Date: 2/27/26 8:21 pm From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] NYTimes: Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.
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Date: 2/27/26 11:52 am From: C Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Zoom Presentation "Bird Migration"
Hello again Birders. The Western Connecticut Bird Club is presenting a talk by Chris Wood, “Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in this Natural Phenomenon,” on Tuesday March 3, beginning at 7:00 PM. The title explains the content, so if you are looking forward to Spring (and Fall) migration and would like to know a little more about it, please join us. (Mourning Doves are singing as I write this; Spring is coming.)
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Date: 2/24/26 2:54 pm From: Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Upcoming event: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Feb. 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, now VIRTUAL
Hi Corrie,
Thank you for the update. I am very interested in this presentation but
cannot make the time slot. If I sign up, will I be able to view this later
(i.e., is it being recorded)? Thanks
Lisa Wahle
Chester
On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <
<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Dear CT Birding Community,
> Because of the weather, the presentation Increasing Coastal Resilience at
> Hammonasset Beach State Park on Thursday, February 26th from 6:30-7:30pm,
> is now virtual. Details are below. We look forward to sharing information
> about this project with you.
> Event Title: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park
> Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
> Register here:
> https://audubon.zoom.us/j/96559232535?<pwd...> > To learn more, visit: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison | Audubon<
> https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison > >
>
> Cheers,
> Corrie
>
> Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe
> Director of Bird Conservation
> 203.405.9116
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Date: 2/24/26 2:46 pm From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Upcoming event: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Feb. 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, now VIRTUAL
Dear CT Birding Community, Because of the weather, the presentation Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park on Thursday, February 26th from 6:30-7:30pm, is now virtual. Details are below. We look forward to sharing information about this project with you. Event Title: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register here: https://audubon.zoom.us/j/96559232535?<pwd...> To learn more, visit: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison | Audubon<https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison>
Cheers, Corrie
Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe Director of Bird Conservation 203.405.9116
National Audubon Society Connecticut / New York Office 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06388 www.audubon.org<http://www.audubon.org/>
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Date: 2/24/26 9:42 am From: MICKY KOMARA via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] reminder to bring seed
Given the deep snowpack already on the ground, and the chance of 2 feet more over the next 10 days (which we all hope does not materialize), please consider bringing seed to toss wherever you go birding. The animals and birds are frantic. M KomaraWestbrook CT
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Date: 2/24/26 9:32 am From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cancelled: New Haven Bird Club's RI Shore trip, Saturday, February 28
The New Haven Bird Club's field trip along the Rhode Island Shore, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed that neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of the sites.
DeWitt Allen New Haven Bird Club Outdoor Programs Chair
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Date: 2/23/26 6:51 am From: C Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Presentation Available
Hello Birders,
After tech glitches ended our first try, the Western Connecticut Bird Club will present "Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in this Natural Phenomenon" by Chris Wood on Zoom on Tuesday March 3, at 7:00 pm
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Date: 2/22/26 5:22 pm From: Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Birding With Your Phone Workshop March 4
Dear Birders,
Hartford Audubon is offering our Birding With Your Phone workshop again this year featuring Ken Elkins. It is virtual, on *Wednesday, March 4th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.* Ken will present information about the best ways to use your phone while birding, and answer questions about Merlin, eBird, and more. This is the sixth year we've offered the program and it is always wonderful.
*Reservations are required and space is limited*. Email me and I'll confirm with an email and the meeting link. It is free and open to all birders, but if you're not a Hartford Audubon Society member, we'll try to recruit you!
Sarah Faulkner Hartford Audubon Society
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Date: 2/21/26 6:18 pm From: Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Common Eider pics 2-20-26
Niantic bay Boardwalk.Northern subspecies of Common Eider found here locally. Rare to this area , found by Sean William Friday.
Ed Haesche , Guilford. https://photos.app.goo.gl/age7q3LJeFHwjsEu9
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Date: 2/20/26 6:12 am From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cancelled: Saturday 2/21 Birdwalk at White Memorial Foundation, Litchfield
Out of concern for participants' safety in slippery conditions for walking and driving, the New Haven Bird Club's birding and tracking walk scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield has been cancelled.
DeWitt Allen Outdoor Programs Chair New Haven Bird Club
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Date: 2/17/26 7:22 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] "Off the Deck"
2/17/26-7:15-8:15AM- a Six woodpecker morning! Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied, NorthernFlicker, Yellow-bellied and fly over Pileated!! Plus a flock of 15-20 American Goldfinches with much plumage ‘brightening’. 21 species. Ernie, Colchester
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Date: 2/17/26 3:19 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Yellow-rumped Warbler
FYI to everyone, and per our rules of reporting the town for every location, Farm River State Park is in East Haven.
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 16, 2026, at 10:23 PM, Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> At Farm River State Park
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Maria Stockmal
> East Haven
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Date: 2/16/26 6:47 pm From: Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Yellow-rumped Warbler
At Farm River State Park
Sent from my iPhone Maria Stockmal East Haven
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Date: 2/16/26 6:12 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] goldfinches changing color
I had my first male goldfinch today already molting into his bright yellow feathers. Does that mean spring is almost here, I hope? Amy HopkinsGuilford
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> On Feb 15, 2026, at 1:23 PM, Bird Comcast Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> Angela submitted that she saw a common raven carrying a twig. I had a very unexpected experience yesterday around my house when one of our frequent ravens made a very strange call which was sort of like electronic-generated rising bubbles. I didn't believe it at first until I watched it doing that flying in a huge circle over my neighborhood. I'm assuming that is a mating kind of call, but I could not find it when I googled it or went to birds of North America at Cornell. Does anybody know where I can hear a recording of something like this.
>
> Susanne (Susie) Shrader
> West Hartford
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Date: 2/15/26 11:03 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
This is typically when a bird of prey haunches over with its wings outpread over some prey most typically to protect it until they consume it. I've yet to go on my front yard but I'm hoping to see an impression of the wings in the snow. I've seen it with Cooper's Hawk's and Red tails before.
Sent from AOL on Android
On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM, Chuck Imbergamo<imbercj...> wrote: Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
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Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
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Date: 2/15/26 10:54 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Roger
Sent from AOL on Android
On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM, Chuck Imbergamo<imbercj...> wrote: Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
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Date: 2/15/26 10:24 am From: Bird Comcast Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Common Raven nesting behaviors
Angela submitted that she saw a common raven carrying a twig. I had a very unexpected experience yesterday around my house when one of our frequent ravens made a very strange call which was sort of like electronic-generated rising bubbles. I didn't believe it at first until I watched it doing that flying in a huge circle over my neighborhood. I'm assuming that is a mating kind of call, but I could not find it when I googled it or went to birds of North America at Cornell. Does anybody know where I can hear a recording of something like this.
