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Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Let’s Go A-Ducking!

Stop & Shop, Cromwell 195 West Street, Cromwell, CT, United States

A replication of Dave Titus’s favorite duck migration trip will start at Bishops Ponds, Research Parkway (off East Main Street) in Meriden, then will take Barnes Road to North Farms Reservoir (reservoir has supplied flock of Coots in past). Then to Broad Brook Reservoir, Cheshire. Dress for the (usually) raw and chilling weather. Meet at ... Read more

Mattabeseck Audubon Society’s Bird Walk at Haddam Meadows

Haddam Meadows State Park 20 Parmelee Road, Haddam, United States

Join avid birder Elena Coffey for an exciting early spring bird walk at Haddam Meadows State Park celebrating Mattabeseck Audubon Society's 50th Anniversary. Meet at entrance to the park where Saybrook Road (Route 154) meets Island Dock Road.  You can reach Elena at 860-305-1965 or email elena_ibclc@yahoo.com      

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Warbler Walk at River Highlands State Park

River Highlands State Park 117 Field Road, Cromwell, CT, United States

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

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Helen Carlson Sanctuary

Helen Carlson Sanctuary 79 South Road, Portland, United States

Join 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

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Coginchaug Greenway

Coginchaug Greenway 86 Strickland Road, Middlefield, CT, United States

Meet 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

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Birding Frederick White Farm

Frederick White Farm Maple Avenue, Durham, CT, United States

Join 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  

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Birding Airline Trail Colchester CT

Airline Trail South Parking Colchester 294 Bull Hill Road, Colchester, United States

Meet Mattabeseck Audubon Society secretary, Sharon Dellinger, for a nice, flat walk along the Airline Trail.  This walk is also part of Connecticut Trails Day.  Spring is in the air and birds will be singing.  We will identify birds by ear, and hopefully many by sight.  Prior hikes during this time have found many Red-eyed ... Read more

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Birding Hike through Golet Farm Preserve

Golet Farm Preserve 26 Great Hillwood Road, East Haddam, United States

Join Debbie Evans, Mattabeseck Audubon Society board member, on a hike through Golet Farm Preserve.  This 32-acre parcel of land was donated to the East Haddam Land Trust by Thomas Smith.  It's meadows, trees, and wetlands provide a wonderful habitat for birds. Please let Debbie know if you will be attending the hike by emailing ... Read more

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Sparrow Crawl

Join Larry Cyrulik, Mattabeseck Audubon Society board member, for a hike looking for as many sparrow species as possible.  Many other species of birds will be seen along the way.  Birders will meet at the soccer fields parking in Middletown and cover other sights including the Nature Garden and Durham Meadows before the morning is ... Read more