Birding Hotspots in Connecticut
The following locations are consistently good birding spots. The variety and number of bird sightings may vary by season, but each offers its own special experience. There are many other productive sites in Connecticut. The books cited at the bottom of this page provide a rich source for planning birding outings.
- Lighthouse Point Park New Haven, CTLighthouse Point Park New Haven, CT Located at the tip of the eastern shore of New Haven Harbor. Take exit 50 from I95 south 0.2 mile, right on Woodward Ave. (becomes Fort Hale Park Rd.), right onto Townsend Ave. right on Lighthouse Rd to the park entrance. The Point extends into the harbor, is on… Read more: Lighthouse Point Park New Haven, CT
- White Memorial Foundation Litchfield, CTWhite Memorial Foundation Litchfield, CT Located about 2 miles southeast of Litchfield on Route 202 in the Northwest hills of Connecticut. The 4,440 acre preserve includes a museum, river/streams, marsh, ponds, forest and numerous hiking trails roads. Water, marsh, shore and land birds provide for excellent birding in any season.
- Hammonasset Beach State Park Madison, CTHammonasset Beach State Park Madison, CT Located on the Connecticut shoreline between Madison and Clinton. Take exit 62 off I-95, head south 1.5 miles to Park entrance. This peninsula location provides a resting spot for migrating birds. Best in fall, winter and spring for gulls, terns, water, shore, marsh, and land birds.
