Pileated Woodpeckers in Hartford

We don't think of pileated woodpeckers as "urban" birds. Despite this, there are pileated woodpeckers thriving in downtown Hartford. Tucked inside the city, Keeney Park provides the space and mature forests they need. In fact, urban landscapes such as Hartford are frequented by a greater variety of birds than you might imagine, including many migrants that stop to recharge along their way. Learn more about the variety of birds in the city, and why we shouldn't overlook our urban landscapes as valuable bird habitat. Simple choices we make around our homes and neighborhoods can play a crucial role in protecting these "urban" birds.