Harlequin Duck: Taking its name from a colorfully dressed character in Commedia dell’arte and long touted to be the “fashion plate of the winter seas,” Harlequin Duck is a rare sight in Connecticut.
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Bird Finder for January 27, 2017: Harlequin Duck
Friday, January 27th, 2017Bird Finder for January 13, 2017: Saw-whet Owl
Friday, January 13th, 2017The Northern Saw-whet Owl is widely distributed throughout Connecticut wherever large tracts of forested land are present
Northern Shoveler: Bird Finder for January 6, 2017
Friday, January 6th, 2017Northern Shoveler: One of the most distinctive of our dabbling ducks, small numbers of Northern Shovelers are most frequently seen in our area in late winter and early spring.
Bird Finder for December 21: Red-headed Woodpecker
Wednesday, December 21st, 2016An adult Red-headed Woodpecker is unmistakable.
Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup & how to tell the difference
Saturday, December 10th, 2016Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup & how to tell the difference
Northern Gannet: Bird Finder for December 2, 2016
Thursday, December 1st, 2016Northern Gannet. When winds howl, storms brew, or winter sets in, the Northern Gannet can be found in Long Island Sound without too much effort.
Belted Kingfisher: Bird Finder for November 18, 2016
Thursday, November 17th, 2016Belted Kingfishers frequent streams, rivers, estuaries, ponds and other relatively clear waterbodies.
Hairy Woodpecker: Bird Finder for November 10, 2016
Friday, November 18th, 2016The Hairy Woodpecker is the “larger cousin” of the Downy Woodpecker. Like the Downy, it is one of the most familiar and widespread woodpeckers in North America.
Northern Goshawk: Bird Finder for October 18, 2016
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016Northern Goshawk: The very best way to see a Northern Goshawk in Connecticut is by visiting a hawk watch during late autumn.
Dickcissel: Bird Finder for October 5, 2016
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016Dickcissel can turn up anywhere in weedy places in Connecticut.
