Date: 3/10/26 7:09 pm From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Brick Yard Point in North Haven
The following came to the COA contact email and may interest those in the North Haven area. It sounds like an interesting habitat.
Brick Yard Point in North Haven is preparing to open for the 2026 season.
Brick Yard Point will be open to the public (age 12 and above) one Saturday per month from April through October. Visitors are welcome to register up to 60 days in advance for a two-hour appointment to walk the trails and view the restored habitat. Registration can be made by visiting www.BrickYardPoint.org <http://www.brickyardpoint.org/>.
In addition, community groups, clubs, non-profits, and school groups (age 12 and above) are invited to reserve a private 2-hour appointment outside of the public reservation schedule. To arrange a group appointment, organizations are asked to call 888-507-5737. This information is also available on the Brick Yard Point website.
Be sure to explore the Brick Yard Point website, www.BrickYardPoint.org <http://www.brickyardpoint.org/>, to learn about the habitat restoration, birds and wildlife, plant species, and more.
We look forward to welcoming visitors for another season.
Regards
Elaine Richardson
Community Relations
Brick Yard Point
-- Cynthia S. Ehlinger COA President Riverside
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Date: 3/10/26 6:39 pm From: Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Peepers in Guilford
Loud peepers in Branford this evening too! One of my most favorite sounds!
Sylwia Rosinska
Madison
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Date: 3/10/26 6:37 pm From: Dixie sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Peepers in Guilford
Peepers?
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Heard it first, and there it was. FOY Brown-headed cowbird. During a nice walk in the sunshine this afternoon in Cheshire.
Karen Schnitzer,Cheshire
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Date: 3/10/26 5:59 pm From: robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Woodcock Displaying Tonight in Lyme
My second yard FOY of the day -Woodcock displaying over my house in Lyme tonight March 10th, 7:15 PM.
Robert Braunfield Hadlyme, CT.
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Date: 3/10/26 12:49 pm From: robert braunfield via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Phoebe in Lyme
My FOY Phoebe sitting on my clothesline in Lyme this AM March 10.
Robert Braunfield Hadlyme, CT.
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Presumably in migration, I counted over 100 floating down the Housatonic
River out of sight round the bend - then large numbers flew back up river very low over the fast-flowing water, landing approximately where the Tundra swans were, before heading south again. The third up-stream troupe is now heading past as I write, 80 or so. None appear to be feeding, just chillin’. Hard to suggest an accurate count!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/10/26 11:29 am From: jgcollins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hutton Rd, Somers
Drove Hutton Rd yesterday in Somers.No rarities spotted, but several "flocks" in the melting fields: 40 Horned Larks, 45 American Crows, 200+ Red-winged Blackbirds mostly males flashing their red. A few Grackles and Brown-headed Cowbirds mixed in. 300+ Canada Geese, amazing how they know precisely when to return when the water is open and the grass is exposed.Today, 1/2 mile away in my back yard, more blackbirds including 2 Rusty Blackbirds, seen and heard.Jan Collins in Spring-like Somers!
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Date: 3/10/26 10:28 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Boat-tails Stratford
3/10. 1:20. Stratford, Long Beach - Flock of 18 Boat-tailed Grackles, feeding in salt marsh close to end of lot. No doubt just arrived.
Also, plankton feeding close to shore by gull and waterfowl flocks. The first I’ve seen this year.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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Date: 3/10/26 8:36 am From: ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Blue winged teal
Now showing in puddles past swan pond hammonasset with green wing teals ron serianz newington
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Date: 3/10/26 7:43 am From: Paul Wragg via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Classy mis-ID
I had the opposite experience once. I was birding along the embankment of a coastal marshland when I looked into a bush and saw a small grey body with two eyes looking directly at me. For a split-second I thought "Cat" - then the 'cat' leapt out of the bush to spread its long wings and show the white rump of a harrier! (Since this was in England, strictly a 'Hen Harrier').
Paul Wragg Mystic
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Date: 3/10/26 7:14 am From: Tracey Bissell via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Saw our first in West Hartford along the Trout Brook Trail yesterday 3/9/26
On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM Corey Leamy via CTBirds <
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> I had them throughout the winter (there's a marshy area behind my house),
> but this week is the first I've heard them singing!
>
> I know it's false spring - but sure feels hopeful!
>
> Corey Leamy, COA Secretary
> Chester
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM Linda Kozloski via CTBirds <
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> > Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
> > Linda Kozloski
> > Suffield
> >
> > > On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <
> > <ctbirds...> wrote:
> > >
> > > A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
> > >
> > > Kathy Gellman
> > > Glastonbury
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <
> > <ctbirds...> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Two yesterday.
> > >> North stamford
> > >> Jim voros
> > >>
> > >> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
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> > >> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
> > >> Alec Wiggin
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Date: 3/10/26 7:12 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
I had them throughout the winter (there's a marshy area behind my house),
but this week is the first I've heard them singing!
I know it's false spring - but sure feels hopeful!
Corey Leamy, COA Secretary
Chester
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> Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
> Linda Kozloski
> Suffield
>
> > On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >
> > A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
> >
> > Kathy Gellman
> > Glastonbury
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> >
> >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <
> <ctbirds...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Two yesterday.
> >> North stamford
> >> Jim voros
> >>
> >> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
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> >> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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Date: 3/9/26 4:19 pm From: Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] a Classy mis-ID
Birds belong to the taxonomic Class Aves, which means they are not, among other things, Insects or Spiders, Reptiles or Amphibians, or us. I wasn't thinking about taxonomy recently while driving slowly and alertly through one of my favorite roads in rural Watertown, I hit the brakes when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a silhouetted head with well-spaced erect ear tufts. Immediately flashing through my mind: Great Horned Owl looking right at me.
As I reached for binoculars I also quickly focused mentally and visually at a bulky body at modest height in a rather nearby tree, and saw the head looking at me was
BOBCAT!
Usually I manage to get IDs at least into the right taxonomic Class.
