Organizer Tom Robben has announced the official dates for the 2026 Summer Bird Count across Connecticut, with all count areas now confirmed. Modeled after the well-known Christmas Bird Count, the Summer Bird Count invites birders to help document bird populations by counting all individual birds within a designated area. Unlike winter counts, summer birding often … Read more
We are saddened to report that COA Board Member Jim Hunter passed away in March 2026. Jim was an active member of the workshops committee and will be sorely missed. At the bequest of his family, COA is honored to accept donations in his memory. Jim’s obituary can be found at: https://www.maioranofuneralhome.com/obituary/james-hunter Calling hours and … Read more
Every February, birders around the world spend four specific days intentionally participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Participants of all skill levels spend time in their favorite places observing and counting as many birds as they can find and then reporting their findings to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology through eBird.
Our 2026 Annual Meeting is almost here and we are excited to announce that we’ll be joined by Amar Ayyash as our keynote speaker, along with Holly Merker and our very own Nick Bonomo. You won’t want to miss this event!
Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems, and nations…their epic journeys inspire people of all ages, across the globe…[and are a] symbol of an interconnected planet. -António Guterres After the Rock Pigeon or European Starling, one of the most common and well known birds in the US is the Canada Goose. We might pass by fields … Read more
Now Taking Applicants! The Connecticut Ornithological Association is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2026 Scholarship will cover the full cost for TWO TEENS to attend the Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens. The cost includes … Read more