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.
Spring Adult Natural History Walk Series
Bristow Bird Sanctuary |Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Spring Adult Natural History Walk Series
Parking at Mead Park
All walks canceled if raining.
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Selleck’s Dunlop Woods, Darien | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Spring Adult Natural History Walk Series
Parking at Parkland’s Drive
All walks canceled if raining.
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Silvermine-Fowler Preserve, New Canaan | Friday, April 25, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Spring Adult Natural History Walks Series
Parking lot is on Silvermine Road
All walks canceled if raining.
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New Canaan Nature Center | Friday, May 2, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Spring Adult Natural History Walk Series
Park in the upper parking lot and meet in the Greenhouse
All walks canceled if raining.
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Early Morning Walks
Bristow Bird Sanctuary |Friday, May 9, 23, & 30 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Parking at Mead Park
All walks canceled if raining.
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Early Morning Walks
New Canaan Nature Center |Wednesday, April 2 & 30 May 7 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Meet in the lower parking lot near the greenhouse
Parking at the upper parking lot
All walks canceled if raining.
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Registration Details
- Pre-registration is required for all birding programs.
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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.
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!
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
Please Register / The Walk is Free
Register HereEarly Morning Bird Walks
Walks Meet in the lower parking lot
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Register HereBeginning Birding II
Birding By Ear
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Register HereEarly Morning Bird Walks
Walks Meet across from the ball fields near the concession building
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