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We've got a fun-filled evening set for this Community Program with a view of some members' photos, a bird quiz, and more. Between the photo shows we will have a bird quiz. How well do you know the size of birds? How about bird name anagrams? Can you id birds from blurred photos? Don't worry. There ... Read more
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8 A.M. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will guide you around this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. It contains a ten-acre clear-cut, large areas of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect to see Hooded, Prairie, and Blue-winged Warblers, Acadian Flycatcher, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to eight ... Read more
Early Morning Walks Bristow Bird Sanctuary | Friday, May 9, 23, & 30 | 8:30-10:00 a.m. Parking at Mead Park All walks canceled if raining. Register Here
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
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
Boston Hollow Bird Watch Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8 A.M. We will explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area, having a northern forest feel. We should see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wren, Northern Waterthrush, and many more. We will ... Read more
May 31-June 1 (Saturday and/or Sunday) – Woodbury-Roxbury Summer Bird Count.If interested in joining, please contact Compiler Russ Naylor, 203-841-7779 – leave a message and he will return your call. Russ will contact all Captains.
Bird Walk at Windswept Ridge, Essex Saturday, May 31; 9-11 a.m. With its abundant forest and wetlands, Windswept Ridge is the perfect spot for migrating songbirds. Located just north of The multi-town Preserve, it helps provide contiguous habitat for warblers, thrushes, tanagers, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on mostly level dirt ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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