Happy birthday to our founder, Mabel Osgood Wright! She was a true conservation pioneer, not only among women but all people! Wright founded the Audubon Society of Connecticut in 1898 and 16 years later, in 1914, she created Birdcraft Sanctuary, the first private bird sanctuary in the country. It is now a National Historic Landmark. […]
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159 Years Ago on This Day: The Birth of Our Founder, Mabel Osgood Wright!
Monday, January 26th, 2015Sandhill Crane: Bird Finder for January 21
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
Several times a year, Sandhill Cranes are observed in Connecticut, often while they are flying past. This week one has been feeding in a cornfield in Stonington.
Your Annual Gift Supports Osprey Nation
Friday, August 15th, 2014Dear Friends, I write you today on behalf of our state’s Osprey population. Over the years, residents of Connecticut have been awestruck by the grace of these majestic raptors. The beautiful black and white Ospreys, which nest along our shorelines and catch fish in our waterways, are one of the state’s most iconic birds. This […]
Bird Finder Thumbnails
Sunday, September 29th, 2013Ross’s Goose, in East Windsor.
