The following list outlines the trips that will be offered by the NHBC in the upcoming year. All levels of birders are invited to all field trips, and every effort is made on all trips to help beginning birders. If you are new to birding or have any special needs, please be sure to let the leader know at the start of the field trip.
More details, if required, and/or updates on these trips will be given at the indoor meetings and in the Club newsletter. You can check the Club's website too for trip information and watch for emails sent by the Club. Contact trip leaders directly if you have questions about any of their trips. Please also check the sources listed above for news about the possible last-minute addition of new field trips.
The New Haven Bird Club does not charge trip or leader fees for its outdoor programs, but participants are responsible for the cost of their food, transportation, and entrance fees (where charged), unless prior arrangements are made by the Club. Car-pooling is encouraged to avoid parking problems at some destinations and to promote conservation of our natural resources.
Cancellation Policy
Inclement weather or another emergency may cancel a field trip. Check the
sources listed above or contact the leader of the trip directly if you have
any questions about a possible cancellation.
2011-2012 Field Trips/Outdoor Events
| TRIP | DATE and TIME | MEETING LOCATION |
| COA Shorebird & Tern Workshop | Aug. 14 - 7:30am | Sandy Pt., West Haven |
| Jamaica Bay NWR | Aug. 20 - 7:30am | Rt 34 commuter lot |
| Lighthouse Pt. Park Hawk Watch | Sept. 1 - end of Nov | LPP parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk Sandy Point |
Sept. 7 - 8:00am | Sandy Pt., West Haven |
| Lighthouse Pt. Park | Sept. 17 - 8:00am | LPP parking lot |
| 9th Annual Migration Festival | Sept. 25 - 8am-3pm | LPP |
| Family Bird Walk - Lighthouse Pt. Park | Oct. 1 - 9:00am | LPP parking lot |
| Kellogg Environmental Center/Osborndale SP | Oct. 1 - 8:00am | Kellogg parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk - Osborndale SP | Oct. 5 - 8:00am | Kellogg parking lot |
| The BIG SIT! | Oct. 9 - all day | various |
| Hammonasset SP | Oct. 15 - 8:00am | Hammonasset SP entrance |
| Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven | Oct. 15 - 8:00am | Cemetery parking lot, Ella Grasso Blvd. |
| Winter Feeder Survey | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 | |
| 1st Wednesday Walk - Silver Sands SP | Nov. 2 - 8:00am | Silver Sands SP, Milford |
| Fargeorge Preserve | Nov. 6 - 8:00am | Fargeorge Preserve - Quin. Ave, NH |
| Bombay Hook NWR - Delaware | Nov. 12 - 6:25am | contact Mike Horn |
| Family Bird Walk - Silver Sands SP | Dec. 3 - 9:00am | Silver Sands SP, Milford |
| 1st Wednesday Walk Hammonasset SP |
De. 7 - 8:00am | Hammonasset SP entrance |
| Ora Ave./Proto Dr./Tweed Airport | Dec. 10 - 8:00am | Proto Dr. |
| 112th Christmas Bird Count | Dec. 17 | |
| 1st Wednesday Walk Sherwood Island SP |
Jan. 4 - 7:30am | Sherwood Island SP parking lot |
| Stratford/Milford Birding Tour | Jan. 15 - 7:30am | I-95, exit 35 commuter parking lot |
| Barkhamstead Reseroir and vicinity | Jan. 28 - 7:30am | Amity Shopping Center |
| 1st Wednesday Walk - Hammonasset SP | Feb. 1 - 8:00am | Hammonasset SP entrance |
| Hammonasset SP | Feb. 4 - 8:00am | Meig's Pt. Nature Center |
| Sachuest Pt. and RI Coast | Feb. 25 - 7:00am | I-95, exit 55 commuter parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk Sikorsky Airport & Great Meadows Marsh |
Mar. 7 - 8:00am | Long Beach parking lot |
| Family Bird Walk - Brooksvale Park, Hamden | Mar. 17 - 9:00am | Brooksvale Park parking lot |
| SW Conn. Coast | Mar. 25 - 8:00am | Dunkin Donuts parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk Cove Island Park, Stamford |
Apr. 4 - 7:30am | Cove Island parking lot |
| East Rock Park - Trail Maint. | Apr. 14 - 8:00am | Eli Whitney Museum parking lot |
| Richard English Memorial Trip - Lighthouse Point to English Refuge | Apr. 14 - 8:30am | LPP parking lot |
| Ansonia Nature Center | Apr. 21 - 8:00am | Ansonia Nature Center parking lot |
| Kids Walk at East Rock Park | Apr. 28 - 9:00am | Eli Whitney Museum parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk East Rock Park |
May 2 - 8:00am | Eli Whitney Museum parking lot |
| East Rock Park | May 5 - 8:00am | Rice Field |
| Bent of the River | May 6 - 7:30am | BotR Sanctuary |
| Chatfield Hollow/Cockaponset State Forest, Killingworth | May 6 - 8:30am | Chatfield Hollow parking lot |
| Big Day Marathon | May 12 - 6am-6pm | call leader |
| Nehantic State Forest | May 13 - 6:30am | I-95, exit 55 commuter parking lot |
| Naugatuck State Forest | May 16 - 7:00am | Rt. 8, exit 25 commuter parking lot |
| Barn Island WMA | May 19 - 7:00am | I-95, exit 55 commuter parking lot |
| Startford Shore Points | May 20 -7:00am | Long Beach parking lot |
| 1st Wednesday Walk White Memorial Foundation |
Jun. 6- 8:00am | WMF parking lot |
| Summer Bird Count | Jun. 9-10 | call leader |
| Kellogg Environmental Center/Osborndale SP | Jun. 23 - 9:00am | Kellogg parking lot |
| Central CT Birding Tour | Jul. 9 - 7:00am | I-91 exit 15 commuter parking lot |
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