Bird of the Day, March 24, 2020 — A harbinger of spring, American Woodcocks arrived early in Connecticut this year – in February rather than in March.
Posts Tagged ‘Pomfret’
American Woodcock
Thursday, March 17th, 2016Northern Parula: Bird Finder for September 25
Friday, September 25th, 2015Northern Parula is primarily a migrant in Connecticut. September is one of the best times to find it, most often in mixed flocks of chickadees, vireos and other warblers.
Wood Thrush: Bird Finder for July 22
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015Wood Thrush
It’s not too late in the season to hear the beautiful, flute-like call of the Wood Thrush throughout – as its name would indicate – the woods of rural Connecticut.
Going to Our Center at Pomfret? Bring Snowshoes
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015Sarah Heminway, director of our Center at Pomfret in the snowed-in northeast corner of the state, reported this morning: “30+ inches before drifting winds. Our secondary roads are best suited for cross country skiers, and our trails are open to the intrepid with snowshoes. The bird feeding station at the Center says it all!”
Winter Wren
Thursday, February 27th, 2014February 28, 2014 – Winter Wrens can be found throughout the state at this time of year although they are usually hard to find because of their secretive habits.