Susanne (Susie) Shrader West Hartford
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Date: 2/15/26 9:24 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
>
>
>
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Date: 2/15/26 8:37 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
Jeff Campbell
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Date: 2/15/26 8:13 am From: Roy Harvey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cheshire Waxwings
A small flock of at least nine Cedar Waxwings is feeding in my Cheshire yard. What a classy looking bird! The tree is some sort of crabapple that produces prodigious amounts of small, hard fruit; usually still on the tree come spring. I've always hoped it would attract birds, but this is the first time I'm seeing that. A Robin has been harassing them without much effect.
Roy HarveyCheshire, CT
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Date: 2/14/26 9:16 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Common Raven carrying Twig!
A raven just flew past carrying a twig and playing catch with it, swooping and summersaulting!!! Spring is in the air! Also have 30 +/- robins along the stream.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Date: 2/14/26 6:34 am From: Paul Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: extralimital Common Gull in Westchester Co., NY
Confirming Andrew's suspicion ... a diligent search of all the Kamchatka Gull's usual hangouts in Stamford came up empty-handed yesterday.
Paul SmithNew Haven
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Date: 2/13/26 7:00 pm From: Andrew Block via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] extralimital Common Gull in Westchester Co., NY
Just a heads up I found an adult Kamchatka Gull in the parking lot of Steamboat Dock Park, Verplanck, Westchester Co., NY. It was there for about 10 minutes and then went to the ice on the beach whenever cars came in. Evidentily others couldn't find it later in the afternoon or evening. Some are saying it's the same one that's been in Stamford for several years.
Andrew
Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist
Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums
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This afternoon Joan Smyth found two adult male Harlequin ducks at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. The birds were swimming and feeding at the tip of the jetty at Meig’s Point, near the large rocks.
Being fairly far out, a scope was required to identify them. I wondered whether these might be the same two birds that visited Hammonasset near the end of March last year.
Hopefully they will stick around and others will get to enjoy them!
A bonus male Northern Pintail was swimming closer to shore, providing another beautiful duck to observe on this chilly afternoon.
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
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Date: 2/12/26 11:52 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: robins
Not a birdbath but a stream partially open - a dozen robins drinking and eating privet berries along its banks. Not seen them in a while, although a few often do spend the winter in the swamp here. Goldfinches have found my newly-hung safflower feeder, preferring that to Nyjer.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
On Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:32:35 AM EST, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Two robins at my bird bath. I don't normally see robins here in winter. Maybe spring might actually come?
Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/12/26 9:21 am From: jgcollins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Redheads, Enfield
2/12/26 Barnes Boat Launch, Enfield 9:30 AM7 species of ducks including 5 REDHEAD in open water at launch.Jan Collins, Somers
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Date: 2/12/26 8:52 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Fwd: 'Off the Deck'
Mea culpa! Forgot to add my name. Ernie Harris, Colchester
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Ernest Harris <pdlqlt...>
> Subject: 'Off the Deck'
> Date: February 12, 2026 at 11:07:58 AM EST
> To: CTBirdsDigest <ctbirds...>
> Cc: Ashley Harris <ash.leyharris0723...>, Buff&Jim Harris-Fogarty <jfogarty1...>, Lisa Harris <autmgrl...>, Ryder Harris <mryder09...>
>
> 2/12/26-( first time outside since 1/23!) 6:45-7:45AM- 22 F — 22 species: Eastern Bluebirds(flock); American Robin; American and Fish Crows; No. Cardinal;Dark-eyed Junco;White-throated Sparrow; House Finch;Downy, Red-bellied Woodpeckers;No. Flicker; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; Mourning Dove;Eu. Starling, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Grackle;Carolina Wren; Tufted Titmouse; Red-shouldered Hawk; American Goldfinch; Blue Jay and White-breasted Nuthatch.( Usual Hairy Woodpecker didn’t show :( )Grateful! Ernie Harris, Colchester
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Date: 2/12/26 8:33 am From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] robins
Two robins at my bird bath. I don't normally see robins here in winter. Maybe spring might actually come? Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/12/26 8:08 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] 'Off the Deck'
2/12/26-( first time outside since 1/23!) 6:45-7:45AM- 22 F — 22 species: Eastern Bluebirds(flock); American Robin; American and Fish Crows; No. Cardinal;Dark-eyed Junco;White-throated Sparrow; House Finch;Downy, Red-bellied Woodpeckers;No. Flicker; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; Mourning Dove;Eu. Starling, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Grackle;Carolina Wren; Tufted Titmouse; Red-shouldered Hawk; American Goldfinch; Blue Jay and White-breasted Nuthatch.( Usual Hairy Woodpecker didn’t show :( )Grateful!
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Date: 2/12/26 5:02 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsors - Birding Clubs
Good day!
The Connecticut Ornithological Association is proud to be a part of and to have the support of an amazing birding community. We invite you to join us for our 42nd Annual Meeting held on March 7, 2026 on UConn's Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT to meet and mingle with other local birders, explore our Exhibitors area, and hear from some amazing presenters.
We're thrilled to be joined by Amar Ayyash, Holly Merker, and one of our own local experts, Nick Bonomo as our presenters. This is truly an event you won't want to miss.
The Annual Meeting would not be possible if not for the continued support of our Community Sponsors. So we wanted to give a big shout out and thank you to the Hartford Audubon Society, Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, New Haven Bird Club, and Western Connecticut Bird Club! We encourage our members to check out each of these clubs - they offer birding outings, educational presentations, and more.
The 42nd Annual Meeting is open to all, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester, CT
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Date: 2/11/26 11:50 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
2/11 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10:15am-1PM. overcast, 38-42F. marsh frozen over except for far out. Observations are from within the building with a scope or from the porch. On marsh: 4 Canada Geese-flyovers, 5 American Black ducks, 4 Buffleheads, 2 Red breasted mergansers, 4 Gadwall, 2 Greater scaup, plus numerous gulls flying. On the grounds & feeders: 20 House sparrows, 1 Crow, 5 Song sparrows, 4 White throated sparrows, 6 Northern Cardinals , 1 Tufted titmouse and 1 very determined squirrel who made it over the baffles and feasting at the bird feeders. Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 2/10/26 10:43 am From: Brian OToole via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Big January 2026 Final Results
A Big Congratulations and thanks to all birders who participated in our 2026 Big January! There were a lot of amazing sightings and great data collected in what can be a slow period! A very respectable 176 total species, which is more than 50% of reported species for the entirety of 2025, were reported in January, which is even more impressive with the tough weather in the second half of the month.
*49 birders observed and reported more than 100 species and will receive 2026 100 Club stickers.
*Winners are as follows:
*State winner: Shori Velles with 167 (out of 176) species (95% of total!)
