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Field Trip – Bent of the River Important Bird Area, Southbury – Morgan Evans
April 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Bent of the RiverExplore a prime birding location along the Pomperaug River in Southbury where more than 100 species of birds have been observed in a single day. This beautiful and highly diverse habitat is owned and maintained by Audubon Connecticut. The walk is open to birders of all levels; families are welcome. ...
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: East Rock Park, New Haven – John Oshlick
May 1 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Eli Whitney MuseumEast Rock Park in early May is one of the best places in the state to see migrant warblers. Fifteen to twenty species are possible on a good day. Meet at the Eli Whitney Museum parking lot, 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Leader: John Oshlick, 203-584-1955 or john.oshli...
Field Trip – River Road, Kent: Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor – Craig Repasz
May 4 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm at kent welcome centerRiver Road along the Housatonic River in Kent provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river provides ideal habitat and a beautiful walk. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species inclu...
Field Trip – Big Day Marathon – John Oshlick
May 5 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm at Eli Whitney MuseumBig Day Marathon Sunday, May 5, 2024, 6 a.m. Join us for all or part of this event. We’ll focus on New Haven area hotspots, seeking 100-130 species. We start at East Rock and search several other local migrant traps, as well as the coast from Lordship to Hammonasset. The Big Day could potentially ...
Field Trip – Hartman Park, Lyme – John Oshlick
May 8 @ 6:30 am - 11:00 am at the Branford commuter lot, Exit 55 off I-95.Hartman Park is known for its breeding population of Cerulean Warbler. There is also a power cut which may have Prairie, Blue-winged, Magnolia and other warblers. Both Cuckoos have been seen here as well. The Hartman Park walk involves a moderate distance walk on moderately strenuous terrain. Meet a...
Field Trip – East Rock Park, New Haven – Steve Broker
May 9 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am at farnam parking lotFrom late April through mid-May, East Rock Park experiences a steady progression of newly-arriving neotropical migrant birds. Many birders visit this ultra-hotspot daily in spring to enjoy the latest flashy birds making appearances. We start the morning at Trowbridge Drive to ensure parking spaces, ...
Field Trip – Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden – Jim Sirch, Craig Repasz, DeWitt Allen
May 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Sleeping GiantSleeping Giant hosts diverse habitats: riparian woods, rivers and streams, stands of white pines, mature deciduous forests, and cliffs and meadow edge. Although it is famous for its ankle-twisting and heart-pumping terrain, we will bird along the uphill but (mostly) smooth-surfaced Tower Path. As we...
Field Trip – Naugatuck State Forest – Chris Loscalzo
May 12 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at Rt 8 exit 25 commuter parking lotJoin us at the peak of spring migration on this moderately strenuous hike in a fine birding location. We’ll search for migrants and residents. We often see more than 15 species of warblers on this trip, including resident Hooded, Chestnut-sided, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers. Yellow-bellied Sa...
Field Trip – Whip-poor-will Walk in Naugatuck State Forest, Naugatuck – Jack Swatt
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Hunters mountain roadRain Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8–9:30 p.m. Jack Swatt, New Haven Bird Club Life Member and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) volunteer Whip-poor-will monitor, will lead a walk to listen and look for Eastern Whip-poor-will at the Naugatuck State Forest. Jack w...
Field Trip – Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven – Craig Repasz, DeWitt Allen
May 18 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Julius M. Hansen ParkJulius M. Hansen Park, North Haven Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8–11 a.m. Rich meadows and fields, forested wetlands, trap rock ridge, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers, woodpeckers, hawks, orioles, grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and other field and woodland birds. Othe...
Field Trip – Lake Chamberlain, Bethany – Pat Leahy
May 22 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am at Lake Chamberlain Recreation AreaThis date has changed from the Yearbook. The walk was originally scheduled for May 15th. It has been moved to May 22. Join Pat Leahy for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds, swallows, and ...
Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo
May 25 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Branford commuter lot, Exit 55 off I-95.Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated ...
Field Trip – Lake Dawson – Woodbridge – Pat Leahy
May 29 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am at Lake Chamberlain Recreation AreaLake Dawson, Woodbridge Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7:30–11 a.m. Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. Swallows, bluebirds, many other resident birds, and possible late migrants. Some mild slopes on a well-maintained road. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Reg...
Field Trip – Bauer Farm (Bauer Park), Madison – Mike DiGiorgio,
June 1 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am at Bauer ParkJoin 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 are welcome. Meet at the Community Gardens parking area, 257 Copse Road, Madison...
Field Trip – Chippens Hill Grassland Birds, Bristol – Jack Swatt
June 2 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am at roberts field parking areaThe Chippens Hill area of Bristol has historically been farmland. The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut and the city of Bristol are working to save some of the habitat where Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and Grasshopper Sparrows have been found. Join Jack Swatt for a tour of these areas in sea...
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park, Cornwall – Greg Hanisek
June 5 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at mohawk mountain state parkGreg Hanisek, one of the best birders in the state, will lead the walk in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Meet at the entrance to Mohawk Mountain State P...
Bird Count – New Haven Summer Bird Count – Steve Mayo
June 8 - June 9This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your song identification skills and see what birds are nesting in your area. For the names of area captains and other information, contact Steve Mayo. Meet at various points. Coordinator Steve Mayo, 203-551-1707, scmayo99...
Field Trip – Lake Watrous, Woodbridge, Bethany – Pat Leahy
June 12 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am at Lake Chamberlain Recreation AreaJoin Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge. Views of the lake and dam, some wetlands and lakeside forest. Walking is not strenuous and on a well-maintained road. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road south of Morris ...