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| 4/1/26 5:33 am |
Don McGregor via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] 4 N Shovelers at pond by Nature center parking lot- Hammonasset beach sp |
| 3/31/26 11:08 am |
Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Pine and Palm Warblers. |
| 3/31/26 7:58 am |
William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Pine warblers |
| 3/30/26 3:56 pm |
Michael Pohlod via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Cedar Waxwings Torrington |
| 3/30/26 8:17 am |
Christopher Grice via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] First of year Pine warbler |
| 3/29/26 9:35 am |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Common Raven - Washington Depot, CT |
| 3/29/26 6:52 am |
Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] More Milford Point bird walks |
| 3/28/26 12:24 pm |
Ellynne Rey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Boat Tailed Grackles Longbeach Blvd - Stratford |
| 3/28/26 8:47 am |
Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Westport Purple Martins |
| 3/28/26 7:04 am |
William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Monk parakeets At Shakespeare theater area |
| 3/27/26 2:11 pm |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Wild Turkeys - Washington, CT- |
| 3/27/26 7:25 am |
Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Off the Deck |
| 3/27/26 6:50 am |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Breakfast Bobcat |
| 3/27/26 6:06 am |
ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] White-faced ibis |
| 3/26/26 10:46 am |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Northern Shovelers |
| 3/25/26 10:42 am |
Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] North Stamford Bald Eagle |
| 3/25/26 10:17 am |
Robert Askins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: CTBirds Digest, Vol 6800, Issue 1 |
| 3/25/26 9:21 am |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebird - Washington, CT |
| 3/25/26 6:23 am |
FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Jim Hunter's celebration of life |
| 3/25/26 5:16 am |
robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Tree Swallows Lyme |
| 3/24/26 1:46 pm |
Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Off the Deck |
| 3/24/26 9:07 am |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Stn 43 South Windsor Birds |
| 3/23/26 1:32 pm |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Bear back; Wood Ducks on stream |
| 3/23/26 5:23 am |
Sharon Dellinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Bear solution? |
| 3/22/26 9:06 am |
Linda Troski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Knotter Drive in Cheshire |
| 3/22/26 8:58 am |
Robert Jase via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Bears, oh yeah! New Britain |
| 3/22/26 8:33 am |
DAN HEDDEN via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Knotter Drive in Cheshire |
| 3/21/26 7:18 pm |
Arthur Shippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Book review: “The Feather Wars,” James H. McCommons |
| 3/21/26 9:20 am |
Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Bear? |
| 3/21/26 9:10 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Bear? |
| 3/21/26 8:54 am |
ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Bear? |
| 3/20/26 9:29 am |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Wilson's Snipes |
| 3/18/26 12:51 pm |
ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Fox sparrows |
| 3/18/26 11:04 am |
Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Coastal Center |
| 3/18/26 10:14 am |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Pileated Woodpecker - Washington, CT |
| 3/17/26 6:16 am |
Christopher Grice via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Green-winged teals at Hammo |
| 3/16/26 6:00 pm |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Western CT Bird Club 3/19 - Nick Bonomo "Connecticut Shorebirds" |
| 3/15/26 12:44 pm |
Paul Fusco via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Inland Osprey |
| 3/15/26 10:11 am |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Fox Sparrow |
| 3/15/26 8:15 am |
Jack Swatt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Columbia Sandhill cranes |
| 3/14/26 1:33 pm |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] American Kestrel |
| 3/14/26 12:56 pm |
Dylan Pedro via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Columbia Sandhill cranes |
| 3/13/26 2:23 pm |
Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] American woodcock presentation |
| 3/13/26 1:30 pm |
Tim Riley via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Osprey , Rocky Neck SP |
| 3/13/26 1:15 pm |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Greater White-fronted Goose - New Milford |
| 3/12/26 1:04 pm |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Warning |
| 3/12/26 10:49 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] FOY Eastern Phoebe - New Milford |
| 3/11/26 10:49 pm |
Liam Taylor via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Remembering Jim Hunter |
| 3/11/26 4:47 pm |
John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Red-winged Blackbirds - Washington, CT |
| 3/11/26 4:38 pm |
Irene Hendricks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Multiple duck species |
| 3/11/26 4:01 pm |
Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Jim Hunter Follow-up |
| 3/11/26 3:46 pm |
benoko via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Juncos |
| 3/11/26 3:13 pm |
Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Multiple duck species |
| 3/11/26 3:01 pm |
Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Multiple duck species |
| 3/11/26 3:00 pm |
FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Jim Hunter follow-up |
| 3/11/26 2:40 pm |
FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] The passing of Jim Hunter |
| 3/11/26 1:08 pm |
Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Coastal Center |
| 3/11/26 1:02 pm |
Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Blue winged teal |
| 3/10/26 7:09 pm |
Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Brick Yard Point in North Haven |
| 3/10/26 6:39 pm |
Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Peepers in Guilford |
| 3/10/26 6:37 pm |
Dixie sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Peepers in Guilford |
| 3/10/26 6:36 pm |
Karen Schnitzer via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] FOY Brown-headed Cowbird |
| 3/10/26 5:59 pm |
robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Woodcock Displaying Tonight in Lyme |
| 3/10/26 12:49 pm |
robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Phoebe in Lyme |
| 3/10/26 12:15 pm |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Ring-billed Gull behavior |
| 3/10/26 11:29 am |
jgcollins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Hutton Rd, Somers |
| 3/10/26 10:28 am |
Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Boat-tails Stratford |
| 3/10/26 8:36 am |
ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Blue winged teal |
| 3/10/26 7:43 am |
Paul Wragg via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: a Classy mis-ID |
| 3/10/26 7:14 am |
Tracey Bissell via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/10/26 7:12 am |
Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/9/26 4:19 pm |
Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] a Classy mis-ID |
| 3/9/26 1:58 pm |
Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Orange backyard feeders |
| 3/9/26 10:16 am |
Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Adaptive Management at Great Meadows Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) during Early Spring 2026 |
| 3/9/26 8:20 am |
Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Off the Deck |
| 3/9/26 8:19 am |
ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Tree swallows |
| 3/9/26 6:27 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Tundra swans- no |
| 3/8/26 4:46 pm |
William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] American woodcocks |
| 3/8/26 2:48 pm |
Stephanie Jean Muriglan via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: FOY Killdeer Rowayton |
| 3/8/26 2:04 pm |
Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Northern Pintail |
| 3/8/26 2:02 pm |
Deirdra Wallin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Tundra Swan New Milford |
| 3/8/26 11:30 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] FOY Turkey Vulture - New Milford |
| 3/8/26 11:17 am |
Charles Makarewich via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Snow Geese on Lake Waramaug |
| 3/8/26 11:09 am |
Ian Devlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] FOY Killdeer Rowayton |
| 3/8/26 10:13 am |
Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Migration underway |
| 3/7/26 7:19 pm |
Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting thank you |
| 3/6/26 1:04 pm |
Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Birding with your Phone program recording |
| 3/4/26 3:24 pm |
Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Coastal Center |
| 3/4/26 2:18 pm |
Linda Kozloski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 12:00 pm |
Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 11:04 am |
Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 8:27 am |
Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 8:05 am |
Arthur Shippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 6:41 am |
Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 6:34 am |
Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 6:04 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 5:51 am |
Joe Zygala via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 5:24 am |
Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 4:55 am |
Barbara Scavotto via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 4:53 am |
Liz Jaffin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 4:48 am |
Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 4:16 am |
Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/4/26 4:15 am |
Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Red-winged Blackbird |
| 3/3/26 11:47 am |
DENNIS MAIN via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Assistance with annual woodcock surveys |
| 3/3/26 11:23 am |
MIN HUANG via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Assistance with annual woodcock surveys |
| 3/2/26 6:26 am |
Dixie Sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Re: Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow |
| 3/2/26 6:17 am |
Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> |
[CT Birds] Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow |
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Date: 4/1/26 5:33 am
From: Don McGregor via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] 4 N Shovelers at pond by Nature center parking lot- Hammonasset beach sp |
The pond in the marsh on the east side of the grass parking area by the Meigs Pt Nature Center with a greater yellowlegs and a Great Egret at 8:15 flew out and five minutes later flew back in to the pond. (Thanks Morgan!)