*County winners:
Fairfield-- Adam Fasciolo with 137 (out of 151) species (91% of total)
Hartford- Connor Hogan with 103 (out of 116) species (88% of total)
Litchfileld- Curtis Breuer with 73 (out of 94) species (78% of total)
Middlesex- Anthony Albrecht with 106 (out ot 113) species (94% of total)
New Haven- Paul Smith with 115 (out of 147) species (78% total)
New London-David Provencher with 128 (out of 137) species (93% of total)
Tolland- David Mathieu with 68 (out of 84) species (81% of total)
Windham-Tom Millerd with 64 (out of 81) species (79% of total)
Prizes and stickers will be available at our 2026 Annual Meeting on March 7 at UCONN Avery Point. If you haven't received your emailed certificate or if you'd like to pick up a printed copy of your certificate at the Annual meeting, please email Lisa at [1]<lmonachelli...> Congratulations again to all!
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Date: 2/10/26 9:39 am From: Trudi Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Stonington Town Dock - No access
There used to be an area a few score yards south of the fishing dock in
Stonington where access to the harbor for birding and sealing and running
tino skinks and other activities can be done. Parking may be available
there.
Does anyone know if the little honor fish hut run by the Bomster family at
the town dock is still in operation?
Trudi Bird
Mansfield Center, CT
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Date: 2/10/26 6:31 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsors
Greetings!
We're a little under a month away from the Connecticut Ornithological Association's 42nd Annual Meeting held on March 7, 2026. This year the event will be held on UConn's beautiful Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT from 9am - 4pm.
Unfortunately, we were unable to return to Middlesex for our 2026 event due to scheduling conflicts with the school. But we are confident this year's event will be worth the extra travel time. And we're hoping to be back in central Connecticut for our 2027 event!
This year we're excited to be joined by both new and returning Community Sponsors including the American Birding Association, Blue Aster Studio, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Sound Federal Credit Union, and Vortex Optics.
Their support of the Annual Meeting allows us to continually offer services to our Connecticut Birding Community such as the CT Listserv, our informational and educational Workshops, the state-wide birding Events Calendar, our Mini-Grant program, and more. Our sponsors make a direct impact and we invite you to visit their websites to learn more!
The 42nd Annual Meeting is open to all, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester, CT
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Date: 2/9/26 1:44 pm From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Bird Tape for windows
I have used Bird Tape from the American Bird Conservancy to prevent birds hitting the large picture windows here. Reasonable in price though it requires cutting the bird tape into sections to put on windows. David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 2/9/26 1:11 pm From: Ann Thomas via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] FINAL REMINDER: Hartford Audubon Society mini-grant applications due FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Dear Friends,
*Please help us spread the word about this funding opportunity! THANK YOU!!*
The Mini-Grant Program helps to fulfill HAS's mission by funding (up to $2,000 per project) and supporting initiatives which directly benefit the bird life within the State of Connecticut, and especially within Hartford County. We hope to awaken a wider public interest in the enjoyment, preservation, and protection of birds and their habitat.
All projects must demonstrate some benefit to birds and/or birding in Connecticut. Past awards have included raptor enclosures, window strike material demonstrations, relevant educational publications, and bird habitat plantings.
Applications are due by *5:00pm on February 15, 2026.* The guidelines and application form are available on the HAS website at Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grants Program <https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/activities/hartford-audubon-society-mini-grants/>. Applications should be mailed to <info...> with "Mini-Grant application" in the subject line.
This year we are especially interested in supporting projects that would benefit the City of Hartford. This is not a requirement, however.
Please email me if you have questions.
Ann Thomas <annthomas...> Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grant Co-Coordinator
-- *The Hartford Audubon Society was founded in 1909 as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the Society is to foster and promote public interest in conservation of our wildlife and other natural resources, and the study and protection of birds. HAS owns and maintains several wildlife sanctuaries, offers numerous public bird walks throughout the year, and holds regular meetings and educational programs. Please visit our website at **www.hartfordaudubon.org <http://www.hartfordaudubon.org/>** for more information.*
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Date: 2/9/26 12:58 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird I have collisions
I have all my windows and doors coated on the outside with CollidEscape. That has dramatically cut down on bird collisions. An added benefit is the birds can't see me, so I can get very close to feeders hanging outside windows. Also people outside can't see in my windows. It may cut down on energy costs too.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/9/26 12:48 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] One more Carolina sighting
My Carolina wren showed up again today, much relief - I say "my" as its behavior was in keeping - straight to the suet then peanut log. Maybe they go into a deep torpor during the really cold times and reemerge when it hits 20?Again today, several grackles, red-winged blackbirds, cowbirds and starlings, aqain mostly males, but also: at least 1 female Bluebird, and 5 robins drinking in the stream (where it is open). Yea!
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Date: 2/9/26 12:25 pm From: Jay Connolly via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Ruby Crowned Kinglet
A single female . Comes mid to afternoon . On the suet feeder now . Has been here for a week .
Jay Connolly , Bethany .
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Date: 2/9/26 11:40 am From: Dorrit Castle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Male towhee
Through the bitter cold there has been a male Eastern towhee at my feeder. Saw him again this afternoon so thankfully he survived the worst of the cold.
The deer have also arrived at the feeder and clean out the entire tube of black oil sunflower seed within 15 minutes.
Dorrit Castle
Stonington
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> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:11:47 +0000
> From: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
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> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
> ________________________________
> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
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> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:26:15 +0000
> From: Christina Nieves <christinainieves...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
> To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Cc: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>,
> Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
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> I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
> We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
> However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
> I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
> Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
> Christina Nieves
> Windsor Locks
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
>> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
>> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
>> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>>
>> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>>
>> Joanne Gabriel
>> Darien
>>
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> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:32:41 +0000
> From: Deborah Johnson <deborahleighjohnson...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
> To: Christina Nieves <christinainieves...>, Aaron Dollar
> <aarondollar...>
> Cc: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>,
> Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
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> Re avoiding collisions be sure to read the literature & view videos from “Lights Out Connecticut”
> D. Johnson
> Hamden
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> From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 1:26:15 PM
> To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Cc: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>; Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
> We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
> However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
> I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
> Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
> Christina Nieves
> Windsor Locks
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
>> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
>> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
>> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>>
>> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>>
>> Joanne Gabriel
>> Darien
>>
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Date: 2/9/26 11:33 am From: Deborah Johnson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Re avoiding collisions be sure to read the literature & view videos from “Lights Out Connecticut”
D. Johnson
Hamden
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From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 1:26:15 PM
To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
Cc: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>; Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
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Date: 2/9/26 10:26 am From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
> ________________________________
> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>
> Joanne Gabriel
> Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 10:12 am From: Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird. ________________________________ From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
Joanne Gabriel Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 10:04 am From: Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina wren, Newington
I am excited to report that my husband heard one in the back as he was
getting some wood for the woodstove! Thanks all for your encouragement.
This one may not be one of our residents, but at least there is one around.
Kathy Van Der Aue
Southport, CT
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> Newington back deck which serves as a giant feeder this winter:
> Carolina wren is the most reliable daily visitor! Along with juncoes, pair
> of cardinals, and damn squirrels.