Greg Hanisek Waterbury
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3/9 Orange. In addition to my regular avian visitors (titmouse, chickadee, common grackles, blue jays, cardinals, starlings, juncos, white throated and song sparrows) I have had a flock of Red winged blackbirds . Being that the last 2 days have been above 50F, the honey bees are out in full force. They were buzzing in and around my mixed seed feeder, emptying it today. Lots of loud buzzing, and they were inside the feeder ( apparently eating the "powder" from the seeds) and lots of seeds on the ground now, so the bees are on the ground as well. I attached a short video on my E-bird report. Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/9/26 10:16 am From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Adaptive Management at Great Meadows Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) during Early Spring 2026
Dear CT Birding Community, Since the completion of the 44-acre wetland restoration project in 2022 at the Great Meadows Unit, the CT DEEP Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program has been monitoring the area for mosquitoes in its continuing agreement with the United States Fish and Wildilfe Service (USFWS). Often during a large-scale restoration effort, depressional areas can form. Areas where water gets trapped can produce large numbers of saltmarsh mosquitoes. To achieve restoration goals set by USFWS, NOAA, CT DEEP, Audubon and other stakeholders, the WHAMM Program has been allowed to fine tune elevations in the restoration zone to eliminate mosquito-breeding depressions. Using a wide-track, low-ground pressure excavator, high areas can be regraded to release trapped water, channels can be excavated to enhance tidal flushing, or shallow pools can be constructed to create habitat for marsh fishes that eat mosquito larvae. This strategy of source reduction and biological control has been the foundation of the WHAMM Program's Integrated Marsh Management program since the mid-1980's. This "adaptive management" approach was used in 2022. Since then, the marsh has been settling, and the new tidal hydrology is creating pathways for water to enter the marsh and become trapped. In 2025, other areas were found to be producing mosquitoes in large numbers. Further work to eliminate these new sites is proposed for early Spring 2026 prior to the nesting season for Saltmarsh Sparrows, Willets and other birds of concern. Once on site, work should be completed within a week depending on weather and tides. The area will continue to be monitored throughout 2026 to gauge efficacy and to continue to identify any new areas that may emerge. Note: Thank you for your comments on plans to connect the large brackish pond at the Great Meadows Unit to an adjacent tidal creek. We have paused that work to allow time to share information about the overarching project, the reasons for the planned work, and to collect additional input. Project partners plan to hold an information session later this year. Updates and additional information on these plans will be available at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/stewart-b-mckinney. Cheers, Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe Director of Bird Conservation National Audubon Society - Connecticut Office <Corrie.FolsomOKeefe...><mailto:<Corrie.FolsomOKeefe...>
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Date: 3/9/26 8:20 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Off the Deck
3/9/26 7:30-8:30AM 39F A 25 species morning: 5 of 6 woodpeckers: Red-bellied, Downy, Northern Flicker , Pileated and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; calling Red-shouldered Hawks, American Robins, Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird; line of flyover Canada Geese; American Crow pair with nesting material; a few lingering Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows; visiting Common grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird and European Starling, plus! What a joy! Ernie, Colchester
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Date: 3/9/26 8:19 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Tree swallows
2 at stratford point todayEd bailey Monroe
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Date: 3/9/26 6:27 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Tundra swans- no
9:15 am - flock has gone, ditto ducks. A few canadas circling off to feeding grounds. Bluebird singing. Angela Dimmitt New Milford
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Date: 3/8/26 4:46 pm From: William Banks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] American woodcocks
At least 2, and probably 3, different American Woodcocks displaying in the air and loudly “peenting” at the Beacon Falls Industrial Park, right by DiiGeorgi’s main building, starting at 7:16 pm.Bill Banks and Ed SadowskSeymour, Ct
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Date: 3/8/26 2:04 pm From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Pintail
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Drake Northern Pintail seen this afternoon flying due north over the Connecticut River with Canada Geese as seen from the Enfield Boat Launch.
Paul Desjardins Windsor Locks
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Date: 3/8/26 2:02 pm From: Deirdra Wallin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Tundra Swan New Milford
Hi! On the RBA Group Me a report from eBird was shared this afternoon- 40 Tundra Swan at Helen Marx Park in New Milford. I just left and still there with a lot of other birds. Walk to the right when facing the field. Snow, mud etc. sincerely, Deirdra Wallin Brookfield, CT
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Date: 3/8/26 11:30 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Turkey Vulture - New Milford
First of year anyway here over my property - fully-feathered Turkey Vulture circling around. The local Red-tailed Hawk has just joined it, a much smaller bird. Very few birds at feeders today. Last night, Barred Owl heard calling, first time since late Fall. And Chipmunks are chasing each other over the snow - they've also been house-cleaning - I've seen leaves and pine needles shooting out of the snow! Life is stirring!
Angela Dimmitt
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Date: 3/8/26 11:17 am From: Charles Makarewich via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Geese on Lake Waramaug
Flock of 10 on the ice near the Lake Waramaug Country Club Sent from my iPhone
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Date: 3/8/26 11:09 am From: Ian Devlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] FOY Killdeer Rowayton
1pm 3/8/2026
FOY Killedeer arrived in flight and landed on the mudflat here on Five Mile River.
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Date: 3/8/26 10:13 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Migration underway
3/8, 12:30, Stratford - Birds migrating over my Stratford house now as fog lifting and air warming. Canada Geese, gulls, blackbirds, robins, fish crows, and just now a high Great Blue Heron. It was March 17, 2015 when I photo’d 6 Tundra Swans migrating over my house.
Frank Mantlik
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Date: 3/7/26 7:19 pm From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting thank you
Thank you to all who came out for the COA Annual Meeting on Saturday at UCONN Avery Point. We had a great turnout of birders who enjoyed some fantastic speakers, a super raffle, delicious lunch and recognized deserving awardees. If you were there, please be sure to scan the QR code on your program to fill out the exit survey. Congratulations to our Annual Meeting committee, especially to committee co-chairs Corey Leamy and Allison Black, and raffle co-chairs Lisa Monachelli and Brian O'Toole. Thank you all. We look forward to seeing you in the field in the year ahead.
Cynthia S Ehlinger President, Connecticut Ornithological Association Riverside
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Date: 3/6/26 1:04 pm From: Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Birding with your Phone program recording
If you missed the Birding With Your Phone program from Hartford Audubon this past Wednesday, here's good news! Ken Elkins recorded his presentation and it's available for you to watch. He did his usual wonderful job going over so many ways you can enhance your birdwatching with apps on your phone. Enjoy!
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Date: 3/4/26 3:24 pm From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
3/4 - Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM. sunny, 42-49F, mid tide- rising, Marsh is unfrozen! Beautiful day on the marsh with lots of waterfowl activity. Several human visitors. Observations were done from inside the building with scope and bins and from the porch. On the marsh: 1 immature Bald Eagle far out, (with others being reported), 5 Mute swans, 9 American Black ducks, about 30 (presumed) Greater Scaup, 2 Hooded mergansers, 2 Red breasted Mergansers, 1 Common Loon, 1 Greater black backed gull , numerous Ring billed and Herring gulls throughout the marsh, about 57 Canada Geese, 18 Buffleheads, 1 Northern harrier. On the grounds & feeders: 1 Crow, 6 Mourning doves cooing loudly, 3 Song sparrows, 2 Blue Jays, 2 Northern Cardinals. Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 3/4/26 2:18 pm From: Linda Kozloski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Yes in Suffield, for a couple weeks now, male only.
Linda Kozloski
Suffield
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Kathy Gellman via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> A couple today in Glastonbury eating seed.
>
> Kathy Gellman
> Glastonbury
>
>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:04 PM, Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Two yesterday.
>> North stamford
>> Jim voros
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> Two yesterday.
> North stamford
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>
> On Mar 4, 2026 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds
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Date: 3/4/26 11:04 am From: Jim Voros via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Two yesterday. North stamford Jim voros
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Date: 3/4/26 8:27 am From: Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
I’ve seen a couple in East Haven that came to eat some ground seed.
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> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
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>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>>
>> Alec Wiggin
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Date: 3/4/26 8:05 am From: Arthur Shippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
In Hamden, we have had young males for weeks, and the occasional female.
A. Shippee, Hamden
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:14 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
>
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Date: 3/4/26 6:41 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Ive been seeing them at my feeders for over a week now...
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
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> Cowbirds arrived about a week ago. They spend a lot of time chattering in
> the treetops near the river. Nice to hear their sound return.
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> > On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:47 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <
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> > Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days
> ago.
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> >> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <
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Date: 3/4/26 6:34 am From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
A large flock of blackbirds including Red Wing Blackbirds, Brown headed Cowbirds arrived about a week ago. They spend a lot of time chattering in the treetops near the river. Nice to hear their sound return.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
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> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
>
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>
>> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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Date: 3/4/26 6:04 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Not seen any in "my patch" in New Milford since January and early February, when huge mixed flocks of blackbirds (80-100) descended several times on my feeders - mostly grackles, very few red-winged blackbirds, plus cowbirds and starlings. One lone gloriously iridescent male grackle last week - definitely an outlier. Shall check two local swamps today.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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Date: 3/4/26 5:51 am From: Joe Zygala via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
I just had 3 males show up at my feeders. I had sporadic females and young males show up earlier this winter, but not in the last few weeks.
Joe Zygala
South Salem, NY
Just over the border from Ridgefield, CT
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> Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
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Date: 3/4/26 5:24 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
I had a flock of 9 in my yard a few days ago. Spring is around the corner.
Bev Propen , orange
> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:55 AM, Barbara Scavotto via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Several - Male and Female at our feeder in Enfield!
>
> Barbara Scavotto
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>
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Date: 3/4/26 4:55 am From: Barbara Scavotto via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
Several - Male and Female at our feeder in Enfield!
Barbara Scavotto
Enfield
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Date: 3/4/26 4:53 am From: Liz Jaffin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
We have had several mixed flocks at our feeders over the past few weeks.
Liz Jaffin
Woodbury
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> On Mar 4, 2026, at 7:47 AM, Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Yes, 3-4 males singing at Silver Sands State Park in Milford a Few days ago.
> Gina
>
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>
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Date: 3/4/26 4:16 am From: Sylwia Rosinska via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Red-winged Blackbird
There are a few of them in Madison already!
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Date: 3/4/26 4:15 am From: Alec Wiggin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-winged Blackbird
Just curious, has anyone seen one yet?
Alec Wiggin Darien
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Date: 3/3/26 11:47 am From: DENNIS MAIN via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Assistance with annual woodcock surveys
Absolutely, Min!! Count Avalonia in! We have a new Preserve in Bozrah/Montville that reportedly has a nice population of them!! Was really nice to substantiate EWPWs on the pending Montville acquisition this past year!!
Dennis 860-823-MAIN
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 02:23:29 PM EST, MIN HUANG via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Hi All,
With spring on our doorstep I figured I would reach out to see whether anyone would be interested in joining an annual monitoring project. We conduct 25 State woodcock routes across the landscape every year. These routes serve as an index to woodcock populations in our two Focus Areas and in the State as a whole. The commitment is one survey per year. I currently have two unfilled surveys in Litchfield and Thomaston, and one in Chaplin. We have been running these surveys for over 20 years now and they have proven to be a very good index.
If anyone is interested, please reach out. <Min.huang...>
Thanks
Min Huang
Columbia
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Date: 3/3/26 11:23 am From: MIN HUANG via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Assistance with annual woodcock surveys
Hi All,
With spring on our doorstep I figured I would reach out to see whether anyone would be interested in joining an annual monitoring project. We conduct 25 State woodcock routes across the landscape every year. These routes serve as an index to woodcock populations in our two Focus Areas and in the State as a whole. The commitment is one survey per year. I currently have two unfilled surveys in Litchfield and Thomaston, and one in Chaplin. We have been running these surveys for over 20 years now and they have proven to be a very good index.
If anyone is interested, please reach out. <Min.huang...>
Thanks
Min Huang Columbia
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Date: 3/2/26 6:26 am From: Dixie Sanderson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow
We had a flock of Egrets off Trolley Road in Guilford yesterday.
Bring on spring!
Dixie, Guilford
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From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
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Subject: [CT Birds] Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow
This morning a Fox Sparrow (very red), a yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a wave of 35+ juncos (they are singing!) and yesterday 5 robins. Also a male Hooded Merganser checked out my little stream as it does every March. The locals are singing and calling like they know there’s change a-coming as the days grow longer. And a chipmunk showed itself up through the foot of snow!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 3/2/26 6:17 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spring is a-coming in! Fox Sparrow
This morning a Fox Sparrow (very red), a yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a wave of 35+ juncos (they are singing!) and yesterday 5 robins. Also a male Hooded Merganser checked out my little stream as it does every March. The locals are singing and calling like they know there’s change a-coming as the days grow longer. And a chipmunk showed itself up through the foot of snow!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 2/27/26 8:21 pm From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] NYTimes: Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.
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Date: 2/27/26 11:52 am From: C Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Zoom Presentation "Bird Migration"
Hello again Birders. The Western Connecticut Bird Club is presenting a talk by Chris Wood, “Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in this Natural Phenomenon,” on Tuesday March 3, beginning at 7:00 PM. The title explains the content, so if you are looking forward to Spring (and Fall) migration and would like to know a little more about it, please join us. (Mourning Doves are singing as I write this; Spring is coming.)
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If you have already requested the link, but do not receive it by this evening, let me know.
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Date: 2/24/26 2:54 pm From: Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Upcoming event: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Feb. 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, now VIRTUAL
Hi Corrie,
Thank you for the update. I am very interested in this presentation but
cannot make the time slot. If I sign up, will I be able to view this later
(i.e., is it being recorded)? Thanks
Lisa Wahle
Chester
On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <
<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Dear CT Birding Community,
> Because of the weather, the presentation Increasing Coastal Resilience at
> Hammonasset Beach State Park on Thursday, February 26th from 6:30-7:30pm,
> is now virtual. Details are below. We look forward to sharing information
> about this project with you.
> Event Title: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park
> Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
> Register here:
> https://audubon.zoom.us/j/96559232535?<pwd...> > To learn more, visit: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison | Audubon<
> https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison > >
>
> Cheers,
> Corrie
>
> Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe
> Director of Bird Conservation
> 203.405.9116
>
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> Connecticut / New York Office
> 185 East Flat Hill Road
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Date: 2/24/26 2:46 pm From: Folsom-O'Keefe, Corrie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Upcoming event: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Feb. 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, now VIRTUAL
Dear CT Birding Community, Because of the weather, the presentation Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park on Thursday, February 26th from 6:30-7:30pm, is now virtual. Details are below. We look forward to sharing information about this project with you. Event Title: Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register here: https://audubon.zoom.us/j/96559232535?<pwd...> To learn more, visit: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison | Audubon<https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/hammonasset-beach-state-park-madison>
Cheers, Corrie
Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe Director of Bird Conservation 203.405.9116
National Audubon Society Connecticut / New York Office 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06388 www.audubon.org<http://www.audubon.org/>
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Date: 2/24/26 9:42 am From: MICKY KOMARA via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] reminder to bring seed
Given the deep snowpack already on the ground, and the chance of 2 feet more over the next 10 days (which we all hope does not materialize), please consider bringing seed to toss wherever you go birding. The animals and birds are frantic. M KomaraWestbrook CT
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Date: 2/24/26 9:32 am From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cancelled: New Haven Bird Club's RI Shore trip, Saturday, February 28
The New Haven Bird Club's field trip along the Rhode Island Shore, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, is cancelled. A scouting trip showed that neither parking nor walking will be possible for the group at many of the sites.
DeWitt Allen New Haven Bird Club Outdoor Programs Chair
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Date: 2/23/26 6:51 am From: C Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Presentation Available
Hello Birders,
After tech glitches ended our first try, the Western Connecticut Bird Club will present "Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in this Natural Phenomenon" by Chris Wood on Zoom on Tuesday March 3, at 7:00 pm
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Date: 2/22/26 5:22 pm From: Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Birding With Your Phone Workshop March 4
Dear Birders,
Hartford Audubon is offering our Birding With Your Phone workshop again this year featuring Ken Elkins. It is virtual, on *Wednesday, March 4th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.* Ken will present information about the best ways to use your phone while birding, and answer questions about Merlin, eBird, and more. This is the sixth year we've offered the program and it is always wonderful.
*Reservations are required and space is limited*. Email me and I'll confirm with an email and the meeting link. It is free and open to all birders, but if you're not a Hartford Audubon Society member, we'll try to recruit you!
Sarah Faulkner Hartford Audubon Society
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Date: 2/21/26 6:18 pm From: Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Common Eider pics 2-20-26
Niantic bay Boardwalk.Northern subspecies of Common Eider found here locally. Rare to this area , found by Sean William Friday.
Ed Haesche , Guilford. https://photos.app.goo.gl/age7q3LJeFHwjsEu9
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Date: 2/20/26 6:12 am From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cancelled: Saturday 2/21 Birdwalk at White Memorial Foundation, Litchfield
Out of concern for participants' safety in slippery conditions for walking and driving, the New Haven Bird Club's birding and tracking walk scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield has been cancelled.
DeWitt Allen Outdoor Programs Chair New Haven Bird Club
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Date: 2/17/26 7:22 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] "Off the Deck"
2/17/26-7:15-8:15AM- a Six woodpecker morning! Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied, NorthernFlicker, Yellow-bellied and fly over Pileated!! Plus a flock of 15-20 American Goldfinches with much plumage ‘brightening’. 21 species. Ernie, Colchester
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Date: 2/17/26 3:19 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Yellow-rumped Warbler
FYI to everyone, and per our rules of reporting the town for every location, Farm River State Park is in East Haven.
