Hidden Gems Series: Bird Walks in Milford & Stratford Parks

Black-and-white Warbler being banded by Frank Gallo and Sean Graesser. Photo by Sean Graesser/Copyright Connecticut Audubon Society

Milford and Stratford are blessed with many wonderful parks. Expert birder Frank Gallo, director of Connecticut Audubon’s Milford Point Coastal Center, has picked the best sites to explore in autumn, from hidden gems, such as Booth Park, to more well-known sites, such as Silver Sands State Park.

Frank will guide walkers to a variety of species of seasonal birds at each location. No experience necessary. Binoculars are available upon request.

Preregistration recommended. Contact Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 x 502 to register and to request binoculars. Meet at each park; directions will be provided.

7:45 – 8:45 a.m.*

Saturday, November 23: Milford Point – Thanksgiving Duck walk

Saturday, September 21: BoothPark, Stratford – Hawks and other migrants (9-10:15 a.m.*)

Saturday, September 28: Wilcox Park – Warblers and other migrants

Saturday, October 5: Mondo Pond – Warblers and other migrants

Saturday, October 19: Silver Sands State Park – Sparrows and other migrants

Saturday, October 26: Eisenhower Park (Community Gardens) – Sparrows and other migrants

Fee: 7 weeks $60 ($35 seniors, $45 CAS members); weekly $9 per walk ($5 seniors, $7 CAS members)