Connecticut Audbon Society

State of the Birds

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The Big Sit Bird Challenge 2020!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Thanks to your generous donations, we surpassed our goal of $5000 and had a successful day of identifying birds! Your support made a difference and we could not have done it without you. Sunday, October 11 was a great weather day, with warm temperatures in the mid 60’s and favorable skies and winds. The core […]

Programs for Home Learners

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

Join us for an unplugged morning of outdoor explorations for your home learning students.  Map Making (Cartography) for ages 9-11 Tuesday, November 3 9:30 -11 a.m. Be an explorer or a pirate! Want to know how to get to your destination or find the treasure? Maps are the answer! Before there was GPS, paper maps […]

Register: Nesting Shorebirds at Milford Point October 2

Friday, September 11th, 2020

 

Register: Nesting Shorebirds at Milford Point September 18

Friday, September 11th, 2020

 

MIGRATING MONARCHS—Zoom Program

Friday, August 21st, 2020

Friday, September 25 2 p.m. Let us bring the magic of Monarch butterflies to your home via Zoom. During our PowerPoint discovery talk we will uncover the mysteries and magic of Monarch life cycles, habitat, migration patterns, and how you can create an oasis for Monarchs in your yard. Learn about the JourneyNorth and MonarchWatch […]

Walk with Miley at Smith Richardson 9-15-20

Friday, September 11th, 2020

Park in the parking lot for the preserve. We will meet at the entrance kiosk.  https://ctaudubon.org/sanctuaries/smith-richardson/

Music and Play for Tots, Series (Registration)

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

 

Music and Play for Tots, October 9 (Registration)

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

 

Music and Play for Tots, October 2 (Registration)

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

 

Music and Play for Tots, September 25 (Registration)

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

 

Music and Play for Tots, September 18 (Registration)

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

 

Daily Bird: Caspian Tern

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

September 5, 2020 — Although uncommon, Caspian Terns may be found in coastal Connecticut from mid-April to early November. Basically, if you’re seeing a large, red-billed tern that flies like a gull and has a hoarse voice, you’re probably looking at a Caspian Tern.

Fireside Chat with Patrick Comins

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

JOIN US FOR A CONVERSATION WITH OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PATRICK COMINS ON MARCH 22ND AT 6PM ON ZOOM. SPRING MIGRATION AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE IN OUR STATE PLEASE SEND QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE OR ASK THEM THAT EVENING! THANK YOU FOR BEING A MEMBER OF THE CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY. […]

Daily Bird: American Golden Plover

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

September 3, 2020 — American Golden-Plovers get their name from the golden hue of their speckled back feathers. Right now, the birds are molting into their non-breeding (alternate) plumage, so their bold, black throat and belly feathers are interspersed with more brown feathers, making for a more barred appearance.

Air Quality at Home (Registration)

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

 

Meet the Bees Workshop (Registration)

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

 

Daily Bird: Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Saturday, August 29th, 2020

August 29, 2020 — This is the time of year to look for Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Five were reported from Hammonasst Beach State Park yesterday, Friday, August 28.

One Bird, One Place #7

Friday, August 28th, 2020

August 27, 2020 — A common bird declining rapidly but still almost everywhere, and two rarities, one of which is unusually abundant for this time of year — those are our birds. Check out where to look for them.

Register: Creating Gnome and Fairy Houses Webinar

Friday, August 28th, 2020

Register here for our Creating Gnome and Fairy Houses Webinar on Wednesday, September 2 at 4 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org  

Register: Using eBird Webinar – 9.8.20

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Register here for our Using eBird Webinar on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org    

 

 

 

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