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 16, 2026, at 10:23 PM, Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> At Farm River State Park
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Maria Stockmal
> East Haven
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Date: 2/16/26 6:47 pm From: Maria Stockmal via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Yellow-rumped Warbler
At Farm River State Park
Sent from my iPhone Maria Stockmal East Haven
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Date: 2/16/26 6:12 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] goldfinches changing color
I had my first male goldfinch today already molting into his bright yellow feathers. Does that mean spring is almost here, I hope? Amy HopkinsGuilford
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> On Feb 15, 2026, at 1:23 PM, Bird Comcast Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> Angela submitted that she saw a common raven carrying a twig. I had a very unexpected experience yesterday around my house when one of our frequent ravens made a very strange call which was sort of like electronic-generated rising bubbles. I didn't believe it at first until I watched it doing that flying in a huge circle over my neighborhood. I'm assuming that is a mating kind of call, but I could not find it when I googled it or went to birds of North America at Cornell. Does anybody know where I can hear a recording of something like this.
>
> Susanne (Susie) Shrader
> West Hartford
>
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Date: 2/15/26 11:03 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
This is typically when a bird of prey haunches over with its wings outpread over some prey most typically to protect it until they consume it. I've yet to go on my front yard but I'm hoping to see an impression of the wings in the snow. I've seen it with Cooper's Hawk's and Red tails before.
Sent from AOL on Android
On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM, Chuck Imbergamo<imbercj...> wrote: Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
>
>
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Date: 2/15/26 10:54 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Roger
Sent from AOL on Android
On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM, Chuck Imbergamo<imbercj...> wrote: Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
>
>
>
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Date: 2/15/26 10:24 am From: Bird Comcast Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Common Raven nesting behaviors
Angela submitted that she saw a common raven carrying a twig. I had a very unexpected experience yesterday around my house when one of our frequent ravens made a very strange call which was sort of like electronic-generated rising bubbles. I didn't believe it at first until I watched it doing that flying in a huge circle over my neighborhood. I'm assuming that is a mating kind of call, but I could not find it when I googled it or went to birds of North America at Cornell. Does anybody know where I can hear a recording of something like this.
Susanne (Susie) Shrader West Hartford
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Date: 2/15/26 9:24 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Hi Everyone -
While Jeff’s owl was on private property, a gentle reminder that owl reports for most situations are not allowed here. I am pasting from our rules below:
***Some birds should not be posted for the good of the bird. Examples are directions to accessible bird nests and any day-roosting owls - Screech, Great Horned, Barred, Barn, Long-eared and Saw-whet.
Thank you,
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Feb 15, 2026, at 11:53 AM, tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
> Jeff Campbell
>
>
>
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Date: 2/15/26 8:37 am From: tpropertiesllc--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Southbury Barred Owl and Golden-crowned kinglet
Looking out my kitchen window last night at 430pm a Barred Owl was mantled over something. Looked at me briefly and flew off. This morning a Golden- crowned Kinglet was busy in my red maple snuck some pics out my window.Southbury
Jeff Campbell
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Date: 2/15/26 8:13 am From: Roy Harvey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cheshire Waxwings
A small flock of at least nine Cedar Waxwings is feeding in my Cheshire yard. What a classy looking bird! The tree is some sort of crabapple that produces prodigious amounts of small, hard fruit; usually still on the tree come spring. I've always hoped it would attract birds, but this is the first time I'm seeing that. A Robin has been harassing them without much effect.
Roy HarveyCheshire, CT
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Date: 2/14/26 9:16 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Common Raven carrying Twig!
A raven just flew past carrying a twig and playing catch with it, swooping and summersaulting!!! Spring is in the air! Also have 30 +/- robins along the stream.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Date: 2/14/26 6:34 am From: Paul Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: extralimital Common Gull in Westchester Co., NY
Confirming Andrew's suspicion ... a diligent search of all the Kamchatka Gull's usual hangouts in Stamford came up empty-handed yesterday.
Paul SmithNew Haven
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Date: 2/13/26 7:00 pm From: Andrew Block via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] extralimital Common Gull in Westchester Co., NY
Just a heads up I found an adult Kamchatka Gull in the parking lot of Steamboat Dock Park, Verplanck, Westchester Co., NY. It was there for about 10 minutes and then went to the ice on the beach whenever cars came in. Evidentily others couldn't find it later in the afternoon or evening. Some are saying it's the same one that's been in Stamford for several years.
Andrew
Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist
Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums
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This afternoon Joan Smyth found two adult male Harlequin ducks at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. The birds were swimming and feeding at the tip of the jetty at Meig’s Point, near the large rocks.
Being fairly far out, a scope was required to identify them. I wondered whether these might be the same two birds that visited Hammonasset near the end of March last year.
Hopefully they will stick around and others will get to enjoy them!
A bonus male Northern Pintail was swimming closer to shore, providing another beautiful duck to observe on this chilly afternoon.
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
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Date: 2/12/26 11:52 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: robins
Not a birdbath but a stream partially open - a dozen robins drinking and eating privet berries along its banks. Not seen them in a while, although a few often do spend the winter in the swamp here. Goldfinches have found my newly-hung safflower feeder, preferring that to Nyjer.
Angela DimmittNew Milford
On Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:32:35 AM EST, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
Two robins at my bird bath. I don't normally see robins here in winter. Maybe spring might actually come?
Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/12/26 9:21 am From: jgcollins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Redheads, Enfield
2/12/26 Barnes Boat Launch, Enfield 9:30 AM7 species of ducks including 5 REDHEAD in open water at launch.Jan Collins, Somers
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Date: 2/12/26 8:52 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Fwd: 'Off the Deck'
Mea culpa! Forgot to add my name. Ernie Harris, Colchester
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> Subject: 'Off the Deck'
> Date: February 12, 2026 at 11:07:58 AM EST
> To: CTBirdsDigest <ctbirds...>
> Cc: Ashley Harris <ash.leyharris0723...>, Buff&Jim Harris-Fogarty <jfogarty1...>, Lisa Harris <autmgrl...>, Ryder Harris <mryder09...>
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> 2/12/26-( first time outside since 1/23!) 6:45-7:45AM- 22 F — 22 species: Eastern Bluebirds(flock); American Robin; American and Fish Crows; No. Cardinal;Dark-eyed Junco;White-throated Sparrow; House Finch;Downy, Red-bellied Woodpeckers;No. Flicker; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; Mourning Dove;Eu. Starling, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Grackle;Carolina Wren; Tufted Titmouse; Red-shouldered Hawk; American Goldfinch; Blue Jay and White-breasted Nuthatch.( Usual Hairy Woodpecker didn’t show :( )Grateful! Ernie Harris, Colchester
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Date: 2/12/26 8:33 am From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] robins
Two robins at my bird bath. I don't normally see robins here in winter. Maybe spring might actually come? Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/12/26 8:08 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] 'Off the Deck'
2/12/26-( first time outside since 1/23!) 6:45-7:45AM- 22 F — 22 species: Eastern Bluebirds(flock); American Robin; American and Fish Crows; No. Cardinal;Dark-eyed Junco;White-throated Sparrow; House Finch;Downy, Red-bellied Woodpeckers;No. Flicker; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; Mourning Dove;Eu. Starling, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Grackle;Carolina Wren; Tufted Titmouse; Red-shouldered Hawk; American Goldfinch; Blue Jay and White-breasted Nuthatch.( Usual Hairy Woodpecker didn’t show :( )Grateful!
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Date: 2/12/26 5:02 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsors - Birding Clubs
Good day!
The Connecticut Ornithological Association is proud to be a part of and to have the support of an amazing birding community. We invite you to join us for our 42nd Annual Meeting held on March 7, 2026 on UConn's Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT to meet and mingle with other local birders, explore our Exhibitors area, and hear from some amazing presenters.
We're thrilled to be joined by Amar Ayyash, Holly Merker, and one of our own local experts, Nick Bonomo as our presenters. This is truly an event you won't want to miss.
The Annual Meeting would not be possible if not for the continued support of our Community Sponsors. So we wanted to give a big shout out and thank you to the Hartford Audubon Society, Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, New Haven Bird Club, and Western Connecticut Bird Club! We encourage our members to check out each of these clubs - they offer birding outings, educational presentations, and more.
The 42nd Annual Meeting is open to all, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester, CT
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Date: 2/11/26 11:50 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
2/11 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10:15am-1PM. overcast, 38-42F. marsh frozen over except for far out. Observations are from within the building with a scope or from the porch. On marsh: 4 Canada Geese-flyovers, 5 American Black ducks, 4 Buffleheads, 2 Red breasted mergansers, 4 Gadwall, 2 Greater scaup, plus numerous gulls flying. On the grounds & feeders: 20 House sparrows, 1 Crow, 5 Song sparrows, 4 White throated sparrows, 6 Northern Cardinals , 1 Tufted titmouse and 1 very determined squirrel who made it over the baffles and feasting at the bird feeders. Bev Propen, Orange
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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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Date: 2/10/26 9:39 am From: Trudi Bird via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Stonington Town Dock - No access
There used to be an area a few score yards south of the fishing dock in
Stonington where access to the harbor for birding and sealing and running
tino skinks and other activities can be done. Parking may be available
there.
Does anyone know if the little honor fish hut run by the Bomster family at
the town dock is still in operation?
Trudi Bird
Mansfield Center, CT
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> Town Dock, it’s currently completely fenced off for construction. No
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Date: 2/10/26 6:31 am From: Corey Leamy via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Annual Meeting Sponsors
Greetings!
We're a little under a month away from the Connecticut Ornithological Association's 42nd Annual Meeting held on March 7, 2026. This year the event will be held on UConn's beautiful Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT from 9am - 4pm.
Unfortunately, we were unable to return to Middlesex for our 2026 event due to scheduling conflicts with the school. But we are confident this year's event will be worth the extra travel time. And we're hoping to be back in central Connecticut for our 2027 event!
This year we're excited to be joined by both new and returning Community Sponsors including the American Birding Association, Blue Aster Studio, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Sound Federal Credit Union, and Vortex Optics.
Their support of the Annual Meeting allows us to continually offer services to our Connecticut Birding Community such as the CT Listserv, our informational and educational Workshops, the state-wide birding Events Calendar, our Mini-Grant program, and more. Our sponsors make a direct impact and we invite you to visit their websites to learn more!
The 42nd Annual Meeting is open to all, but registration ends February 25th. We'd love to see you there!
Corey Leamy Secretary, Connecticut Ornithological Association Chester, CT
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Date: 2/9/26 1:44 pm From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Bird Tape for windows
I have used Bird Tape from the American Bird Conservancy to prevent birds hitting the large picture windows here. Reasonable in price though it requires cutting the bird tape into sections to put on windows. David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 2/9/26 1:11 pm From: Ann Thomas via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] FINAL REMINDER: Hartford Audubon Society mini-grant applications due FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Dear Friends,
*Please help us spread the word about this funding opportunity! THANK YOU!!*
The Mini-Grant Program helps to fulfill HAS's mission by funding (up to $2,000 per project) and supporting initiatives which directly benefit the bird life within the State of Connecticut, and especially within Hartford County. We hope to awaken a wider public interest in the enjoyment, preservation, and protection of birds and their habitat.
All projects must demonstrate some benefit to birds and/or birding in Connecticut. Past awards have included raptor enclosures, window strike material demonstrations, relevant educational publications, and bird habitat plantings.
Applications are due by *5:00pm on February 15, 2026.* The guidelines and application form are available on the HAS website at Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grants Program <https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/activities/hartford-audubon-society-mini-grants/>. Applications should be mailed to <info...> with "Mini-Grant application" in the subject line.
This year we are especially interested in supporting projects that would benefit the City of Hartford. This is not a requirement, however.
Please email me if you have questions.
