Attention: Beginning 6/16/25, the Coastal Center building will be closed Monday – Friday for summer camp. Our indoor facilities will not be available to the general public. The building will be open on weekends as usual, and the sanctuary itself will remain open from sunrise to sunset. An outdoor bathroom will be available near the […]
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Coastal Center Closing Notice
Friday, December 27th, 2024Osprey Nation report shows 2024 was a good year in Connecticut but Ospreys had trouble elsewhere
Monday, November 18th, 2024November 18, 2024—Ospreys in Connecticut flourished in 2024. The successful nesting season shows that the local revival of these previously imperiled hawks continues, although with concerns about a more difficult season to the south.
More young Piping Plovers than ever fledged at Milford Point in 2024
Friday, October 11th, 2024October 11, 2024—Good news to report from the Milford Point Coastal Center: For the second year in a row baby Piping Plovers were abundant, a testament to the support of Connecticut Audubon members and the diligence of the coastal rangers who watch over the nests.
Purple Martin 2024 Final Report
Thursday, August 29th, 2024We had conducted our last nest check on July 12. At that time, 46 active nests held 157 total chicks and 16 total eggs. Also, we presumed 21 chicks had already fledged from the colony. We made a decision to discontinue further nest checks. With so many chicks nearing fledgling age, we didn’t want […]
Thank you, Harry Garafalo, for helping to make the Coastal Center a better place for visitors — avian and human!
Friday, June 21st, 2024June 21, 2024—We are delighted to share that CT Audubon’s Coastal Center has received a generous donation of over $26,000 from Harry Garafalo, the philanthropic owner and president of Garafalo Markets LLC. This gift will be instrumental in making much-needed improvements to the center’s buildings and grounds, leading to an even better experience for you […]
Adopt a Purple Martin Gourd
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024ADOPT A GOURD HERE! Play a direct role in conservation by adopting a Purple Martin gourd! Your adoption will help maintain the structures and support the staff effort to monitor and clean the nests each week — essential tasks for protecting Purple Martins. Supporting the colony also makes a great gift for members of your […]
Monitoring air quality at the Coastal Center
Friday, February 16th, 2024We’ve installed a PurpleAir monitor at the Coastal Center as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental conservation. The monitor allows us to track local air quality and add to a community database, which can be used by weather tracking organizations, climate scientists, and the general public to learn more about the air around them. […]
Volunteer for habitat improvement work at Milford Point
Thursday, August 18th, 2022The last several years have seen great improvements at the Milford Point Coastal Center. But there’s more to be done — and you can help. We are recruiting volunteers to help remove invasive plants and replace them with native plants, which have much higher conservation value. It is the kind of hands-on work that makes […]
Coastal Center Sanctuary Rules
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules of our grounds before your visit: If you have any questions, please contact the center.
What to do with “abandoned” or “orphaned” birds
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020Have you found an abandoned bird? Birds and other wildlife that seem to be abandoned or orphaned at this time of year often are not actually abandoned orphaned. The Connecticut DEEP has advice about what to do if you find a bird that you think is abandoned.
Mobile App
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020Explore our centers and sanctuaries on your mobile device Soar through our centers and sanctuaries with this free app, which highlights unique and interesting features at each stop. Take one of our tours while you’re onsite or plan ahead with detailed directions and maps to your nearest Connecticut Audubon location. Features include: Tours of our […]
