May 12, 2020 — Usually first noticed by a ringing “weeta, weeta, weeteeo” song, a Hooded Warbler sighting highlights almost any bird walk in the Connecticut woods.
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The Daily Bird/Warbler Week: Hooded Warbler
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020Baby Great Horned Owls in My Backyard
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020A Special Migration Madness 2020 Program! Friday, May 22 Noon Join Coastal Center teacher-naturalist Carol Kratzman as she shares the story of a nesting pair of Great Horned Owls from courtship to successfully fledging two babies in the trees behind her house. From the first distinctive calls heard in December to sightings of the female […]
Wildlife Photography Workshop Webinar
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020Monday, June 1 2 p.m. Join award winning photographer, Tomas Koeck, as we look at the how to’s behind wildlife photography. This class is for beginners, intermediate photographers, and anyone who wants to learn more on how to capture wildlife through a lens. In this seminar, Tomas will go over gear, how to use a […]
Register: Beyond Birding Virtual Program
Monday, May 11th, 2020Register here for our Beyond Birding 6-week virtual program. Program runs from May 18 – June 28. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Beyond Birding Virtual Weekly Descriptions
Monday, May 11th, 2020Week 1: Birding Overview: Getting Started! Although gaining in popularity in recent years, the United States has a rich history of birding. For those looking to get into birding, or for those looking to go deeper, this lesson will provide an overview of birding and what you need to get started. In this lesson, you […]
Register: Eco-Hour with Judy Preston 5.21.20
Monday, May 11th, 2020Register here for Eco-Hour with Judy Preston on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
Register: Wonderful Warblers Webinar 5.19.20
Sunday, May 10th, 2020Register here for Wonderful Warblers Webinar on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
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Friday, May 8th, 2020Mizzen Capital Thanks to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Council for your guidance in understanding the osprey that keep me inspired with their diligence as they dive and carry stick after stick to build their tangled nests. Mizzen Capital is a young company pursuing our mission of helping small businesses grow jobs and build communities. […]
The Answer for the May 11 Mystery is……
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020If you guessed Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, Atlantic killifish, mummies, gudgeons, or mud minnows… you are correct! Did you know? You will find these fish in brackish and coastal waters including estuaries and salt marshes This species is hardy and has the ability to tolerate highly variable salinity, temperature fluctuations from 43 to 95 °F, low oxygen levels, and heavily polluted ecosystems. As a result, the mummichog […]
The Daily Bird: Gray Catbird
Friday, May 8th, 2020May 8, 2020 — This handsome gray bird can be distinguished by its bold personality and characteristic call, reminiscent of a cat’s meow. They are more often heard than seen, spending much of the day hidden away in thick shrubs and trees. Although they tend to be secretive, they are very energetic and boisterous birds.
You probably need new binoculars or a scope. If so, we’ve got you covered. Just call.
Thursday, May 7th, 2020May 7, 2020 — Time to upgrade those binoculars? Need a spotting scope? Need a gift? The birds are here, with more on their way. No time like the present! Call at 860-767-0660 to discuss or to place an order.
Daily Bird: Orchard Oriole
Thursday, May 7th, 2020May 7, 2020 — This is a handsome and distinctive species. The males lack the bright orange flash of the more common and widespread Baltimore Oriole but sport a bright chestnut and black plumage unique among North American birds. The greenish-yellow hues of the female also stand out, and the first-summer males are readily identified by the their black bib. Compared to the Baltimore, it’s a more slender and spritely bird.
Happy Hour Q&A with Miley Bull
Thursday, May 7th, 2020Join our exclusive members Happy Hour Q&A with Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation. Miley Bull has been with Connecticut Audubon for 49 years and has a wealth of knowledge he’s always happy to share. So end your week with an informal, exclusive opportunity to ask him anything about birds, ecology, Connecticut […]
Swallow Boat 2025 – September 21
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Register: Webinar Wednesdays: Rock Art 5.13.20
Thursday, May 7th, 2020Register here for Webinar Wednesdays: Rock Art on Wednesday, May 13 at 4pm. Questions? Contact rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Diary of a teenage birder from Connecticut, circa 1910. Part 2
Saturday, May 9th, 2020May 9, 2020 — In early spring 1910, 15-year-old Harold Jones, who lived on the Waveny Estate in New Canaan, was busy keeping his daily bird list and identifying wildflowers. Here’s the second entry from his nature diary.
Diary of a teenage birder from Connecticut, circa 1910. Part 1
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020May 6, 2020 — “I have some notebooks of bird observations from 1910. Would you be interested in them as a guide to habits today, considering the changes in climate? They were made by my father, now deceased. The written observations were in New Canaan, CT in 1909 and 1910.”
