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Featured Day Trips
Day of Migrants on Block Island
Thur., May 17 8AM – 7PM
Block islandserves as a popular resting point for migrating songbirds. Their journey may involve non-stop flights covering more than a thousand miles at a time, so when they finally touch down, they have expended much of their energy and need to feed to refuel. Warblers fly in flocks, sometimes called “waves,” representing several species, and their arrival creates a spectacle of brilliant colors Leader: Andrew Griswold. Members $90/Nonmembers $100.
Warblers of Southeastern Connecticut
Sun., May 20 6AM-3PM
May is the best time for seeing some of North America’s most beautiful birds, the warblers. From wintering sites in Central and South America, these tiny, brightly colored, insect-eating birds make their return to breeding grounds where males sing their lovely, high-pitched songs. Great trip for photographers and those wanting to learn identification of birds by their song! Leader: Andrew Griswold. Members $65/Nonmembers $75.
Hiking Selden Island
Sat., May 19 8AM-11:30AM
Join us as EcoTravel takes a cruise up the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest to Selden Island. Selden Island State Park is the largest island in Connecitcut waters on the CT River; both the river and the island itself, rich in history. This trip provides the opportunity to learn about local botany, history and ornithology and perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to see some of our resident Bald Eagles en route. Fee: $40 all travelers.
SPECIAL EVENT
Swallow Spectacular
Wednesday and Sunday evenings in September.
Remember to save the date for one of our most popular events!
The Cruises sell out quickly so reserve a space well in advance.
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On the Connecticut River, we are lucky enough to be able to witness two spectacular avian happenings. The first of the year is the spectacular concentration of eagles that join us to over-winter. The other highlight of the birding year is the amazing Tree Swallow concentration that can be found each September. During fall migration, thousands of swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River and at sunset settle in on a giant communal roost. The birds come from as far away as 25 miles and converge at dusk, often creating a “ballet” and “funnel” of birds before and as they settle down for the night. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote, “I have seen a million flamingos on the lakes of East Africa and as many seabirds on the cliffs of the Alaska Pribilofs, but for sheer drama, the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I had ever seen.” Join Connecticut Audubon Society naturalists as they journey along the Connecticut River to see this spectacular display. Bring a picnic supper and your favorite beverage to enjoy on the trip. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. A truly awe inspiring display! If you only take one trip with EcoTravel this fall… make sure it’s this one! Fee: $40.
Please call us about small private charters (up to 6 people) for this event.
SEARCH FOR RARITIES
Have you ever wanted to search for a rare bird near Connecticut, but couldn’t find directions or were concerned about going alone? Here’s your chance to join CAS EcoTravel Rarities Expeditions. We’ll provide the transportation, driver, company, experienced leadership, and logistical arrangements. This is how it works: first, call EcoTravel to sign on. Then, when a “bird of significance” is in the area, EcoTravel will contact you with the chance to join the adventure. You have the option of coming along or waiting for the next big rarity. The fee will be determined by how far we have to drive for each bird and the number of people participating. Call 800-996-8747 to get your name on the list! Call now so you will not miss out!