Don McGregor
Madison
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Date: 3/31/26 11:08 am
From: Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Pine and Palm Warblers. |
Today in my yard I had a Pine Warbler at my suet and in the woods beyond my house I was a Palm Warbler.
It’s starting!
154 Princess Drive
Madison, CT, 06443
475-201-6365
Website: mdigiorgio.com
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Date: 3/31/26 7:58 am
From: William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Pine warblers |
Pine warblers are back at Mathies Park in Beacon Falls.Bill BanksSeymour
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Date: 3/30/26 3:56 pm
From: Michael Pohlod via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Cedar Waxwings Torrington |
This morning we observed a small flock of Cedar Waxwings feeding
in the trees (species unknown) on the Torrington Hyundai property.
Nice distraction while waiting for service.
Mike and Sue Pohlod
Bristol CT
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Date: 3/30/26 8:17 am
From: Christopher Grice via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] First of year Pine warbler |
On the Wilderman boardwalk at Chatfield Hollow about 10:45 am Monday
3/30/26.
Chris Grice
Rockfall
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Date: 3/29/26 9:35 am
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Common Raven - Washington Depot, CT |
Do not do much birding and keeping bird lists these days so it always nice to pick up an unexpected "year" bird. Was at the Washington Food Market in Washington Depot, CT late this morning to pick up a Sunday newspaper. A young women at one the registers noted some bird activity in the median of the parking area for the market. I turned around to note a Common Raven had flown down to pick up something in the median. The Raven flew off quickly followed by at least 2 American Crows who were not " happy" with the Raven being there.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT.
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Date: 3/29/26 6:52 am
From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] More Milford Point bird walks |
Hi all,
This is just a quick notice that I have scheduled more bird walks at CT Audubon’s Milford Coastal Center for April. Please join me in exploring this vital Important Bird Area this spring.
Also, the Coastal Center will be bringing back the Return of the Osprey fundraising event on April 25. It will be a great evening of food, fun, and terrific raffle/auction items.
https://ctaudubon.org/programs-and-events/?month=4&year=2026&location=milford-point
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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Date: 3/28/26 12:24 pm
From: Ellynne Rey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Boat Tailed Grackles Longbeach Blvd - Stratford |
A few Boat tailed grackles with common grackles and starlings and RWBBs by
the pond across from Amazon warehouse.
Ellynne Rey
(Stamford)
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Date: 3/28/26 8:47 am
From: Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Westport Purple Martins |
Westport-Sherwood Island SP- 2 adult male Purple Martins at the martin gourds in front of the nature center, one peeking out of a gourd and the other atop a pole.
Very early!! We just put our gourds up on Thursday as the martins usually return by the second week of April. So great to hear that lovely sound again!!!
Tina Green
Westport CT
Sherwood Island Martin Landlord
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Date: 3/28/26 7:04 am
From: William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Monk parakeets At Shakespeare theater area |
At least 2 Monk parakeets continue at the old Shakespeare Theater area in Stratford.Bill BanksSeymour
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Date: 3/27/26 2:11 pm
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Wild Turkeys - Washington, CT- |
Just noted by the Bobcat/Pileated Woodpecker tree here five hen Wild Turkeys and one displaying tom Wild Turkey. Have not seen hen Wild Turkeys here since sometime last year.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 3/27/26 7:25 am
From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Off the Deck |
3/27/26-7-8AM; 23 species including FOY- Eastern Phoebe and Chipping Sparrow; also Turkey Vulture (FYI- there is a vulture roost, Turkey and Black,on the tower at State Police headquarters here). Ernie, Colchester
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Date: 3/27/26 6:50 am
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Breakfast Bobcat |
Off topic I know but while finishing my breakfast here this morning I noted a Bobcat sitting by a dead hickory tree near the house here. Th Bobcat did not find any "breakfast" and left. Was able to take a couple of pics of the Bobcat.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 3/27/26 6:06 am
From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] White-faced ibis |
Still by swans pound with 2 glossy ibis. Pond is on the way too west beach on right. Hammonasset beach sp Ed Bailey Monroe
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Date: 3/26/26 10:46 am
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Shovelers |
Paul Desjardins
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This morning 5 Northern Shovelers seen at the Newberry Road section of stn 43 South Windsor. Also 2 f o y Double Crested Cormorants at Mill Pond Broad Brook.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/25/26 10:42 am
From: Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] North Stamford Bald Eagle |
One molting near adult bald eagle fishing over the pond in my backyard
briefly around 12:30p.
Jim Voros
North Stamford
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Date: 3/25/26 10:17 am
From: Robert Askins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: CTBirds Digest, Vol 6800, Issue 1 |
A pair of high-end binoculars was found at Avery Farm Preserve in
Groton/Ledyard. If you think these may be your binoculars, then send me an
email message and I will forward it to someone at Groton Open Space
Association.
Bob Askins
E-mail: <raask...>
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Date: 3/25/26 9:21 am
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebird - Washington, CT |
Walked around the large field to the south of the house here late this morning. Noted four male Tree Swallows and one female Eastern Bluebird checking out the nesting boxes I have in the field here. Glad I got the nesting boxes cleaned out last Saturday.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 3/25/26 6:23 am
From: FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Jim Hunter's celebration of life |
Dear friends,
We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Jim Hunter on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Together, we’ll take a walk, share stories, and honor a truly brilliant biologist, naturalist, birder, and friend.
