Hartford County: Big January of Birding Contest!
The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our third annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The purpose of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible! The competition is free to…
Cape Cod Tour
Cape Cod Cape Cod, MA, United StatesThis is New England late winter birding at its finest. We should see Scoters, and Gannets. Most likely stay and meet at The Cove in Orleans. Call Peter for reservations / details.
Please note: Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Cancelled. May reschedule soon – check back for updates
Donald Barnes Boat Launch 1 S River St., Enfield, CT, United StatesThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring your scope
Julie Victoria: Ospreys 2019 (Event cancelled due to inclement weather)
St. James's Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT, United StatesOspreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. This research continues and there are volunteer opportunities to help monitor Osprey nesting success.
Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 3
S Windsor 990 Main St., South Windsor, CT, United StatesThe ice should be mostly gone as birds begin to return. The water level may be high on this morning walk. Wear boots.
MARCH 9: Birding Long Island Sound on Norwalk Aquarium’s new $2.7million ship
We have arranged a very unique one-time 40-mile "mini-pelagic" trip in LIS Long Island Sound on Saturday, March 9th. This is a trip for you, IF you like going into LIS waters…
Peter Picone: The Inextricable Link Between Songbirds and Plants
St. James's Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT, United StatesPeter will describe the enhancing of bird habitats on state and private land and listeners will come away with ideas for creating and enhancing wildlife habitats in their own surroundings.…
Gina Nichol: Lesvos: European Spring Migration Magic
McAuley Residence Auditorium 275 Steele Rd., West Hartford, CT, United StatesThe Greek Island of Lesvos has become known by birders as one of the best locations in Europe to witness spring migration. In late Apriland early May, a continual stream…
Western Connecticut Shoreline
Sherwood Island State Park Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT, United StatesTake a morning tour from Sherwood Island to New Haven looking for late wintering birds and early spring migrants
Sachuest Point, RI
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Hanging Rock Rd., Middletown, RI, United StatesView Harlequin Ducks and seabirds hard to see in CT. Also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Bring lunch.
Woodcocks at Nod Brook – March 30, 2019
Simsbury (Tower Office Park) 82 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT, United StatesSee the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip. Meet at 82 Hopmeadow St (Rte 10) Simsbury. Back of the first…