain State Park

Mohawk Mountain State Park Route 4, Cornwall, CT, United States

June 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greg Hanisek, one of the best birders in the state, will lead the walk in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Meet at the entrance to Mohawk Mountain State ... Read more

Free

New Haven Bird Club: Summer Bird Count

June 7 - June 8 A wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains, to join a team, and for other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Coordinator: Steve Mayo, scmayo999@gmail.com, 203-772-9842.

Free

Hartford Audubon Society: Annual Summer Bird Count

Jun 7 Bird Count Circle 7.5 mile radius from Old State House Join Hartford Audubon members as we participate in the annual Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this two day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding bird data and track species trends for ... Read more

Free

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Birding Airline Trail Colchester CT

Airline Trail South Parking Colchester 294 Bull Hill Road, Colchester, United States

Meet Mattabeseck Audubon Society secretary, Sharon Dellinger, for a nice, flat walk along the Airline Trail.  This walk is also part of Connecticut Trails Day.  Spring is in the air and birds will be singing.  We will identify birds by ear, and hopefully many by sight.  Prior hikes during this time have found many Red-eyed ... Read more