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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

Plum Island Auction Off Table as Congress Repeals Sale Laws
News

Plum Island Auction Off Table as Congress Repeals Sale Laws

After eight years of advocacy, the path is finally open for permanent protection of this unique place and its critical habitats for endangered wildlife.

Senator Blumenthal Introduces New Legislation to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
News

Senator Blumenthal Introduces New Legislation to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds

Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act and applauds Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal.

What is Winter Bird Counting?
Community Science

What is Winter Bird Counting?

Learn how to take part in this fun winter pastime while helping birds and nature too!

Giving Tuesday LIVE ALL DAY for Wildlife
Events

Giving Tuesday LIVE ALL DAY for Wildlife

Swoop in or out as suits your schedule!

Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy
News

Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy

Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Banding Confirms Birds Depend on a Healthy and Diverse Forest Habitat
Working Lands

Banding Confirms Birds Depend on a Healthy and Diverse Forest Habitat

Bird-friendly forest management can help birds that nest and raise their young in the woods.

New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant
Bird-Friendly Communities

New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant

Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.

Long Island Sound Area Salt Marsh Sites Show Signs of Disruption
Coasts

Long Island Sound Area Salt Marsh Sites Show Signs of Disruption

Big plans are moving forward to protect bird habitat and help local communities withstand stronger storms.

Climate mitigation recommendations for birds, people, and Governor Lamont
Climate

Climate mitigation recommendations for birds, people, and Governor Lamont

As part of the Governor's Council on Climate Change, Audubon offers expertise on wetlands, rivers, environmental funding

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