Sunrise Birding at Bennett's Pond

Name: Sunrise Birding at Bennett's Pond
Start: 2025-10-25T07:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-25T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Bennett's Pond State Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Bennett's Pond State Park | Ridgefield, CT

Bennett's Pond State Park is one of the best spots for birdwatching in Ridgefield, and late October is a great time to explore the trails at sunrise and see what species can be glimpsed alongside the gorgeous fall foliage!
Join Woodcock Nature Center's Environmental Educator Tommy McCarthy and Ridgefield Parks & Recreation's Megan Roche for an invigorating and educational sunrise hike! The walk will take us through forest, meadow, and wetland habitats, which should offer opportunities to see a wide range of bird species from warblers to wood ducks.
Bring binoculars and dress in layers as it may be chillier when we start! We recommend wearing hiking boots or supportive shoes as there will be some inclines, muddy spots, rocks, and tree roots. We will be doing a ~2 mile loop from the parking lot down to the pond and back.
Meet in the main parking lot on Bennett's Farm Road. For GPS directions, enter Bennett's Pond State Park, Ridgefield CT.
Register here: https://wnc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/wnc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6076&
This event is part of Fall Trekking and is sponsored by Woodcock Nature Center, Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, and the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.