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1/22/25 11:26 am

ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] East Rock, Cackling; Hamden, Rusty, Fox Sp.

1/22/25 11:04 am

Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Coastal Center

1/22/25 10:49 am

Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Rough-legged Hawk Woodbury

1/22/25 9:25 am

Stephen Broker via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Connecticut Wildlife article on Don Hopkins

1/21/25 4:04 pm

Bill Rankin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Crows are smart!

1/21/25 10:44 am

Stefan Martin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] CT Audubon- Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds *Correction

1/21/25 8:02 am

Stefan Martin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] CT Audubon- Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds

1/19/25 2:58 pm

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Vocal birds today

1/19/25 2:49 pm

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hartford County Big January Continues!

1/19/25 9:16 am

William Hobbie via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Northern Flickers

1/19/25 9:14 am

Lisa Lukawicz via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Great Cormorant - Shuttle Meadow Southington

1/19/25 7:34 am

ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Barrows goldeneye

1/19/25 7:05 am

Jacob Musser via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Shore Patk, New Haven

1/19/25 5:51 am

Sunrise Birding via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Shore Patk, New Haven

1/18/25 3:44 pm

Chris Loscalzo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Fwd: Mega Bowl of Birding in CT!

1/18/25 11:46 am

William Furgueson via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Snow Goose in New Londob

1/18/25 9:53 am

Robert B. via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Eastern Towhee

1/18/25 9:33 am

Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Snow Goose in New Londob

1/18/25 9:29 am

James Hunter via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Red Headed woodpeckers

1/18/25 9:16 am

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Redhead

1/18/25 9:08 am

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Redhead

1/18/25 8:47 am

Cin and Bill Kobak via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Northern Flickers

1/18/25 8:35 am

John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Granby - Eastern Towhee

1/18/25 8:31 am

Sunrise Birding via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hammonasset Razorbill

1/18/25 7:33 am

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Rough legged hawk

1/18/25 7:29 am

Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Snow Goose in New Londob

1/18/25 7:11 am

Harold Moritz and Sheila Gleason via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Flickers in East Haddam

1/18/25 5:55 am

ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hammo longspur

1/17/25 5:22 pm

AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: northern flickers

1/17/25 3:17 pm

Joe Bear via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Flicker and Snow

1/17/25 1:30 pm

Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Red-headed Woodpeckers, Janie Pierce, continue

1/17/25 1:26 pm

dlpkatz--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested

1/17/25 11:23 am

Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested

1/17/25 11:19 am

Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Off the deck

1/17/25 9:24 am

Claudia Longmore via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Eagle

1/17/25 8:55 am

Cathy or Bob Maleski via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested

1/16/25 7:13 am

Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Westport Snow Goose update

1/16/25 6:25 am

Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Westport Snow Goose

1/15/25 3:10 pm

Morgan Werner via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: 1/15/25 - Branford, Lake Saltonstall - REDHEAD

1/15/25 2:44 pm

Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] 1/15/25 - Branford, Lake Saltonstall - REDHEAD

1/15/25 1:50 pm

Patrice via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Harriers

1/15/25 12:29 pm

Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Coastal Center

1/15/25 12:24 pm

Lisa Lukawicz via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grant Program

1/13/25 5:10 pm

Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black-throated Gray Warbler-eBird Checklist - 13 Jan 2025 - Sherwood Island State Park - 45 species

1/12/25 6:37 pm

Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Local Bird pics

1/12/25 11:42 am

Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Vesper Sparrow Southbury

1/12/25 11:25 am

Nicole DeGray via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Snow Goose Somersville Mill Pond

1/12/25 9:45 am

annette pasek via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Snow goose Ferry Lane S Windsor

1/12/25 7:30 am

Allison Black via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] COA Mini-Grant Deadline: Wednesday January 15th

1/11/25 11:03 am

Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Greenwich Point Pintail and Clapper rails

1/11/25 7:24 am

Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Pine siskin @ feeder

1/11/25 3:57 am

Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] NHBC Milford Walk is on today

1/10/25 3:16 pm

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Lesser Scaup in West Hartford

1/10/25 2:42 pm

Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?

1/10/25 2:39 pm

Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?

1/10/25 11:47 am

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?

1/10/25 10:51 am

Prum, Richard via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black-throated Gray Warbler?

Molly Zahn via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Blustery Stratford Highlights

John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Rosedale Farm, Simsbury 2 rusty blackbirds

John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] West Hartford - Reservoir 6

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Big January Update

Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Coastal Center

Jo Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Looking for Teen Applicants for Zepko Hog Island Scholarship

Dyl Pedro via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted Towhee, BT Gray (no), eBird Account issues

ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: new Rosemary Mosco comics

AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] new Rosemary Mosco comics

DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] NEW DATE -- New Haven Bird Club walk January 8 postponed to January 13

Charles Makarewich via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Leucistic House Finch

lafly1953 via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Snow Goose

Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hammo highlights

BHMarsh via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Pink-footed goose Hartford Res 6

Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted Towhee pics 1-5-25

1/5/25 10:45 am

C. S. Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Red-headed Wp

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: ring-necked ducks diving for acorns

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] ring-necked ducks diving for acorns

closcalz--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Mega Bowl of Birding in CT!

Claudia Longmore via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Extralimital - snow geese, middle creek wma - southeast pa

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Lapland longspur

JAMES BAIR via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted Towhee - Yes

Allison Black via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] COA Mini-Grant Deadline: January 15th

Dan Rottino via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Canvasback and Snow Goose

Dan Rottino via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Eurasian Wigeon in Old Saybrook

Tom Baptist via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted Towhee - Yes

Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] LHAS Meeting 1/6: Protecting CT's Coastal Habitat & Birds

Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Lesser Black Backed Gull

1/1/25 12:13 pm

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Napatree CBC

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted towhee

Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] 2025 welcome

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hartford County Big January of Birding

12/31/24 5:35 pm

Celeste Echlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Yellow Warbler causes twitching in Kent, England

12/31/24 12:00 pm

Andrew Block via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black throated gray warbler & spotted towhee yes

12/31/24 7:47 am

BHMarsh via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Lesser Black-backed Gull

12/30/24 9:01 am

ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Other current reports from GroupMe

12/30/24 8:52 am

ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black throated gray warbler

12/30/24 7:46 am

James Hunter via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Red-headed woodpeckers

12/29/24 6:01 pm

Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black-throated Grey Warbler pics & 1 Spotted Towhee

12/29/24 4:40 pm

Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] A few other New London CBC highlights

12/29/24 11:29 am

Donna Rose Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Red-headed Woodpecker

12/29/24 7:52 am

Donna Rose Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Eastern Towhee

12/29/24 5:37 am

Rick Gedney via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Spotted Towhee

12/29/24 5:33 am

ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Black throated grey

12/28/24 11:48 am

Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Robins feeding on Callicarpa Berries

12/28/24 9:56 am

Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Western rarities

12/28/24 9:45 am

Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Western rarities

12/26/24 12:15 pm

KERI ROBERTS via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] out of area bullocks oriole

12/26/24 7:23 am

Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Pink-footed Goose article

12/26/24 6:17 am

Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Bird bath heater

12/25/24 11:07 am

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Old Mystic Snow Goose

12/24/24 4:02 pm

SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hartford County Big January of Birding

12/24/24 2:28 pm

ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Hamden: Rusty Bl. & Fox Sp.

12/24/24 9:17 am

Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Local spots in Orange

12/24/24 6:49 am

Jalna Jaeger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Christmas Eve morning birds

12/23/24 10:06 am

Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Re: Rufous hummingbird story?

