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Connecticut Warbler

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

September 28, 2017. One of our most difficult warblers to see, now is the time to look for this secretive species.

American Kestrel

Friday, September 22nd, 2017

September 21, 2017. You may spot an American Kestrel in Connecticut this fall either on its southward migration route or in its year-round home.

Philadelphia Vireo

Friday, September 15th, 2017

September 15, 2017. Early to mid September is the best time to find Philadelphia Vireo in Connecticut.

Broad-winged Hawk

Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

September 3, 2017. During fall migration, if you’re in the right place, it’s almost impossible not to see them.

Forster’s Tern

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

August 23, 2017. We’re just entering prime time for Forster’s Terns.

Baird’s Sandpiper

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

August 17, 2017. Baird’s Sandpiper is a long-distance Central Flyway migrant from its high Arctic breeding grounds to South America, straying east to Connecticut in late summer and autumn. When here, they’re found on mudflats, the edges of grassy ponds and marshes, and beaches above the wrack line.

Black Vulture

Friday, August 11th, 2017

August 11, 2017. Not all that long ago, Connecticut birders would form a posse to go chasing reports of Black Vultures in the state. These days the species is pretty common.

Tree Swallow

Friday, August 4th, 2017

August 4, 2017. In a few short weeks Tree Swallows will begin their southward migration, gathering near the mouth of the Connecticut River.

Semipalmated Plover

Monday, July 24th, 2017

July 25, 2017. Semipalmated Plovers have recently reappeared on Connecticut beaches, right on time at the beginning of their fall migration.

Roseate Tern

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

July 20, 2017. July and August is a good time to look for this endangered bird from the shores of Long Island Sound.

 

 

 

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