Free May Bird Walks 2026

Audubon invites all Rhode Islanders to get out and discover the joy of birding! FREE birding walks are offered throughout the month of May at locations across the state. Novice birders are welcome. Just grab your binoculars, join an Audubon expert, and search for spring migrants on the trails! Programs are free, but advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.

SUNDAYS
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk, MA - Joe Koger
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2026; 7:30 – 9:30 am

MONDAYS
Providence Parks specific locations TBD – April Alix & Lisa Maloney
May 4, 11, 18, 2026; Time TBD; NO Walk on Memorial Day

TUESDAYS
Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge (Nature Center), 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI – Kaylee Finch
May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026; 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS – Laura Carberry
(In Calendar Listings, Wednesday Morning Bird Walks. Free only in May)
Locations determined weekly, please visit the Audubon website or Facebook page for details, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026; 9:00-11:00 am.
* Wednesday Birding Walks will continue through June 2026.

THURSDAYS
Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Bridge Road, West Kingston, RI - Scott Ruhren
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026; 8:30 – 10:30 am. 

FRIDAYS
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI – Laura Carberry
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026; 8:30 – 10:30 am

Various Dates and Locations Below: Free May Bird Walks for Beginners - Marina

Birding for Beginners: Powder Mill Ledges
Discover the world of birds through visual cues! Join Audubon naturalist Marina Flannery for a morning of sight birding on Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge. This program is designed for beginner birders and the Hard of Hearing community. Birding techniques focus on identifying feathered friends by sight. Embrace the beauty of birdwatching through a tailored program to enhance your birding skills, making the wonders of avian diversity accessible. Ages:12 and up. *Please note this is not an ASL program. This program is limited to 12 participants.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI; May 9,2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am; Free: Registration is required and is limited to 12 participants. Ages: 12 and up.
Birding for Beginners: Parker Woodland

Discover the world of birds that call the wetlands of Parker Woodland home! Look for migratory and resident birds through visual cues and listening for their calls. Join Audubon naturalist Marina Flannery for a morning birding on Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge designed for beginner birders. Birding techniques focus on identifying feathered friends by songs, calls and sight. Meet in parking Lot #1 on Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI.

George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, 1670 Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI; May 16, 2026, 9:00 am-11:00 am; Free: Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants. Ages: 12 and up
Birding for Beginners: Fort Wildlife Refuge

Discover the world of birds through visual cues! Join Audubon naturalist Marina Flannery for a morning of sight birding on Fort Wildlife Refuge. This program is designed for beginner birders and the Hard of Hearing community. Birding techniques focus on identifying feathered friends by sight. Embrace the beauty of birdwatching through a tailored program to enhance your birding skills, making the wonders of avian diversity accessible. Ages:12 and up. *Please note this is not an ASL program. This program is limited to 12 participants.

Fort Wildlife Refuge 1445 Providence Pike (Rt.5), North Smithfield, RI; May 23, 2026,9:00 am to 11:00 am; Free: Registration is required and is limited to 12 participants. Ages: 12 and up.

Birding for Beginners: Maxwell Mays
Migratory birds are here; they have staked out their territory and are busy with birdy priorities! Join Audubon naturalist Marina Flannery to observe migratory birds as she guides you through different habitats of the Maxwel Mays Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the birds that call RI their summer home and meet year-round residents, too.

Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI; May 30, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am; Free: Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants. Ages: 12 and up.