Register here for Webinar Wednesday: Watercolor for Beginners on Wednesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
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Thursday, May 21st, 2020Daily Bird/Warbler Week: Blackburnian Warbler
Wednesday, May 20th, 2020May 20, 2020 — This species has made a good showing in Connecticut. One of the most strikingly colored of our wood-warblers, the Blackburnian’s flaming orange throat was responsible for its colloquial name of “Fire Throat.” But who was it named after? Keep reading to find out.
Register: CT’S NERR Webinar
Monday, May 18th, 2020Register here for CT’S NERR webinar on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Daily Bird/Warbler Week: Canada Warbler
Monday, May 18th, 2020May 18, 2020 — Spring is by far the best season for finding wood warblers in Connecticut, including Canada Warblers — eBird shows dozens if not scores of sightings within the last two weeks.
I Spy: Coastal Connecticut Past Mysteries
Monday, May 18th, 2020Here is our archive of past I Spy: Coastal Connecticut mysteries. Scroll down to see the mysteries, its answer and some fun facts about the organism. May 25 – Can you guess what this is? The Answer for they May 25 Mystery is…… […]
Register: Nature Notes
Saturday, May 16th, 2020Register here for Nature Notes. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Daily Bird/Warbler Week: Swainson’s Warbler
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020May 13, 2020 — The discovery of a Townsend’s Warbler in Hartford last month — a record first for Connecticut — got birders thinking about which new species might show up next. Because it’s migration time, thoughts turn to Swainson’s Warbler. Note that the violet color that indicates a sighting is absent from Connecticut on […]
Register: Webinar Wednesdays: Building Bird feeders 5.20.20
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020Register here for Webinar Wednesday: Building Bird feeders on Wednesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Register: Wildlife Photography Workshop
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Register: The Baby Great Horned Owls in My Backyard
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
The Daily Bird/Warbler Week: Hooded Warbler
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020May 12, 2020 — Usually first noticed by a ringing “weeta, weeta, weeteeo” song, a Hooded Warbler sighting highlights almost any bird walk in the Connecticut woods.
Baby Great Horned Owls in My Backyard
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020A Special Migration Madness 2020 Program! Friday, May 22 Noon Join Coastal Center teacher-naturalist Carol Kratzman as she shares the story of a nesting pair of Great Horned Owls from courtship to successfully fledging two babies in the trees behind her house. From the first distinctive calls heard in December to sightings of the female […]
Wildlife Photography Workshop Webinar
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020Monday, June 1 2 p.m. Join award winning photographer, Tomas Koeck, as we look at the how to’s behind wildlife photography. This class is for beginners, intermediate photographers, and anyone who wants to learn more on how to capture wildlife through a lens. In this seminar, Tomas will go over gear, how to use a […]
Register: Beyond Birding Virtual Program
Monday, May 11th, 2020Register here for our Beyond Birding 6-week virtual program. Program runs from May 18 – June 28. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Beyond Birding Virtual Weekly Descriptions
Monday, May 11th, 2020Week 1: Birding Overview: Getting Started! Although gaining in popularity in recent years, the United States has a rich history of birding. For those looking to get into birding, or for those looking to go deeper, this lesson will provide an overview of birding and what you need to get started. In this lesson, you […]
Register: Eco-Hour with Judy Preston 5.21.20
Monday, May 11th, 2020Register here for Eco-Hour with Judy Preston on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
Register: Wonderful Warblers Webinar 5.19.20
Sunday, May 10th, 2020Register here for Wonderful Warblers Webinar on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
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Friday, May 8th, 2020Mizzen Capital Thanks to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Council for your guidance in understanding the osprey that keep me inspired with their diligence as they dive and carry stick after stick to build their tangled nests. Mizzen Capital is a young company pursuing our mission of helping small businesses grow jobs and build communities. […]
The Answer for the May 11 Mystery is……
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020If you guessed Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, Atlantic killifish, mummies, gudgeons, or mud minnows… you are correct! Did you know? You will find these fish in brackish and coastal waters including estuaries and salt marshes This species is hardy and has the ability to tolerate highly variable salinity, temperature fluctuations from 43 to 95 °F, low oxygen levels, and heavily polluted ecosystems. As a result, the mummichog […]
The Daily Bird: Gray Catbird
Friday, May 8th, 2020May 8, 2020 — This handsome gray bird can be distinguished by its bold personality and characteristic call, reminiscent of a cat’s meow. They are more often heard than seen, spending much of the day hidden away in thick shrubs and trees. Although they tend to be secretive, they are very energetic and boisterous birds.
