Shorebird Walks

Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. $ 13 for members; $18 for non-members.

– The walk at Barn Island will be approximately 1.5 miles out and back on level dirt terrain. Exposure to the sun and heat is possible, depending on the weather. Portable toilet on site.
– The walk at 4-Mile River will involve little to no walking, mostly stationary birding on dirt and grassy terrain. Exposure to the sun and heat is possible, depending on the weather. Portable toilet on site.
– The walk at Griswold Point will be approximately 1-1.5 miles out and back on level sandy and rocky terrain. Exposure to the sun and heat is possible, depending on the weather. No restrooms on site.
– The walk at Bluff Point will be approximately 2.5 miles out and back on level dirt terrain. Exposure to the sun and heat is possible, depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site.

Saturday, August 23, 1-3 pm at Barn Island WMA, Stonington – Register Here

Tuesday, September 16, 9-11 am at 4-Mile River Boat Launch, Old Lyme – Register Here

Saturday, September 27, 9-11 am at Griswold Point, Old Lyme – Register Here

Saturday, October 18, 9-11 am at Bluff Point, Groton – Register Here