June 16, 2016 – This species is strictly an inhabitant of coastal saltmarshes. It occasionally appears inland later in summer when the odd young bird is prone to wander.
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Little Blue Heron
Thursday, June 16th, 2016Bird Finder for June 13: Gray Catbird
Monday, June 13th, 2016Gray Catbird. This handsome gray bird can be distinguished by its bold personality and characteristic call, reminiscent of a cat’s meow.
Scarlet Tanager
Thursday, July 7th, 2016July 7, 2016 – This beautifully-plumed bird is common enough in Connecticut that it’s hard not to find one if you’re looking in the right habitat, says this week’s author, Andy Rzeznikiewicz, our sanctuary manager in Pomfret.
Fox Sparrow
Thursday, March 16th, 2017March 16, 2017. Fox Sparrows have been reported under snowy feeders in Glastonbury, Ellington, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Bethel, and Harwinton. In other words, pretty much everywhere.
Fire Throat: Blackburnian Warbler
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016Blackburnian Warbler: At our Birdcraft Sanctuary we had seven individual Blackburnian Warblers in one day recently! Andy Griswold, director of our EcoTravel program, writes about the species.
Evening Grosbeak: Bird Finder for October 28, 2016
Friday, October 28th, 2016Evening Grosbeak: Several were heard flying over Sherwood Island State Park in Westport and in the town of Canton recently, so it’s worth keeping an eye on your feeders.
Hooded Warbler: Bird Finder for May 12
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016Hooded Warbler. A very striking bird with a bright yellow face and underparts, black hood and bib, and a greenish back.
Bird Finder for May 4: Wood Duck
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016The male Wood Duck is one of Connecticut’s most colorful puddle ducks.
Bird Finder for April 28: Brown Thrasher
Thursday, April 28th, 2016The cinnamon-colored Brown Thrasher may more often be heard than seen as it spends much of its time hidden in its preferred shrub habitat.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Thursday, April 14th, 2016April 14, 2016 – You can improve the odds of seeing a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in your backyard by protecting and restoring their habitat. Plant native hummingbird flowers, flowering shrubs, and trees. Then when you put up your hummingbird feeder your chances of seeing these flying jewels are greatly increased.
