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.
Spring Birding Classes
Beginning Birding
Wednesday, April 24th (7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.)
Interested in birds, but not sure where to begin? Join Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, author of Birding in Connecticut, for an enjoyable hands-on course on how to identify birds. This introductory class teaches you the basics, from how to choose and use field guides, apps, and other resources, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own.
No experience necessary. Winter and early Spring are the perfect times to begin learning to identify birds before the spring migrants arrive.
Live in the Sturgess Room or available on Zoom!
Value: $65 / Cost: Free
Please Register today!
Birding by Ear
Tuesday, April 30th (7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.)
Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo is an ardent student of birding by ear. If you’re struggling to learn bird songs and calls this is the course for you. Frank will introduce you to the basic techniques needed to learn to identify birds by sound, as well as offer tips and tricks learned over years of study. This course teaches you how to learn bird songs on your own.
Live in the Sturgess Room or available on Zoom!
Value: $65 / Cost: Free
Please Register today!
Field Trip (Optional)
Thursday, May 2nd (8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.)
Beginning Birding and Birding by Ear students, join Frank for a chance to hone your skills in the field. Our walk will take us around the Nature Center’s grounds.
Value: $25 / Cost: Free
Please Register today!
Early Morning Walks at Bristow Sanctuary
Wednesdays, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & June 5th
All walks are from 8:30-10:00
Parking at Mead Park This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This is a great place to kick off our spring Bird Walks/Natural History Walks.
Please Register / The Walk is Free
Register HereEarly Morning Walks at New Canaan Nature Center
All walks are from 8:30-10:00
Parking in the lower lot. This is an easy walk in of early signs of Spring along the improved trails. This is a great place to kick off our spring Bird Walks/Natural History Walks.
Please Register / The Walk is Free
Register HereGrand Spain Birding Adventure
August 31 – September 14, 2024
We will be partnering with Sunrise Birding, LLC for a special birding tour of Spain during peak fall migration when thousands of storks, hawks, and songbirds cross the straights of Gibraltar to North Africa on their southbound migration. Our tour ends in the Ebro Delta south of Barcelona were shorebirds, waterfowl, flamingos, and as many as a million barn swallows gather before continuing their journeys south. We’ll also visit historic sites in the Pyrenees, where the scenery is breathtaking, and the food and wine, wonderful. The tour is co-led by our Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, and a portion of the proceeds benefit NCNC.
Pre-registration is required (only 1 spot remains)
Register HereRegistration Details
- Pre-registration is required for all birding programs.
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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!