Jim touched so many lives through his knowledge, curiosity, and deep love of the natural world, and it feels only right to gather outside, where he felt most at home.
Please come as you are and bring memories and a story to share. Please note that the park closes at dusk and there is plenty of parking. We hope to see you there.
Frank Gallo et. al.New Canaan
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Date: 3/25/26 5:16 am
From: robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Tree Swallows Lyme |
Cold morning for first of year pair of Tree Swallows flying around my pond in Lyme
Robert Braunfield
Hadlyme, CT.
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Date: 3/24/26 1:46 pm
From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Off the Deck |
3/24/26 2:30-4:00PM- at Raymond Marsh Airline Trail, Amston: Mallard, Ringed Neck, Wood Ducks; Hood Merganser; Belted Kingfisher; Great Blue Heron; AND! Wood Frogs and Peepers galore! Spring
Is here! Ernie and Millie Harris, Colchester
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Date: 3/24/26 9:07 am
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Stn 43 South Windsor Birds |
Paul Desjardins
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This morning seen from the Newberry Road section 10 duck species,Pied Billed Grebe and Rusty Blackbird. At the beginning of Newberry Road adult White Crowned Sparrow and at the end of Newberry Road Fox Sparrow.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/23/26 1:32 pm
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Bear back; Wood Ducks on stream |
Muddy paw marks on kitchen door and wall where a feeder had been hanging, leaving only tantalizing aroma of peanuts and safflower. Moral: hungry bears do not mind rain! Birds in a feeding frenzy today - must be expecting snow. Female pileated woodpecker very vocal, flying back and forth; and a pair of wood ducks is on my swollen stream! All’s well here!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/23/26 5:23 am
From: Sharon Dellinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Bear solution? |
5+ years ago bears took out our bird feeders. We put up a clothesline
(made by the Amish-very durable—not your mom’s clothesline). We were able
to attach it to our back deck and out to a large tree. We haven’t had
bears since, and have been able to feed the birds year round.
Sharon Dellinger
Colchester
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Date: 3/22/26 8:58 am
From: Robert Jase via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Bears, oh yeah! New Britain |
Had to cut my Feederwatch short as bears destroyed yet another feeder set up a month ago. Don't know how I can continue as they come day & night so no time is safe. Bob Jase
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Date: 3/22/26 8:33 am
From: DAN HEDDEN via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Knotter Drive in Cheshire |
There is a pond on Knotter Drive in the Cheshire industrial park that has been hosting a good selection of ducks recently including Buffleheads, Northern Shovelers, Ring Necked ducks and Common and Hooded Mergansers. The road frontage was recently cleared with good viewing. There is a curb so it is hard to pull off; there is a nearby driveway that might be easier (I accessed via bike…).
Dan Hedden
Cheshire
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Date: 3/21/26 9:20 am
From: Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bear? |
My thistle feeders and pole was completely trashed by a bear yesterday morning on Princess Drive in Madison, I forgot to bring it in the night before.
I’m thinking of rigging up a pulley system to keep my feeders out of reach from bears.
Mike DiGiorgio
> On Mar 21, 2026, at 11:53 AM, ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> We woke up this morning to see our backyard feeder pole completely toppled and bent out of shape. Doubt that a raccoon could do this, or even a bobcat. Anybody else have apparent bear incidents in this area.
> Tom and Fran HollowayMadison
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Date: 3/21/26 9:10 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bear? |
Yes, sadly, the males are out and about, hungry. Females are hopefully still in their dens with their young. A very large male came the other day at 9:30 pm - I'd brought in all the feeders but one - of course he found it.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
On Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:54:20 AM EDT, ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
We woke up this morning to see our backyard feeder pole completely toppled and bent out of shape. Doubt that a raccoon could do this, or even a bobcat. Anybody else have apparent bear incidents in this area.
Tom and Fran HollowayMadison
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Date: 3/21/26 8:54 am
From: ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Bear? |
We woke up this morning to see our backyard feeder pole completely toppled and bent out of shape. Doubt that a raccoon could do this, or even a bobcat. Anybody else have apparent bear incidents in this area.
Tom and Fran HollowayMadison
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Date: 3/20/26 9:29 am
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Wilson's Snipes |
Paul Desjardins
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Several Wilson’s Snipes were flushed at the beginning of Vibert Road in South Windsor this morning. Also, seen from the Newberry Road section of stn 43 South Windsor were 9 duck species and a Pied Billed Grebe.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/18/26 12:51 pm
From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Fox sparrows |
Today at Paine open space in Easton there were 5 feeding together on the evergreen trail. Ed Bailey Monroe
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Date: 3/18/26 11:04 am
From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center |
3/18 overcast, turning sunny, 30-35F, mid tide-rising.
Very busy at the coastal center today with school visits, and several
photographers and regular visitors.
On the marsh: An osprey flew over heading west, 1 Northern harrier, 6
Bufflehead, 10 American Black ducks, about 40 Canada Geese, 2 Mute swans,
4 Red breasted mergansers, 2 Greater Black backed gulls sitting on a
mud-flat, 1 Common Loon, 25 Greater scaup, 2 Gadwall.
On the grounds & feeders: 2 American robins, 6 Cardinals (4 male, 2
female), 2 Tufted titmice, 21 House sparrows, 3 Song sparrows, 4 House
finches, 1 Downy woodpecker, 5 Common Grackles, 2 Red winged blackbirds, 2
American crows, 6 Mourning doves.
Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/18/26 10:14 am
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Pileated Woodpecker - Washington, CT |
Today I noted a Pileated Woodpecker putting a large hole in a dead hickory tree by the side of the house here.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 3/17/26 6:16 am
From: Christopher Grice via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Green-winged teals at Hammo |
Photographed ten or more Green-winged teals on a marshy stream fed pond in
between the. Swan Pond and the campground area this morning around 8:30
3/17. No sign yet of the blue-winged teal that has been in the area for the
past week or more.
Chris Grice
Rockfall
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Date: 3/16/26 6:00 pm
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Western CT Bird Club 3/19 - Nick Bonomo "Connecticut Shorebirds" |
Thursday, March 19, at the WCBC Monthly Meeting the speaker is expert birder and photographer Nick Bonomo talking about "All Things Connecticut Shorebirds", everything you always wanted to know about them! The meeting is at the Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Hollow (off Main Street South, on the corner of Old Field Road). It starts at 6:45 and ends about 8:30. Free and open to the public. For further information, contact Angela Dimmitt at <angeladimmitt...>
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Date: 3/15/26 12:44 pm
From: Paul Fusco via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Inland Osprey |
3/15 Southford
Early osprey perched eating fish on Preston Hill Rd along Eight Mile Brook.
