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Cooper's Hawk. Photo: Adam Stunkel/Audubon Photography Awards

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Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
Working Lands

Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments

An ornithology class in college got Hansen “hooked” on birds after spotting his first-ever Pine Warbler. “Ever since, I’ve wanted to find ways to incorporate birds into what I do,” he says.

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Low river herring numbers threaten our Long Island Sound ecosystem
Policy

Low river herring numbers threaten our Long Island Sound ecosystem

These forage fish need better protections so they can continue to provide meals for birds, larger fish, and other wildlife

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Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
News

Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management

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.

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Visit a Center Near You

Bent of the River Audubon Center
Centers

Bent of the River Audubon Center

Conserving open space and working lands through programming at our 700-acre nature sanctuary and education center in Southbury.

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Greenwich Audubon Center
Centers

Greenwich Audubon Center

Building a brighter future through engagement and education at our nature education center and seven sanctuaries in southwest Connecticut.

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Sharon Audubon Center
Centers

Sharon Audubon Center

Rehabilitating injured wildlife and protecting more than 2,100 acres of woodland habitat that they call home through stewardship and education in the Northwest Corner.

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Key Conservation Work

News & Information

Are Cerulean Warblers Increasing in Connecticut?
Working Lands

Are Cerulean Warblers Increasing in Connecticut?

Scientists spotting this bird in the Lyme Forest Block wonder if the gypsy moth outbreak has a silver lining.

Virtual Summer Camp
Centers

Virtual Summer Camp

Join us for up to five weeks of online nature experiences for young adventurers in kindergarten through sixth grade.

The 2020 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
News

The 2020 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners

This year's top shots delight with dazzling colors and fresh perspectives.

Proposed Mines in The Bahamas Threaten Winter Home of Migratory Shorebirds
Coasts

Proposed Mines in The Bahamas Threaten Winter Home of Migratory Shorebirds

Joulter Cays National Park supports birds like Piping Plovers and Red Knots, as well as fishing and ecotourism.

A Guide to Nesting Birds in Connecticut
Nature Notes

A Guide to Nesting Birds in Connecticut

Read (and watch a webinar recording!) about the breeding behavior and nesting habits of some of our most visible species.

U.S. Senate Votes to Protect Birds, Improve Parks, and Create Jobs
Advocacy

U.S. Senate Votes to Protect Birds, Improve Parks, and Create Jobs

Bipartisan legislation to provide permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund advances out of the U.S. Senate.

It's Time to Build a Truly Inclusive Outdoors
Birding

It's Time to Build a Truly Inclusive Outdoors

As the nation continues to confront racism, the birding community must embrace difficult conversations.

Show Your Colors
Centers

Show Your Colors

Celebrate diversity by choosing, coloring, and sharing these fun coloring pages

Trump Administration Continues Effort to Strip Away Bird Protections
Advocacy

Trump Administration Continues Effort to Strip Away Bird Protections

It’s time for Congress to respond to this attack on America’s birds.

A Moment of Reflection…and Determination
News

A Moment of Reflection…and Determination

Audubon CEO David Yarnold shares the message he sent to all Audubon staff after a weekend of turmoil and heartbreak in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police.

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