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Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Warbler Walk at River Highlands State Park
River Highlands State Park 117 Field Road, Cromwell, CT, United StatesMeet 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
First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
Greenwich Point Park 11 Tod's Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT, United StatesBring 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
CT Audubon Eco Travel: Annual Lyme Loop Field Trip
Annual Lyme Loop Thursday, May 8 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel through Lyme and Nehantic State Forest in search of neotropical migrants. The habitats of the state forest include wetlands, streams, and ponds, all excellent places for the morning chorus of warblers, vireos, and other songbirds. The focus will be on learning ... Read more
Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Helen Carlson Sanctuary
Helen Carlson Sanctuary 79 South Road, Portland, United StatesJoin Elena Coffey for a bird walk at Mattabeseck Audubon Society's Helen Carlson Sanctuary. This birding hotspot was donated to MAS in 1976 by local resident Helen Carlson to preserve it forever. Shortly thereafter, with a grant from the Rockfall Foundation in Middletown, MAS worked with students from Long Lane School to create a nature ... Read more
CT Audubon Eco Travel: Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset Field Trip
Wood-Warblers of Cockaponset Thursday, May 15 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cockaponset State Forest, named after a Native American chief buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest forest in the state forest system, encompassing over 16,000 acres. It offers a great habitat for migrating songbirds and provides for a ... Read more
Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Coginchaug Greenway
Coginchaug Greenway 86 Strickland Road, Middlefield, CT, United StatesMeet Mattabeseck Audubon Society board member, Michael Good, at Strickland Road Trail Head for a delightful walk. Plan to see field nesting species such at Bobolink. Contact Michael to let him know you will be attending the walk: michaeldg@aol.com
CT Audubon Eco Travel: Croft’s Preserve Field Trip
Sunday, May 18 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located in Goshen, Connecticut Audubon’s Croft Preserve is within one of the largest continual forest blocks in the state. The fantastic mix of habitats found throughout the preserve is home to uncommon and rare breeding species, including Ruffed Grouse and American Goshawk. Since the property ... Read more
Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Birding Frederick White Farm
Frederick White Farm Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, United StatesJoin Mattabeseck Audubon Society board member Michael Good for a beautiful walk through White Farm, a 110-acre parcel of former farm land donated to the town of Durham. This area is another Birding Hotspot in eBird. Contact Michael to let him know you will be attending: michaeldg@aol.com
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
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