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May 12, 2024(2 events) Mother's Day Bird WalkMother's Day Bird WalkMay 12, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy as he looks for various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; free for mothers. More information about Mother's Day Bird Walk Mother's Day WalkMother's Day WalkMay 12, 2024 2:00 pm -Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5 nonmembers. More information about Mother's Day Walk | May 13, 2024 |
May 14, 2024(2 events) Early Morning Bird WalkEarly Morning Bird WalkMay 14, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond FarmSpring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond FarmMay 14, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 May 14, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm |
May 15, 2024(2 events) 20 Warbler Day20 Warbler DayMay 15, 2024 6:00 am - 2:00 pmTraveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. This is the 14th year of this event. We once found 21 warbler species. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members. More information about 20 Warbler Day Warblers WebinarWarblers WebinarMay 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Often known as “jewels of the bird world”, warblers are among the most sought-after birds during spring migration, as dozens of species make their way into and through Connecticut on their northbound journeys. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the incredible migrations these birds undertake, and which ones you can expect to see in Connecticut in spring. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Warblers Webinar |
May 16, 2024(3 events) Cabbage Hill Bird WalkCabbage Hill Bird WalkMay 16, 2024 8:00 am -This beautiful new land trust preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We will visit the old family graveyard in the middle of the forest. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Cabbage Hill Bird Walk CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT RiverCT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT RiverMay 16, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long Island Sound this latest offering from author, illustrator, photographer, and naturalist, arrives in bookstores in April. Patrick is joining us to relate more about this river we call our own and what we will find along its long journey to the Sound. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is delighted to present this Connecticut resident and former member of the Board of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Join us and celebrate his new book. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT River Frog and Toad CallsFrog and Toad CallsMay 16, 2024 6:30 pm -Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls, which you can hear from February through October. Follow up with a walk around the pond. We should hear Spring Peepers, Green Frogs, and Pickerel Frogs. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Frog and Toad Calls |
May 17, 2024(2 events) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMay 17, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State ParkShorebird Walk at Bluff Point State ParkMay 17, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Bluff Point is part of Connecticut’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is an important spot for migrating shorebirds and nesting Piping Plovers. It’s coastal forests are home to warblers, vireos, orioles, and more, and wading herons and egrets feed from the salt marshes. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park |
May 18, 2024(6 events) Bird Banding DemonstrationBird Banding DemonstrationMay 18, 2024 9:00 am -Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Bird Banding Demonstration Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmForest Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmMay 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 $10 for members, $20 for non-members More information about Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm Shorebird Walk at Harkness State ParkShorebird Walk at Harkness State ParkMay 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 With sweeping views of Long Island Sounds, the beaches and mudflats of Harkness State Park are the perfect stopover sites for migrating shorebirds. The sound and Goshen cove also hold waterfowl and wading birds. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Shorebird Walk at Harkness State Park Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State ParkBird Walk at Sherwood Island State ParkMay 18, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sherwood IslandSherwood Island More information about Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State Park Beginner Birding at Deer Pond FarmBeginner Birding at Deer Pond FarmMay 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 $10 for members, $20 for non-members More information about Beginner Birding at Deer Pond Farm Shorebird Walk at HammonassetShorebird Walk at HammonassetMay 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 One of the best birding destinations in the state, Hammonasset boasts more bird species recorded than any other in Connecticut. With sandy and rocky beaches, salt marshes, and open fields, it’s a shorebird paradise. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset |