Date: 12/17/25 12:44 pm From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
12/17 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center, 10am-1PM. overcast, 35F-40F, high tide-receding. We had a surprise visit from a raccoon today- perched on the first level of the observation tower. It appeared to be young, and we temporarily closed off the tower until the raccoon leaves. On the marsh: 8 Gadwall, 11 Buffleheads , 61 American Black ducks (some huddled together in the marsh grass), 54 Canada Geese, 2 Mallards, 1 Cooper's hawk flyover, 2 Mute swans and 1 Northern Harrier flying over the marsh. On the grounds & feeders: 10 Mourning doves, 1 Carolina Wren, 5 House finches, 4 White throated sparrows, 3 Song sparrows, 9 House sparrows, 5 Cardinals, 3 Tufted Titmice, 1 Downy woodpecker and 1 very vocal Mockingbird. Full report on Ebird. Bev Propen, Orange
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