Adult Birding

General Information

Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, is a leading expert on where to find birds in Connecticut and has led birding expeditions all over the world. Prior to rejoining NCNC, he led tours for Sunrise Birding, LLC, an international birding tour company, and was the past Director and Senior Naturalist of the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. He is a member of the Connecticut Avian Records Committee and is a federally licensed master bird bander. Frank is also the author of two children’s nature books, Bird Calls and Night Sounds, and is a published freelance photographer. Frank’s newest book, Birding in Connecticut, a guide to where, when, and how to find birds in the state, came out May 1, 2018.

Adult Natural History Walks with Frank Gallo

Join Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, for a series of casual walks in area parks, preserves, and open spaces. Frank will guide us in search of birds and other signs of Spring. These easy to moderate-level walks provide a great opportunity to sharpen your birding skills, learn about local parks, meet new people, and get outdoors.

Fall Citizen Science Bird/Natural History Walk Series

October 9th, 11th & 25th / November 1st

All walks are from 8:30-10:00am Walks will be canceled if it’s raining

October 9th
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT
October 11th
Bristow Sanctuary
47 Old Stamford Road
New Canaan, CT
October 25th
Silvermine-Fowler Preserve
763 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT
November 1st
Selleck’s & Dunlop Woods
3 Parklands Drive
Darien, CT

Please Register / The Walk is Free

Beginning Birding II

Birding By Ear

Tuesday, October 8th
Wednesday, November 13th
7:00-9:00pm
Via Zoom
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oeonoke Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT

Please Register

Early Morning Bird Walks

Friday, September 27th
Friday, November 8th
8:30-10:00am
Bristow Sanctuary
47 Old Stamford Road
New Canaan, CT

Walks Meet across from the ball fields near the concession building

Please Register

Early Morning Bird Walks

Wednesday, September 25th
Wednesday, October 23rd
Wednesday, November 6th
8:30-10:00am
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oeonoke Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT

Walks Meet in the lower parking lot

Please Register

Registration Details

  • Pre-registration is required for all birding programs.

We Love Our Event Sponsor

Birding Big Day Fundraiser

May 2024

Our Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, and his teammates, the Raven Luna-ticks – Nick Bonomo, Patrick Dugan, Dave Provencher, Dave Trip, and Fran Zygmont will once again try to break the New England Big Day Birding record by finding 200 Species of birds in 24 hours within Connecticut.

The event will take place between May 15-20th on whichever day the team chooses. Currently, the Raven Luna-ticks hold the Connecticut Big Day Birding record of 193 species. The team is using the event to raise money for NCNC’s Education and Outreach Programs.

If you would like to support them, you can pledge per bird seen or donate a lump sum. It’s a wonderful event, and NCNC, Frank, and the team, thank you in advance for your support.

More Information: Coming Soon!