Paul Fusco
Oxford, CT
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Date: 3/15/26 10:11 am
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Fox Sparrow |
Paul Desjardins
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Fox Sparrow seen this morning at Northwest Park Windsor. Also 2 Eastern Phoebes and a big concentration of about 40 Juncos feeding near me on the ground.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/15/26 8:15 am
From: Jack Swatt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Columbia Sandhill cranes |
Checked out Utley Marsh this morning with a few other birders and the sandhill cranes apparently have left. Lots of wood ducks, black ducks, hooded Merganser, a few green winged teal, and a lonely ring-necked duck in the marsh.
Interestingly, on my way to the Rec park, I came across a ring-necked pheasant running alongside Route 66 Near West Rd. in Columbia. First one I’ve seen in a while since I moved away from the Bristol Fish and Game area where they stocked probably hundreds every year.
Jack Swatt
Colchester
> On Mar 14, 2026, at 3:56 PM, Dylan Pedro via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Three birds at the north end of “Utley Marsh” from the red trail at Utley
> Preserve (Aka Hennequin Road Park trails).
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> They were doing their bugling calls which first alerted me to their
> presence.
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> Dylan Pedro
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> Lebanon
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Date: 3/14/26 1:33 pm
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] American Kestrel |
Paul Desjardins
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Male American Kestrel seen this morning from the beginning of Vibert Road in South Windsor. I usually have to wait until the first week in April to see returning birds which I think this one was.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/14/26 12:56 pm
From: Dylan Pedro via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Columbia Sandhill cranes |
Three birds at the north end of “Utley Marsh” from the red trail at Utley
Preserve (Aka Hennequin Road Park trails).
They were doing their bugling calls which first alerted me to their
presence.
Dylan Pedro
Lebanon
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Date: 3/13/26 2:23 pm
From: Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] American woodcock presentation |
Free Nature Presentation - The American Woodcock
This Sunday, March 15th at 6:00pm
A sure sign that spring is coming is the return of the American woodcock to Connecticut. Join naturalist Patricia Laudano for a presentation on one of the most unique shrubland birds to breed along our coast. A Powerpoint show on the bird's natural history and behavior is followed by a walk along the trails at dusk in an attempt to witness their dazzling courtship flight!
Please REGISTER: email <Shaun_Roche...>
Held at Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498
Exit 64 off Interstate-95
Photo: American Woodcock/USFWS
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Date: 3/13/26 1:30 pm
From: Tim Riley via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Osprey , Rocky Neck SP |
At 3:30 pm today, one Osprey circling and diving over the marsh. Also a nice adult Bald Eagle and a Great Egret flyover.
Tim Riley Niantic
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Date: 3/13/26 1:15 pm
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Subject: [CT Birds] Greater White-fronted Goose - New Milford |
1:30 Feeding in wet field with resident Canadas at Helen Marx Park on Housatonic Avenue (east side of river above Veterans' bridge opposite Route 7) - heavy streaking on belly.
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Date: 3/12/26 1:04 pm
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Warning |
Paul Desjardins
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If anyone is considering going to Mill Pond in Broad Brook the parking lot as of today is a complete mess from cars going through the mud. I had to park at the extreme right side.
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Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/12/26 10:49 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Eastern Phoebe - New Milford |
The first phoebe of the year in my garden just landed on the little lilac bush which attracts so many birds all year round - it’s self-sown in rocks outside my computer window. Secret ingredient in granite?
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/11/26 10:49 pm
From: Liam Taylor via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Remembering Jim Hunter |
I am so sorry to learn that Jim Hunter has passed away.
The story my mother tells is that, when we first moved from the city, she
looked outside to see my older brother playing in the gravel driveway,
because he was scared to play in the grass. She whisked us off to the
nearby nature center in Westport. This was such good luck - the three of us
kids would go on to spend our young lives learning from Jim.
Jim taught me how to listen for a bird song, and feed a vulture, and dust
off a Passenger Pigeon, and catch a frog, and say the word *trichoptera*.
He taught me that it is cool and good and right to know things. He was the
first person I ever saw ask a real question about biology. Jim at the
chalkboard: *what does it mean*, for example,* to say that something is
alive?* A moment ago I said that Jim had passed away. I know about humans
and animals and the earth and our place in it; I wonder if he'd prefer me
to say he's dead. I know he would have liked me asking the question.
I've had a miraculous number of miraculously good teachers in my life. The
one I emulate the most is Jim Hunter. In 2024, I dedicated my PhD thesis to
Jim and Grit. My family and I will miss him terribly.
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Date: 3/11/26 4:47 pm
From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Red-winged Blackbirds - Washington, CT |
Had a flock of 40 Red-winged Blackbirds by the side of the house here late this afternoon. They were after black-oiled sunflowers in the remains of snow pile here. Their return is a sign Spring is just about here.
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 3/11/26 4:38 pm
From: Irene Hendricks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Multiple duck species |
I’ve got Hooded and regular mergansers on Jelliff Mill Pond in New Canaan!
Irene Hendricks
<ieh3...>
203-536-0607
On Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <
<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Over the past two days between 14 Acre Pond and nearby Woods Pond the
> following were observed:
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> Wood Duck
> Northern Pintail
> Gadwall
> American Wigeon
> Ring-necked Duck
> Hooded Merganser
> Mallard
>
> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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> Sent from my iPad
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Date: 3/11/26 4:01 pm
From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Jim Hunter Follow-up |
We at the CT Ornithological Association are deeply saddened to learn
of Jim Hunter's passing. He had just been voted in for his second term
on the COA board of directors and had been a valued part of our team,
including on the workshops committee. We will miss him and are honored
to accept contributions in his memory. We hope to create a fitting
memorial to honor life and his love of birds and nature.
Fly free, my friend, rest in peace.
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
Riverside
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Date: 3/11/26 3:46 pm
From: benoko via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Juncos |
I am impressed by thevcoordinated departure of the juncos
All of my 15 or so also left just when everyone else’s did
Can someone say what the trigger was.., light temperature ?
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> 1. Re: Blue winged teal (Corey Leamy)
> 2. Coastal Center (Beverly Propen)
> 3. The passing of Jim Hunter (FRANK GALLO)
> 4. Jim Hunter follow-up (FRANK GALLO)
> 5. Multiple duck species (Alec Wiggin)
> 6. Re: Multiple duck species (Adam Fasciolo)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:01:45 -0400
> From: Corey Leamy <leamycorey...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Blue winged teal
> To: ron serianz <redd396...>
> Cc: Ct Birding <ctbirds...>
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> I was working down in Louisiana when I first started to really get into
> birding. The waterways were filled with birds and Blue-winged Teals were a
> common and often daily sight as we traveled from the area near Pecan Island
> out to the Gulf of Mexico.
