Connecticut Ornithological Association
ABOUT COA
Connecticut's Birding Organization
The Connecticut Ornithological Association is the only statewide organization devoted to birds and birding in Connecticut. Since its founding in 1981, its membership has grown to well over 500 people who range from beginning birders to professional ornithologists.

Birders at Sandy Point, West HavenCOA is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization which strives to promote interest in Connecticut birds and to publish scientifically accurate information about them. COA looks to the future and works closely with other conservation organizations to protect the state's birds.

Four officers, a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, as well as a board of directors with 18 members oversee the day-to-day functions of the association and its many committees. Leadership Roster>>

COA publishes quarterly the highly regarded journal, The Connecticut Warbler, and the newsletter, COA Bulletin.

Salt-marsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow.  Photo by Jim Zipp. Each year the COA Annual Membership Meeting is held to conduct Association business and to present educational and entertaining programs by regional and national speakers. Additionally, various workshops and lectures are held throughout the year.

An organ of COA, the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC), maintains the official state list of bird species and adjudicates submitted records of species new or rare in Connecticut.

The many talented people who make COA work are dedicated to promoting ornithology in our state and to making Connecticut birding the best it can be. These individuals make COA the leader in the world of birding in Connecticut.

The only requirements for membership in COA is an interest in birds and an ability to enjoy yourself! Do you qualify? Then JOIN US!

Officers of The Connecticut Ornithological Association
Updated June 26, 2008

President
Steve Mayo
27 Tuttle Court
Bethany, CT 06524

Vice-President
Patrick Comins
51 Fairfax Avenue
Meriden, CT
Secretary
Stephen Broker
50 Hidden Place
Cheshire, CT 06410
Treasurer
Fred Schroeder
215 Lonetown Road
West Redding, CT 06896
Assistant Treasurer
Jack Wells
103 Sheephill Road
Riverside, CT 06878

Board of Directors
2009
Paul Fusco, Oxford
Gina Nichol, Guilford
Rick Prum, New Haven
Brian O’Toole, Greenwich
Jack Wells, Riverside
Glenn Williams, Mystic
2010
Milan Bull, Fairfield
Andrew Dasinger, Glastonbury
Randy Domina, Cheshire
Margarett Jones, Stonington
Steve Oresman, Darien
Larry Reiter, Mystic

2010
Frank Gallo, New Canaan
Jay Kaplan, Canton
Manny Merisotis, Coventry
Chris Myers, Essex
Tom Sayres, Tolland
Luke Tiller, Wilton

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Photos: Birders at Sandy Point, West Haven. July 2005. © Gina Nichol
Salt-Marsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) Spring, 2002. Guilford. © Jim Zipp

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