> Kathleen-Marie Clark
> Newington
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Date: 2/9/26 10:00 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Milford Point bird walks - Feb/March
Greetings,
I have scheduled four Bird walks at CT Audubon’s Milford Coastal Center over the next 6 weeks. These will be weather-permitting, and there is a nominal fee to attend. We’ll look for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, larks and buntings. For dates, information, and to register, check out the website.
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Date: 2/9/26 7:53 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Catbird
Sorry for excluding this..
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 10:52 AM Joan Meek <jmeekmc...> wrote:
> Catbird at my feeder now eating a seed cake of dried cranberries, black
> oil sunflower seeds and other bits....Yikes!!!
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Date: 2/9/26 7:52 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Catbird
Catbird at my feeder now eating a seed cake of dried cranberries, black oil sunflower seeds and other bits....Yikes!!!
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Date: 2/9/26 7:36 am From: Carol Ansel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Towhee in Mystic too
We’ve had a female towhee here in Mystic all weekend too!
Carol & Walter Ansel
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Date: 2/9/26 7:33 am From: Robert Jase via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] New Britain shivering Towhee
First time I've seen one during winter - it was puffed up and shivering but still hungry. Bob Jase
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Date: 2/9/26 7:31 am From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
Joanne Gabriel Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 7:04 am From: Kathleen-Marie Clark via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina wren, Newington
Newington back deck which serves as a giant feeder this winter: Carolina wren is the most reliable daily visitor! Along with juncoes, pair of cardinals, and damn squirrels. Kathleen-Marie Clark Newington Sent from my iPad
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Date: 2/8/26 3:09 pm From: GLEN M CUMMINGS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren follow-up
Sunday Feb 8th – I have male & female Carolina wrens who have been nesting over a doorway in my neighbor’s breezeway for the last 4 years. They come to my hopper feeder and suet feeder often (usually one at a time), and especially this winter in these temps and snow conditions. They both seem to prefer the Nutty nut cakes I purchase from the Fat Robin Nature store and hopefully I will continue to keep the cycle going. FYI - I never have seen any of their fledglings like I do with our spring/summer House Wren residents. We love wrens!
Glen Cummings Killdeer Rd.-Hamden
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Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2026 10:30 AM
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Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb 7: One carolina wren eating at my suet feeder. When it is this cold, they need shelter and I'm lucky to have an area under my back porch covered with lattice. I know that many birds go under there at night for shelter or even during the day to avoid predators and stay warm. I've seen juncos, sparrows, carolina wrens, and more flying in and out of the lattice openings. With the high snow shelf covering much of the lattice, it must be pretty cozy in there. I often have possums, skunks, and raccoons in there, too.The larger animals can sneak in through an opening next to the steps.
Amusingly, the lattice-covered area under my larger front porch has an inward-swinging section for access, and that has clearly been being opened by something larger... at one time I think it was a bear, and now something smaller. I can't see well enough under the porch to see, and not sure I really want to... Whatever is in there is not bothering me!
Sarah Faulkner
Collinsville
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM Florence McBride via CTBirds < <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking
> note of Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a
> Whitney Center feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check
> these feeders every day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
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Date: 2/8/26 7:31 am From: Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb 7: One carolina wren eating at my suet feeder. When it is
this cold, they need shelter and I'm lucky to have an area under my back
porch covered with lattice. I know that many birds go under there at night
for shelter or even during the day to avoid predators and stay warm. I've
seen juncos, sparrows, carolina wrens, and more flying in and out of the
lattice openings. With the high snow shelf covering much of the lattice, it
must be pretty cozy in there. I often have possums, skunks, and raccoons in
there, too.The larger animals can sneak in through an opening next to the
steps.
Amusingly, the lattice-covered area under my larger front porch has an
inward-swinging section for access, and that has clearly been being opened
by something larger... at one time I think it was a bear, and now something
smaller. I can't see well enough under the porch to see, and not sure I
really want to... Whatever is in there is not bothering me!
Sarah Faulkner
Collinsville
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM Florence McBride via CTBirds <
<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of
> Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center
> feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every
> day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
>
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> Hamden
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Date: 2/8/26 7:10 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Indigo Bunting
The Indigo Bunting that first showed up at my feeders on Friday visited regularly yesterday and survived the bitter cold last night! I was so glad to see him since the temperature was 1° this morning. What a hardy bird!!
Looking at eBird, he is the northernmost Indigo Bunting reported so far this year. I wonder whether he is an extremely early migrating bird, or whether has he been overwintering in our region and was pushed down to the coast by the extreme cold?
I looked at photos of the bird seen in Greenwich last month and I don’t think my bird is the same individual. Photos of the bird are in my eBird reports for those wanting to check him out!
Anyone have any knowledge of Indigo Bunting migration patterns or vagrancy?
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
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Date: 2/8/26 6:54 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
We've had 1 and sometimes 2 at our feeders all winter.. feeding on suet,
seed log with fruit, dried meal worms..and anything else I've been putting
out.
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
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<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of
> Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center
> feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every
> day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
>
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> Hamden
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Date: 2/7/26 6:22 pm From: Florence McBride via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
Flo McBride
Hamden
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Date: 2/7/26 4:56 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina Wrens and Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
One Carolina Wren here every day, sometimes 2 back in January, and a female yellow-bellied sapsucker - feeding together, adjacent, the wren on suet or seed, the sapsucker on a tube of peanuts. Until today - sadly only the sapsucker - and she stuck to "her" feeding station even when a large flock of assorted blackbirds descended on my feeders, about squabbling 50 birds, mostly common grackles, some red-winged blackbirds, a few cowbirds and starlings. I logged 21 species at the feeders today in the snow, wind and cold, but nothing unusual beyond the blackbirds. Yesterday 3 bluebirds passed through.
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 2/7/26 11:52 am From: Shori Velles via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Stonington Town Dock - No access
You can still go around the fencing on the left side to access the dock.
I've been there several times this week.
Parking is a bit of a nightmare though during the week.
Shori Velles
Franklin
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> For anyone not already aware, who was considering accessing the Stonington
> Town Dock, it’s currently completely fenced off for construction. No
> access. The adjacent Dog Park is still open through.
>
> Adam Fasciolo
> Norwalk
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Date: 2/7/26 11:15 am From: Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Stonington Town Dock - No access
For anyone not already aware, who was considering accessing the Stonington Town Dock, it’s currently completely fenced off for construction. No access. The adjacent Dog Park is still open through.
Adam Fasciolo
Norwalk
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Date: 2/6/26 6:17 am From: Ryan Wirtes via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
Thanks! I will contact Fat Robin to see if they still offer this service. I called the Swarovski headquarters in RI and they told me they don't do this anymore (as of a few years ago).
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Date: 2/6/26 6:11 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-shouldered Hawk
I think they are starving too.
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
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> In an effort to keep my crows happy & viewable, I routinely put out peanuts
> & other goodies on the platform feeder. I give them a whistle as I approach
> the feeder, then go back inside. Lately my whistles & goodies have brought
> in a Red-shouldered Hawk that frequently beats the crows to the table.
