Here is an announcement from the Director of the CAS Coastal Center at Milford Point, Frank Gallo: Adult Nature History Lecture SeriesAt the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point Join us each month at the Coastal Center as conservation and wildlife experts come in to share with you their knowledge on an array […]
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Adult Nature History Lecture Series
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011The Crossley ID Guide
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011By now, I am sure you have heard something about The Crossley ID Guide by Richard Crossley. It is one of the most anticipated and spoken-of guides to come out in recent memory. He and the Princeton University Press were kind enough to provide us with a copy to review and put to use. I […]
Connecticut State of the Birds 2011 press conference
Sunday, February 27th, 2011Here is a CAS press release from our Senior Director of Science and Conservation, Milan Bull: Connecticut Audubon Society to Issue ” Connecticut State of the Birds 2011″ report:Conserving Our Forest Birds What: Press ConferenceWhen: Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.Where: Legislative Office Building, Room 1A, Hartford, CTWho: Robert Martinez, President, Connecticut Audubon Society […]
Beach erosion
Saturday, February 26th, 2011I thought the following article on beach erosion was worth a read: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110223154430.htm Essentially it details how over the past 150 years 68% of beaches in New England and the Mid-Atlantic (650+ sites) have been eroding at an average rate of -1.6 feet per year. The article details some of the reasons behind this and […]
February Vacation Outdoor Winter Adventures Camp
Thursday, February 24th, 2011A different theme each day and the kids will go home enthused about nature and a tad on the weary side ! Bald Eagle Quest Tuesday, February 22, 9:00-4:00 We’ll head to the mouth of the Connecticut River in search of our national bird, the bald eagle. This area has the highest concentration of eagles […]
Initial GBBC reaction
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011I looked through the Great Backyard Bird Count data for a while today to see if any interesting sightings had been reported, as well as to examine some of the population levels observed. At the time of this writing 102,063 birds have been reported from 133 species on 1,402 lists. This is down on all […]
Vacation Week: Wild Winter Adventures
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Friday, Feb. 25 Morning program: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Calling all kids! Join us during February Vacation Week for Wild Winter Adventures . We’ll be on the lookout for critters overhead and underfoot and investigate how they stay alive through a long cold winter. Every […]
February Vacation Programming
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Tuesday-Thursday, February 22-24, 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Want the kids romping for vacation, getting fresh air and exercise, and learning something along the way? Consider our February Vacation Programming. Children can dome for one or all three days. Each day will have a theme. Tentative topics include tracking and animal signs, winter outdoor skills, Bald Eagles, […]
More GBBC birds
Monday, February 21st, 2011The highlight of my GBBC was still those Common Redpolls, but there were some other great birds around during the past four days. As previously mentioned, Stratford Point has another male Eurasian Wigeon. Today, I saw a lone Snow Bunting picking at the plowed lawn along the sides of the driveway. While I did see […]
GBBC – Common Redpolls
Monday, February 21st, 2011If you are unaware, The Great Backyard Bird Count started on Friday and will continue through Monday. You can find more information on this annual and important bird count conducted by the National Audubon Society on its website above. Keep in mind that the Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization (which is why we […]
Eastern Bluebirds in winter
Saturday, February 19th, 2011A few days ago on the CAS Twitter account, we got into a discussion with other users about Eastern Bluebirds. Long story short, it prompted me to examine their distribution in winter via eBird’s mapping capability. The following is an image of that map with all Eastern Bluebird sightings in Connecticut so far in 2011 […]
Creature Feature
Thursday, February 17th, 2011Thurs. Dec. 9, 4 – 4:30 pm Thurs. Jan. 20, 4 -4:30 pm Thurs. Feb. 17, 4 – 4:30 pm Join us for a live animal program featuring the Center’s resident education animals. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation. Donations of laundry soap or dishwashing soap greatly appreciated. […]
Gazebo Phil’s Purple Martins
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011I want to introduce everyone to our very good friend Gazebo Phil. He is a huge fan of the majestic Purple Martin and a Connecticut Audubon Society benefactor. His website is here: http://gazebophil.com/ Purple Martin at Stratford Point in 2010 There you will find live streaming video of two Purple Martin colonies on the shore […]
Toby’s conservation lesson
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011I had a strange experience this past weekend. It involved my cat, Toby, and offers us an important conservation lesson. He was a stray that I captured in Stratford in 2007 and ended up keeping after he became attached to me during his stay in quarantine. All of the cats you get should be strays […]
Monthly Bird Walks
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011Tuesdays, December 21, January 11, and February 15; 1:00 p.m. Sanctuary manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz will lead the group to various locations in search of winter residents, such as winter finches, roosting saw-whet owls, horned larks, ducks, and raptors. Note the early afternoon time, when birds tend to be more active during the colder months. Bring […]
Bird Cafe
Saturday, February 12th, 2011Saturday, February 12, 10:30-Noon What’s on the menu today? Who’s eating at our backyard bird cafe? Birds eat a great variety of foods. Discover who’s at your feeders as we practice some backyard birding basics and learn about the unusual ways birds eat as well as what they like to eat. Fee: $3 for Connecticut […]
Historical storm research and today
Friday, February 11th, 2011We all know climate and weather have a big impact on the birds. This harsh winter has shown us what the snowiest January ever and historic snow depths does to bird populations. Soon the spring warmth will allow migrants to reclaim what has become our own arctic tundra. In the fall, cold fronts signal ensuing […]
Find the bird answer
Thursday, February 10th, 2011So did you find the bird in this photo? Take a look below! That would be our Short-eared Owl peering back at Twan from a distance. It flew from this area around Stratford Point for a while before going back into hiding. Despite being early in the morning, quite hazy, and backlit, Twan got this […]
Find the bird
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Here is a photo Twan took at Stratford Point a few days ago. Can you find the mystery hidden bird? And we don’t mean the duck in the water… Photo © Twan Leenders
Afternoon Adventures: Valentine’s Delights
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Wednesday, February 9 4-4:30 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Museum. This “Afternoon Adventures” drop-in program starts with a story. After our story we’ll check the birdfeeders for cardinals and other birds and make heart-shaped treats to feed our winter animal friends. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an actively participating adult. […]
