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

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70 coastal and island nesting sites covered by new funding
News

70 coastal and island nesting sites covered by new funding

A $677,700 grant will help reduce threats to vulnerable birds across Long Island Sound

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Environmental Leadership Awards Benefit
Environmental Leadership Awards Benefit

Environmental Leadership Awards

Our 2025 honoree, Eunice Burnett, drives local action with boundless energy. Eunice has devoted her life to making an impact on issues relating to children and the environment.

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Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh
Coasts

Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh

Scientists completed nest surveys, banding, and attached radio transmitters to birds to gather data that will guide future restoration

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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

On the Ground with Audubon Texas After Hurricane Harvey
Coasts

On the Ground with Audubon Texas After Hurricane Harvey

A tour of some of the affected islands shows the storm’s impacts, but also the surprising resilience of coastal ecosystems.

Long Island Sound Senate Delegation Introduces Bill to Protect Plum Island from Auction Sale
Advocacy

Senate Bill Introduced to Protect Plum Island

August 11, 2017—If passed, this bill (sponsored by Senators Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Murphy, and Schumer) would repeal legislation to sell Plum Island

From Trash to Treasure
News

From Trash to Treasure

A Connecticut community comes together to make a difference at a critical Important Bird Area

Meet Brad Hittle
News

Meet Brad Hittle

Co-founder of Two Roads Brewing Company and friend of the environment

Improving the Quality of Connecticut’s Forests for Birds and Wildlife
Working Lands

Improving the Quality of Connecticut’s Forests for Birds and Wildlife

Learn how Audubon Connecticut is working to stem the decline of forest birds through our forest conservation efforts across the state and with partners throughout the Atlantic Flyway

Federal Funding Bill Includes $8 Million to Protect Long Island Sound
Advocacy

Federal Funding Bill Includes $8 Million to Protect Long Island Sound

May 9, 2017—Great news for LIS conservation efforts! This year's federal investment is over $4 million more than 2016's funding level.

Providing Bird Habitat Through Urban Oases
Urban Oases

Providing Bird Habitat Through Urban Oases

Three new bird-friendly habitat locations are set to be planted in the New Haven area during the summer of 2017

15 Great Deer-Resistant Native Plants
Nature Notes

15 Great Deer-Resistant Native Plants

Beautify the landscape and fill garden gaps with this less-palatable mix of natives that Bambi tends to avoid

2017 ELA Benefit Dinner is a Great Success
Environmental Leadership Awards Benefit

2017 ELA Benefit Dinner is a Great Success

Audubon Connecticut thanks you for supporting the birds and wildlife of Connecticut

Plum Island Wake-Up Call
Coasts

Plum Island Wake-Up Call

New website and documentary explain the imminent threat to this critical habitat in Long Island Sound

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