Late Fall Field Trips

Bird Watching at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT

Sunday, November 25, 2010

8:30 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. 

Horned larks at Hammonasset

Hammonasset Beach State Park is one of Connecticut’s premier birding spots. After the breeding and migrating birds (and sunbathers) have moved on to warmer places, Hammonasset takes on a somewhat different character during the colder months. Join Nina Levenduski and other Menunkatuck birders as we walk the park to look for wintering shorebirds, ducks, sparrows, raptors and others. Beginning birders welcome! Please bring binoculars and dress in layers for cold & windy conditions. Camera, hand lens, field guides, etc. are also suggested.

Meet outside the Nature Center at Hammonasset at 8:30 a.m.. There is no park admission fee. For questions or to register for this trip, e-mail nina@menunkatuck.org. Bad weather the day of the trip cancels.

Winter Birdwatching at Sandy Point and New Haven Harbor

Saturday, December 15

9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Greater scaup - USFWS

Sandy Point in West Haven is recognized by Audubon Connecticut as an Important Bird Area (IBA), and a great place to see wintering shorebirds, ducks and other waterfowl.  Join Nina Levenduski and other Menunkatuck birders for a walk on the beaches to look for wintering birds. Beginning birders welcome! Please bring binoculars and dress in layers for cold and windy conditions. Camera, hand lens, field guides, etc. are also suggested.

Optional lunch stop after the walk at a local burger/seafood joint.

Meet at the parking area at the junction of Beach Street and Second Avenue in West Haven.

To sign up for the trip, e-mail nina@menunkatuck.org. Bad weather the day of the trip cancels.