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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

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.

'Black Birders Week' Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors
Birding

'Black Birders Week' Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors

Sparked by a racist incident last week in Central Park, the new initiative aims to boost recognition and representation of Black people enjoying and studying the natural world.

Mid-Season Update: Shorebird Nesting in a Changing World
Coasts

Mid-Season Update: Shorebird Nesting in a Changing World

Increased spring foot traffic and off-leash pets have so far made 2020 a problematic year for threatened Connecticut birds.

Saving Red Knots One Crab at a Time
Advocacy

Saving Red Knots One Crab at a Time

Learn what you can do to help shorebirds and the food they rely on.

A Colorful Way to Help Keep Shorebirds Safe
Coasts

A Colorful Way to Help Keep Shorebirds Safe

Calling all young bird lovers in Connecticut! We need your creativity to help beach-nesting birds.

Audubon Summer Camps Cancelled
News

Audubon Summer Camps Cancelled

In order to keep campers, volunteers, and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Audubon has decided to cancel 2020 summer camp programming. Thank you for your care and commitment as we work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut.

Getting Started with Native Plants
Bird-Friendly Communities

Getting Started with Native Plants

Live in Connecticut and want to attract birds, bees, and other pollinators to your home or community? Start here.

How To Do a "Bird Sit"
Birding

How To Do a "Bird Sit"

Pause and enjoy a peaceful moment with the birds.

Shorebird Nesting in a Changing World
News

Shorebird Nesting in a Changing World

With the unfortunate emergence of COVID-19 during nesting season, Connecticut and other states have inadvertently put local wildlife populations at risk.

How you can help, right now