February 20, 2019 – Recently I’ve spent a few hours scanning ridge lines, farm lands, and waterways between Salisbury and Kent for Golden Eagles. I had my first bird on Thursday, February 14, in Kent, some 10 miles as the crow flies north of where Stefan Martin had two Goldens a couple days before (at Deer Pond Farm, in Sherman).
Posts Tagged ‘Nick Bonomo’
Wintering Golden Eagles in Connecticut
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019Mew Gull
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019January 16, 2019
Where and When To Find It: Cove Island Park, Stamford. Right now. There’s no guarantee we’ll see another. Alternatively, plan on a very long plane ride.
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Friday, September 28th, 2018September 28, 2018 – No, sparrows are not all just “little brown jobs”! The intricate beauty of this snazzy sparrow will spice up your autumn birding.
Little Egret, by land or by sea
Saturday, August 11th, 2018August 11, 2018 – Nick Bonomo spent a fair amount of time in recent days looking for a Little Egret to make its way into Connecticut. A regular Bird Finder contributor, Nick graciously let us report the account he wrote for his blog.
Blue-winged Warbler
Thursday, June 28th, 2018June 28, 2018. Blue-winged Warblers prove that you don’t have to stop looking at vibrant warblers just because spring migration is over!
Rough-legged Hawk
Friday, January 12th, 2018January 12, 2018. They are most easily found along the coast at places such as Connecticut Audubon’s Coastal Center at Milford Point and Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, where birders found a Rough-legged on Monday and Tuesday. Another was seen at Long Beach in Stratford on Tuesday.
Northern Goshawk
Friday, October 27th, 2017October 27, 2017. The best way to see a Northern Goshawk in Connecticut is by visiting a hawk watch during late autumn.
Connecticut Warbler
Thursday, September 28th, 2017September 28, 2017. One of our most difficult warblers to see, now is the time to look for this secretive species.
Roseate Tern
Thursday, July 20th, 2017July 20, 2017. July and August is a good time to look for this endangered bird from the shores of Long Island Sound.
Bird Finder for December 21: Red-headed Woodpecker
Wednesday, December 21st, 2016An adult Red-headed Woodpecker is unmistakable.