12/23/24 9:55 am

imbercj--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Listserv posts issue - resolved now

12/23/24 9:33 am

ROBERT MIRER via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Baltimore Oriole

12/23/24 8:18 am

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Napatree CBC highlights 12/22

12/23/24 8:14 am

Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Napatree CBC highlights 12/22

12/23/24 8:00 am

Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>

[CT Birds] Rufous hummingbird story?

Date: 1/22/25 11:26 am From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] East Rock, Cackling; Hamden, Rusty, Fox Sp.
East Rock Park, NH, Mill River about 100 yards below the covered bridge — Cackling Goose with ca. 150 Canada, D-c. Cormorant, Wood Duck, lots of Mallard & some Am. Black, &c. — Reported yesterday & I saw this morning. — . Also, here at North Lake, Hamden, we've had up to 8 Rusty Blackbirds and up to 4 Fox Sparrows continuing this month. Arthur Shippee A. ShippeeHamden To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/22/25 11:04 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
1/22 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 10am-1PM. sunny, 12-16F, marsh looks like frozen tundra- beautiful. Quiet at the center today. On the marsh: (viewed with scope/bins from inside)- 145 Canada Geese-far out where there was open water, 1 Northern harrier coasting over, 2 Great Black backed gulls in with many Ring billed and Herring gulls also far out , 4 Mute swans, 2 Buffleheads, 3 American Black ducks. On the grounds & feeders: 6 House finches, 2 Northern Cardinals, 2 House sparrows, 4 White throated sparrows, 1 Song sparrow. Bev Propen, Orange To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/22/25 10:49 am From: Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Rough-legged Hawk Woodbury
At about noon on McVeigh Road in Woodbury I had a light morph adult female Rough-legged Hawk. This is near the Watertown line. Bird was first seen perched in typical Rough-legged style on the very insubstantial topmost branches of a large deciduous tree. It eventually flew, allowing good dorsal and ventral views of the body, wings and tail. Greg Hanisek To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/22/25 9:25 am From: Stephen Broker via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Connecticut Wildlife article on Don Hopkins
The Summer/Fall 2024 issue of Connecticut Wildlife has a nice article, “Dedication for Don Hopkins: An advocate for CT’s bald eagles,” written by Kathy Herz. The article describes the recent addition of a memorial plaque to Don at the Peoples State Forest Nature Museum, as well as a wood carving of Bald Eagle attending young at the nest. Kathy Herz writes, “Don wasn’t just an active birder with an interest in bald eagles. He founded the New England Hawk Watch in 1971 and the Bald Eagle Study Group in 1975. . . Don is credited with documenting the return of bald eagle nesting to Connecticut. In 1992, he located a nest in Barkhamsted, not far from Peoples State Forest, which was the first documented eagle nest in the state in over 40 years.” Don Hopkins received the Mabel Osgood Wright Award from the Connecticut Ornithological Association in 1994. The presentation of the award was made by Neil Currie, former president of COA and a long-time friend of Don’s, at the COA annual meeting in March of that year. The April 1994 issue of The Connecticut Warbler carries the full text of this presentation. In it, Neil wrote, “Most importantly, through your work in organizing and maintaining the New England Hawk Watch, hundreds of birders in New England and in Connecticut have become aware of the inspiring spectacle of migrating hawks. Don, you started it all. For all of this, the Connecticut Ornithological Association is honored to award to you The Mabel Osgood Wright Award for 1994.” Steve Broker Cheshire To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/21/25 4:04 pm From: Bill Rankin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Crows are smart!
A lovely new video from the engineer-YouTuber Mark Rober, testing the smarts of a Pied Crow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpg3VvoIVfA enjoy! Bill Rankin New Haven To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/21/25 10:44 am From: Stefan Martin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] CT Audubon- Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds *Correction
Correction* this event is THURSDAY 1/23/2025 not Wednesday.. updated below- Hey, folks! I wanted to share with everyone that our mini-series, Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds, is starting back up this Thursday at 7p and it's definitely going to be an interesting one. In this lecture, Dr. Morgan Tingley will discuss the myriad ways that fire has shaped the ecology of birds and how the shifting nature of fire is impacting biodiversity. By learning how species are currently responding to a rapidly changing world, we are offered a glimpse into what our increasingly flammable future will hold. 1/23/25 at 7 pm- "After the Fire: Birds in the Pyrocene," a report from the L.A. wildfires by Morgan Tingley Ph.D. Via Zoom. A former UConn professor, Morgan is now Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCLA. The presentation is part of CT Audubon's Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds series. Contact Tom Andersen with any questions at <tandersen...> https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/01/young-gifted-wild-about-birds-after-the-fire-birds-in-the-pyrocene-morgan-tingley-ph-d/ See everyone there! Stefan Martin Conservation Manager The Connecticut Audubon Society To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/21/25 8:02 am From: Stefan Martin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] CT Audubon- Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds
Hey, folks! I wanted to share with everyone that our mini-series, Young, Gifted and Wild About Birds, is starting back up this Wednesday at 7p and it's definitely going to be an interesting one. In this lecture, Dr. Morgan Tingley will discuss the myriad ways that fire has shaped the ecology of birds and how the shifting nature of fire is impacting biodiversity. By learning how species are currently responding to a rapidly changing world, we are offered a glimpse into what our increasingly flammable future will hold. 1/23/25 at 7 pm- "After the Fire: Birds in the Pyrocene," a report from the L.A. wildfires by Morgan Tingley Ph.D. Via Zoom. A former UConn professor, Morgan is now Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCLA. The presentation is part of CT Audubon's Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds series. Contact Tom Andersen with any questions at <tandersen...> https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/01/young-gifted-wild-about-birds-after-the-fire-birds-in-the-pyrocene-morgan-tingley-ph-d/ See everyone there! Stefan Martin Conservation Manager The Connecticut Audubon Society To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 2:58 pm From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Vocal birds today
This morning, I left the house and heard a phoebe - a darn good January bird. Then I realized it was one of a flock of starlings in the yard. Then it or another did a not-as-good Least Flycatcher. While birding in RI, I heard a call repeated several times from great distance. It was in volume and tone closest to Evening Grosbeak, but not quite right. Later I head what sounded like something odd a titmouse would do if it were larger. Finally, at the town dock in Noank. I heard some raucous calling like a mixture of gull and loon. It was several Long-tailed Ducks in flight. They landed and continued calling. This set off other Long-tailed Ducks further north in Mystic Harbor, creating quite a ruckus in contrast with the previous quiet of pre-storm Sound. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 2:49 pm From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hartford County Big January Continues!
The Hartford County Big January challenge continues! There are lots of birders out seeking birds in Hartford County. I've run into many folks at many locations, with folks sharing sightings. Thanks for helping each other! It was fun to "get" the Monk parakeets in New Britain yesterday and run into other birders doing the same. Beautiful little birds. And many people have been to Reservoir 6 in West Hartford for the pink footed goose, a ruddy duck, and a female scaup. But that goose continues to elude me... Tell me, is someone alerting the goose? Quick, fly away! she's coming!!! I've missed it at Res 6 twice by less than 20 minutes, and it is just plain not in that giant flock at Meadowood when I've spent long minutes scanning every single goose, including this afternoon in the snow. Yet other people are seeing it right away from the road. OK, who is warning the goose? Ah well, it is lovely to be outside! Remember that the details for the Big January competition are on the Hartford Audubon website, and you do not need to be a member or a resident of Hartford County to participate. We hope to send out many certificates when the month is over. Keep up the birding, and remember to enter your sightings into eBird! Sarah Faulkner, Collinsville HAS Past President To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 9:16 am From: William Hobbie via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Northern Flickers
Have have been surprised by having 2 flickers at my suet as well in Colebrook William Hobbie On Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 11:47 Cin and Bill Kobak via CTBirds < <ctbirds...> wrote: > This winter we have 1 female and 2 male flickers that visit our suets every > day since early December (when feeders went up). The female spent over 20 > minutes digging and probing into our front lawn on 1/5, happily finding > something to eat. They're not usually a common sight here in winter. > > Cindi Kobak > > North Guilford > > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or > "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 9:14 am From: Lisa Lukawicz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Great Cormorant - Shuttle Meadow Southington
Great Cormorant seen and photographed from the street near the dike at Shuttle Meadow Reservoir in Southington. Lisa Lukawicz Newington CT Link to checklist below: https://ebird.org/checklist/S209913646 Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 7:34 am From: ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Barrows goldeneye
Now showing Barnes boatlaunch Enfield park lower lot walk 100 feet along river to the left this section is not posted.ron serianz newington To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 7:05 am From: Jacob Musser via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Shore Patk, New Haven
Barrows are both still at East shore park. Second bird has all black bill but good head shape (young bird?). There is also an adult Kumliens Iceland Gull with a flock of gulls in the water. Jake Musser > On Jan 19, 2025, at 8:51 AM, Sunrise Birding via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > Sunday morning with Common Goldeneyes offshore at north end of park. Male and female > Gina Nichol > Sunrise Birding LLC > www.sunrisebirding.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/19/25 5:51 am From: Sunrise Birding via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Barrow’s Goldeneye at East Shore Patk, New Haven
Sunday morning with Common Goldeneyes offshore at north end of park. Male and female Gina Nichol Sunrise Birding LLC www.sunrisebirding.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 3:44 pm From: Chris Loscalzo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Fwd: Mega Bowl of Birding in CT!
> From: closcalz--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> > Date: January 4, 2025 at 8:51:30 PM EST > To: <ctbirds...> > Subject: [CT Birds] Mega Bowl of Birding in CT! > > > Hello, fellow CT birders: > > The Ninth Annual Mega Bowl of Birding will be held on Saturday, February 1st! The Mega Bowl of Birding is a friendly competition that is a celebration of birds, birding and birders in CT. All CT birders are welcome to participate. The concept is to go birding on your own or with several of your birding friends in an area that includes your residence (or that of one of your birding companions). The area can be a circle with a 5-mile radius, a town or even an entire county. The goal is to observe as many species as you can (correctly identified), with some extra incentive to find uncommon or rare species. Teams are awarded points for each species seen, with the points awarded proportional to the rarity of the species in that area. Here's the best part: a donation will be made to the CT-based birding or environmental organization of your choice as a result of your participation. The more species that your team finds, the greater the donation. Each of the past several years, more than $1000 has been donated to a variety of organizations in our state. All participants are invited to attend the compilation dinner on Sunday, February 2nd at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to enjoy a fine meal, share stories and receive prizes. If you are interested in participating in the Mega Bowl this year (either for the first time or as a returning team), please contact me at <closcalz...> > > Thanks! > > Chris Loscalzo, > Mega Bowl of Birding in CT Coordinator > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 11:46 am From: William Furgueson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Snow Goose in New Londob
Between 12:30- 1:00 the snow goose was not at that location. Bill > On Jan 18, 2025, at 12:32 PM, Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > The location of Snow Goose was in New London Ct. > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ________________________________ > From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> > Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:29:18 AM > To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...> > Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Goose in New Londob > > One Snow Goose in with about 70 CAGO on grassy area near Thames River at about 590 Pequot Ave. > Pat and Chris Tamborra. Salem > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Get Outlook for Android<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749462287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t3sVynQ1dl9xcCCmsRF3ra%2BR1v5rygU5xl4cM35RCTg%3D&reserved=0<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fjoin-us%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749480834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x4hP1V5hbItQTabjq%2FTOh7DAgbsAhyTlmt0WHgb4buI%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/> > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fbirds-birding%2Fct-birds-email-list%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749489957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2GN%2Ftve9rnlstvSmJ2kO1jEEINFh9xk9CF%2B32niAZI0%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 9:53 am From: Robert B. via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Eastern Towhee
Re Towhee in Granby: An Eastern Towhee has been in our yard in Pomfret since November, hanging out with a flock of up to 60 Juncos and White Throats. Bob Bitondi Pomfret Ctr To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 9:33 am From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Snow Goose in New Londob
The location of Snow Goose was in New London Ct. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:29:18 AM To: <ctbirds...> <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Goose in New Londob One Snow Goose in with about 70 CAGO on grassy area near Thames River at about 590 Pequot Ave. Pat and Chris Tamborra. Salem Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749462287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t3sVynQ1dl9xcCCmsRF3ra%2BR1v5rygU5xl4cM35RCTg%3D&reserved=0<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fjoin-us%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749480834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x4hP1V5hbItQTabjq%2FTOh7DAgbsAhyTlmt0WHgb4buI%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/> CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fbirds-birding%2Fct-birds-email-list%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ac8a2e3c3ed417bafe808dd37d4e7c8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638728109749489957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2GN%2Ftve9rnlstvSmJ2kO1jEEINFh9xk9CF%2B32niAZI0%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 9:29 am From: James Hunter via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red Headed woodpeckers
Southbury, CT 1/17/2025 Jeanie Pierce Park 3 Red Headed Woodpeckers as well as eastern phoebe All seen by Russ Naylor Jim Hunter Woodbury, CT. Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 9:16 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Redhead
Forgot permit requiredEd bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 9:08 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Redhead
Still at lake saltonstall in branford. Seen from green trail near yellow trail. Flew south. Ed Bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 8:47 am From: Cin and Bill Kobak via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Flickers
This winter we have 1 female and 2 male flickers that visit our suets every day since early December (when feeders went up). The female spent over 20 minutes digging and probing into our front lawn on 1/5, happily finding something to eat. They're not usually a common sight here in winter. Cindi Kobak North Guilford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 8:35 am From: John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Granby - Eastern Towhee
Male calling (and seen) on Granby Land Trust’s new Griffin Preserve on Hungary Rd. Near the powerline cut above the cornfield closest to the road. Towhees are scarce in January up here. John Weeks North Granby Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 8:31 am From: Sunrise Birding via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hammonasset Razorbill
11:15 am just east of Meig’s Point jetty. With Jake Musser. Gina Nichol Sunrise Birding LLC www.sunrisebirding.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 7:33 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Rough legged hawk
Still hunting the new haven landfill area seen near school busses around 9:30ishEd Bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 7:29 am From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Goose in New Londob
One Snow Goose in with about 70 CAGO on grassy area near Thames River at about 590 Pequot Ave. Pat and Chris Tamborra. Salem Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 7:11 am From: Harold Moritz and Sheila Gleason via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Flickers in East Haddam
We have had suet out for the last few weeks at our woodland home in East Haddam but we noticed no flickers at it. Instead, a few have been flushed up while driving along our 1000-ft unpaved driveway and along nearby unpaved roads. Harold Moritz and Sheila Gleason East Haddam To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/18/25 5:55 am From: ftholloway--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hammo longspur
Now with 2 snow Bunting and 30 larks.Holloways, Madison Sent from AOL on Android To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 5:22 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: northern flickers
I have northern flickers at my feeders every year in Guilford. They are here every day now. I wish they stayed for the summer too! Amy HopkinsGuilford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 3:17 pm From: Joe Bear via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Flicker and Snow
