Tanager Hill - Bird Walk - May 14, 2026
2026-05-14 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Tanager Hill, Old Bridge Rd., Simsbury, CT, 06070, United States
May 14 Tanager Hill Thu 7:45 am133 East Weatogue St, SimsburyFrom north: parking lot on left 0.3 mi south of Terry’s Plain RdFrom south: parking lot on right 0.5 mi north of Riverside Rd
Tanager Hill and the adjacent Owen–Mortimer property provideover 100 acres of spectacular birding habitat on Talcott Mountain.A highlight is the presence of nesting Hooded Warblers. This two–mile walk ascends over 200 feet and lasts a little over 2 hours.Bring comfortable walking shoes & bug repellent. A few smallmuddy spots.
Jon Ward jward88787@aol.com 860–416–3958 T

Longo Farms Open Space - Bird Walk - May 15, 2026
2026-05-15 07:30 - 10:30
May 15 Longo Farms Open Space Fri 7:30 am2954 Hebron Ave, GlastonburyEntrance sign next to driveway. Drive in 0.2 mi and park in lot.
Truly a fun place to gather and learn about birds! Diverse habitatsinclude: pond, marsh, farmland, woodlands, and successiongrowth. Can be very birdy including warblers, some raptors andwaterfowl. Protective boots and bug spray may be necessary. Hillyopen trails. This walk can be up to 2 miles depending on howmany birds we find and on the group pace. Plan for 3 hours.
Annette Pasek apasek@cox.net 860–490–8357 T

Fisher Meadows - Bird Walk - May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Fisher Meadows, 291 Old Farms Rd., Avon, CT, 06001, United States
May 16 Fisher Meadows Sat 7 amMain Entrance Fisher Meadows Recreation Area on Old FarmsRd next to soccer fields789 Old Farms Rd, Avon on Google Maps
Take an easy morning stroll, suitable for all levels of birders,around the pond. Habitats include fields, woodlands, and shrubland. We’ll hope to see Orchard Oriole, Yellow–throated Vireo,Willow Flycatcher and Canada Warbler among others. The walkshould last less than 3 hours.
Brian Toal BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net 860–999–2733

Penwood State Park - Bird Walk - May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 07:00 - 10:00
May 16 Penwood State Park Sat 7 am174 Hartford Rd, SimsburyWe will meet in the parking lot.
A three–hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers,vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers. Special possibilities includeWorm–eating Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush and both Yellow–billedand Black–billed Cuckoos. This will be easy walking.
Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 T

Addison Bog and Woodlands - Bird Walk - May 17, 2026
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00
May 17 Addison Bog and Woodlands Sun 8 am216 Addison Rd, GlastonburyMeet in the baseball parking lot at the far end of the Smith MiddleSchool rd.
WHEELCHAIR AND WALKER ACCESSIBLE PAVED TRAIL
Join us for a bird walk through mature growth forest and brook,Black Spruce bog and power line cuts. The area has many residentand migrant species. Choose to walk the ten–foot wide, paved pathwith 5 benches spaced throughout, or join a group that walksthrough a very flat woodland trail section that can be good forseeing ovenbird, veery and barred owls. As an option, we canexplore a power–line cut which is good for indigo buntings, prairiewarblers, yellow warblers, and blue–winged warblers. Bring sturdyshoes and bug spray. There is a porta potty at the Smith parking lot.The 2–3 mile walk will last about 3 hours, but you can easily leaveat any time if necessary.
Laura and Bob Bengtson rlbengtson@cox.net 860–882–4285 T

Cedar Hill Cemetary - Bird Walk - May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 07:30 - 10:30
May 20 Cedar Hill Cemetary Wed 7:30 am453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford
A three–hour leisurely bird walk in search of migrant warblers,vireos, thrushes and flycatchers. We may find Cape May andCanada Warblers and Yellow–bellied Flycatcher. Easy walking.
Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 TAl Gatti algatti22@gmail.com 860–916–7142 T

Central NY / Adirondacks - Bird Trip - 3 days - May 22-24, 2026
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24
May 22 Central NY and the Adirondacks Fri 3 daysContact Peter for arrangements
Starting Friday morning at the Bashakill, then continue toMontezuma NWR. Saturday and Sunday will be spent at PerchRiver and Fort Drum, continuing to Inlet. Monday starts at Ferd’sBog before returning to Hartford. This trip will find the majorityof the state’s inland breeding birds.
Peter Stephan stephraf@aol.com 860–729–8374 T

Station 43 & Vibert Rd - Bird Walk - June 6, 2026
2026-06-06 07:00 - 10:00
Jun 6 Station 43 & Vibert Rd – Wetland Birds Sat 7 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd & Main St Park on road by intersection.
A bird walk which focuses on wetland nesting species. We have achance to see Least Bitterns, Virginia Rails and Marsh Wrens.Knee–high waterproof boots and bug spray are recommended.Mostly easy walking but some very wet areas. 2–3 hours.
Paul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com 860–836–3443 T

Reservoir #3 - Bloomfield - Bird Walk - June 6, 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 11:00
Jun 6 Reservoir # 3, Bloomfield Sat 8 am298 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Meet at first parking lot
This area is easily accessible and has a wide variety of habitatswithin a short distance. We are likely to find Bobolinks nesting inthe fields and Great Blue Herons nesting in their rookery at theback of a swamp along with a variety of other summer residentbirds. The area encompasses low fields, tall grass fields, marsh,shrub habitat and forest habitat, all from an easily walkable road.Wear long pants and bug spray for tick protection. We will walkabout 1–1/2 miles over level solid terrain.
Chris Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com 860–967–5976 TJim Watso jcwphotos@cox.net 860–519–8306 T

Trails Day Family Bird Walk - Mary Conklin Preserve - June 7, 2026
2026-06-07 07:30 - 09:00 | Mary Conklin Preserve, Canton, CT, United States
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am:
Join Hartford Audubon and Canton Land Trust leaders Sarah Faulkner and Jay Kaplan for a 1 1/2 hour beginner’s birdwalk for families in this beautiful Canton Land Conservation Trust preserve. You’ll be introduced to birdwatching, how to use the Merlin app to help with bird identification, learn to find and identify birds, and learn about other apps on your phone that can help. Children ages 6 and older are welcome. We’ll look for birds, discuss the ecosystems, and enjoy being in nature. Easy walking, around 2 miles, 1.5 hours. Bring binoculars, smart phone if possible, sturdy sneakers, insect repellent, water and snack. Please leave dogs at home. Leaders will have some binoculars to loan to participants. Email leader to pre-register for this walk at sffaulkner533@gmail.com. Rain cancels.
Directions to the Mary Conklin Preserve: From Route 44 in Canton, turn onto Indian Hill Road and drive about 1.4 miles. The driveway for 144 Indian Hill Road is on the left, next to a large bright red mailbox. Park in the parking area and we’ll gather by the kiosk.