>
> Always a delight to see one of those beautiful birds here in Connecticut!
> Thanks to all who shared about it's presence at Hammonasset. It was still
> foraging in the puddles near Shelter 2 when I visited today around 2pm.
>
> Corey Leamy
> COA Secretary
> Chester
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>> On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 11:36 AM ron serianz via CTBirds <
>> <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Now showing in puddles past swan pond hammonasset with green wing teals ron
>> serianz newington
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:07:06 -0400
> From: Beverly Propen <bpropen...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
> To: Ct Birdlist <ctbirds...>
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> 3/11 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM. sunny,
> 50-58F, mid tide-receding.
> Many visitors at the center today-photographers, first time visitors.
> We are starting to plan for our Return of the Osprey gala on April 25.
> On the marsh: 20 Canada Geese, 2 Gadwall, about 20 American Black ducks,
> 36 Buffleheads, 4 Hooded mergansers, 8 Red breasted mergansers, 2
> mallards, and many gulls.
> On the grounds & feeders: 6 Pigeons, 3 Song sparrows, 14 House sparrows,
> 4 Cardinals, 2 Robins, 6 Mourning doves, 1 Mockingbird, 7 Common grackles,
> 3 Red winged blackbirds, 3 House finches, 1 American Crow, 2
> Tufted titmice, 3 Blue jays.
> Bev Propen, Orange
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:40:12 +0000 (UTC)
> From: FRANK GALLO <peeplo...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] The passing of Jim Hunter
> To: CT Birds <ctbirds...>
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> It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely lossof my dear friend Jim Hunter. Jim and I were both students of Noble Proctor’s atSouthern Connecticut State University. Jim was a consummate naturalist andspent countless hours in the field studying birds, mushrooms, plants, and mosteverything else, and we had our share of adventures together.
>
> New Haven Bird Club members will remember Jim first as astudent accompanying Noble on Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) at Lake Saltonstall.After Noble’s death, Jim took-up the reins of captain and ran that area foryears. Others may know Jim as a board member of COA, from his time working atthe Fairfield Wild Birds Unlimited, or while he was a science teacher at WiltonHigh School. Many others will know him through his work at Earth Place in Westportwhere he and Grit Ardwin took students on birding/natural history adventuresaround the country.
>
> Few get the chance, as Jim did, to touch and positivelyinfluence the lives of so many. I’m heartened to know that he made this world alittle brighter with his presence, and that his legacy and memory will live onin others…
> He will be sorely missed.
> Frank GalloNew Canaan
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:59:47 +0000 (UTC)
> From: FRANK GALLO <peeplo...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Jim Hunter follow-up
> To: CT Birds <ctbirds...>
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> Memorial Contributions in Jim’s name can made to COA, 314Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, 06824 or online at Ctbirding.org.
> Frank GalloNew Canaan
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:33 -0400
> From: Alec Wiggin <alec...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Multiple duck species
> To: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>
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> Over the past two days between 14 Acre Pond and nearby Woods Pond the following were observed:
>
> Wood Duck
> Northern Pintail
> Gadwall
> American Wigeon
> Ring-necked Duck
> Hooded Merganser
> Mallard
>
> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:12:59 +0000
> From: Adam Fasciolo <adam_fasciolo...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Multiple duck species
> To: Alec Wiggin <alec...>
> Cc: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>
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> And…
> If you walk across the 14 Acre parking lot to Riccis Pond, along with the Drake Northern Pintail, there’s also a Drake Northern Shoveler and a Black Duck.
>
> Three days ago, that pond also had Common Mergansers. But they weren’t there today.
>
> Adam Fasciolo
> Norwalk
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>> On Mar 11, 2026, at 6:01 PM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Over the past two days between 14 Acre Pond and nearby Woods Pond the following were observed:
>>
>> Wood Duck
>> Northern Pintail
>> Gadwall
>> American Wigeon
>> Ring-necked Duck
>> Hooded Merganser
>> Mallard
>>
>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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Date: 3/11/26 3:13 pm
From: Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Multiple duck species |
And…
If you walk across the 14 Acre parking lot to Riccis Pond, along with the Drake Northern Pintail, there’s also a Drake Northern Shoveler and a Black Duck.
Three days ago, that pond also had Common Mergansers. But they weren’t there today.
Adam Fasciolo
Norwalk
> On Mar 11, 2026, at 6:01 PM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Over the past two days between 14 Acre Pond and nearby Woods Pond the following were observed:
>
> Wood Duck
> Northern Pintail
> Gadwall
> American Wigeon
> Ring-necked Duck
> Hooded Merganser
> Mallard
>
> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
>
> Sent from my iPad
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Date: 3/11/26 3:01 pm
From: Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Multiple duck species |
Over the past two days between 14 Acre Pond and nearby Woods Pond the following were observed:
Wood Duck
Northern Pintail
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Mallard
Alec Wiggin
Darien
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Date: 3/11/26 3:00 pm
From: FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Jim Hunter follow-up |
Memorial Contributions in Jim’s name can made to COA, 314Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, 06824 or online at Ctbirding.org.
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Date: 3/11/26 2:40 pm
From: FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] The passing of Jim Hunter |
It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely lossof my dear friend Jim Hunter. Jim and I were both students of Noble Proctor’s atSouthern Connecticut State University. Jim was a consummate naturalist andspent countless hours in the field studying birds, mushrooms, plants, and mosteverything else, and we had our share of adventures together.
New Haven Bird Club members will remember Jim first as astudent accompanying Noble on Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) at Lake Saltonstall.After Noble’s death, Jim took-up the reins of captain and ran that area foryears. Others may know Jim as a board member of COA, from his time working atthe Fairfield Wild Birds Unlimited, or while he was a science teacher at WiltonHigh School. Many others will know him through his work at Earth Place in Westportwhere he and Grit Ardwin took students on birding/natural history adventuresaround the country.
Few get the chance, as Jim did, to touch and positivelyinfluence the lives of so many. I’m heartened to know that he made this world alittle brighter with his presence, and that his legacy and memory will live onin others…
He will be sorely missed.
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Date: 3/11/26 1:08 pm
From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center |
3/11 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM. sunny,
50-58F, mid tide-receding.
Many visitors at the center today-photographers, first time visitors.
We are starting to plan for our Return of the Osprey gala on April 25.
On the marsh: 20 Canada Geese, 2 Gadwall, about 20 American Black ducks,
36 Buffleheads, 4 Hooded mergansers, 8 Red breasted mergansers, 2
mallards, and many gulls.
