Photos

Rare Connecticut Birds

Here you’ll find images of birds recently photographed in Connecticut that are considered to be rare in our state. Each includes the species, location, and photographer. Click on the arrows to browse.

2021

Dickcissel (Spiza americana)

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Dickcissel, Suffield WMA, CT, June 5,2021 © Erin Bowen

2020

Buff-breasted-Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis)

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Sherwood Island SP Westport CT, Oct 2020. © C.S. Wood

2017-2018

Tufted Duck (with Greater Scaup)

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Tufted Duck (with Greater Scaup). Bridgeport, 1/22/17 © Frank Mantlik