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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

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – Gellert Preserve Bird Walk

Gellert Preserve Pomfret Center, CT, United States

Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8 A.M. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has a variety of habitats including fields, shrublands, and woodlands.  Expect to find Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society: Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center – Rails Webinar

Rails Webinar Wednesday, May 14; 6-7 p.m. If you’re walking near a marsh in CT, chances are there is a rail somewhere nearby. These secretive birds are among the most elusive birds in the state, often heard more than seen as they skulk among reeds and grasses. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – 20 Warbler Day

20 Warbler Day Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6 A.M. to 2 P.M. We are going to attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day during the peak of warbler migration. We will travel to numerous locations in our search.  This is our 16th year doing this program.  We have found as many ... Read more

$25 – $50

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

$75 – $90

CT Audubon Society – Birdcraft: Spring Bird Walk

Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

Spring Bird Walk at Birdcraft Thursday, May 15, 2025 8 to 10 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban ... Read more

$15 – $20

Hartford Audubon Society: Walk – Longo Farms

May 16 - Fri - 7:00 -am 2954 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury Entrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot. Truly a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitat includes, pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, succession growth. Can be very birdy including warblers, some raptors and waterfowl. Protective boots and bug ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Society: Pomfret – Trail Wood Bird Walk

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

Trail Wood Bird Walk Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8 A.M. Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. We expect to find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers.  Limited to eight participants. Fee:  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society: Trail Wood – Bird Walks

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

TRAIL WOOD: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8 A.M. Trail Wood Bird Walk Hike the paths at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. Trail Wood has a nice assortment of birds. Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers are among them. Limited to eight participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Wednesday, ... Read more

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society – Trail Wood: Bird Walks with Andy

Trail Wood Sanctuary 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, United States

BIRD WALK WITH ANDY - FRIDAY MAY 16 at 8 am and May 28 at 8 am Hike the paths at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. Trail Wood has a nice assortment of birds. Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers are among them. Limited to eight participants. Fee: $10 ... Read more

$10 – $20

CT Audubon Society: Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk at Barn Island

Barn Island Wildlife Management Area Stonington, CT, United States

Shorebird Walk at Barn Island, Stonington Friday, May 16; 2-4 p.m. Barn Island is the largest coastal wildlife management area in the state, and its extensive saltmarshes provide key habitat for shorebirds and wading birds. The coastal forests also provide important resources for migrating songbirds. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles out and back ... Read more

$13 – $18

Roaring Brook Nature Center: Weekend Bird Walks

Roaring Brook Nature Center 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT, United States

Saturdays, April 26, May 3, May 17 7 — 9 am   An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field.   Bird walks are not geared for younger children.   Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot. ... 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.

Please include: event title, event date, start and end times, location, a concise description that also mentions fees, if any, and organizer contact information. If your organization posts events regularly, contact us at the email address above more information on easily sharing your events.