To add to the info Flicker thread, when it gets very cold, and especially with accompanying snow (both last night), wintering Flickers will predictably seek out suet feeders. We too had one on our suet this morning and with the upcoming forecast for snow and bitter cold, I suspect he will be a daily visitor. Joe Bear Wilton Sent from my iPhone Go GATORS! "In every walk in nature one receives far more than one seeks." -John Muir To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 1:30 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-headed Woodpeckers, Janie Pierce, continue
The three red-headed woodpeckers continue at Janie Pierce Park in Southbury. Today I had a good look at the adult feeding (also heard calling) high in the trees to the left just above the green picnic table before the causeway; a second was calling just over the causeway, and the sub-adult with the dull red head was working a dead stump a little further along the path. 15 minutes later no sign nor sound of them - patience may be needed but they are still there for over a month now! Angela Dimmitt New Milford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 1:26 pm From: dlpkatz--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested
I have also just seen a Northern Flicker in my yard for the first time during the Winter (December and January). Not a daily visitor but I have seen it more than once. Its also the first time I have seen them visit my feeders, usually they dig in the ground for ants, but it makes sense that they are visiting the feeders in the Winter since the ground is frozen. Debra Katz West Hartford On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 02:23:18 PM EST, Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: Hi Bob, Your question is a good one that others can benefit from, so I am answering to the list. Down here along the shoreline, we see Flickers year-round, but they are found in greater numbers in the spring and fall as non-locals migrate through. This time of year, there are not too many around but they are still here. A great tool to check on bird occurrence is the Bar Chart tool in eBird. You can look up the state of Connecticut and get to the granularity of the county or even hotspot level. Here is a link: https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=1900&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=US-CT A useful booklet, including bar charts and much interesting info. was also issued by the Connecticut Ornithological Association. It is called ‘Connecticut Birds - Distribution and Status by Season’ and it was compiled by our own Frank Gallo. COA members received the book in January 2023…a great benefit of membership! I believe that these books are still available for purchase – I hope someone from the COA can reply to confirm. If that’s not enough, Frank Gallo’s book called ‘Birding Connecticut’ also has occurrence info! These are all great resources for every birder to know what birds may be around and to help understand whether a particular sighting is unusual. Good birding, Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison > On Jan 17, 2025, at 11:55 AM, Cathy or Bob Maleski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > I have a Northern Flicker today at my suet feeder. I am surprised one is here in January. Direct reply comments to my email are requested from those who know whether this is unusual or not. > > Thank you, > > Bob Maleski > Ellington CT > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 11:23 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested
Hi Bob, Your question is a good one that others can benefit from, so I am answering to the list. Down here along the shoreline, we see Flickers year-round, but they are found in greater numbers in the spring and fall as non-locals migrate through. This time of year, there are not too many around but they are still here. A great tool to check on bird occurrence is the Bar Chart tool in eBird. You can look up the state of Connecticut and get to the granularity of the county or even hotspot level. Here is a link: https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=1900&eyr=2025&bmo=1&emo=12&r=US-CT A useful booklet, including bar charts and much interesting info. was also issued by the Connecticut Ornithological Association. It is called ‘Connecticut Birds - Distribution and Status by Season’ and it was compiled by our own Frank Gallo. COA members received the book in January 2023…a great benefit of membership! I believe that these books are still available for purchase – I hope someone from the COA can reply to confirm. If that’s not enough, Frank Gallo’s book called ‘Birding Connecticut’ also has occurrence info! These are all great resources for every birder to know what birds may be around and to help understand whether a particular sighting is unusual. Good birding, Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison > On Jan 17, 2025, at 11:55 AM, Cathy or Bob Maleski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > I have a Northern Flicker today at my suet feeder. I am surprised one is here in January. Direct reply comments to my email are requested from those who know whether this is unusual or not. > > Thank you, > > Bob Maleski > Ellington CT > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 11:19 am From: Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Off the deck
1/17/25 7:30-8:30AM. 13F ( still at it :) 20 species including: Brown Creeper; 4of 6 woodpeckers( Yellow-bellied Sapsucker); Common Raven. Ernie, Colchester To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 9:24 am From: Claudia Longmore via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Eagle
In tree across from corner of nott and woodside rds in wethersfield. A little far from his usual hangout at the cove ! Claudia longmore Wethersfield To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/17/25 8:55 am From: Cathy or Bob Maleski via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Northern Flicker in Ellington - direct reply comments requested
I have a Northern Flicker today at my suet feeder. I am surprised one is here in January. Direct reply comments to my email are requested from those who know whether this is unusual or not. Thank you, Bob Maleski Ellington CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/16/25 7:13 am From: Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Westport Snow Goose update
10:09am- Snow Goose now at Sherwood Island SP next to the nature center at east end with large Canada Goose flock > > Tina Green > Westport > Sent from my iPhone > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/16/25 6:25 am From: Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Westport Snow Goose
Westport-Fairfield Hunt Club- zSnow Goose with Canada Goose flock Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/15/25 3:10 pm From: Morgan Werner via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: 1/15/25 - Branford, Lake Saltonstall - REDHEAD
Thanks for the tip. Morgan On Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 5:44 PM Gina Nichol via CTBirds < <ctbirds...> wrote: > Waterfowl numbers have been building at the north end of Lake > Saltonstall in Branford where it is still open water. There have been > large numbers of Hooded Mergansers and Ring-necked Ducks among others > and today I had a beautiful male Redhead. The light was fading so I > couldn't get a bead on all of the other ducks. Could be something else > interesting among them. > > The north end of the lake can be accessed from the "hikers" parking lot > at the north end of Hosley Avenue in Branford. This is a Regional Water > Authority property and a permit is required for access. Info here: > https://www.rwater.com/about-us/in-the-community/recreation/ > > Gina Beebe Nichol > Sunrise Birding LLC > Worldwide Bird Watching Tours & Wildlife Safaris > PO Box 274, Cos Cob, CT 06807 > <gina...> > www.sunrisebirding.com > USA 203.453.6724 > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or > "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/15/25 2:44 pm From: Gina Nichol via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] 1/15/25 - Branford, Lake Saltonstall - REDHEAD
Waterfowl numbers have been building at the north end of Lake Saltonstall in Branford where it is still open water. There have been large numbers of Hooded Mergansers and Ring-necked Ducks among others and today I had a beautiful male Redhead. The light was fading so I couldn't get a bead on all of the other ducks. Could be something else interesting among them. The north end of the lake can be accessed from the "hikers" parking lot at the north end of Hosley Avenue in Branford. This is a Regional Water Authority property and a permit is required for access. Info here: https://www.rwater.com/about-us/in-the-community/recreation/ Gina Beebe Nichol Sunrise Birding LLC Worldwide Bird Watching Tours & Wildlife Safaris PO Box 274, Cos Cob, CT 06807 <gina...> www.sunrisebirding.com USA 203.453.6724 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/15/25 1:50 pm From: Patrice via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Harriers
South Windsor 1/15/25: 1 N.Harrier fem/imm at Vibert Rd 2-2:15pm - also a male Kingfisher & Red-tailed Hawk adult; 1 N. Harrier adult male at Strong Rd 2:37pm. Patrice Favreau, Ellington. -- Patrice To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/15/25 12:29 pm From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
1/15- sunny, 28F, very windy, high tide, frozen along shoreline but open water with white caps on marsh. Many visitors today. We could hear the wind howling but there were still photographers out there. Viewed from inside building: On marsh: 60 Canada geese, 4 Bufflehead, 6 Gadwall, 39 American Black ducks, 1 American wigeon hanging out with the Black ducks, 6 Mute swans, 1 Bald eagle flyover. Very little activity on the immediate grounds & feeders: 1 Cardinal, 1 Tufted titmouse and 1 mourning dove. Bev Propen, Orange To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/15/25 12:24 pm From: Lisa Lukawicz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grant Program
