Litchfield Hills Audubon Society: An Intro to Shorebirds – Their Migration & Identification

Nick Bonomo, one of Connecticut’s leading birders and well-known to many, will share his knowledge of shorebirds with us — from the basic question “What is a shorebird?” through different types of shorebird, where they migrate, when and where to view them in Connecticut, and of course how to identify them. They are some of the most numerous (in their thousands in migration along the shore) and most challenging birds that nest in or pass through our state. Nick is an accomplished photographer, and his presentation will help us to enjoy and identify these fascinating birds. A birder since the age of 13, Nick was born and raised in Connecticut, where he now practices orthopedic surgery as a physician assistant. He spends much of his free time traveling the globe in search of birds. He currently sits on the Connecticut Ornithological Association’s Avian Records Committee of Connecticut, and he loves to share tips and tricks in the field.