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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

Roseate Spoonbill
Nature Notes

Roseate Spoonbill

A Connecticut first! Although common in places like the Everglades, this sub-tropical species has made an unprecedented appearance along the shore of Connecticut. Keep an eye out, you'll know if you see it!

A Popular New Migration Tool Could Save Birds from Deadly Building Collisions
Nature Notes

A Popular New Migration Tool Could Save Birds from Deadly Building Collisions

BirdCast can accurately forecast the biggest migration movements days in advance. This is good news for birds and birders alike.

Three Ways You Can Help Migrating Birds This Fall
Nature Notes

Three Ways You Can Help Migrating Birds This Fall

Migrants heading south face myriad man-made obstacles, but there are actions we can all take to save their lives.

Meet Wendy Miller
About Us

Meet Wendy Miller

Education Program Manager, Sharon Audubon Center

Taking Back the Land...From Invasive Plants
News

Taking Back the Land...From Invasive Plants

An Audubon chapter and community partners work together to restore bird and wildlife habitat in New Haven

So-called Modern Fish Act Takes Us Backwards
Advocacy

So-called Modern Fish Act Takes Us Backwards

Current legislation could return us to the times when overfishing and fish scarcity harmed seabirds and coastal economies. Urge your U.S. Representative to vote "no" before July 11, 2018.

Audubon Launches State's First American Oystercatcher Banding Program
News

Audubon Launches State's First American Oystercatcher Banding Program

Sharp-eyed bird watchers in Connecticut may notice something new about our state’s treasured American Oystercatchers

Connecticut Osprey Help Area Schoolchildren Learn About Long Island Sound
Schoolyard Habitat Program

Connecticut Osprey Help Area Schoolchildren Learn About Long Island Sound

From March 5 through May 5, 2018, students across New Haven and Fairfield Counties took part in the 2018 Schoolyard to Sound Challenge. Learn which classrooms won prizes for greatest participation and how these students made a difference for conservation.

Clapper Rail
Nature Notes

Clapper Rail

Spotting this elusive bird is a thrill for even the most expert of birders. Look for this species in the coastal, brackish, and freshwater marshes along the Connecticut coast.

Eight Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste
Nature Notes

Eight Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste

By doing so, you'll be helping birds and other wildlife.

How you can help, right now