Just a reminder that Hartford Audubon Society is accepting applications for our annual Mini-Grant program. Funding for regular projects has been increased from $1,000 to $2,000. In addition, in 2025, a grant for any amount up to $5,000 will be considered for a project of greater scope for any one recipient. Our Mini-Grant program helps fund and support initiatives within the State of Connecticut, and especially within Hartford County, which directly benefit the bird life in our state. Applications are due by* 5 pm on February 15th, 2025. *The application form and guidelines can be found on the HAS website at Hartford Audubon Society Mini-Grants – Hartford Audubon Society <https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/about-us/hartford-audubon-society-mini-grants/> and you can email me if you have any questions. Thank you, Lisa Lukawicz HAS Mini-Grant Coordinator <Lisa...> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/13/25 5:10 pm From: Tina Green via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black-throated Gray Warbler-eBird Checklist - 13 Jan 2025 - Sherwood Island State Park - 45 species
A Black-throated Gray Warbler (female/1st winter) was seen this morning on the New Haven Bird Club Walk at Sherwood Island SP at the west end of the model airplane field. Details are in the eBird checklist. The bird made a very brief appearance before flying off and to the west. Efforts to relocate it were unsuccessful. https://ebird.org/checklist/S209200921 Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/12/25 6:37 pm From: Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Local Bird pics
King Eider ,Hammo Moraine tr. Eurasian Wigeon ,East Shore Park New Haven .Rough-legged Hawk ,New Haven Landfill. Ed Haesche, Guilford https://photos.app.goo.gl/sY6tP4HvWwvtVAAg7 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/12/25 11:42 am From: Gregory Hanisek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Vesper Sparrow Southbury
This morning I had a Vesper Sparrow on River Road in Southbury. It teed up with several Song Sparrows in response to "spishing." It was in some scrubby bushes on the edge of a wide open stubble field along the north edge of the small pond on the side of River Road away from the river. Greg Hanisek Waterbury To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/12/25 11:25 am From: Nicole DeGray via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Goose Somersville Mill Pond
A Snow Goose is currently at the Somersville Mill Pond (Somers). It is with the Canada Geese. Scope not needed but binoculars required. Nicole D. Suffield To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/12/25 9:45 am From: annette pasek via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow goose Ferry Lane S Windsor
Hi right now in group of 6 00 geese. Park just passed the barn on the left and look through group. It’s to the left of a tree far out in the distance and to the left side of the group. There may be a second one. Annette Nejaime PasekGlastonbury Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/12/25 7:30 am From: Allison Black via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Mini-Grant Deadline: Wednesday January 15th
The COA Mini-Grants Committee is still accepting applications for consideration, with the deadline for submission by this Wednesday at midnight (January 15th). The committee helps fund and support initiatives within the state of Connecticut which specifically benefit the avian wildlife in our state and opportunities for public observation and enjoyment of those natural resources. Please see the updated guidelines and other information on our website: https://www.ctbirding.org/coa-mini-grant/ Allison Black COA Mini-Grants Committee Chair Norwich, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/11/25 11:03 am From: Cynthia Ehlinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Greenwich Point Pintail and Clapper rails
After birding with Bedford Audubon and finding a female pintail as well as the usual local ducks, I discovered 2 Killdeer and 2 Clapper Rails in the clambake marsh. -- Cynthia S. Ehlinger <cynthia.ehlinger...>Riverside To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/11/25 7:24 am From: Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Pine siskin @ feeder
Darcy Thurrott 14 Linden Road Woodbury Single pine siskin @ tubular black oil sunflower feeder 1/10/25, 1/11/25 in back yard To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/11/25 3:57 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] NHBC Milford Walk is on today
Hi all, The NHBC walk in Milford this morning is on. Be careful driving and walking with the light snow fall. Frank Mantlik Stratford Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/10/25 3:16 pm From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lesser Scaup in West Hartford
I found the female lesser scaup at Reservoir 6 in West Hartford late this afternoon, mixed in with a large flock of mallards. No luck with the pink-footed goose, but I met two birders who'd seen it just as I got there, then it took off. Sheesh. That was try #3. Sarah Faulkner Collinsville To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/10/25 2:42 pm From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?
I spent an hour there this afternoon hoping to get a Myrtle. One palm, a few songs. No sign of the BTGW. PAT Tamborra Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 2:46:31 PM To: <CTBirds...> <ctbirds...>; Prum, Richard <richard.prum...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler? Rick, I looked for an hour yesterday afternoon. It was windy and not a great time of day to be looking, so it is hard to draw any conclusions from my visit. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fjoin-us%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C314e96d504894189fb2008dd31af9add%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638721352465239998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I6dsmqdOZraICuiNJX4ev5YpTXoyMpMO1FRW08FrQV0%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/> CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fbirds-birding%2Fct-birds-email-list%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C314e96d504894189fb2008dd31af9add%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638721352465266413%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bY%2F1zkbpkFTKrZHb5j8Rjdh75Y1nxSXEOICwatsnqCE%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/10/25 2:39 pm From: Patrick and Christine Tamborra via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?
I spent a hour there this afternoon, mostly going Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 2:46:31 PM To: <CTBirds...> <ctbirds...>; Prum, Richard <richard.prum...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler? Rick, I looked for an hour yesterday afternoon. It was windy and not a great time of day to be looking, so it is hard to draw any conclusions from my visit. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fjoin-us%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C314e96d504894189fb2008dd31af9add%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638721352465239998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I6dsmqdOZraICuiNJX4ev5YpTXoyMpMO1FRW08FrQV0%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/> CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctbirding.org%2Fbirds-birding%2Fct-birds-email-list%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C314e96d504894189fb2008dd31af9add%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638721352465266413%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bY%2F1zkbpkFTKrZHb5j8Rjdh75Y1nxSXEOICwatsnqCE%3D&reserved=0<https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/10/25 11:47 am From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Black-throated Gray Warbler?
Rick, I looked for an hour yesterday afternoon. It was windy and not a great time of day to be looking, so it is hard to draw any conclusions from my visit. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/10/25 10:51 am From: Prum, Richard via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black-throated Gray Warbler?
Has anyone seen the Black-throated Gray Warbler in New London recently? There are no reports on eBird after 5 January. Thanks, Rick New Haven To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/9/25 9:30 am From: Molly Zahn via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Blustery Stratford Highlights
Today was the day Peter and I had available to bird before the spring semester starts, so we embraced our northern roots and bundled up and headed to Stratford. There were lots of ducks at Frash Pond, including 3 Ruddy Ducks and the continuing drake Canvasback. Long Beach produced a FOY Northern Harrier but otherwise just the expected gulls and ducks (and lots of wind!). The Lordship Seawall was similar but we did get a flyby from an Iceland Gull. At Short Beach park we found a Eurasian Wigeon among the many American Wigeon, and were surprised by a couple of Killdeer along the shoreline. We were lucky to run into Linda Olsen who tipped us off to 3 Snow Geese on the golf course at the south end of the park. All in all a great morning connecting with some not-so-easy-to-find species! Molly Zahn (and Peter Grund) Hamden To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/9/25 8:24 am From: John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Rosedale Farm, Simsbury 2 rusty blackbirds
In hedges behind north barn. (41.8574512, -72.7994593) John Weeks and Connor Hogan North Granby and Simsbury Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/9/25 7:03 am From: John Weeks via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] West Hartford - Reservoir 6
