Here’s the link to Julien‘s checklist with great descriptions and details of the Townsend’s chase, including some photos of the bird: https://ebird.org/checklist/S287722975
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Dec 6, 2025, at 8:33 PM, Chuck Imbergamo <imbercj...> wrote:
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> Congratulations to Julien Amsellem for finding our third state record TOWNSEND’S WARBLER today at Hammonasset beach state park in Madison (assuming it is accepted by the ARCC). Julien was with a group of other Yale students and friends and he got them onto the bird. This bird is rare in our region and strangely super rare in Connecticut and Julien’s friends got to see all the resulting excitement from our community.
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> I was the first to arrive not long after the bird was seen, but missed it and at least 40-50 birders joined in the search over the next several hours. The bird was relocated just once, by a couple that was part of Julien’s group, but it quickly vanished again. CT Birders would be wise to check the area near the entrance booths and eastern part of the campground at Hammo over the next day or two…the bird may stick around!
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> It was encouraging to see young birders like Julien and his group of friends who are passionate about the birds. I’m sure he is going to do an incredible write-up about the experience and I will post a link to his checklist after he submits it.
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> Amazing find Julien..!!
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> Chuck Imbergamo
> CT Birds Moderator
> Madison
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