Bird Walk in a Young Forest with Audubon and Lyme Land Trust

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Blue-winged Warbler, photo by Stefan Martin
Date: Sat June 7, 2025
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Place: Slawson Preserve and Rabbits' Rest Preserve, Lyme CT, Meet at Lyme Consolidated School, 478 Hamburg Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

A rich diversity of wildlife species depends on young forests, but this habitat type is uncommon in our region that is dominated by older woodlands. Come see and hear the difference for yourself on an expert-led bird walk at Lyme Land Trust’s Slawson and Rabbits’ Rest Preserves! While these unique preserves lack marked trails for hiking, both have been managed to support wildlife that depends on early successional habitats like young forest. Expected species include Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler, American Redstart, Eastern Towhee, Indigo Bunting, and Yellow Warbler, and the observations of species we encounter will be shared on eBird, a community science platform for birders, researchers, and conservationists.

This program is co-led by Connecticut Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater  and Lyme Land Trust’s Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni, and is made possible with the support of the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology Land Trust Grants Program.

Cost is free but space is limited and registration is required. Please email Jim to register at jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org.

Directions: Meet at 478 Hamburg Road in the parking lot of Lyme Consolidated School, where we will consolidate cars and drive three minutes to trailhead located on a private driveway. While the terrain is gentle-to-moderate, the unimproved trails call for sturdy shoes with ankle support. Walking sticks recommended.


A rich diversity of wildlife species depends on young forests, but this habitat type is uncommon in our region that is dominated by older woodlands. Come see and hear the difference for yourself on an expert-led bird walk at Lyme Land Trust’s Slawson and Rabbits’ Rest Preserves! While these unique preserves lack marked trails for hiking, both have been managed to support wildlife that depends on early successional habitats like young forest. Expected species include Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler, American Redstart, Eastern Towhee, Indigo Bunting, and Yellow Warbler, and the observations of species we encounter will be shared on eBird, a community science platform for birders, researchers, and conservationists.

This program is co-led by Connecticut Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater  and Lyme Land Trust’s Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni, and is made possible with the support of the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology Land Trust Grants Program.

Cost is free but space is limited and registration is required. Please email Jim to register at jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org.

Directions: Meet at 478 Hamburg Road in the parking lot of Lyme Consolidated School, where we will consolidate cars and drive three minutes to trailhead located on a private driveway. While the terrain is gentle-to-moderate, the unimproved trails call for sturdy shoes with ankle support. Walking sticks recommended.