On the grounds & feeders: 6 Pigeons, 3 Song sparrows, 14 House sparrows,
4 Cardinals, 2 Robins, 6 Mourning doves, 1 Mockingbird, 7 Common grackles,
3 Red winged blackbirds, 3 House finches, 1 American Crow, 2
Tufted titmice, 3 Blue jays.
Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/11/26 1:02 pm
From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Blue winged teal |
I was working down in Louisiana when I first started to really get into
birding. The waterways were filled with birds and Blue-winged Teals were a
common and often daily sight as we traveled from the area near Pecan Island
out to the Gulf of Mexico.
Always a delight to see one of those beautiful birds here in Connecticut!
Thanks to all who shared about it's presence at Hammonasset. It was still
foraging in the puddles near Shelter 2 when I visited today around 2pm.
Corey Leamy
COA Secretary
Chester
On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 11:36 AM ron serianz via CTBirds <
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> serianz newington
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Date: 3/10/26 7:09 pm
From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Brick Yard Point in North Haven |
The following came to the COA contact email and may interest those in the
North Haven area. It sounds like an interesting habitat.
Brick Yard Point in North Haven is preparing to open for the 2026 season.
Brick Yard Point will be open to the public (age 12 and above) one Saturday
per month from April through October. Visitors are welcome to register up
to 60 days in advance for a two-hour appointment to walk the trails and
view the restored habitat. Registration can be made by visiting
www.BrickYardPoint.org <http://www.brickyardpoint.org/>.
In addition, community groups, clubs, non-profits, and school groups (age
12 and above) are invited to reserve a private 2-hour appointment outside
of the public reservation schedule. To arrange a group appointment,
organizations are asked to call 888-507-5737. This information is also
available on the Brick Yard Point website.
Be sure to explore the Brick Yard Point website, www.BrickYardPoint.org
<http://www.brickyardpoint.org/>, to learn about the habitat restoration,
birds and wildlife, plant species, and more.
We look forward to welcoming visitors for another season.
Regards
Elaine Richardson
Community Relations
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Riverside
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Date: 3/10/26 6:39 pm
From: Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Peepers in Guilford |
Loud peepers in Branford this evening too! One of my most favorite sounds!
Sylwia Rosinska
Madison
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> Peepers?
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Date: 3/10/26 6:37 pm
From: Dixie sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Peepers in Guilford |
Peepers?
Dixie Sanderson, Guilford
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Date: 3/10/26 6:36 pm
From: Karen Schnitzer via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Brown-headed Cowbird |
Heard it first, and there it was. FOY Brown-headed cowbird. During a nice walk in the sunshine this afternoon in Cheshire.
Karen Schnitzer,Cheshire
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Date: 3/10/26 5:59 pm
From: robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Woodcock Displaying Tonight in Lyme |
My second yard FOY of the day -Woodcock displaying over my house in Lyme tonight March 10th, 7:15 PM.
Robert Braunfield
Hadlyme, CT.
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Date: 3/10/26 12:49 pm
From: robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Phoebe in Lyme |
My FOY Phoebe sitting on my clothesline in Lyme this AM March 10.
Robert Braunfield
Hadlyme, CT.
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Date: 3/10/26 12:15 pm
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Ring-billed Gull behavior |
Presumably in migration, I counted over 100 floating down the Housatonic
River out of sight round the bend - then large numbers flew back up river very low over the fast-flowing water, landing approximately where the Tundra swans were, before heading south again. The third up-stream troupe is now heading past as I write, 80 or so. None appear to be feeding, just chillin’. Hard to suggest an accurate count!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/10/26 11:29 am
From: jgcollins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Hutton Rd, Somers |
Drove Hutton Rd yesterday in Somers.No rarities spotted, but several "flocks" in the melting fields: 40 Horned Larks, 45 American Crows, 200+ Red-winged Blackbirds mostly males flashing their red. A few Grackles and Brown-headed Cowbirds mixed in. 300+ Canada Geese, amazing how they know precisely when to return when the water is open and the grass is exposed.Today, 1/2 mile away in my back yard, more blackbirds including 2 Rusty Blackbirds, seen and heard.Jan Collins in Spring-like Somers!
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Date: 3/10/26 10:28 am
From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Boat-tails Stratford |
3/10. 1:20. Stratford, Long Beach - Flock of 18 Boat-tailed Grackles, feeding in salt marsh close to end of lot. No doubt just arrived.
Also, plankton feeding close to shore by gull and waterfowl flocks. The first I’ve seen this year.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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Date: 3/10/26 8:36 am
From: ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Blue winged teal |
Now showing in puddles past swan pond hammonasset with green wing teals ron
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Date: 3/10/26 7:43 am
From: Paul Wragg via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Classy mis-ID |
I had the opposite experience once. I was birding along the embankment of a coastal marshland when I looked into a bush and saw a small grey body with two eyes looking directly at me. For a split-second I thought "Cat" - then the 'cat' leapt out of the bush to spread its long wings and show the white rump of a harrier! (Since this was in England, strictly a 'Hen Harrier').
Paul Wragg
Mystic
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Date: 3/10/26 7:14 am
From: Tracey Bissell via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Saw our first in West Hartford along the Trout Brook Trail yesterday 3/9/26
On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM Corey Leamy via CTBirds <
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> I had them throughout the winter (there's a marshy area behind my house),
> but this week is the first I've heard them singing!
>
> I know it's false spring - but sure feels hopeful!
>
> Corey Leamy, COA Secretary
> Chester
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM Linda Kozloski via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> > Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
> > Linda Kozloski
> > Suffield
> >
> > > On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <
> > <ctbirds...> wrote:
> > >
> > > A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
> > >
> > > Kathy Gellman
> > > Glastonbury
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <
> > <ctbirds...> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Two yesterday.
> > >> North stamford
> > >> Jim voros
> > >>
> > >> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
> > >> <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> > >> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
> > >> Alec Wiggin
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Date: 3/10/26 7:12 am
From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
I had them throughout the winter (there's a marshy area behind my house),
but this week is the first I've heard them singing!
I know it's false spring - but sure feels hopeful!
Corey Leamy, COA Secretary
Chester
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> Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
> Linda Kozloski
> Suffield
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> > On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <
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> >
> > A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
> >
> > Kathy Gellman
> > Glastonbury
> >
> >
> >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Two yesterday.
> >> North stamford
> >> Jim voros
> >>
> >> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
> >> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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> >> Darien
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Date: 3/9/26 4:19 pm
From: Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] a Classy mis-ID |
Birds belong to the taxonomic Class Aves, which means they are not, among
other things, Insects or Spiders, Reptiles or Amphibians, or us. I wasn't
thinking about taxonomy recently while driving slowly and alertly through
one of my favorite roads in rural Watertown, I hit the brakes when, out of
the corner of my eye, I saw a silhouetted head with well-spaced erect ear
tufts. Immediately flashing through my mind: Great Horned Owl looking
right at me.