> Today it was cooked chicken. This has been occurring for about a month now.
> The other day he/she came down for a drink from the heated bird bath.
> Is this behavior odd for a hawk?
> Alex Delehanty
> Storrs
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Date: 2/6/26 5:57 am From: Alex Delehanty via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-shouldered Hawk
In an effort to keep my crows happy & viewable, I routinely put out peanuts & other goodies on the platform feeder. I give them a whistle as I approach the feeder, then go back inside. Lately my whistles & goodies have brought in a Red-shouldered Hawk that frequently beats the crows to the table. Today it was cooked chicken. This has been occurring for about a month now. The other day he/she came down for a drink from the heated bird bath. Is this behavior odd for a hawk? Alex Delehanty Storrs
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Date: 2/6/26 5:47 am From: Ryan Wirtes via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
I contacted Swarovski. Unfortunately they no longer offer this service; it’s only for repairs. You spend $3+k on binos, you would expect some perks. I was looking to purchase another pair for traveling; I think I’ll go with Vortex this time.
Ryan Wirtes
*Bethlehem*
On Sat, Jan 31, 2026, at 7:42 AM, Ryan Wirtes wrote:
> Hello fellow birders,
>
> Is there a good place in CT to send or drop of Swarovski binoculars for cleaning and basic service, like getting the focusing knob cleaned/lubricated, etc.?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ryan Wirtes
> *Bethlehem*
>
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Date: 2/6/26 5:33 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Feeder watching
With the ongoing bitter cold and snow cover, getting out to actively bird has been difficult at best. This leaves most of us with watching our feeders as the only practical way to enjoy the birds lately. They are under incredible pressure to survive right now, and I have been making an extra effort to keep my feeders filled this winter.
Other than the usual year-round locals, White-throats and Juncos, I’ve had many visits from Purple Finches, Eastern Bluebirds eating suet, and an American Tree Sparrow, visiting under the feeders for about a week now. Yesterday afternoon was extra special however, because a rather haggard-looking Indigo Bunting showed up. I’ve had them at my property a few times over the years (but always in spring) and I was quite surprised to see this winter rarity!
For my tube feeder mounted on a platform, I use a mix of sunflower hearts and ‘Backyard Basics’ birdseed that includes millet and cracked corn. The Bunting was really enjoying the millet, and the birds that prefer sunflower do a great job of keeping a supply of it on the platform and ground. I also have a mesh thistle feeder which I fill with ‘Lizzie Mae’s Finch Favorite’ which is a blend of thistle and tiny sunflower heart chips. I can’t recommend this seed enough since it attracts numerous species besides the expected American Goldfinches, including nuthatches, my Carolina Wren pair and even Flickers! It also lasts quite a while, which is a bonus.
I highly recommend offering many types of seed to get the greatest variety of birds. I typically have over a dozen species at any given time. The Indigo Bunting was back again this morning and I will keep him well fed as long as he’s around.
Keep your feeders filled!
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
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Date: 2/5/26 1:13 pm From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Ducks
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This afternoon seen both north and south of the 190 bridge in Suffield hen Barrow’s Goldeneye, Harlequin Duck, drake and hen Greater Scaup, Ring necked Duck and other duck species.
Paul Desjardins
Windsor Locks
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Date: 2/5/26 8:14 am From: Colleen Lord via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Canada Goose and now possibly Swans freezing to New Haven Harbor ice
Last week a Canada Goose froze to the ice in New Haven Harbor next to the Pequonnock yacht club docks in front of the condos where it is very shallow. Its picked apart carcass is still there. This deep freeze is relentless. This part of the harbor has been frozen for weeks.
* This morning, 3 of the local swans have not moved from a spot in the ice by the same docks. How can I tell if they are in torpor or sleeping or keeping warm or in need of rescue? 2 of them lifted their heads briefly. It is 200 feet from shore and a bit closer to the docks but I am not a member there and can’t get closer than the shore. I cannot tell if I need to call for a rescue?
Yesterday, the Norwalk Fire Dept rescued a swan and saved it plus got some training in too. Is there anyone in the New Haven area that can tell if these swans need rescue by the fire dept or if I am overreacting because of the nearby frozen goose? There is no thaw expected for days. I first saw the swans 3 hours ago from my window and can still see them.
Colleen Lord
New Haven CT
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Date: 2/5/26 7:41 am From: t.zissu--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] 2/5 - Birds at Shepaug Dam Eagle Viewing Area
2/5 - Shepaug Dam Eagle Viewing Area - only one Adult Bald Eagle at dam yesterday and it has been a slow year so far for our national symbol at this site. However, other birds such as at least seven American Tree Sparrows feeding on the Little Blue Stem grasses were entertaining. More Am. Tree Sparrows were at the feeders as well as an immature White-crowned sparrow. Also, a Northern harrier passing by was a nice sight.
Tom ZissuWoodbury
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Date: 2/5/26 6:42 am From: FRANK GALLO via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina Wrens
The earliest record that I can find for Carolina Wren is from 25 November 1878 in Saybrook. This predates Bishop who mentions records from the early 1900's.
Frank GalloNew Canaan
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Date: 2/5/26 6:37 am From: Robert Jase via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] New Britain C. Wrens
I've had a regular pair at my feeders for more than a month now, usually they stay in the back yard but they've moved to the front. Bob Jase
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Date: 2/5/26 6:28 am From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
Kathy,
I was bringing wood into the house last week after the storm and exposed a bunch of webbed spider egg sacs on the pallet below the wood. Within minutes of finishing up, three Carolina Wrens were feeding on the egg sacs. They are pretty observant and resourceful birds.
Glenn WIlliams Mystic
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Date: 2/5/26 6:26 am From: Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina wrens
We have a stand-alone garage, and for years have kept the window open a few inches and the side door open. During the winter at least one CAWR roosts in the garage and we usually have a pair nest in the bow of a canoe suspended upside down from the rafters (speaks to how frequently we use it!). Since the severe cold snap, I've only seen one CAWR at the feeders taking advantage of suet and mealworms. S/he looks pretty beefy!
-- Lisa Wahle Chester
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Date: 2/5/26 6:14 am From: Jim Dugan via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
Decades ago I read somewhere that wren species that overwinter in things like log piles, fallen timber, stonewalls, hollowed stumps and tree trunks can be buried by deep snow preventing escape thus causing large regional mortalities after a major snowfall event. If I recall correctly, this is especially true for Winter Wrens, but would assume it to be a factor across the genus in snow prone latitudes. I believe Winter Wren have been found to congregate in groups on cold nights in rotted out stumps increasing their chances for suffocation after big snow storms. On a cheerful note after that sad tale - the COA Annual Meeting is only a month away.
