From the CT Birds Listserv From: Aidan Kiley <eezambo@gmail.com> Subject: [CT Birds] 2023 Rarity Roundup To: Listserv <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> Hello CT Birders: We are in rarity season. James Purcell’s fantastic find of a MacGillivray’s Warbler in Fairfield is a great reminder of what can show up! In the past few years I have organized a very … Read more
The COA Mini-Grants Committee is accepting applications for consideration, with the deadline for submission by January 15th, 2024. The committee helps fund and support initiatives within the state of Connecticut which specifically benefit the avian wildlife in our state and opportunities for public observation and enjoyment of those natural resources. If you have an appropriate … Read more
CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2023-2024 SCHEDULE (Updated 11/09/2023) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 New Haven, CT (CTNH) Compiler: Chris Loscalzo, 67 Wepawaug Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 closcalz@optonline.net 203-389-6508 (New Haven Bird Club) Storrs, CT (CTST) Compiler: Steve Morytko, 288 Varga Road, Ashford, CT 06278 smorytko@yahoo.com (M) 860-680-5728 (Natchaug Ornithological Society) Woodbury-Roxbury, CT (CTWR) Compiler: Ken Elkins, … Read more
Twenty count circles submitted results for the December 14, 2022-January 5, 2023 Connecticut Christmas Bird Count. A total of 785 field observers and 79 feeder watchers devoted 2,107 party hours and covered 8,200 total party miles in the annual census of early winter birds. In the process, we recorded 173 count day and four count … Read more
COA is pleased to share this 2023 update from Bill Ponterella regarding a Purple Martin colony we helped me establish by providing a Mini-Grant in 2021. So far this season I have 91 eggs in 18 gourds. I actually have a couple of gourds that have 7 eggs, however most have 5. I’ll attach a … Read more
Update: On June 15 Governor Ned Lamont signed HB6607 into law! Organizing to pass the bill was a combined effort of Lights Out Connecticut bringing together organizations across the state, including Audubon Connecticut, Connecticut Audubon Society, Connecticut Ornithological Association, CT Chapter of Dark Sky, New Haven Bird Club, Pollinator Pathway, and CT chapter of the … Read more
The Connecticut Young Birders Club is back, and looking to recruit new members. It’s open to anyone age 11 to 19. Field trips, camaraderie, great fun while learning about birds. If you know of a young birder who might be interested (son, daughter, grandchild) or if you are a young birder), please email rtyagi24@choate.edu
Tom Robben has confirmed the eight Connecticut Summer Bird Counts with compilers. Contact the region’s compiler if you would like to participate. The schedule (see below) is similar to last year. These counts are very similar to Christmas Bird Counts, on those same 15-mile circles, except that they are run in June, the crucial time … Read more
Connecticut Ornithological Association is thrilled to present science writer and author Jennifer Ackerman as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Meeting. The online Zoom event takes place on Saturday, March 25. The COA Business Meeting begins at 6:30 pm with elections of Board members, officers and awards, Ms Ackerman will speak at approximately 7:30 … Read more
Thanks to all who submitted their January 2023 birding efforts. Reports from eBird show approximately 180 species observed in January. Some rare species were present for some time, and were able to be seen by multiple observers. Our State has many generous birders who use CTBirds and other media tools for timely notifications. For the … Read more