Northern Parula perched in a crab apple tree. (Scott Heron/Flickr)

What kinds of birds migrate through Connecticut? Where are they going? And how do they fly so far? 

Come explore the amazing journeys that migratory birds make twice each year through Connecticut right during peak spring bird migration (April 1-May 31). This presentation will fill you with awe and wonder for the natural world, while you learn easy steps you can take at home to help protect migratory birds during their epic journeys through our backyards.

Millions of birds pass through Connecticut every spring and fall on their way to and from their summer nesting grounds up north. Because our state is located along the Atlantic Flyway, many birds use our shorelines and green spaces to rest and refuel during their trip.

This event is free & open to the public. Register here.

Meredith Barges is a bird-friendly building advocate and co-chair of Lights Out Connecticut. She helps people to appreciate the complex lives of birds, how birds interact with the built environment, and how our decisions about buildings, green spaces, and lighting affect them. Her favorite migratory bird is the Magnolia Warbler.