Both Pink-footed and Cackling Geese present at 9:50 today, with Canadas north of the filtration plant (visible from here 41.8142970, -72.7832547) John Weeks North Granby Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/8/25 6:39 pm From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Big January Update
Dear Connecticut Birders, Wow, are you impressive! Despite the blistering cold, we already have many birders participating in our Hartford County Big January of Birding. There are quite a few folks who already have exceeded the 60 species minimum for an adult certificate, and it looks like we have quite a few more teens and youths than in past years -- so exciting. Notable birds so far include a red-headed woodpecker, yellow-rumped warbler, winter wren, red-shouldered hawk, bufflehead, and that elusive pink-footed goose (eluding me, at least). I encourage you to share your finds with others so we all can enjoy the birds in this cold and windy passion of ours. And if you're not using eBird, please remember to send me your lists at the end of the month. Happy birding! I'm going after that goose again... Sarah Faulkner, Collinsville HAS Past-President To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/8/25 1:38 pm From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
1/8/25 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 9:15am-12:30PM. sunny, 26F, very windy, marsh frozen over except for tidal stream flowing, but open water farther out. Lagoon frozen over. Several visitors enjoying our critters and views. On a short, windy walk to the Long Island sound side, I observed about 35 Snow buntings and a few Horned larks and several gulls. On the marsh: (viewed from inside building, with scopes)- 15 American Black ducks in tidal stream; 2 Buffleheads, 5 Gadwalls , 2 Mute swans, 2 Great black backed gulls and about 80 Canada Geese- all far out in open water in marsh. On the grounds and feeders: 2 Northern Cardinals, 1 Tufted titmouse, 4 House finches, 2 Song sparrows, 2 white throated sparrows, 7 House sparrows. Bev Propen, Orange To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/7/25 5:27 am From: Jo Fasciolo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Looking for Teen Applicants for Zepko Hog Island Scholarship
Hi all, The COA is offering 2 scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation. The scholarship will cover the full cost to attend the week long Coastal Maine Bird Study for Teens at Hog Island this summer. Applications are due Jan. 31 and should be sent to <jo_fasciolo...> with a subject ZEPKO SCHOLARSHIP. More information can be found here: https://www.ctbirding.org/zepko-audubon-camp-scholarship-for-young-birders/ If you know of any tern that is interested please pass this information along as the deadline is approaching. Thank you, Jo Fasciolo, COA Norwalk Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 7:57 pm From: Dyl Pedro via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted Towhee, BT Gray (no), eBird Account issues
Hi all, Last Thursday 1/2 a nice look at the Spotted Towhee at the coast of Bluff Point, marker 14, thanks to some other birders’ help. I tried today 1/6 for the BT Gray around noon at Smith St, New London but struck out in the snow. As an aside, has anyone had any luck recovering a lost eBird account? I lost my associated email account and contacted their support, but after several attempts have not had any word back. If any one has a a direct contact I could message I would be most appreciative! Feel free to PM. Thanks and Good birding! Dylan Pedro Lebanon Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 7:26 pm From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: new Rosemary Mosco comics
The link came through funky in mine, so I'll try to have something workable. . . https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/birdword-an-illustrated-guide-to-some-tongue-twisting-ornithological-terms-2�� . A. ShippeeHamden On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:17:45 PM EST, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: I thought everyone might enjoy Birdword comics by Rosemary Mosco for CornellLab, including the latest Snow Roosting. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/birdword-an-illustrated-guide-to-some-tongue-twisting-ornithological-terms-2/�� Amy HopkinsGuilford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 7:17 pm From: AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] new Rosemary Mosco comics
I thought everyone might enjoy Birdword comics by Rosemary Mosco for CornellLab, including the latest Snow Roosting. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/birdword-an-illustrated-guide-to-some-tongue-twisting-ornithological-terms-2/�� Amy HopkinsGuilford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 2:32 pm From: DeWitt Allen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] NEW DATE -- New Haven Bird Club walk January 8 postponed to January 13
The New Haven Bird Club's January 8, 2025 bird walk at Sherwood Island with Tina Green has been postponed because of the brutal cold and wind this week. The walk will now take place on Monday, January 13th at 8 am. Details below: Join a midweek trip to this outstanding Long Island Sound birding spot. We check for loons, grebes, goldeneye, and other sea ducks. The fields are a good place to look for Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and sparrows. Meet at Sherwood Island State Park: take Exit 18 off I-95 in Westport and head south on the Sherwood Island Connector. Drive into the park and meet at the main parking lot. Leader: Tina Green, 203-247-2660, <tina...> DeWitt Allen Outdoor Programs Chair New Haven Bird Club To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 8:55 am From: Charles Makarewich via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Leucistic House Finch
From Charles Makarewich House Finch with leucistic coloration on head and face at our Kent Hollow feeders. To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 8:43 am From: lafly1953 via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Snow Goose
Beach Rd Pond, Groton.Hanging out with Canada GeeseSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 8:01 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hammo highlights
A quick visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison this morning yielded some nice birds. The KING EIDER continues at in the Meig’s Point area; I saw it from the overlook deck. The bird seems to be ranging from that location eastward; as far as the Moraine Trail tip. In the Nature Center lot, a large flock of Horned Larks included a single Snow Bunting and one Lapland Longspur. Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/6/25 4:59 am From: BHMarsh via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Pink-footed goose Hartford Res 6
Currently in view here: (41.7983466, -72.7810265) Barry Marsh West Hartford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/5/25 6:58 pm From: Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted Towhee pics 1-5-25
A couple of the Towhee from Bluff PT. Groton Ed Haesche. Guilford https://photos.app.goo.gl/RDZP2tgHYrQNTph98 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/5/25 10:45 am From: C. S. Wood via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-headed Wp
At least 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers continue at Janie Pierce Park in Southbury, along with a couple Rusty Blackbirds. Chris Wood President - Connecticut Ornithological Association Woodbury, CT [1]203 558-0654 References 1. tel:203 558-0654 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/4/25 7:34 pm From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: ring-necked ducks diving for acorns
A little investigation turned up that Ring-necked Ducks do not commonly eat acorns but it has been documented. They have the most diverse diet of the Ayathya ducks. They generally eat while underwater but bring up food to "process" - like removing the food from the shell with clams, snails, caddisflies. etc. Were they removing the little cap of the acorn before swallowing? I also found that in some areas, acorns make up almost the entire diet of Mallards and Wood Ducks in winter. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/4/25 7:03 pm From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] ring-necked ducks diving for acorns
I was wondering if anyone else has ever seen this behavior -- I watched a raft of ring-necked ducks diving in the Nepaug Reservoir in Collinsville today and coming up with acorns. They had a hard time swallowing them whole... Has anyone every seen this? I'll post a couple of photos on FB. Sarah Faulkner Collinsville To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/4/25 5:51 pm From: closcalz--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Mega Bowl of Birding in CT!
Hello, fellow CT birders: The Ninth Annual Mega Bowl of Birding will be held on Saturday, February 1st! The Mega Bowl of Birding is a friendly competition that is a celebration of birds, birding and birders in CT. All CT birders are welcome to participate. The concept is to go birding on your own or with several of your birding friends in an area that includes your residence (or that of one of your birding companions). The area can be a circle with a 5-mile radius, a town or even an entire county. The goal is to observe as many species as you can (correctly identified), with some extra incentive to find uncommon or rare species. Teams are awarded points for each species seen, with the points awarded proportional to the rarity of the species in that area. Here's the best part: a donation will be made to the CT-based birding or environmental organization of your choice as a result of your participation. The more species that your team finds, the greater the donation. Each of the past several years, m ore than $1000 has been donated to a variety of organizations in our state. All participants are invited to attend the compilation dinner on Sunday, February 2nd at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to enjoy a fine meal, share stories and receive prizes. If you are interested in participating in the Mega Bowl this year (either for the first time or as a returning team), please contact me at <closcalz...> Thanks! Chris Loscalzo, Mega Bowl of Birding in CT Coordinator To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/4/25 8:48 am From: Claudia Longmore via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Extralimital - snow geese, middle creek wma - southeast pa
