June 21, 2018. To find Chimney Swifts in Connecticut this summer, look up to the sky! There is a good chance you will see them flying high in the air around densely populated areas. In the evening, you may notice large groups of these birds coming to a chimney to roost.
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Chimney Swift
Thursday, June 21st, 2018Boat-tailed Grackle
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018June 14, 2018. In Connecticut, hearing the rolling metallic song of the Boat-tailed Grackle is a welcome surprise. Unlike its very similar and more abundant cousin, the Common Grackle, the Boat-tailed prefers coastal habitats (specifically, tidal marshes) and is an extremely localized breeder, with only a handful of confirmed colonies statewide in the past decade or so.
Clapper Rail
Saturday, May 26th, 2018May 26, 2018. Rails are an elusive group of birds. Narrow and hen-shaped, they slide through the tall grasses of coastal, brackish, and freshwater marshes foraging on plant material, invertebrates, and small fish.
Purple Martin
Saturday, April 28th, 2018April 28, 2018. As spring unfolds, Purple Martin landlords anxiously await the arrival of their tenants. Purple Martins are beautiful, much-admired songbirds, and these popular swallows are sought after as backyard birds all across the U.S., particularly in the south and east.
Great Egret
Thursday, April 12th, 2018April 12, 2018. During the last few weeks, Great Egret have been moving through the state and some have returned to hunt before the breeding season kicks in.
Northern Gannet
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019April 10, 2019 – Seeing Northern Gannet in person is something we highly recommend. It’s a sight you won’t soon forget.
Cedar Waxwing
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018March 22, 2018. We welcome Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe of Audubon Connecticut! She writes about Cedar Waxwings for her first Bird Finder article. Thank you, Corrie!
Red-headed Strangers
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018March 28, 2018. Redheads and Canvasbacks occur in Connecticut in winter, one somewhat regularly, the other not so much.
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Thursday, March 15th, 2018March 15, 2018. Within a forested area, Golden-crowned Kinglets flit from tree to tree gleaning insects but also search for seeds in piles of leaves and pine needles during the winter.
Pink-footed Goose
Friday, March 9th, 2018March 9, 2018. Pink-footed Goose is becoming a more regular visitor to the United States east coast, with recent sightings in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, and out on Long Island.
