May 21, 2024—Connecticut is on High Alert again for the next two nights as an estimated 700,000 birds will be migrating through the state tonight and tomorrow night. A High Alert notice from the Colorado State University Aeroeco Lab means it’s a good idea to turn out your exterior lights at night. Birds migrate at night and they are often killed or injured when they crash into buildings after being drawn by outdoor lights.
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Lights Out Alert for May 21 and May 22
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024Halfway through the 2024 Migration Magic Birdathon, here are the leaders
Friday, May 17th, 2024May 17, 2024 — Sixteen days of the month-long Migration Magic Birdathon have gone by. Numbers have started to add up and we’re happy to post the leaders, below.
Daily Bird 2024: Eastern Whip-poor-will
Monday, May 13th, 2024May 13, 2024 — The first bird of the Migration Magic Big Day was Eastern Whip-poor-will, which the Connecticut Audubon team heard calling at 4:12 a.m.in Meshomasic State Forest, just east of the Connecticut River. It was not a random observation. Whip-poor-wills have become scarce enough in Connecticut that hearing one requires some planning.
Lights Out Alert for Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14
Monday, May 13th, 2024May 13, 2024—Two of the busiest nights of spring bird migration are upon us, so please make a point of turning out your exterior lights tonight and tomorrow — Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14. Radar predictions from the Colorado State University AeroEco Lab show that about half a million migrating birds will be flying over and into the state each night.
Connecticut Bird Chaser #3: May 11, 2024
Saturday, May 11th, 2024An occasional newsletter for Migration Magic Birdathon Participants and Donors. Notes today on Mondya’s Big Day, Birdathon totals so far, and birds no one has reported yet
Fine Art photo exhibition and sale for the benefit of the Stratford Point preserve, Saturday, May 18
Friday, May 10th, 2024You’re Invited to an Exhibition and Sale of Fine Art Photography: The Beauty of Birds Featuring the photographs of Robyn Charmel Join us for a celebration of avian beauty as we showcase the work of Robyn Charmel, a passionate wildlife photographer based in Connecticut. With over a decade of dedication to her craft, Robyn has […]
Migration Magic Big Day 2024
Thursday, May 9th, 2024Four of Connecticut Audubon’s most energetic birders have thrown down a challenge. They’re banding together for a Migration Magic “Big Day” on Monday, May 13. Their goal is to see at least 150 species in 16 consecutive hours of birding. Their challenge is for you and all of us to support them by making a per-bird pledge!
Daily Bird 2024: Worm-eating Warbler
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024May 8, 2024—You’re likely to find Worm-eating Warblers in numerous locations during May migration, making it a good species to add to your Migration Magic Birdathon checklist. Connecticut Audubon staffers Deb Eccleston and Stefan Martin saw them at our Birdcraft Sanctuary in Fairfield for several days in a row this month. Seven were reported from Nehantic State Forest in Lyme just yesterday and two days ago a birder reported 13 at West Rock Ridge State Park in New Haven.
3 Connecticut Audubon Centers are competing against each other in the Birdathon. Show your support!
Monday, May 6th, 2024May 6, 2024—Three of Connecticut Audubon’s centers are participating in Migration Magic in a new way. They’re competing against each other in the Birdathon to see how many species they can find on their sanctuaries during May. It’s the Center at Pomfret vs. the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center vs. the Coastal Center at Milford Point.
Lights Out: High Alert!
Monday, May 6th, 2024May 6, 2024 — The next three nights look like they will be big bird migration nights, so please turn out your lights to help prevent those birds from crashing into windows.
