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March 30 - Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford Meet in main parking lot Contact Maggie to verify this date. This is a good trip to try for sea ducks and sparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat shoreline walk approximately 2 miles for about 3 hours. Maggie Peretto ... Read more
Apr 2 - 8 am Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge 202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA Park by sign at the end of the road A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings ... Read more
Join us in partnership with the Greenwich Land Trust for a guided bird tour at GLT's Converse Brook Preserve. April is the beginning of Spring songbird migration and we will explore the trails of the preserve in search for birds who have just arrived from their long journeys from Central America as well as birds ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
Ducks of Jamaica Bay Saturday, April 5 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. A popular spot for shorebirds in fall, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year-round. In early April, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. ... Read more
Apr 5 - 8 am Great Pond, Simsbury 156 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury Between Laurel Ln & Old Farms Rd Meet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road An easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where we will see waterfowl, shorebirds, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call ... Read more
Family Shorebird Walk Spring is a great time to see shorebirds along the CT coast, as many of our migratory species head back north. We’ll look and listen to these charismatic birds and enjoy some of our most beautiful coastal parks. The walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. $10 members; $15 non-members; $5 ... Read more
Field Trip – West Rock Ridge State Park – Lake Wintergreen, Hamden – Molly Zahn and Peter Grund April 6 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am at Lake Wintergreen Join Molly Zahn and Peter Grund for a walk at the Lake Wintergreen area of West Rock Ridge State Park. We will circle the lake and, if there is time, ... Read more
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
Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors April 8, 10 a.m. to Noon $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for this program starting in our Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring. This will include how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys, find ... Read more
Lights Out Connecticut Lecture The Effects of Light Pollution on Birds, Wildlife, and Humans Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Our state is located along the Atlantic Flyway, so many birds use our shoreline and green spaces to rest and refuel during their trip north. Artificial light emitted by houses, buildings, streetlights, bridges, and other ... Read more
John Hannan has worked with multiple bird conservation organizations across the Americas. Join us to see his beautiful imagery of our hemisphere’s birds and landscapes while learning about some of the key bird conservation initiatives happening right now across the Americas. This work, being done by a wide ranging coalition, has become a core part ... Read more
Apr 8 - Tue - 7:30 pm Social Time at 7:00 pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Bethany Sheffer Chimney Swifts, Unraveling the Mystery and Magic Bats? Birds? Minions of the Underworld? If you have found strange looking birds in your fireplace or heard a deafening cacophony of sounds from inside it, congratulations! You likely have ... Read more
Few natural spectacles compare to the wonder of watching such a small bird conduct such a complex courtship display. If you haven’t seen it, you won’t want to miss this program! But to have woodcock to appreciate, this robin-sized bird requires properly managed habitat that meets its needs during different stages in its life cycle. ... Read more
"Birds, Small Bites, and Spring Migration" Here come the birds! Migrating birds are coming north from southern wintering grounds to breed in the spring. In this program, which is all about Spring Migration, we will talk about why some birds migrate, how they do it, and what threats they face on their journeys. Learn ... Read more
Join us for a Woodcock Walk. Interested participants will have an opportunity to witness the fantastic courtship dance of the American Woodcock at the Bent of the River Audubon Center. Also known as “timberdoodle,” the male woodcock flies to his singing grounds at sunset and gives a short, high-pitched insect-like single-note call, which he may ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
Apr 12 - 8 am Greenstone Hollow 31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby Park on north side of road All are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve. Woodland, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide 20 -40 species during the Spring migration. About 1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can ... Read more
Russ Naylor will be leading a walk for early spring migrants at the Bent on Saturday, April 12 - meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot at 185 East Flat Hill Road in Southbury. For details, please call Russ Naylor at 203-841-7779 - leave a message and he will call you back.
