Wings, Waves & Woods Festival

Thank you to all who attended and supported Island Heritage Trust’s Annual Wings, Waves, & Woods Festival in 2026. We hope to see you next year, and in the meantime we wish a wonderful summer of birding!

What is Wings, Waves & Woods?

Wings, Waves & Woods (WWW) is a volunteer-run, non-profit event that makes birding accessible to all. The Wings, Waves & Woods Festival offers a mix of activities surrounding birding, boating, nature, history, and creativity. The popular boat trips offer sightings of Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Northern Gannets, and others. Up to two dozen species of warblers can be seen on the various guided walks on Island Heritage Trust’s preserves, as well as shorebirds nesting and breeding along our extensive shoreline.

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  • A moody shot of the Aragosta Cove, showing tree covered land surrounded by gray ocean.
  • A person smiles while looking through bright yellow binoculars in sunny downtown Stonington, while another person wearing binoculars and sunglasses looks on warmly.
  • People gathered talking and laughing around warmly lit tables at the Stonington Opera House during the 2025 Wings, Waves and Woods Festival.
  • A bald eagle in a nest on top of a tree, taken during the Wings, Waves and Woods 2025 festival.
  • A group of people gather around a speaker giving a talk in the sunny 44 North cafe during Wings Waves and Woods 2025.

Photos: Capshore Photography, 2025

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Thank You to Our Festival Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Festival Supporters!

IHT Refund Policy on Boat Trips:

  • If canceled in advance (2 weeks of more) – full refund.
  • If cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks from event, if there is a waiting list and someone takes their spot – full refund.
  • If cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks from the event and there is no one to take their place (no waiting list) – partial or no refund (might depend on situation)