January 29, 2021 – Since 1970, bird populations in North America have dropped by 29 percent; there are now approximately 2.9 billion fewer birds in North America than there were 50 years ago. Ignoring the problem won’t solve it. Feeling guilty about it won’t solve it. You can help Connecticut’s birds, and when you do, […]
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Friday, January 29th, 2021Update from the Pelican Clinic: Major Improvement from Yesterday
Thursday, January 28th, 2021January 28, 2021 — The Brown Pelican that was rescued in dire condition from the icy Connecticut River in Essex yesterday is doing surprisingly well today and seems as if it will survive. Christine Cummings, co-founder A Place Called Hope, the raptor rehabilitation center in Killingworth that has been treating the bird since yesterday afternoon, […]
Brown Pelican Rescue in Essex
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021January 27, 2021 — Quick action by Connecticut Audubon’s staff led to the rescue of an injured Brown Pelican huddled in distress on a cove in Essex today.
Seasonal Job: Osprey Nation Coordinator
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021January 27, 2021 — The Connecticut Audubon Society invites applicants for a seasonal position at 35 hours per week beginning March 1 through October 1, 2021 as coordinator for the Osprey Nation Project.
Daily Bird: Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup
Tuesday, January 26th, 2021January 26, 2021 — Both species can be found in saltwater and freshwater, although neither is numerous on freshwater in Connecticut. But as we’ll see, finding them can be the easy part; distinguishing them can be harder.
A good weather report for Connecticut Audubon and Jim Arrigoni, via the Weather Channel
Monday, January 25th, 2021January 25, 2021 — If you were watching the Weather Channel yesterday morning, you saw the two interviews with Connecticut Audubon’s Jim Arrigoni about winter wildlife. They’re slightly different, so if you missed them, watch both.
Half-Earth on Zoom: Watch this short preview and then sign up
Sunday, January 24th, 2021January 24, 2021 — Can enough of the planet be saved so there’s ample room for wildlife to thrive? That’s the goal of the Half-Earth Project.
CT State of the Birds 2021: Recommendations
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021December 2, 2021 — Connecticut State of the Birds 2021 is a call to action in response to the loss of three billion birds. Here are the report’s recommendations.
Daily Bird: Great Cormorant
Thursday, January 21st, 20211/21/21 — The Great Cormorant is the largest North American cormorant and is found on nearly all continents. In the States, it is restricted to the east coast, where it breeds on a just a few rocky island colonies in Maine. It is a regular winter visitor to Connecticut where it replaces the more commonly found summer resident, the Double-crested Cormorant.
Frederick D. Schroeder, a longtime Connecticut Audubon member and a steadfast friend
Thursday, January 21st, 2021January 21, 2021 — Connecticut Audubon is remembering Frederick D. Schroeder, a friend and birding companion as well as a former regional board member and one of the organization’s longest active members. Mr. Schroeder died on January 16.
Daily Bird: Ruby-crowned Kinglet & Golden-crowned Kinglet
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021January 20, 2021 — Winter is the prime time for seeing Golden-crowned Kinglets in Connecticut. They’re very hardy and overwinter in decent numbers. Ruby-crowned Kinglets can be harder to find in this season but they’re here too.
E.O. Wilson’s Half-Earth Project on Zoom, January 28
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021January 19, 2021 — Young, Gifted, and Wild About Birds returns on Thursday, January 28, with a great program about an effort to save half the earth for biodiversity.
Daily Bird: Snow Goose
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021January 19, 2021 — Snow Goose occurs each winter in Connecticut but only in limited numbers, unlike the massive flocks found on the Delmarva Peninsula, the Nebraska wetlands, and the rice fields of Arkansas. You can expect to typically find one or two birds mixed in with large flocks of Canada Geese. Most records are from inland sites.
Daily Bird: Lapland Longspur
Friday, January 15th, 2021January 15, 2021 — Lapland Longspurs are not always here but, when they are you’ll find then at coastal locations with open expanses of grassland, dunes, sand barrens or open weedy places.. They’re often with Horned Larks or Snow Buntings, foraging for wind-blown weed seeds.
Video Interview: A Winter Wonderland of Warblers in an Unlikely Place in Norwalk
Friday, January 15th, 2021January 15, 2021 — There’s a newly-discovered winter hotspot in Connecticut for birds. If you visit now, there’s a good chance you’ll see Prairie Warbler, Cape May Warbler, and Tennessee Warbler — yes, now, in January.
Advocacy: Connecticut Audubon calls on the General Assembly to pass the Blue Plan
Friday, January 22nd, 2021January 22, 2021 — The Connecticut Audubon Society submitted testimony today to the General Assembly’s Environment Committee urging the passage of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.
Daily Bird: Red-throated Loon
Tuesday, January 12th, 2021January 11, 2021 — Winter is the season for loons in Connecticut and the Red-throated, the smallest of its family, is a favorite. The best place to find this high latitude nester in Connecticut is on Long Island Sound. Through March, this should be a relatively easy bird to find.
Video preview: The Song of the Ovenbird, with Eliza Grames
Monday, January 4th, 2021January 4, 2020 — Communications Director Tom Andersen does a quick check-in with UConn Ph.D. candidate Eliza Grames as she prepares for her “Young, Gifted, And Wild About Birds” presentation on Thursday evening, January 7.
Daily Bird: Merlin
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021January 13, 2021 — The Merlin frequents open areas such as marshes, beaches, and large fields. Most migrate through Connecticut to winter further south, but some spend the winter in southern Connecticut, mainly along the coast. You usually see one when you least expect it and it is often a quick look since they are usually flying fast in pursuit of prey.
Protecting the Beach Birds: An Interview with Katerina Gillis, Coastal Ranger at Milford Point
Friday, December 18th, 2020December 18, 2020 — High tides threatened them. Foxes preyed on them. People and their dogs disturbed them. And because of COVID-19, few conservation workers could put in the time protecting them. 2020 was a tough year for the birds nesting at Milford Point. The IBA Coastal Ranger talks about the details, including the emotional toll it took on her.
