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Close up on a droplet of clear sap coming out of a metal tree tap in a sugarbush
Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
March 21, 2024 — CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
Red-tailed Hawk perches on branch with one talon extended to hold partial body of a rodent. The other side of the animal is in its mouth.
Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them
March 19, 2024 — Content warning: This article sadly includes a description of a deceased owl that was brought to our Sharon Audubon Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic.
Close up selfie of Allison Middlemass, surrounded by bird illustrations.
Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator
March 07, 2024 — “When that position ended for the season. I was like, […] I’ve gotta keep going with this.”
Blackburnian Warbler perched in evergreen tree, the bird is a bright yellow with slightly orange chest and neck, and black striping on its face and sides. Its mouth is open as it sings.
Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
February 23, 2024
Recap of 2024 Biennial Budget Adjustment Proposal
February 13, 2024 — Governor Lamont proposes funding opportunities for climate change planning and adaptation
Ten high school-aged youth stand and kneel together, all wear orange t-shirts indicating they are Salt Marsh Stewards.
2023 Coastal Season Report Out
November 30, 2023 — Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year
Victoria O'Neill Joins Audubon as Director of Coastal Resilience
November 28, 2023 — Victoria will lead our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in Connecticut and New York.
A group of Eco-Leaders in a field working together to plant a tree.
Environmentalist Futures Take Root with the Eco-Leadership Corps
October 04, 2023 — In its third year, the Greenwich Audubon Center program is preparing students for a future in conservation.
Red Knot points long beach down towards sand, foraging for food. Red is visible on its stomach.
New Law Aims to Increase Horseshoe Crab Populations
August 21, 2023 — Migratory birds like the Red Knot depend on crab eggs to fuel their long journey north.
Allyson Thompson leans over slightly, arms held out in front of her as she gently releases a newly tagged Purple Martin back towards the nesting structure it came from.
A New Frontier for Purple Martin Conservation in Northwest Connecticut
August 17, 2023 — New tracking technology will allow researchers to study martin movements across the country—and outside of it!