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EUK6prtbm/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/4/25 6:03 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lapland longspur
In a flock of horned larks at sikorsky memorial airport. In stratford Ed Bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/3/25 3:45 pm From: JAMES BAIR via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted Towhee - Yes
From Jim BairSPOTTED TOWHEE. Bluff Point SP, Groton. A group of us saw the reported Spotted Towhee near post 14 at about 3:15 PM today (Friday).The bird is slightly to the right of the numbered post as you face it, It spends most of the time hiding in the thicket with some Eastern Towhees and White-Throated Sparrows. Be patient. It does seem to like the sumacs there.Also for some reason EBird says this is in Niantic--it is not, it is in Groton. To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/3/25 8:26 am From: Allison Black via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] COA Mini-Grant Deadline: January 15th
The COA Mini-Grants Committee is still accepting applications for consideration, with the deadline for submission by January 15th. The committee helps fund and support initiatives within the state of Connecticut which specifically benefit the avian wildlife in our state and opportunities for public observation and enjoyment of those natural resources. Please see the updated guidelines and other information on our website: https://www.ctbirding.org/coa-mini-grant/ Allison Black COA Mini-Grants Committee Chair Norwich, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/3/25 5:32 am From: Dan Rottino via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Canvasback and Snow Goose
1/3/24 Old Saybrook, North Cove, 8:25am the continuing CANVASBACK is being seen with a small group of buffle head from the boat launch and a single SNOW GOOSE is with about 140 Canada geese roosting on the west side of the cove near some ice. Dan Rottino East Haddam, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/3/25 4:51 am From: Dan Rottino via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Eurasian Wigeon in Old Saybrook
1/3/25 Old Saybrook, At the Old Dock and Dine at Saybrook point, the Eurasian Wigeon, seen at 7:30 AM then flew north towards North Cove. It hangs around a small flock of about a dozen Gadwall. Dan Rottino East Haddam, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/2/25 4:47 pm From: Tom Baptist via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted Towhee - Yes
Valentina and I observed the Spotted Towhee today at 12:00 noon at Bluff Point SP, Groton, at trail marker 14. The bird stayed on or low to the ground, mostly within ten to twenty paces from the trail marker. Tom Baptist -- Tom Baptist 19 Brookside Court East Hampton, CT 06424 (203) 979-6800 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/2/25 8:17 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] LHAS Meeting 1/6: Protecting CT's Coastal Habitat & Birds
Monday, January 6, 6:45 pm - Litchfield Hills Audubon Society's monthly meeting. Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe, Director of Bird Conservation for the state office of the National Audubon Society, will describe Audubon's conservation efforts along the coast. Connecticut's coastal habitats and the bird species that depend on them are facing numerous threats. For birds that nest on our beaches and offshore islands, human disturbance limits habitat use, reduces nesting success and the amount of time birds can spend foraging or resting, impacting their health. The meeting is at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd (Rte 202), Litchfield. Free and open to the public. The talk will also be on Zoom. To register for Zoom, go to the Calendar section of the website, lhasct.org, before 5 pm on Jan. 5. You will be sent the login link. Angela Dimmitt New Milford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/1/25 3:30 pm From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lesser Black Backed Gull
Paul Desjardins <paul.desjardins2...> Phone: (860) 623-3696 Continuing bird seen this afternoon at Reservoir # 6 in West Hartford. Paul Desjardins Windsor Locks To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/1/25 12:13 pm From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Napatree CBC
I already posted highlights for the count the evening of completion on 12/22. I finally had time to finish double checking every group's checklists against the compilation list to confirm final numbers. We had a respectable 129 species, one notable subspecies ("Ipswich" Savannah Sparrow) and one count-week species. Glenn Williams Mystic, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/1/25 8:07 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted towhee
Still being seen near post 14. Bluff point sp Groton. 1/1/25.Ed Bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/1/25 7:30 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] 2025 welcome
Happy New Year CT Birders! Today is the day when year lists all refresh and every bird is ‘new’. Just like resolutions, many birders set goals for life, state, county or patch lists. Others plan to just get out and enjoy the birds or keep their feeders filled and bird watch at home. What's your new year ‘birding resolution’?! I hope folks will continue to share rarities, notable birds and interesting observations on the listserv. Our CT Birds posting guidelines are below. Good 2025 birding! Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison CT Birds guidelines: This list is for sharing information about birds and birding in Connecticut. When reporting birds, please include the town where seen. * Always include your first and last name and your town when posting. * 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. Proper language is expected, personal disagreements should be handled off-line and disruptive posts will not be tolerated. Did you know? • Attachments such as photos are not supported by the software. • Prompt reporting of 'good' birds is appreciated by many in the birding community! • When you want to post a reply to the list using email, use 'Reply to All'. <— please reply to all only when your reply benefits most of the list! • When you want to reply only to the person who posted using email, use 'Reply'. • You can automatically include your name and town with your email settings. Contact me if you need help setting this up. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 1/1/25 6:31 am From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hartford County Big January of Birding
Dear Birders, Today starts not only the New Year but also the Hartford County Big January of Birding. So off we go, to count as many species in Hartford County this month as possible. My FOY (first of year) bird is a cardinal, and just by looking out my kitchen window in three minutes I saw six species - a nice start with some favorites! Hartford Audubon awards certificates to folks -- and you do not need to be a member! -- who report in eBird the minimum number of species for their age group, as well as prizes in each category. We hope you'll all get out and birding this month. And Happy New Year! Sarah Faulkner, Past-President of HAS To participate, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. At the end of the month, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award certificates and prizes. There are four categories: * Youth (ages 4-10) who must see at least 25 species to enter * Teen (ages 11-17) who must see at least 35 species to enter * Weekend Warrior (adults ages 18 and up who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter * Adults (ages 18 and up who can get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 60 species to enter. All entries that meet the minimum number of species for each challenge group will receive a certificate of achievement. A special prize will be awarded for the highest species count for each challenge group, and the coveted “Golden Grebe” award will be given to the birder finding the most unusual bird. Please see the HAS website at https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/ https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trips-events/club-events/ for contest details. To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/31/24 5:35 pm From: Celeste Echlin via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Yellow Warbler causes twitching in Kent, England
Here’s a fun story for New Year’s Eve. Enjoy and Happy New Year, CT Birders! May you all enjoy a safe, healthy and very birdy 2025! Twitchers from across the country have descended on a sleepy [Kent](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/kent)��village after a rare sighting of an Americanbird. Birdwatchers from as far away as Yorkshire came to catch sight of the 'extremely rare' American yellow warbler with hundreds making the journey on Christmas Day. The foreign visitor was first spotted in New Hythe, near Maidstone in Kent, on Christmas Eve - with the bird last being sighted on British shores in 2017. https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/maidstone-american-yellow-warbler-bird-b2671977.html Celeste Echlin & Sam Walker Harwinton, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/31/24 12:00 pm From: Andrew Block via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black throated gray warbler & spotted towhee yes