As I reached for binoculars I also quickly focused mentally and visually at
a bulky body at modest height in a rather nearby tree, and saw the head
looking at me was
BOBCAT!
Usually I manage to get IDs at least into the right taxonomic Class.
Greg Hanisek
Waterbury
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Date: 3/9/26 1:58 pm
From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Orange backyard feeders |
3/9 Orange. In addition to my regular avian visitors (titmouse,
chickadee, common grackles, blue jays, cardinals, starlings, juncos, white
throated and song sparrows) I have had a flock of Red winged blackbirds .
Being that the last 2 days have been above 50F, the honey bees are out in
full force.
They were buzzing in and around my mixed seed feeder, emptying it today.
Lots of loud buzzing, and they were inside the feeder ( apparently eating
the "powder" from the seeds) and lots of seeds on the ground now, so the
bees are on the ground as well. I attached a short video on my E-bird
report.
Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/9/26 10:16 am
From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Adaptive Management at Great Meadows Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) during Early Spring 2026 |
Dear CT Birding Community,
Since the completion of the 44-acre wetland restoration project in 2022 at the Great Meadows Unit, the CT DEEP Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program has been monitoring the area for mosquitoes in its continuing agreement with the United States Fish and Wildilfe Service (USFWS).
Often during a large-scale restoration effort, depressional areas can form. Areas where water gets trapped can produce large numbers of saltmarsh mosquitoes. To achieve restoration goals set by USFWS, NOAA, CT DEEP, Audubon and other stakeholders, the WHAMM Program has been allowed to fine tune elevations in the restoration zone to eliminate mosquito-breeding depressions.
Using a wide-track, low-ground pressure excavator, high areas can be regraded to release trapped water, channels can be excavated to enhance tidal flushing, or shallow pools can be constructed to create habitat for marsh fishes that eat mosquito larvae. This strategy of source reduction and biological control has been the foundation of the WHAMM Program's Integrated Marsh Management program since the mid-1980's.
This "adaptive management" approach was used in 2022. Since then, the marsh has been settling, and the new tidal hydrology is creating pathways for water to enter the marsh and become trapped. In 2025, other areas were found to be producing mosquitoes in large numbers. Further work to eliminate these new sites is proposed for early Spring 2026 prior to the nesting season for Saltmarsh Sparrows, Willets and other birds of concern. Once on site, work should be completed within a week depending on weather and tides. The area will continue to be monitored throughout 2026 to gauge efficacy and to continue to identify any new areas that may emerge.
Note: Thank you for your comments on plans to connect the large brackish pond at the Great Meadows Unit to an adjacent tidal creek. We have paused that work to allow time to share information about the overarching project, the reasons for the planned work, and to collect additional input. Project partners plan to hold an information session later this year. Updates and additional information on these plans will be available at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/stewart-b-mckinney.
Cheers, Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe
Director of Bird Conservation
National Audubon Society - Connecticut Office
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Date: 3/9/26 8:20 am
From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Off the Deck |
3/9/26 7:30-8:30AM 39F A 25 species morning: 5 of 6 woodpeckers: Red-bellied, Downy, Northern Flicker , Pileated and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; calling Red-shouldered Hawks, American Robins, Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird; line of flyover Canada Geese; American Crow pair with nesting material; a few lingering Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows; visiting Common grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird and European Starling, plus! What a joy! Ernie, Colchester
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Date: 3/9/26 8:19 am
From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Tree swallows |
2 at stratford point todayEd bailey Monroe
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Date: 3/9/26 6:27 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Tundra swans- no |
9:15 am - flock has gone, ditto ducks. A few canadas circling off to feeding grounds. Bluebird singing.
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/8/26 4:46 pm
From: William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] American woodcocks |
At least 2, and probably 3, different American Woodcocks displaying in the air and loudly “peenting” at the Beacon Falls Industrial Park, right by DiiGeorgi’s main building, starting at 7:16 pm.Bill Banks and Ed SadowskSeymour, Ct
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Date: 3/8/26 2:04 pm
From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Pintail |
Paul Desjardins
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Drake Northern Pintail seen this afternoon flying due north over the Connecticut River with Canada Geese as seen from the Enfield Boat Launch.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/8/26 2:02 pm
From: Deirdra Wallin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Tundra Swan New Milford |
Hi!
On the RBA Group Me a report from eBird was shared this afternoon- 40
Tundra Swan at Helen Marx Park in New Milford. I just left and still there
with a lot of other birds. Walk to the right when facing the field. Snow,
mud etc.
sincerely,
Deirdra Wallin
Brookfield, CT
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Date: 3/8/26 11:30 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Turkey Vulture - New Milford |
First of year anyway here over my property - fully-feathered Turkey Vulture circling around. The local Red-tailed Hawk has just joined it, a much smaller bird. Very few birds at feeders today. Last night, Barred Owl heard calling, first time since late Fall. And Chipmunks are chasing each other over the snow - they've also been house-cleaning - I've seen leaves and pine needles shooting out of the snow! Life is stirring!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/8/26 11:17 am
From: Charles Makarewich via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Geese on Lake Waramaug |
Flock of 10 on the ice near the Lake Waramaug Country Club
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Date: 3/8/26 11:09 am
From: Ian Devlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Killdeer Rowayton |
1pm
3/8/2026
FOY Killedeer arrived in flight and landed on the mudflat here on Five Mile River.
Ian Devlin
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Date: 3/8/26 10:13 am
From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Migration underway |
3/8, 12:30, Stratford - Birds migrating over my Stratford house now as fog lifting and air warming. Canada Geese, gulls, blackbirds, robins, fish crows, and just now a high Great Blue Heron. It was March 17, 2015 when I photo’d 6 Tundra Swans migrating over my house.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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Date: 3/7/26 7:19 pm
From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting thank you |
Thank you to all who came out for the COA Annual Meeting on Saturday at
UCONN Avery Point. We had a great turnout of birders who enjoyed some
fantastic speakers, a super raffle, delicious lunch and recognized
deserving awardees. If you were there, please be sure to scan the QR code
on your program to fill out the exit survey. Congratulations to our Annual
Meeting committee, especially to committee co-chairs Corey Leamy and
Allison Black, and raffle co-chairs Lisa Monachelli and Brian O'Toole.
Thank you all. We look forward to seeing you in the field in the year
ahead.
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
Riverside
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Date: 3/4/26 3:24 pm
From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center |
3/4 - Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM. sunny,
42-49F, mid tide- rising, Marsh is unfrozen!