Jim Dugan
New Milford
> On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:43 AM, Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> Hi Kathy,
>
> We have a pair of Carolina Wrens living in our backyard. At the back end of our property is a stone wall and we have a brush pile that butts up to it at one point. They live in that area and we often see them coming out of the wall.
>
> The last time we saw both of them was January 26th. And the last time we saw either of them was February 1st. But we’ll certainly keep our eyes (and ears) open for them now.
>
> Best regards,
> Adam & Jo Fasciolo
> Norwalk
>
>> On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:32 AM, Tim&ChristinaWatkins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I have one at my feeder almost every day...Christina WatkinsOxford
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 07:52:49 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
>> wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when we
>> lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
>>
>>
>> Kathy Van Der Aue
>> Southport, CT
>>
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Date: 2/5/26 5:50 am From: Susan Jenkin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
I have a pair of Carolina Wren that have been coming to my feeders all winter, I see them everyday on my Bird Buddy camera.
Sue Jenkin
Sue Jenkin
On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 08:47:51 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Thank you to all who have reported sightings. I will keep hoping to see
the pair that live here and bring us such joy.
Kathy Van Der Aue
Southport, CT
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM Adam Fasciolo <adam_fasciolo...> wrote:
> Hi Kathy,
>
> We have a pair of Carolina Wrens living in our backyard. At the back end
> of our property is a stone wall and we have a brush pile that butts up to
> it at one point. They live in that area and we often see them coming out of
> the wall.
>
> The last time we saw both of them was January 26th. And the last time we
> saw either of them was February 1st. But we’ll certainly keep our eyes (and
> ears) open for them now.
>
> Best regards,
> Adam & Jo Fasciolo
> Norwalk
>
> > On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:32 AM, Tim&ChristinaWatkins via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >
> > I have one at my feeder almost every day...Christina WatkinsOxford
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 07:52:49 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >
> > I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
> > wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when
> we
> > lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
> >
> >
> > Kathy Van Der Aue
> > Southport, CT
> >
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Date: 2/5/26 5:48 am From: Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
Thank you to all who have reported sightings. I will keep hoping to see
the pair that live here and bring us such joy.
Kathy Van Der Aue
Southport, CT
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM Adam Fasciolo <adam_fasciolo...> wrote:
> Hi Kathy,
>
> We have a pair of Carolina Wrens living in our backyard. At the back end
> of our property is a stone wall and we have a brush pile that butts up to
> it at one point. They live in that area and we often see them coming out of
> the wall.
>
> The last time we saw both of them was January 26th. And the last time we
> saw either of them was February 1st. But we’ll certainly keep our eyes (and
> ears) open for them now.
>
> Best regards,
> Adam & Jo Fasciolo
> Norwalk
>
> > On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:32 AM, Tim&ChristinaWatkins via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >
> > I have one at my feeder almost every day...Christina WatkinsOxford
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 07:52:49 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >
> > I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
> > wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when
> we
> > lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
> >
> >
> > Kathy Van Der Aue
> > Southport, CT
> >
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Date: 2/5/26 5:44 am From: Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
Hi Kathy,
We have a pair of Carolina Wrens living in our backyard. At the back end of our property is a stone wall and we have a brush pile that butts up to it at one point. They live in that area and we often see them coming out of the wall.
The last time we saw both of them was January 26th. And the last time we saw either of them was February 1st. But we’ll certainly keep our eyes (and ears) open for them now.
Best regards,
Adam & Jo Fasciolo
Norwalk
> On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:32 AM, Tim&ChristinaWatkins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> I have one at my feeder almost every day...Christina WatkinsOxford
>
>
>
> On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 07:52:49 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
> wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when we
> lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
>
>
> Kathy Van Der Aue
> Southport, CT
>
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Date: 2/5/26 5:32 am From: Tim&ChristinaWatkins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
I have one at my feeder almost every day...Christina WatkinsOxford
On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 07:52:49 AM EST, Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when we
lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
Kathy Van Der Aue
Southport, CT
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Date: 2/5/26 5:30 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina Wrens?
Hi Kathy,
We still have 2 Carolina Wrens that come to our feeders daily.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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> On Feb 5, 2026, at 7:52 AM, Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I
> wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when we
> lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
>
>
> Kathy Van Der Aue
> Southport, CT
>
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Date: 2/5/26 5:01 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsor - Sunrise Birding
The Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) is proud to once again offer an in-person Annual Meeting...our 42nd year! This year the event will be held on UConn's beautiful Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT on March 7, 2026 from 9am to 4pm. Unfortunately we were unable to return to Middlesex due to scheduling conflicts with the school. But we are confident this year's event will be worth the extra travel time.
One of our long-time COA supporters will once again be joining us as our Lead Sponsor...Sunrise Birding! Many of our Connecticut birders have joined Gina Nichol and her team for birding excursions around the world. If you are looking for a trip that will "reveal the splendor and diversity of the natural world", be sure to swing by their table in our Exhibitor Hall to chat with Gina Nichol and Steve Bird. Whether you're looking to travel here in the US or go somewhere international, Sunrise Birding has many different trips coming up for you to explore.
Visit their website - sunrisebirding.com for more info!
The Annual Meeting is open to COA Members and non-members, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
For more information on the event, our speaker lineup, Sponsors, and Exhibitors, visit our website: ctbirding.org/annual-meeting
Happy Birding!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester
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Date: 2/5/26 4:52 am From: Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina Wrens?
I haven't seen our resident pair of Carolina Wrens in several days and I wonder if any of you have seen them around. I believe it was 1994 when we lost much of the population here during a prolonged cold snap.
Kathy Van Der Aue Southport, CT
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Date: 2/4/26 11:14 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
2/4 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM, sunny, marsh frozen except far out by Housatonic, 28-34F. We had a bunch of human visitors today who braved the cold weather. One couple was curious about our whelk egg casings and shells, so we gave them a brief introduction to the whelks. As usual, Franklin the diamond backed terrapin was a hit. Waterfowl and birds viewed from inside the building with a scope and from the porch. On the marsh (near Housatonic): about 100 Canada geese, 25 American Black ducks, 4 Bufflehead (probably more), 3 Gadwall, 1 Red breasted merganser, 10 Mute swans, about 45 gulls , 1 Common Loon, 1 Northern harrier coasting over the marsh. On the grounds & feeders: 1 Raven, 1 White breasted nuthatch, 8 Mourning doves lined up on a branch, 6 White throated sparrows, 5 Song sparrows, 25 House sparrows, 4 Cardinals, 4 Tufted Titmice. Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 2/3/26 8:40 am From: ben oko via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Trip to Columbia _ Still available
I am unable to take advantage of a Sunrise Birding trip to Columbia and hope that someone will be able to take my spot. It runs from March 11 to the 18th. You stay at the Arcuana Lodge, one of the finest birding lodges anywhere located about an hour outside of Cali in the Cauca Valley, elevation 5000 feet. Full details can be found at: https://www.sunrisebirding.com/26Colombia/index.html. Please direct any questions to Gina Nichol at <Gina...> mailto:<Gina...> Please do not reply to the listerv.
