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Hawk Watch Fest at the Greenwich Audubon Center

Join us for our annual celebration of hawk migration on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
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Greenwich Audubon Center is thrilled to announce our annual celebration of the importance of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys.

Meet hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations, and learn more about identifying the hawks and other raptors flying overhead during workshops lead by our naturalists! 

Plus, enjoy live music by special guests and birding social media celebrities Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby of Extremely Accurate Birds. Delicious pizza will also be served by Greenwich's own Grigg Street Pizza!

Throughout the day, kids can explore the wonders of raptor migration with the Great Migration Game, owl pellet dissections, and other fun bird-themed crafts!

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Schedule of Events

Schedule accurate as of July 22, 2026.

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Early morning bird walk with Ryan MacLean

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Live songbird banding with Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Raptor identification workshop with Ryan MacLean

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Live raptor presentation with Christine and Betsy Pereigne of Christine's Critters

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Live bluegrass music by Mill River

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Live music by Extremely Accurate Birds

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Live raptor presentation with Brian and Teddy Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight

3:15 p.m.
Rehabilitated hawk release with Wildlife in Crisis

Ongoing Activities

  • Live reptiles by Teatown Lake Reservation
  • The Great Migration Game
  • Nature crafts with The Bruce Museum
  • Owl pellet dissections
  • Binoculars and scopes on display and for sale in Optics Alley
  • ...and more!

Participating Vendors, Organizations, and Exhibits

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.

Tickets for our 2025 Hawk Watch Festival must be purchased through our online ticket website. Tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be available for purchase on site on the day of the event.

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Our 2026 Hawk Watch Fest will take place on Saturday, September 26, with activities from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If necessary, the rain date for this event is Sunday, September 27.

We're so excited to have Grigg Street Pizza vending at this event! Food will be available to purchase directly from this vendor at the event.

No, pets are not allowed at this event.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor! To become a sponsor, reach out to Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.