Daily monitoring revealed a terrible scene: a Least Tern nest had been trampled by an off-leash dog or dogs at Harkness State Park, its eggs crushed. These birds are state-threatened, which means that every loss matters. #ShareTheShore ct.audubon.org/news/least-ter…

“Soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds.” - Elon Musk

Thanks to Audubon Connecticut, Great Meadows Marsh is newly restored with 150,000 native shrubs and plants being planted including 3,200 seedlings of the endangered Marsh pink flower. It’s also now a hub for science research—check out what they’re working on. ct.audubon.org/news/restored-…

A “Bird-friendly Community” means healthy homes for birds and people. Read Audubon Connecticut’s tips on ways to make a positive impact on local habitats that support endangered and common bird species. ct.audubon.org/conservation/m…

Migratory Red Knots need hundreds of thousands of Horseshoe Crab eggs to fuel their journey south - and CT's Governor Ned Lamont just signed a bill to help protect this essential food source. ct.audubon.org/news/new-law-a…

More than 37,000 hawks, vultures, eagles, and falcons have passed over the Greenwich Audubon Center's Hawk Watch site so far this year! Here are more top spots for hawk sitings. ct.audubon.org/hawkwatch

Wild Turkey for $1,000 please! Question: Did you know you can discern a turkey’s sex from its droppings? It's true. A female's droppings are spiral-shaped, while a male's are shaped like this letter... audubon.org/news/10-fun-fa…

It's #NationalMapleSyrupDay! Do you know where your syrup is from? While many maple products may look and taste the same, the forests they come from can be managed in different ways. Learn how Audubon Connecticut is working to support #BirdFriendly sugarbush: ct.audubon.org/working-lands/…

The 2024 Audubon Photography Awards are officially open for entries! This year, we added a new category—the Birds in Landscapes Prize—and brought back the Video, Female Bird, & other prizes as well. Enter your best bird photos & videos for a chance to win! audubonphotoawards.org

Are you ready to participate in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count? Join Audubon, Birds Canada, and Cornell Lab on Tues Feb 13 at 1pm ET to learn how to join this global event and even count birds beyond your back door. RSVP: bit.ly/42gNhhl #GBBC

Applause to Governor Ned Lamont on a budget proposal that addresses extreme heat, sea level rise, + other climate impacts on birds + people! 💚$5.75M for statewide resiliency planning + climate preparedness 💚$5M increase for DEEP resilience grant + loan program

Great Horned Owls are early nesters - they lay eggs now, which gives their chicks plenty of time to develop. If you see owls, please stay quiet and give them space to avoid disturbing them at this critical time. If your approach causes a bird to fly, you're too close!

Audubon has received $2 million in Dept. of Agriculture funding to expand the Bird-Friendly Maple program in CT, NY, PA, ME, MN, VT, and WI! We look forward to helping more producers manage their sugarbush in ways that help birds + other wildlife🍁 audubon.org/news/audubon-r…

⏰Urgent action needed today! CT's Appropriations Committee is considering a bill against the use of rodenticides. These poisons may not target birds, but they do kill them in gruesome ways. act.audubon.org/a/rodenticides

When the sky goes dark in the middle of the day, animals get weird. Scientists are hoping to learn more about these reactions during April’s upcoming eclipse—and you can help them out by observing the wildlife near you. audubon.org/news/total-sol…

On behalf of 96 million birders in the US, thank you to the House for passing the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act! It reauthorizes & strengthens a critical tool to protect migratory birds across our hemisphere. #BringBirdsBack audubon.org/news/us-house-…

Yes, you can take down bird feeders to help prevent human-bear conflict! In the spring and summer breeding seasons, birds rely on caterpillars, insects, and other natural food sources to feed their young. Learn more via DEEP portal.ct.gov/deep/news-rele…

Bald Eagle populations were declining fast in the 1970s, but thanks to increased protections under the Endangered Species Act, the species has rebounded. Now, the bedrock law needs your help. Urge your Members of Congress to stand up for it: bit.ly/3USs3UZ

Chicks are officially hatching on our coast! Least Tern, Piping Plover, and American Oystercatchers babies are TINY and BLEND IN with the sand, so please give them space and spread the word to #ShareTheShore!

Just announced by Richard Blumenthal, Audubon Connecticut, DEEP and @noaa📢 A tremendous $2.7M in funding will help conserve salt marsh and coastline at Hammonasset Beach State Park + create community events and jobs! audubon.org/news/senator-b…