Ann Thomas <annthomas...> Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grant Co-Coordinator
-- *The Hartford Audubon Society was founded in 1909 as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the Society is to foster and promote public interest in conservation of our wildlife and other natural resources, and the study and protection of birds. HAS owns and maintains several wildlife sanctuaries, offers numerous public bird walks throughout the year, and holds regular meetings and educational programs. Please visit our website at **www.hartfordaudubon.org <http://www.hartfordaudubon.org/>** for more information.*
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Date: 2/9/26 12:58 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird I have collisions
I have all my windows and doors coated on the outside with CollidEscape. That has dramatically cut down on bird collisions. An added benefit is the birds can't see me, so I can get very close to feeders hanging outside windows. Also people outside can't see in my windows. It may cut down on energy costs too.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
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Date: 2/9/26 12:48 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] One more Carolina sighting
My Carolina wren showed up again today, much relief - I say "my" as its behavior was in keeping - straight to the suet then peanut log. Maybe they go into a deep torpor during the really cold times and reemerge when it hits 20?Again today, several grackles, red-winged blackbirds, cowbirds and starlings, aqain mostly males, but also: at least 1 female Bluebird, and 5 robins drinking in the stream (where it is open). Yea!
Angela DimmittNew Milford
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Date: 2/9/26 12:25 pm From: Jay Connolly via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Ruby Crowned Kinglet
A single female . Comes mid to afternoon . On the suet feeder now . Has been here for a week .
Jay Connolly , Bethany .
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Date: 2/9/26 11:40 am From: Dorrit Castle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Male towhee
Through the bitter cold there has been a male Eastern towhee at my feeder. Saw him again this afternoon so thankfully he survived the worst of the cold.
The deer have also arrived at the feeder and clean out the entire tube of black oil sunflower seed within 15 minutes.
Dorrit Castle
Stonington
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:11:47 +0000
> From: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
> To: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>,
> Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
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> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
> ________________________________
> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
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> Darien
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> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:26:15 +0000
> From: Christina Nieves <christinainieves...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
> To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Cc: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>,
> Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
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> I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
> We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
> However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
> I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
> Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
> Christina Nieves
> Windsor Locks
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
>> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
>> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
>> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>>
>> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>>
>> Joanne Gabriel
>> Darien
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:32:41 +0000
> From: Deborah Johnson <deborahleighjohnson...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird
> collisions
> To: Christina Nieves <christinainieves...>, Aaron Dollar
> <aarondollar...>
> Cc: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...>,
> Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
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> Re avoiding collisions be sure to read the literature & view videos from “Lights Out Connecticut”
> D. Johnson
> Hamden
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> From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 1:26:15 PM
> To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
> Cc: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>; Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
> We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
> However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
> I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
> Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
> Christina Nieves
> Windsor Locks
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
>> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
>> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
>> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>>
>> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>>
>> Joanne Gabriel
>> Darien
>>
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Date: 2/9/26 11:33 am From: Deborah Johnson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Re avoiding collisions be sure to read the literature & view videos from “Lights Out Connecticut”
D. Johnson
Hamden
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From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 1:26:15 PM
To: Aaron Dollar <aarondollar...>
Cc: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>; Joanne Gabriel <jgabriel...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
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Date: 2/9/26 10:26 am From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I can’t stress enough how happy I was with Feather Friendly. It’s an affordable product comes in rolls like tape and has tiny square reflective stickers that birds can see. You have to apply from outside of window. Yes, you can see them on the window but the trade off was worth it and my experience was incredible.
We used to live in a house with large bay windows overlooking the water and lots of trees and shrubs. I used to hear birds hit that window at least once a day especially if I was putting bird seed out or if a hawk was around and chasing them. I buried more than one that likely suffered head and neck trauma from the collisions.
However, In the 3 plus years that followed me applying the stickers, I went from at minimum daily strikes, to only one in 3 years! And that was due to a hawk chasing a bird who likely flew into it in a panic.
I’m always glad to hear when people are looking to find ways to address this. I believe the website is simply: Featherfriendly.com
Pretty sure you can also purchase from Amazon . As I recall it was about $25 for a roll or 2? It’s been a few years so not certain but was money very well spent. The stickers adhered the whole time and I never had any problems with them.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird.
> ________________________________
> From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM
> To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...>
> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
>
> Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
>
> Joanne Gabriel
> Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 10:12 am From: Aaron Dollar via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
I had a lot of luck with a super inexpensive and relatively nice-looking solution: Hang lengths of paracord from the outside at whatever distance intervals is advised - I think I did 6-8", but I looked it up somewhere online. The paracord is heavy enough that it won't blow around too much, but creates enough of a physical "obstacle" to the bird to make them not think it's a clear opening. Something dark like black or dark brown blends in nicely and doesn't look weird. ________________________________ From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 10:31 AM To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
Joanne Gabriel Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 10:04 am From: Kathy V via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Carolina wren, Newington
I am excited to report that my husband heard one in the back as he was
getting some wood for the woodstove! Thanks all for your encouragement.
This one may not be one of our residents, but at least there is one around.
Kathy Van Der Aue
Southport, CT
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> Newington back deck which serves as a giant feeder this winter:
> Carolina wren is the most reliable daily visitor! Along with juncoes, pair
> of cardinals, and damn squirrels.
> Kathleen-Marie Clark
> Newington
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Date: 2/9/26 10:00 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Milford Point bird walks - Feb/March
Greetings,
I have scheduled four Bird walks at CT Audubon’s Milford Coastal Center over the next 6 weeks. These will be weather-permitting, and there is a nominal fee to attend. We’ll look for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, larks and buntings. For dates, information, and to register, check out the website.
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Date: 2/9/26 7:53 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Catbird
Sorry for excluding this..
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 10:52 AM Joan Meek <jmeekmc...> wrote:
> Catbird at my feeder now eating a seed cake of dried cranberries, black
> oil sunflower seeds and other bits....Yikes!!!
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Date: 2/9/26 7:52 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Catbird
Catbird at my feeder now eating a seed cake of dried cranberries, black oil sunflower seeds and other bits....Yikes!!!
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Date: 2/9/26 7:36 am From: Carol Ansel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Towhee in Mystic too
We’ve had a female towhee here in Mystic all weekend too!
Carol & Walter Ansel
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Date: 2/9/26 7:33 am From: Robert Jase via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] New Britain shivering Towhee
First time I've seen one during winter - it was puffed up and shivering but still hungry. Bob Jase
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Date: 2/9/26 7:31 am From: Joanne Gabriel via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Advice on products that will deter bird collisions
Looking for advice regarding effective products to reduce bird collisions in a residential setting with multiple windows. Is there a product that you would recommend to put on the outside of a window? I've looked at American Bird Conservancy's website, and am considering purchasing ABC BirdTape 2" Squares from Bird Friendly, which was one of the links on that website. Any opinions on that product or other recommendations?
