Saturday, May 21, 9am. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow bird banders to see various songbirds up close. You will see how the birds are gently caught, evaluated and safely released. Participants may release a bird. Fee: $5 members, $10 non-members.
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Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, May 21st, 2011Olive-sided Flycatcher repeat
Friday, May 20th, 2011Today was an incredible day for migration in much of Connecticut. Birds were finally able to navigate into the state after two difficult and spotty weeks. I could go on and on about a bunch of nice sightings, but after a long and rewarding day in the field, I wanted to share a specific and […]
Sixth Annual 90 Bird Day
Thursday, May 19th, 2011Thursday, May 19, 7am– 4pm. Our goal is to see and/or hear 90 bird species in nine hours. We will be visiting many locations within a 10 mile radius. Over the years we have documented anywhere from 88 to 91 species – not bad!! Last year’s birds of note were an olive-sided flycatcher, a bald […]
Community Conservation Fund (Green Fund) Gets Boost from Environment Committee
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Here is a message from our Senior Director of Science and Conservation and Conservation Advocate, Milan Bull:The Environment Committee voted yesterday (5/17/11) to make significant changes to SB 1019 that effectively inserts the language of the Community Conservation Fund bill and replaces the onerous language in SB 1019. The former language of SB 1019 concerned […]
Milford Point Whole Foods Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Here is a quick message from the Director of the Coastal Center, Frank Gallo: Whole Foods of Milford has generously offered to sponsor a fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point. This Saturday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., they will be selling a special lunch combo, […]
May storm birds
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011A low pressure system is parked off our coast for the duration of the week, spinning constant northeast winds, rain, and thunderstorms our way. While it is undoubtedly hampering the landbird migration, it means shorebird and waterfowl birding is excellent. The northeast winds alone put some good birds in the air and water by Stratford […]
Nighthawk Watch
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Sun., August 28 5 p.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we wait and watch for migrating common nighthawks. Other bird species should be observed as well. Bring your binoculars. Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers.
Late Summer Morning Bird Walk
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Tues. August 16, 8 a.m. Finding some migrating sandpipers or warblers will be our focus. Cost: $5 members/$10 nonmembers.
Evening Bird Walk II
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Tues. July 19, 6p.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we look for different species of birds. We might find newly fledged young birds. Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers.
Evening Bird Walk I
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Wed. June 29, 6 p.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we look for different species of birds. We might find newly fledged young birds. Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers.
Trail Wood: Third Sunday Afternoon Walks
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Sun., June 19, 2 p.m. Sun., July 17, 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Longtime volunteer and naturalist Fran Baranski and other Center volunteers will lead walks on the Bafflin Sanctuary and Wyndham Land Trust properties. Walk for fun and exercise, visiting different locations each week. A tracking lesson will no doubt present itself. […]
Wednesday Lunch Walks
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011June 1 – August 31, noon Get out of the house or office to stretch your legs and clear your head. Join Connecticut Audubon Society staff for some fresh air and exercise. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free
Trail Wood: Grassland Birds Habitat Survey Training
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Sat., May 21, 9-noon Have you heard a Meadowlark this spring? Have you seen a American Kestrel hunting in a nearby field? Maybe you’ve noticed an LBJ (little brown job) with a yellowish eyebrow stripe singing in the field – it could have been a Savannah Sparrow. These are just a few of the grassland […]
Woodstock Bird Walk
Monday, May 16th, 2011Monday, May 16, 8am. We will explore two Wyndham Land Trust preserves in Woodstock, Connecticut. One is located in a floodplain swamp bisected by a boardwalk and the other recently acquired preserve is forested with an open water swamp. Fee: $7 members, $12 nonmembers.
Spring photos
Saturday, May 14th, 2011Sometimes it’s good to sit back and enjoy the beautiful birds we’ve seen this spring. Can you ID all of them? The image names all have the species in them so you can check yourself. Photos 1-4 © Twan Leenders; photos 5-12 © Scott Kruitbosch
Yankee Magazine picks Milford Point
Friday, May 13th, 2011In the Best Adventures selections for Connecticut in 2011, Yankee Magazine chose the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point as the best birdwatching adventure. You can see it for yourself right here: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2011-05/travel/best-ct-2011/ct-adventures-2011 Additionally, here is a link to a Milford Patch article on the honor: http://milford.patch.com/articles/magazine-ranks-audubon-center-best-birding-spot-in-state?ncid=wsc-patch-article-headline As always, you can check out […]
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Friday, May 13th, 2011Thurs. July 14, 8 a.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary. Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found along with newly fledged young birds. Cost: $5 members/$10 nonmembers.
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Friday, May 13th, 2011Thurs. June 16, 8 a.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary. Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found. Cost: $5 members/$10 nonmembers.
Nighthawk Watch
Friday, May 13th, 2011Sun., August 28 5 p.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we wait and watch for migrating common nighthawks. Other bird species should be observed as well. Bring your binoculars. Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers
Late Summer Morning Bird Walk
Friday, May 13th, 2011Tues. August 16, 8 a.m. Finding some migrating sandpipers or warblers will be our focus. Cost: $5 members/$10 nonmembers.