Beautiful day on the marsh with lots of waterfowl activity. Several human
visitors.
Observations were done from inside the building with scope and bins and
from the porch.
On the marsh: 1 immature Bald Eagle far out, (with others being reported),
5 Mute swans, 9 American Black ducks, about 30 (presumed) Greater Scaup, 2
Hooded mergansers, 2 Red breasted Mergansers, 1 Common Loon, 1 Greater
black backed gull , numerous Ring billed and Herring gulls throughout the
marsh, about 57 Canada Geese, 18 Buffleheads, 1 Northern harrier.
On the grounds & feeders: 1 Crow, 6 Mourning doves cooing loudly, 3 Song
sparrows, 2 Blue Jays, 2 Northern Cardinals.
Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/4/26 2:18 pm
From: Linda Kozloski via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
Linda Kozloski
Suffield
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
>
> Kathy Gellman
> Glastonbury
>
>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Two yesterday.
>> North stamford
>> Jim voros
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>> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
>> <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 12:00 pm
From: Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
Kathy Gellman
Glastonbury
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Two yesterday.
> North stamford
> Jim voros
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> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 11:04 am
From: Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Two yesterday.
North stamford
Jim voros
On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
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Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
Alec Wiggin
Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 8:27 am
From: Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
I’ve seen a couple in East Haven that came to eat some ground seed.
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Maria Stockmal
East Haven
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:48 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
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> Gina Nichol
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>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>>
>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 8:05 am
From: Arthur Shippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
In Hamden, we have had young males for weeks, and the occasional female.
A. Shippee, Hamden
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 6:41 am
From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Ive been seeing them at my feeders for over a week now...
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 9:33 AM Christina Nieves via CTBirds <
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> A large flock of blackbirds including Red Wing Blackbirds, Brown headed
> Cowbirds arrived about a week ago. They spend a lot of time chattering in
> the treetops near the river. Nice to hear their sound return.
> Christina Nieves
> Windsor Locks
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> > On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:47 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <
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> > Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days
> ago.
> > Gina
> >
> > Gina Nichol
> > Sunrise Birding LLC
> > www.sunrisebirding.com
> >
> >
> >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
> >>
> >> Alec Wiggin
> >> Darien
> >>
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Date: 3/4/26 6:34 am
From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
A large flock of blackbirds including Red Wing Blackbirds, Brown headed Cowbirds arrived about a week ago. They spend a lot of time chattering in the treetops near the river. Nice to hear their sound return.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:47 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
>
> Gina Nichol
> Sunrise Birding LLC
> www.sunrisebirding.com
>
>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>>
>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
>>
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Date: 3/4/26 6:04 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Not seen any in "my patch" in New Milford since January and early February, when huge mixed flocks of blackbirds (80-100) descended several times on my feeders - mostly grackles, very few red-winged blackbirds, plus cowbirds and starlings. One lone gloriously iridescent male grackle last week - definitely an outlier. Shall check two local swamps today.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 07:14:56 AM EST, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
Alec Wiggin
Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 5:51 am
From: Joe Zygala via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
I just had 3 males show up at my feeders. I had sporadic females and young males show up earlier this winter, but not in the last few weeks.
Joe Zygala
South Salem, NY
Just over the border from Ridgefield, CT
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>
> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 5:24 am
From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
I had a flock of 9 in my yard a few days ago. Spring is around the corner.
Bev Propen , orange
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:55 AM, Barbara Scavotto via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Several - Male and Female at our feeder in Enfield!
>
> Barbara Scavotto
> Enfield
>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>>
>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
>>
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Date: 3/4/26 4:55 am
From: Barbara Scavotto via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Several - Male and Female at our feeder in Enfield!
Barbara Scavotto
Enfield
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 4:53 am
From: Liz Jaffin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
We have had several mixed flocks at our feeders over the past few weeks.
Liz Jaffin
Woodbury
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:47 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
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>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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>> Alec Wiggin
>> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 4:48 am
From: Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
Gina
Gina Nichol
Sunrise Birding LLC
www.sunrisebirding.com
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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> Alec Wiggin
> Darien
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Date: 3/4/26 4:16 am
From: Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird |
There are a few of them in Madison already!
On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <
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Date: 3/4/26 4:15 am
From: Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Red-winged Blackbird |
Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
Alec Wiggin
Darien
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Date: 3/3/26 11:47 am
From: DENNIS MAIN via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Assistance with annual woodcock surveys |
Absolutely, Min!! Count Avalonia in! We have a new Preserve in Bozrah/Montville that reportedly has a nice population of them!! Was really nice to substantiate EWPWs on the pending Montville acquisition this past year!!
Dennis 860-823-MAIN
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 02:23:29 PM EST, MIN HUANG via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Hi All,
With spring on our doorstep I figured I would reach out to see whether anyone would be interested in joining an annual monitoring project. We conduct 25 State woodcock routes across the landscape every year. These routes serve as an index to woodcock populations in our two Focus Areas and in the State as a whole. The commitment is one survey per year. I currently have two unfilled surveys in Litchfield and Thomaston, and one in Chaplin. We have been running these surveys for over 20 years now and they have proven to be a very good index.
If anyone is interested, please reach out. <Min.huang...>
Thanks
Min Huang
Columbia
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Date: 3/3/26 11:23 am
From: MIN HUANG via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Assistance with annual woodcock surveys |
Hi All,
With spring on our doorstep I figured I would reach out to see whether anyone would be interested in joining an annual monitoring project. We conduct 25 State woodcock routes across the landscape every year. These routes serve as an index to woodcock populations in our two Focus Areas and in the State as a whole. The commitment is one survey per year. I currently have two unfilled surveys in Litchfield and Thomaston, and one in Chaplin. We have been running these surveys for over 20 years now and they have proven to be a very good index.
If anyone is interested, please reach out. <Min.huang...>
Thanks
Min Huang
Columbia
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Date: 3/2/26 6:26 am
From: Dixie Sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow |
We had a flock of Egrets off Trolley Road in Guilford yesterday.
Bring on spring!
Dixie, Guilford
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From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:17 AM
To: Ctbirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow
This morning a Fox Sparrow (very red), a yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a wave of 35+ juncos (they are singing!) and yesterday 5 robins. Also a male Hooded Merganser checked out my little stream as it does every March. The locals are singing and calling like they know there’s change a-coming as the days grow longer. And a chipmunk showed itself up through the foot of snow!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/2/26 6:17 am
From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow |
This morning a Fox Sparrow (very red), a yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a wave of 35+ juncos (they are singing!) and yesterday 5 robins. Also a male Hooded Merganser checked out my little stream as it does every March. The locals are singing and calling like they know there’s change a-coming as the days grow longer. And a chipmunk showed itself up through the foot of snow!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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