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Migration Magic 2026

The Birds Are Counting On You!

Migration Magic is a month-long festival celebrating the wonder of bird migration in Connecticut with a variety of engaging activities for all ages and experience levels.

2026 Migration Magic Schedule

EcoTravel Migration Magic Trips

  • May 7, May 14, May 16, May 23
  • Connecticut

Family Bird Walk

  • May 2, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • Pond Meadow Preserve
  • Members: $10
    Non-Members: $15; Children Ages 12 and under $5
Blackburnian Warbler

Spring Birdwalk at Birdcraft

  • May 5, 2026
    7 a.m.
  • Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
  • $15 Members
    $20 Non-members

Spring Bird Walk

  • May 5, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • RTP Estuary Center
  • Members: $5
    Non-Members: $10

Birdsong Basics (via Zoom)

  • May 5, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Zoom

Birdwatching “Big Sit” Open House

  • May 8, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Deer Pond Farm

Bird Hike

  • May 9, 8:00am – 10:00am
  • Deer Pond Farm

Spring Bird Walk

  • May 9, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Fenwick Grove
  • Members: $13
    Non-members: $18

Beginner Birding (class & walk)

  • May 9, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Deer Pond Farm

Shorebird Walk

  • May 9, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Griswold Point
  • Members: $13
    Non-members: $18

Bird Walk at Stratford Point

  • May 14, 8:00am – 10:00am
  • Stratford Point Preserve
  • $15 Members
    $20 Non-members

Spring Bird Walk

  • May 14, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Thatch Preserve
  • Members: $5
    Non-members: $10

Spring Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Preserve

  • May 16, 7:00am – 9:00am
  • Smith Richardson Preserve
  • $15 Members
    $20 Members

Bird Walk

  • May 16, 8:00am – 10:00am
  • Deer Pond Farm

Spring Bird Sit

  • May 16, 9:00am – 3:57pm
  • Selden Landing
  • Members: $13
    Non-members: $18

Birding Basics Walk

  • May 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • RTP Estuary Center
  • Members: $5
    Non-members: $10

Spring Bird Walk

  • May 17, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Hammonasset State Park
  • Members: $13
    Non-members: $18

Birding by Ear (class & walk)

  • May 20, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Deer Pond Farm

Spring Bird Walk

  • May 23, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Connecticut College Arboretum
  • Members of CT Audubon Society or Connecticut College Arboretum: $0
    Non-members: $10

Family Bird Walk

  • May 23, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • Clark Community Park
  • Members: $10
    Non-Members: $15; Children Ages 12 and under $5
Saltmarsh Sparrow