Adult Programs - Shorebird Walks Saturday, April 12; 9-11 am Saturday, April 12; 1-3 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds winter in CT, while others started their northbound journey in early spring. Join us as we ... Read more
Join naturalist Ryan Maclean for an exciting workshop to learn about birds! During this introduction to Ornithology, and the tools and skills used to study birds, we’ll provide guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. This workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars, guides, and online resources that help make ... Read more
Apr 16 - 8 am Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 953 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park along road near intersection. The fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year-round and on each walk ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
Apr 19 - 8 am Farmington River Park 458 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT Meet in Parking Lot Enjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring woodlands. This is a new area for Hartford Audubon. This is an exploratory walk to see what can be found in the area. About a two-mile walk. There are some ... Read more
April 19, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm at Lighthouse Point Bird the harbor shore at Lighthouse Point Park for gulls, loons, ducks, and early returning shorebirds. Then we proceed to the Richard English Bird Sanctuary at the Deer Lake Camp in Killingworth. Check with the trip leader for approximate arrival time at each location. Bring lunch and ... Read more
Whether you are new to birding or a pro, technology can help you identify birds. Join this guided bird hike where we will use the app Merlin by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to help us identify and learn more about the birds at the Bent. Please download the app to your smartphone before the ... Read more
Birds have an unbelievable variety of sounds which they use throughout their lives. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for a special workshop to learn about helpful techniques used for identifying birds by their beautiful songs as well as how and why they make such incredible sounds. We will start with a slide show presentation and listen ... Read more
On Earth Day, April 22, come to the Bantam Cinema and Arts Center to be entertained and enlightened by the stunning documentary “Wings Over Water.” The film, which will be shown at 6:30 p.m., focuses on the prairie wetlands in the heartland of North America. These water highways remain an oasis for wildlife, from the ... Read more
Apr 23 - 8 am Glastonbury Great Pond 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. Great Pond offers great treetop, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants, including ... Read more
Birds are facing significant population challenges all over the world. Changes in habitat, seasons that are shifting, severe storms, and increased temperatures are all playing a part in an overall decline in numbers. The National Audubon Society is working to find ways to change those trajectories through significant and ambitious goals in conservation - from ... Read more
Apr 26 - 3 weeks Annual Spring Census Join fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census which will end on Sunday, May 19th. Unlike our other bird counts, this count is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird as much or as little as you like and report to as many ... Read more
Join us for a *FREE* in-person workshop to learn more about Aerial Insectivores, specifically those that we can find here in Connecticut. The presentation will be led by COA's Joe Attwater. Joe is a Connecticut native and the Conservation & Education Coordinator for the Connecticut Audubon Society's Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme. ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
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
WHITE MEMORIAL CENTER: April 26 @ 7:30 am and 9:00 am Early Spring Migrants Bird Walks with Fran Zygmont: 7:30 am and 9:00 am
April 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am at Bauer Park Join nationally-recognized wildlife artist and birder Mike DiGiorgio for a walk to look for resident and migrating songbirds. We’ll explore the fields, gardens, and woodland trails. Birders of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking ar...
Apr 27 - 7 am Roaring Brook Nature Center Springtime Bird Walk Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton Meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Ideal area for a morning walk during spring migration as 50 species may be seen or heard. Look for warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers and more. Dress for ... Read more
April 27, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am at Kellogg Environmental Center Osbornedale State Park offers a variety of species in its fields and forest, and around its ponds. It is always a surprise which species will be discovered as we walk through the park. We may see a flyover Bald Eagle, nesting Bluebirds, early warbler migrants, Green ... Read more
An Introduction into Neotropical Birding like no other…Trinidad and Tobago! Apr 29 🦋 Wildlife Series 🦆 Tue 7:30 pm Guest Speaker Sir Gerard Ramsawak McAuley Residence Auditorium at 275 Steele Rd, West Hartford. The Neotropics boasts of about 3,751 bird species which makes it the most biodiverse region in the world. This represents 90 families, 28 of which are endemic to ... Read more
Apr 30 - 8:30 am Lewis Farm Sanctuary 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight line for passing cars Bring your binoculars, apply some bug spray and wear light hikers as we set off on the beautifully maintained trails in this sanctuary. We will ... Read more
Join us for one of our favorite traditional events to celebrate the start of May and the peak of spring migration. Following our Spring Migration Bird Tours at 7 a.m., complimentary breakfast will be served at the Asnes Barn. Materials on bird migration will be available for all attendees and naturalists will be on hand ... Read more
SATURDAYS, APRIL 5-12-19-26, MAY 3-10 2025. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available ... Read more
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
May 3, Sat 8 am 202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA Park by sign at the end of the road A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is ... Read more
Meet 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
