Date: 2/10/26 10:43 am From: Brian OToole via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Big January 2026 Final Results
A Big Congratulations and thanks to all birders who participated in our 2026 Big January! There were a lot of amazing sightings and great data collected in what can be a slow period! A very respectable 176 total species, which is more than 50% of reported species for the entirety of 2025, were reported in January, which is even more impressive with the tough weather in the second half of the month.
*49 birders observed and reported more than 100 species and will receive 2026 100 Club stickers.
*Winners are as follows:
*State winner: Shori Velles with 167 (out of 176) species (95% of total!)
*County winners:
Fairfield-- Adam Fasciolo with 137 (out of 151) species (91% of total)
Hartford- Connor Hogan with 103 (out of 116) species (88% of total)
Litchfileld- Curtis Breuer with 73 (out of 94) species (78% of total)
Middlesex- Anthony Albrecht with 106 (out ot 113) species (94% of total)
New Haven- Paul Smith with 115 (out of 147) species (78% total)
New London-David Provencher with 128 (out of 137) species (93% of total)
Tolland- David Mathieu with 68 (out of 84) species (81% of total)
Windham-Tom Millerd with 64 (out of 81) species (79% of total)
Prizes and stickers will be available at our 2026 Annual Meeting on March 7 at UCONN Avery Point. If you haven't received your emailed certificate or if you'd like to pick up a printed copy of your certificate at the Annual meeting, please email Lisa at [1]<lmonachelli...> Congratulations again to all!
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