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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

2019 Shorebird Numbers Reflect a Safer Shoreline
Coasts

Successful 2019 Nesting Season for Threatened Shorebirds

— Season recap reveals new details about where American Oystercatchers migrate, and historically low numbers for Least Terns.
Audubon Invites You to Celebrate 120 Years of the Annual Christmas Bird Count
Get Involved

Audubon Invites You to Celebrate 120 Years of the Annual Christmas Bird Count

Between December 14 and January 5, participants will join the world’s longest-running wildlife census, which contributes invaluable data to bird population research.

Canary in the Coalmine: Impact of Climate Change on Birds
Climate

Canary in the Coalmine: Impact of Climate Change on Birds

By following birds, we learn about the greatest threats they and our communities face. And we find ways to address them.

Inside Look: Monthly "Birdy" Webinar Series
Events

Inside Look: Monthly "Birdy" Webinar Series

Join us every month for a free interactive webinar offering an inside look at the latest bird conservation science, research, and best practices.

Audubon Flies to DC to Rally Support for Wildlife Conservation Bills
News

Audubon Flies to DC to Rally Support for Wildlife Conservation Bills

Bipartisan legislation like the "Recovering America's Wildlife Act" will benefit birds, other wildlife, and Connecticut communities.

New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change
Climate

New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change

Enter your zip code into Audubon’s Birds and Climate Visualizer and it will show you how climate change will impact your birds and your community and includes ways you can help.

Birds Are Telling Us It's Time to Take Action on Climate
Advocacy

Birds Are Telling Us It's Time to Take Action on Climate

Global warming poses an existential threat to two-thirds of North American bird species—but there's still time to protect them. Audubon's new climate report says we have to act now.

Five Climate-Threatened Birds and How You Can Help Them
Climate

Five Climate-Threatened Birds and How You Can Help Them

Audubon's newest climate report projects the future ranges for more than 604 North American species.

Students Go Into the Woods to Improve Forest Health
Working Lands

Students Go Into the Woods to Improve Forest Health

The Junior Forest Technician Program offers high school students hands-on experience managing forest habitat.

Berries for Birds
Nature Notes

Berries for Birds

10 great native shrubs that supply amazing fall beauty as well as food and shelter for our feathered friends

How you can help, right now