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Hawk Watch Fest at the Greenwich Audubon Center

Join us for our annual celebration of hawk migration on Saturday, September 27!
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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.

You're invited to join us on Saturday, September 27 for our annual Hawk Watch Festival! This all-ages event will feature hawk and bird related activities for the whole family to promote the importance of raptor conservation.

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 guest and birding social media celebrity Bonner Black.

Throughout the day, kids can explore the wonders of raptor migration with hawk mini-golf, owl pellet dissections, bird migration games, and meet and greets with our center's reptiles! 

Schedule of Events

Schedule accurate as of August 26, 2025. Additional activities to be announced.

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

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Live songbird banding with Frank Gallo

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hawk 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.
Raptor photography discussion with photographer Lauren Hampton

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Live music by Bonner Black

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

  • Hawk mini-golf by ESP Creative
  • Bird face painting by FunElla
  • Live reptiles by Teatown Lake Reservation
  • The Great Migration Game
  • Kid's bird safari
  • Owl pellet dissections
  • ...and more!

Participating Vendors, Organizations, and Exhibits

Bedford Audubon Society
Berkshire Bird Observatory
Connecticut Ornithological Association
Greenwich Land Trust
Lights Out Connecticut
Sharon Audubon Center
Teatown Lake Reservation
The Audubon Shop – Madison, CT

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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Full Day Passes
Valid for arrival time at any point during the day.

  • $30 per adult
  • $15 per child (12 and under)

Our 2025 Hawk Watch Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, with activities from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We're so excited to have Happiness is Back Country Market vending at this event! Meal tickets can be purchased in advance or day-of on our online ticket website. A meal ticket is required to get food at the event—you will not be able to purchase food from our vendor with cash.

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No, pets are not allowed at this event.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring our 2025 Hawk Watch Festival! To become a sponsor, reach out to Ryan MacLean at ryan.maclean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.

Sponsorship Information

Celebrate the Wonder of Hawk Migration!
Get ready for bird banding, live raptor presentations, and conservation-themed fun for the whole family.
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