New Haven Bird Club

05/24/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd for a morning walk with leader Jack Swatt
Cornwall, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8–11 a.m.

First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park

Join us as we explore the birds 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. Mostly easy walking, with carpooling between sites. Meet at the entrance to Mohawk Mountain State Park on Route 4 in Cornwall, four miles west of Goshen.

05/21/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 31st for a walk in Bristol with leader Jack Swatt
Bristol, Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7–10 a.m.

Chippens Hill Grassland Birds

The 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 search of these declining species. Bring plenty of water and be prepared to walk in sunny field habitat that may contain ticks. Meet at the Bristol Dog Park parking lot ​at 400 Perkins Street in Bristol, just north of the intersection with Pinehurst Road.

05/17/2026

oin us on Wednesday, May 27th for a walk with leader Pat Leahy

Lake Watrous, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Lake Watrous, Woodbridge

Join Pat Leahy for a walk on protected Regional Water Authority property in Woodbridge with views of the lake and dam, some wetlands, and lakeside forest. The trip will be a 3 mile hike on a flat trail. Meet at Lake Bethany Regional Water Authority parking area on Hatfield Hill Road, Bethany. We will carpool to Lake Watrous from there.

05/14/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 25th for a morning walk with leaders Chris Loscalzo (left) and Daniel Errichetti (right)

NOTE: Meeting time is 8 a.m.
Stonington, Sunday, May 24, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon

Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington

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 Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water. Meet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road, Stonington.

05/13/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd for a morning walk with leaders Craig Repasz and DeWitt Allen

North Haven, Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8–11 a.m.

Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven

Rich meadows and fields, forested wetlands, trap rock ridge, and riparian woods host breeding populations of sparrows and warblers, woodpeckers, hawks, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grossbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and other field and woodland birds. Other migrating species are possible. Meet at the Hansen Park parking lot down a driveway just east of 52 Patten Road, North Haven.

05/12/2026

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The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

05/11/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 20th for a walk with leader Pat Leahy

Lake Chamberlain, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:30–10:30 a.m.

Lake Chamberlain, Bethany

Join us for a walk on Regional Water Authority property in Bethany. Pat Leahy has been maintaining a bluebird trail on several of the properties there. Bluebirds, swallows, and spring migrants are plentiful. Walking is not strenuous and on well-maintained trails. Meet at Lake Chamberlain Regional Water Authority parking area on Sperry Road, the second metal gate south of Morris Road, Bethany.

05/09/2026

New York libraries offer free bird-watching gear - https://www.wcax.com/news/2026/05/08/new-york-libraries-offer-free-bird-watching-gear/

05/07/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 17th for the peak of spring migration with leader Chris Loscalzo


Naugatuck, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7 a.m. to noon

Naugatuck State Forest

Join 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 Sapsuckers, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and many other birds are residents here, too. Meet at the commuter lot at Exit 24 off Route 8, Naugatuck.

05/07/2026

This Saturday's walk at River Road in Kent is rescheduled for Sunday, May 10 due to predicted weather.

Join us on Sunday, May 10th for a bird walk with leader Allan Welby

NEW DATE: Kent, Sunday, May 10, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

River Road - Travels Along a Riparian Woodland Corridor

River Road in Kent along the Housatonic River provides a major north-south riparian corridor for spring migration. River Road has produced a nice variety of Northwestern Connecticut nesting species including Acadian and Least Flycatchers; Yellow-throated and Blue-headed Vireos; Winter Wren; and Cerulean, Golden-winged, and Worm-eating Warblers. The vast uninterrupted forest rising from the river is an ideal location for a moderate to strenuous walk on beautiful terrain. Meet in Kent at the old train station, 3 Railroad Avenue, just north of the intersection of Routes 7 & 341. We carpool from there.