Thank you, Ben Oko, Ridgefield
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Date: 2/3/26 5:51 am From: John M Côté via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Stamford common gull (Kamchatka)
Continuing at the south end of the parking lot in Cove Park, Stamford, associating with Ringed-billed gulls).
John M Côté - Stamford
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Date: 2/2/26 4:32 pm From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] New Haven Bird Club walk at Hammonasset cancelled
Because of the continuing cold weather, the New Haven Bird Club walk on Wednesday, February 4 at Hammonasset Beach State Park has been cancelled. Our apologies to those planning on joining us for this annual birdwalk.
DeWitt Allen New Haven Bird Club Outdoor Programs Chair
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Date: 2/2/26 7:42 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsor - Zeiss
The Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) is proud to once again offer an in-person Annual Meeting...our 42nd year! This year the event will be held on UConn's beautiful Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT on March 7, 2026 from 9am to 4pm. Unfortunately we were unable to return to Middlesex due to scheduling conflicts with the school. But we are confident this year's event will be worth the extra travel time.
This year we are pleased to once again be joined by Zeiss as our Premier Sponsor. At the meeting, one of Zeiss's knowledgeable reps will be giving a short presentation on digiscoping. Visit the Zeiss website ( https://www.zeiss.com/photonics-and-optics/us/nature-observation.html) and come see them at our Exhibitor Hall during the event.
Events like our Annual Meting make it possible for us to offer valuable services to our Connecticut birding community such as the CTListserv, our informational and educational Workshops, the state-wide birding events calendar on the website, our Mini-Grants which provide direct support to birds and their habitats within the state, and more. And we could not do it without the support from our sponsors.
The Annual Meeting is open to COA Members and non-members, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
For more information on the event, our speaker lineup, Sponsors, and Exhibitors, visit our website: ctbirding.org/annual-meeting
Happy Birding!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester
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Date: 2/2/26 5:51 am From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Upcoming event: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton, Feb. 26th, 6:30-7:30pm
Dear CT Birding Community, On Thursday, February 26th, staff from the CT office of the National Audubon Society will be giving a presentation at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton entitled Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Details are below. We look forward to sharing information about this project with you. Event Title: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Community Room, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike Clinton, CT 06413 Register here: https://events.hchlibrary.org/event/increasing-coastal-resilience-hammonasset-beach-state-park-49390 Event Description: Join Audubon Connecticut for a free public presentation on efforts to increase coastal resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Together, we'll discuss: * The environmental threats facing Hammonasset Beach State Park. * The benefits of nature-based solutions for coastal restoration and protection. * How Audubon and our partners are working to restore and protect the park's marsh and eastern shoreline. Come learn how this collaborative effort is helping to build a more resilient coast for both wildlife and people and share your input to help shape its future! To learn more, visit: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison | Audubon<https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison> Cheers, Corrie
Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe Director of Bird Conservation 203.405.9116
National Audubon Society Connecticut / New York Office 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06388 www.audubon.org<http://www.audubon.org/>
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Date: 2/1/26 5:13 am From: Deborah Johnson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
And also the Fat Robin Wild Bird & nature store on Rt 10 / Whitney Ave in Hamden, handling all sales & service for Swarovski, Vortex, etc.
D. Johnson. Hamden.
Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Harold Moritz and Sheila Gleason via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:50:13 AM To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
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Date: 2/1/26 4:50 am From: Harold Moritz and Sheila Gleason via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
It is a bit further, but Swarovski Optic's US facility is in Cranston, RI. You can bring anything they make there for service. Call first and set up appointment. In 2014, they cleaned and fixed the scope I bought in the early 1990s, all free under warranty, I didn't even know! https://prostaff.swarovskioptik.us/contact
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Date: 1/31/26 8:21 pm From: Celeste Echlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: 100’s of Crows Waterbury
We were driving home to Harwinton this evening, north on Rte 8, north side of Waterbury, saw dozens of crows flying in to trees on east side of Rte 8 at about 4:15 PM. On the map, they were at this pin 41.590472,-73.058879 in the trees west side of Naugatuck River between Huntingdon Ave going up to Commons Court. You might get a closer look from Chase River Rd to see if that's the roost area, or staging to another site for the night?
I've seen them roost much closer to the Mixmaster/I-84 stack & near Riverside St in the past, but not for a long while.
Celeste Echlin
Harwinton, CT
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Date: 1/31/26 7:53 pm From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Big January manual submissions due 2/2
Thank you to all who participated in the BIG JANUARY event for COA.
Remember: If you use eBird to submit all of your observations, there is no need to supply them directly to us unless you want to manually report your count for a single city/town. Our Big January team will pull the data from eBird.
Please email <coa-info...> to let us know if you are in one of the youth categories. If you do not use eBird, please keep a record of where and when you first observed each species throughout the month and forward the total results to our team at <coa-info...> Please note, the deadline for manual reports is February 2, 2026.
All those who reached 100 species or more will be emailed a commemorative certificate. The individuals with the highest count in the state, per county and in one location will also win a prize.
Congratulations to all who got out and contributed to this documentation of winter bird life in Connecticut.
Good Birding!
Cynthia S Ehlinger President, Connecticut Ornithological Association Riverside
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Date: 1/31/26 8:29 am From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: 100’s of Crows Waterbury
I went on a crow quest on Tuesday and Friday after work. On Tuesday at about 4:40pm, I found two concentrations of crows. There was >600 along Chase Parkway just west of the Naugatuck Valley Community College. All American Crows (I had my windows rolled down and didn’t hear any Fish Crows). I also found a group of >200 along Park Rd where it is interested on Welton Brook. At about 5:10pm the group along Chase Parkway took off heading Northeast.
On Friday, I went to the spot on Park Rd first. No birds, but I ended up finding a group of >500 American Crow (counted by tens, windows rolled down) in the trees around the intersection of Park Rd and W Main Street. The birds would occasionally take flight and then settle further east. I followed them down Fern Circe and then found a large group congregated in the trees behind the medical complex at the intersection of W Main and Grandview. Likely many of the same birds, I estimated >1000 American Crow. When I left at about 5:15pm, they seemed to be congregating around Waterbird Hospital, which I think someone mentioned as a roosting location in the past.
Cheers,
Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe
Cheshire, CT
From: C. S. Wood <cwood022...>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 11:43 AM
To: Paul Fusco <paul.fusco...>
Cc: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie <corrie.folsomokeefe...>; Adam Fasciolo <adam_fasciolo...>; Birds CT <ctbirds...>
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Re: 100’s of Crows Waterbury
Back in the 1980’s i would see a steady stream of crows heading north at the top of Cheshire Hill on I-84 while commuting home in the evening from Hartford. I assumed they were heading to the roost site in north Waterbury and coming from the shore and landfills still open down that way.
