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
We received applications for project totaling $13,000.00 and were able to fund the projects listed below within our budget of $7,500.00. Brown Charitable Trust $1,000 To increase the number of nesting boxes and feeders, replace older ones and purchase birdseed on property in Griswold, CT Litchfield Hills Audubon $250 To expand pollinator gardens at Wigwam … 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