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Menunkatuck Audubon Society: World Migratory Bird Day

College Woods 41 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, United States

World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on May 10th in the spring and October 11th in fall. The conservation theme this year is Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities. This year’s theme promotes the importance of a healthy coexistence between people and birds by focusing on creating bird-friendly cities and communities. Bird friendly practices ... Read more

CT Audubon Society – Deer Pond: 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

New Haven Bird Club: Big Day Marathon

Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States

May 11 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Take part in all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100–130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big day could potentially involve several miles of ... Read more

Free

Hartford Audubon Society: Walk – Machimoodus State Park

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 Society – Pomfret: Mother’s Day Bird Walk

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 free!

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society – 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 Bird Club: Chimney Swifts – May 11

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 Society – Fairfield: Bird Walk – 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; appropriate ... Read more

$15 – $20

CT Audubon Society – 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

CT Audubon Society – Deer Pond: Birdsong Webinar

Online CT, United States

Birdsong Webinar Tuesday, May 13, 7-8 p.m. $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Springtime and birdsong go hand in hand. Lori Lichtenauer, Deer Pond Farm’s Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist will blend science and music in her Birdsong Webinar. She will explain how and why birdsong has evolved, who is singing, and will share tips and tools for identifying birdsong. ... Read more

$5 – $10

New Haven Bird Club: Field Trip – Hartman Park, Lyme

Hartman Park 122 Gungy Rd, Lyme, CT, United States

May 14 @ 6:30 am - 11:00 am Hartman Park is known for its breeding population of Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie, Blue-winged, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. Meet at ... Read more

Free
Event Series Audubon Shop – Spring Migration Walks – Wednesdays

Audubon Shop – Spring Migration Walks – Wednesdays

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

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 Bird Walk at Hammonasset – ... Read more

Free

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.

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