Joanne Gabriel Darien
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Date: 2/9/26 7:04 am From: Kathleen-Marie Clark via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina wren, Newington
Newington back deck which serves as a giant feeder this winter: Carolina wren is the most reliable daily visitor! Along with juncoes, pair of cardinals, and damn squirrels. Kathleen-Marie Clark Newington Sent from my iPad
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Date: 2/8/26 3:09 pm From: GLEN M CUMMINGS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren follow-up
Sunday Feb 8th – I have male & female Carolina wrens who have been nesting over a doorway in my neighbor’s breezeway for the last 4 years. They come to my hopper feeder and suet feeder often (usually one at a time), and especially this winter in these temps and snow conditions. They both seem to prefer the Nutty nut cakes I purchase from the Fat Robin Nature store and hopefully I will continue to keep the cycle going. FYI - I never have seen any of their fledglings like I do with our spring/summer House Wren residents. We love wrens!
Glen Cummings Killdeer Rd.-Hamden
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Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2026 10:30 AM
To: <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb 7: One carolina wren eating at my suet feeder. When it is this cold, they need shelter and I'm lucky to have an area under my back porch covered with lattice. I know that many birds go under there at night for shelter or even during the day to avoid predators and stay warm. I've seen juncos, sparrows, carolina wrens, and more flying in and out of the lattice openings. With the high snow shelf covering much of the lattice, it must be pretty cozy in there. I often have possums, skunks, and raccoons in there, too.The larger animals can sneak in through an opening next to the steps.
Amusingly, the lattice-covered area under my larger front porch has an inward-swinging section for access, and that has clearly been being opened by something larger... at one time I think it was a bear, and now something smaller. I can't see well enough under the porch to see, and not sure I really want to... Whatever is in there is not bothering me!
Sarah Faulkner
Collinsville
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM Florence McBride via CTBirds < <ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking
> note of Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a
> Whitney Center feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check
> these feeders every day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
>
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Date: 2/8/26 7:31 am From: Sarah Faulkner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb 7: One carolina wren eating at my suet feeder. When it is
this cold, they need shelter and I'm lucky to have an area under my back
porch covered with lattice. I know that many birds go under there at night
for shelter or even during the day to avoid predators and stay warm. I've
seen juncos, sparrows, carolina wrens, and more flying in and out of the
lattice openings. With the high snow shelf covering much of the lattice, it
must be pretty cozy in there. I often have possums, skunks, and raccoons in
there, too.The larger animals can sneak in through an opening next to the
steps.
Amusingly, the lattice-covered area under my larger front porch has an
inward-swinging section for access, and that has clearly been being opened
by something larger... at one time I think it was a bear, and now something
smaller. I can't see well enough under the porch to see, and not sure I
really want to... Whatever is in there is not bothering me!
Sarah Faulkner
Collinsville
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM Florence McBride via CTBirds <
<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of
> Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center
> feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every
> day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
>
> Flo McBride
> Hamden
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Date: 2/8/26 7:10 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Indigo Bunting
The Indigo Bunting that first showed up at my feeders on Friday visited regularly yesterday and survived the bitter cold last night! I was so glad to see him since the temperature was 1° this morning. What a hardy bird!!
Looking at eBird, he is the northernmost Indigo Bunting reported so far this year. I wonder whether he is an extremely early migrating bird, or whether has he been overwintering in our region and was pushed down to the coast by the extreme cold?
I looked at photos of the bird seen in Greenwich last month and I don’t think my bird is the same individual. Photos of the bird are in my eBird reports for those wanting to check him out!
Anyone have any knowledge of Indigo Bunting migration patterns or vagrancy?
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
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Date: 2/8/26 6:54 am From: Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: a Carolina Wren fillow-up
We've had 1 and sometimes 2 at our feeders all winter.. feeding on suet,
seed log with fruit, dried meal worms..and anything else I've been putting
out.
Joan Meek
Old Lyme
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<ctbirds...> wrote:
> Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of
> Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center
> feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every
> day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
>
> Flo McBride
> Hamden
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Date: 2/7/26 6:22 pm From: Florence McBride via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] a Carolina Wren fillow-up
Saturday, Feb. 7 Hamden, 11:15 am ff: In case we’re still taking note of Carolina Wren sightings -- There was one eating suet at a Whitney Center feeder for quite a while this morning. I don’t check these feeders every day, but also saw one there on Jan. 3, along with 14 other species.
Flo McBride
Hamden
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Date: 2/7/26 4:56 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Carolina Wrens and Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
One Carolina Wren here every day, sometimes 2 back in January, and a female yellow-bellied sapsucker - feeding together, adjacent, the wren on suet or seed, the sapsucker on a tube of peanuts. Until today - sadly only the sapsucker - and she stuck to "her" feeding station even when a large flock of assorted blackbirds descended on my feeders, about squabbling 50 birds, mostly common grackles, some red-winged blackbirds, a few cowbirds and starlings. I logged 21 species at the feeders today in the snow, wind and cold, but nothing unusual beyond the blackbirds. Yesterday 3 bluebirds passed through.
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
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Date: 2/7/26 11:52 am From: Shori Velles via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Stonington Town Dock - No access
You can still go around the fencing on the left side to access the dock.
I've been there several times this week.
Parking is a bit of a nightmare though during the week.
Shori Velles
Franklin
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> For anyone not already aware, who was considering accessing the Stonington
> Town Dock, it’s currently completely fenced off for construction. No
> access. The adjacent Dog Park is still open through.
>
> Adam Fasciolo
> Norwalk
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Date: 2/7/26 11:15 am From: Adam Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Stonington Town Dock - No access
For anyone not already aware, who was considering accessing the Stonington Town Dock, it’s currently completely fenced off for construction. No access. The adjacent Dog Park is still open through.
Adam Fasciolo
Norwalk
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