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September 7, 14, & 21 7:30 — 9 am Join us as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall migration season. Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you will need. Geared for all levels of birding expertise, but not for very young children. Donation ... Read more
Saturday, September 14 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Head to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to catch a Whale Watch, looking for Humpback, Fin, and Minke whales. Sightings last year were excellent, and we hope for similar results this year. There’s also the chance of seeing various other sea animals including Basking Sharks and Atlantic White-sided Dolphins. We’ll ... Read more
Sep 14 Glastonbury Great Pond Saturday 8 am - 10 am Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury on left From Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and drive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. Expect common CT birds as ... Read more
These walks will meet at the nearby The Audubon Shop then proceed to sites in Hammonasset Beach State Park. Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding ... Read more
Sep 14 Simsbury River Walk Sat 8 am 46 Drake Hill Rd, Simsbury Park at the Simsbury High School Crew Boathouse across from Drake Hill Rd from Flower Bridge. Do not park at Flower Bridge The Simsbury River Walk provides beautiful and varied birding habitat along the Farmington River floodplain and can be ... Read more
Geology and Birds: Stony Creek and Quarry Park – Cheryl Cape and Dan May September 14 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Rain date) Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8 am to noon Come join us for a new field trip that will explore the natural resources and birds in two different rock quarry areas in rural Branford ... Read more
Learn about raptor migration and then get your binoculars ready to scan the skies for any soaring hawks, eagles, or other raptors. LHAS birders Ann Orsillo and Donna Rose Smith will be on hand to help you identify any birds you see. We are collaborating with Friends of Topsmead State Forest to present this event. Refreshments will ... Read more
Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks: 9 - 11 am September 11 - Mamacoke Island, Waterford September 14 - Seaside State Park Waterford Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their ... Read more
To help highlight the Federal Duck Stamp judging being held in Connecticut, this special event held the Saturday before will showcase our state’s waterfowl heritage and conservation efforts. The day will be full of fun family activities focused on everything waterfowl: Talk to representatives from the DEEP Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Police Divisions, Greenwich Audubon, and ... Read more
Join local naturalist Eric Nelson, we will be exploring the backyard and open fields in search of insects and other night life. Bring a strong flashlight and either mosquito repellent or wear mosquito netting. Note! The Museum/Nature Center will be "Open" at 5:00 p.m. until the last person leaves. Free and Open to Everyone ... Read more
Introduction to Lighthouse Point and Hawkwatching – Steve Mayo September 15 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join Hawk Watch Coordinator Steve Mayo for an introduction to identifying and counting the raptors that stream over and through Lighthouse Point Park during fall migration. Lighthouse Point is a premier location on the East Coast and watching the migrating ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Swallow Cruises Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024 Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of ... Read more