On Jan 27, 2026, at 8:42 AM, Paul Fusco <paul.fusco...><mailto:<paul.fusco...>> wrote:
I often see dozens + of crows flying in late afternoon from farm fields in Southbury toward the direction of Waterbury. Don’t know if this observation is related to the Waterbury crow roost. I would think to get that many crows at the roost site they must be flying in from a good distance.
Paul Fusco
Oxford, CT
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On Jan 27, 2026, at 6:33 AM, C. S. Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...><mailto:<ctbirds...>> wrote:
The latest destination i’ve seen is exactly at the mixmaster
interchange of route 84 and route 8, in trees north and south of 84.
Not far from the Waterbury Hospital site that Bruce recalls.
Chris Wood
Woodbury, CT
203 558-0654
[1]C.S. Wood Photo Sampler
On Jan 26, 2026, at 9:51 AM, Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds
<ctbirds...><mailto:<ctbirds...>> wrote:
I'm hoping to leave work early one of these days and get to the area
~half hour before sunset. It is tricky to observe while driving on
I-84 during rush hour. I'm hoping to get off the highway and follow
the crows to their final evening destination.
Cheers,
Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe
Cheshire, CT
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From: jan thespiriteddesign.com <jan...><mailto:<jan...>> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 9:31 AM
To: Adam Fasciolo <adam_fasciolo...><mailto:<adam_fasciolo...>> Cc: Tom Baptist <tbaptist47n...><mailto:<tbaptist47n...>>; Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie
<corrie.folsomokeefe...><mailto:<corrie.folsomokeefe...>>; Birds CT
<ctbirds...><mailto:<ctbirds...>> Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Re: 100’s of Crows Waterbury
Sent from Jan's cell phone.
Please excuse autocorrects🌿
Are there any photos?
On Jan 25, 2026, at 11:29 AM, Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds
<ctbirds...><mailto:<ctbirds...>> wrote:
Continuing this very interesting topic on Crows in Connecticut.
Yesterday, Saturday January 24th, while driving through Waterbury on
Route 8 at approximately 5PM, my wife Jo and I could see hundreds of
Crows in the sky. A conservative estimate would be 300. But it could
have been upwards of 500.
It would be interesting at some point to set up a viewing with
binoculars a/o scopes one day to try and get a better viewing of
exactly where they’re coming from and also if the flock is just one
(American Crow?) species.
Adam Fasciolo
Norwalk, CT
On Jan 9, 2026, at 9:59 AM, Tom Baptist via CTBirds
<ctbirds...><mailto:<ctbirds...>> wrote:
The history of winter crow roosts in Connecticut is fascinating.
Connecticut Birds (Zeranski & Baptist 1990) cites an article
published in Bird-Lore in 1933 that listed winter crow roosts in
five
Connecticut counties, the largest roost being in Hartford of 50,000
birds and indicated that that roost was "known to exist for at least
100 years". Believing that crows were significant predators of eggs
and young of waterfowl, song and insectivorous birds, the
Connecticut
Board of Fisheries and Game embarked on a campaign in the winter of
1932-33 to eradicate crows at their winter roosts and approximately
1,000 birds were shot that winter before the effort was abandoned.
The crows simply dispersed to form new roosts, "thus outrunning the
men performing the killing."
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Date: 1/31/26 6:19 am From: Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
The Audubon Shop in Madison CT offers all of the services you need. The best place to buy and see new optics as well. Mike DiGiorgio 154 Princess Drive Madison, CT, 06443 475-201-6365 Website: mdigiorgio.com
> On Jan 31, 2026, at 7:42 AM, Ryan Wirtes via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > Hello fellow birders, > > Is there a good place in CT to send or drop of Swarovski binoculars for cleaning and basic service, like getting the focusing knob cleaned/lubricated, etc.? > > Thanks! > > Ryan Wirtes > *Bethlehem* > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/
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Date: 1/31/26 4:43 am From: Ryan Wirtes via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Binocular Cleaning & Service - Swarovski
Hello fellow birders,
Is there a good place in CT to send or drop of Swarovski binoculars for cleaning and basic service, like getting the focusing knob cleaned/lubricated, etc.?
Thanks!
Ryan Wirtes *Bethlehem*
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Date: 1/29/26 11:03 am From: leamycorey--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Hammonasset bird feeding
Hi Lorrie,
Thanks for that info! I’ll definitely put some money on the account next time I’m at the shop. :)
I was just at the park and swung by the feeders - felt like it was the lunch rush! Of note was a beautiful Fox Sparrow in the brush and a couple American Tree Sparrows on and around the feeders. But also some stunning Northern Cardinals, Song Sparrows, and White-throated Sparrows.
Cheers,
Corey
COA Secretary
Chester
<imbercj...> wrote:
> This is great Lorrie - thanks for sharing!
>
> And for those who might want to watch the Hammo feeders from the comfort of home, here's a link to the feeder cam: https://menunkatuck.org/meigs-point-nature-center-camera >
> Chuck Imbergamo
> CT Birds Moderator
> Madison
>
> ---
>
> From: Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds [<ctbirds...>](mailto:<ctbirds...>)
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5:56 PM
> To: <ctbirds...> [<ctbirds...>](mailto:<ctbirds...>)
> Subject: \[CT Birds\] Re: Hammonasset bird feeding
>
> FYI for the last 2 years the Friends of Hammonasset has sponsored a feeding station behind the nature center. The addition of a heated bird bath has been especially attractive even in this cold weather. A dedicated group of dedicated volunteers fill the feeders,and clean and refill the birdbath. If you would like to help feed the birds, support FOH, (www.hammonasset.org/membership<http://www.hammonasset.org/membership>) or when you are buying your seed at the Audubon shop, put some money on the FOH account there. It all goes to the feeder. By the way, be sure to check out the feeder cam to see all the activity there!
> Lorrie Shaw
> FOH Board member
> Guilford
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Date: 1/29/26 7:58 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] LHAS Talk Feb. 2 - No. Saw-whet Owl - Larry Fischer
At Litchfield Hills Audubon's monthly meeting on Monday, February 2, the speaker will be Larry Fischer presenting a new program on the Northern Saw-whet Owl. The meeting starts at 6:45 pm at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, 06759. Free and open to the public. The talk will also be on Zoom. To register for Zoom, go to the Calendar section of the website, www.lhasct.org, before 5 pm on Feb. 1. You will be sent the login ink.
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 1/29/26 4:17 am From: Loralee Richter via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Danbury Crow Roost
I have been watching some of the talk about a Waterbury crow roost. I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it already, but we have a beautiful roost here in Danbury that I've observed for years! They stream into the downtown area around dusk and often settle near Main Street/Exit 5 area or the downtown campus of Western CT State University. Sometimes a large group will hang out in the trees on my property in Danbury before they head to the official roost site. Always a comforting winter sight to see.
Loralee Richter Danbury, CT
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