October 3, 2024—If black bears seem unusually hungry this time of year, it’s because they are. Blame hyperphagia.
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They can’t help it: Connecticut’s black bears are just really hungry this time of year. Here are some ideas on what to do (and what not to do).
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024Homegrown Habitat, September 2024: Sunflowers
Thursday, September 26th, 2024September 26, 2024—Sunflowers are among the most valuable native plants for habitat-oriented gardening. This genus, Helianthus, part of the Asteracea family, originated in North and South America. Between 50 and 70 species sunflower are native to North America.
Osprey Nation report shows 2024 was a good year in Connecticut but Ospreys had trouble elsewhere
Monday, November 18th, 2024November 18, 2024—Ospreys in Connecticut flourished in 2024. The successful nesting season shows that the local revival of these previously imperiled hawks continues, although with concerns about a more difficult season to the south.
An October afternoon on the eastern Sound with EcoTravel: don’t miss it!
Monday, September 9th, 2024September 9, 2024—There are a thousand interesting things to see on the eastern end of Long Island Sound, but it’s difficult to experience them unless you happen to own a boat. Or unless you make a date to head out with our EcoTravel team. They’re leading an afternoon cruise on Sunday, October 13.
Autumn Lights Out Alerts — Do Your Part to Help Birds Migrate Safely
Monday, September 9th, 2024September 9, 2024—Songbirds are migrating south through Connecticut, so now is a good time for a reminder to turn out your lights at night. That simple action can help save birds from crashing into houses and dying.
CT Audubon in the news: “You can change your gardens” to help Monarch butterflies
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024August 20, 2024—Alisha Milardo, director of Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme, appeared on Fox61 TV to talk about disappearing monarch butterflies and about Connecticut Audubon’s work to reduce pesticides.
Homegrown Habitat, August 2024: Black and Red Elderberries
Monday, August 19th, 2024August 19, 2024—Whose garden can’t use a little zip by this time of the summer? These large shrubs are valuable additions to the native plant garden because they support so much wildlife. But their flowers and fruit are showy as well and, given the right locations, elderberries can add welcome interest to the mid-summer garden.
Homegrown Habitat, July 2024: Beebalms
Monday, July 22nd, 2024July 22, 2024 — During these steamy summer days hummingbirds are especially hopeful for the nourishing nectar in flowers that are suitable for them. The Monarda genus, in the mint family, contains many such flowering perennials, all of which attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, hummingbird moths and other moths, and several specialized bees.
Piping Plovers need help to survive, and they’re getting it at Milford Point
Thursday, July 18th, 2024July 18, 2024 — It’s starting to look like another outstanding season for the Piping Plovers that nest at Connecticut Audubon’s Milford Point Coastal Center. Thirteen pairs of Piping Plovers hatched babies at Milford Point, and 24 have fledged so far. A big part of the credit goes to the two coastal rangers, Matt Joyce and Johann Heupel.
In hot weather, fresh water for the birds in your backyard is essential
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024July 16, 2024 — Birds need cool water on hot days as much as you do. Do them a favor by giving them some in your backyard. Here’s why it’s important. and some Connecticut Audubon tips.
