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Support Open Space for Birds
News

Support Open Space for Birds

We need your help now! Connecticut needs to preserve open space and provide adequate stewardship of open space that has already been acquired.

Spotted in the Bahamas: Pink Flag 2E
Coasts

Spotted in the Bahamas: Pink Flag 2E

While just over 60 pairs of Piping Plovers nest in Connecticut, one keeps making herself known.

Connecticut Birds in the Caribbean
Nature Notes

Connecticut Birds in the Caribbean

Are you a Connecticut "snowbird?" Look for Northern Waterthrush, Western Sandpipers, Ovenbirds, Blue-winged Warblers, and American Redstarts in the tropics!

The Great Backyard Bird Count
Community Science

Join The Great Backyard Bird Count

Have fun while contributing to science! You can count anywhere and for as long as you like from February 15 - 18 or join a guided event at an Audubon center.

Audubon Connecticut Receives Two Grants to Advance Conservation Around Long Island Sound
News

Audubon Connecticut Receives Two Grants to Advance Conservation Around Long Island Sound

These funds will make a huge difference in expanding and supporting conservation and community-building work in the New Haven Harbor Watershed

Eagle Scouts Dig-in to Habitat Restoration in West Haven
Conservation

Eagle Scouts Dig-in to Habitat Restoration in West Haven

Through teamwork and dedication, two brothers made a difference for birds, other wildlife, and the community at the Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctuary

Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project
Important Bird Areas

Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project

Making a difference, together, for the Lyme Forest Block and Eightmile River Watershed.

Common Loon
Nature Notes

Common Loon

This large waterbird is a majestic sight when spotted gracefully gliding in Long Island Sound in winter. Can you imagine a winter in which this species did not return to Connecticut? It’s possible if we do not work to maintain the fish populations that it relies on through the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA)—an important piece of legislation that is currently under threat.

Common Raven
Nature Notes

Common Raven

Although not so common in Connecticut just 25 years ago, this adaptable species can now be found across the state. They are particularly fond of hilly areas with cliff faces.

Connecticut Says “Yes” to Protecting Public Lands
Advocacy

Connecticut Says “Yes” to Protecting Public Lands

Voters stood together on Tuesday, November 6th and overwhelmingly passed the Question #2 ballot measure to help safeguard public lands from being sold, swapped, and given away.

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