At the Sewage treatment plant in New London we had the black throated gray warbler , 1 or 2 pine warblers, 1 or 2 western palm warblers and a ruby crowned kinglet. At bluff pt. S.p. we had the female spotted towhee, 2 or 3 hermit thrushes, 2 catbirds, 3 or 4 eastern towhees, 1 brown thrasher, 2 or 3 flickers, a very dark red tailed hawk and a red shouldered hawk. The warbler was seen about 1030 this morning and the towhee around 130pm. Andrew Block Yonkers new York Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/31/24 7:47 am From: BHMarsh via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lesser Black-backed Gull
Seen at Hartford Reservoir 6 West Hartford 10:15am by small island on east side near benches. Barry Marsh West Hartford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/30/24 9:01 am From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Other current reports from GroupMe
Other of today's reports from the GroupMe app: Kamchatka Gull in Cove Island park, Stamford. Eu. Wigeon M back at 14 Acre Pond, Norwalk. Spotted Towhee, "just past maker 14 at Bluff Point" Groton. Earlier report gave: 41.3131619, -72.0304649 Now, will they hang around another week? A. ShippeeHamden On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:52:16 AM EST, ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: Now in bushes across ft trumble state park Be patient he on the move To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/30/24 8:52 am From: ron serianz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black throated gray warbler
Now in bushes across ft trumble state park Be patient he on the move To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/30/24 7:46 am From: James Hunter via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-headed woodpeckers
From Russ Naylor Sunday December 29, Southbury CT. Janie Pierre Park 3 red-headed woodpeckers 2 juveniles and 1 adult. Jim Hunter Woodbury, CT. Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 6:01 pm From: Ed Haesche via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black-throated Grey Warbler pics & 1 Spotted Towhee
Warbler continues on Smith St New London,Water Treatment Plant. Towhee , Bluff Pt.St. Park ,Groton by Post 14. 1.5 mile walk on main trail. Ed Haesche Guilford https://photos.app.goo.gl/uu3qYFvRSRBzFkDR6 To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 4:40 pm From: Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] A few other New London CBC highlights
Aside from the now-famous spotted towhee at Bluff Point & black throated gray warbler at the New London Sewage Treatment Plant, here are a few highlights from the New London CBC on December 28... through the fog and drizzle. Many thanks to all who contributed! snow goose - 1 northern pintail - 1 king eider - 1 great egret - 2 (Fishers Island) American oystercatcher - 7 greater yellowlegs - 1 ruddy turnstone - 4 razorbill - 7 (NY waters but in the circle) long-eared owl - 1 northern saw-whet owl - 1 eastern phoebe - 1 (Fishers Island) rusty blackbird - 2 orange-crowned warbler - 1 common yellowthroat - 1 palm warbler - 4 pine warbler - 5 yellow-breasted chat - 1 -- Lisa Wahle Chester To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 11:29 am From: Donna Rose Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Red-headed Woodpecker
Janie Pierce Park, Southbury, Red-headed Woodpecker 3 continues past gate left of parking area. Golden crowned kinglets also seen. 12/29/24 Donna Rose Smith To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 7:52 am From: Donna Rose Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Eastern Towhee
Burlington, Gilbert Rd and Greer Rd. Eastern Towhee 10 am. Bristol CBC. Donna Rose Smith To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 5:37 am From: Rick Gedney via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Spotted Towhee
3:50 PM. SAT 12/27 Bluff Point Sate Park, Groton, CT Following up on the Spotted Towhee at Bluff Point in Groton. I was able to see the bird yesterday at approximately 3 PM. A small number of birders had also hiked out to get the bird. For anyone going for the chase today - heads up that this is 1.6 mile hike up a muddy path in the rain and fog - and 1.6 mile back to the parking area. Totally worth it as the bird was up at eye level in open brush on Staghorn Sumac feeding on berries and not skulking and scratching on the forest floor like our Towhee. The white spots on the upper wings and back are quite noticeable. Best seen from the beach looking back into the brushy areas. You will see a lot of footprints in the mud indicating the muddy path that veers off the main path to the beach. Check out the CT Rare Bird Alert for last coordinates. Kudos to David M. For finding this rarity. To be out that far, in that weather, that early, and spot this and not quickly dismiss it as a Eastern Towhee or even one of the Robins that are everywhere there is a testament to some intrepid birding. Rick Gedney Madison, CT Sent from Rick’s iPad > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:43:53 -0500 > From: Chuck Imbergamo <imbercj...> > Subject: [CT Birds] Western rarities > To: "<ctbirds...>" <ctbirds...> > Message-ID: <70AD1BD0-A25F-4CD7-A166-23439483FAA4...> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I haven’t seen them posted here, so I wanted to make CT Birders aware of two western rarities currently in our state. > > Yesterday, Nick Bonomo found a BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER at the Trumbull wastewater treatment plant in New London. According to eBird, the bird is still being seen, and there is one report from within the last hour. Here are the coordinates: 41.343087,-72.096004 > > Also within the last hour, David Mathieu found a SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff Point in Niantic. The report from the CT Audubon Rare Bird Alert was as follows: > > CTAudubonRBA: female-type SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff Point in GROTON. > > Coordinates: 41.3129569,-72.0305380 > > Chuck Imbergamo > CT Birds Moderator > Madison > > **************************************** To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/29/24 5:33 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Black throated grey
Still at waste water plant New London 8:30.Ed bailey Monroe To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/28/24 11:48 am From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Robins feeding on Callicarpa Berries
My yard in the fog today - flock of 17-20 robins in a feeding frenzy eating the tiny purple berries of a 20-inch high Callicarpa dichotoma bush, trying to balance on its skinny orange stems, joined by 3 starlings. Quite a sight! The robins hang out in my swamp; starlings are visiting, not resident. Resident hen turkey did visit today. Angel Dimmitt New Milford To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/28/24 9:56 am From: Lisa Wahle via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Western rarities
Sorry for not posting earlier. The NL CBC team got the back throated gray plus 3 palm and 1 pine warbler at the New London sewage treatment plant along Smith St. this morning. All quite cooperative. Lisa Wahle Chester On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:45 PM Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds < <ctbirds...> wrote: > I haven’t seen them posted here, so I wanted to make CT Birders aware of > two western rarities currently in our state. > > Yesterday, Nick Bonomo found a BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER at the Trumbull > wastewater treatment plant in New London. According to eBird, the bird is > still being seen, and there is one report from within the last hour. Here > are the coordinates: 41.343087,-72.096004 > > Also within the last hour, David Mathieu found a SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff > Point in Niantic. The report from the CT Audubon Rare Bird Alert was as > follows: > > CTAudubonRBA: female-type SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff Point in GROTON. > > Coordinates: 41.3129569,-72.0305380 > > Chuck Imbergamo > CT Birds Moderator > Madison > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or > "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/28/24 9:45 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Western rarities
I haven’t seen them posted here, so I wanted to make CT Birders aware of two western rarities currently in our state. Yesterday, Nick Bonomo found a BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER at the Trumbull wastewater treatment plant in New London. According to eBird, the bird is still being seen, and there is one report from within the last hour. Here are the coordinates: 41.343087,-72.096004 Also within the last hour, David Mathieu found a SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff Point in Niantic. The report from the CT Audubon Rare Bird Alert was as follows: CTAudubonRBA: female-type SPOTTED TOWHEE at Bluff Point in GROTON. Coordinates: 41.3129569,-72.0305380 Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/26/24 12:15 pm From: KERI ROBERTS via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] out of area bullocks oriole
This is out of area but i wanted to share with you folks anyways ,for always sharing with me .for those looking for a nice new years vermont bird the bullocks oriole continues in brattlboe vermont.not to far away from many of you.the home owners are great and are very welcoming to birders. happy new years chris To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/26/24 7:23 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Pink-footed Goose article
12/26. A nice article about the recent CT Pink-footed Geese appears in today’s Connecticut Post (and other Hearst Media newspapers?). Link: https://www.ctpost.com/connecticut/article/ct-arctic-visitor-pink-footed-goose-rare-bird-19986675.php?sid=5ba858d03f92a454704ff8fb&ss=A&st_rid=7bbaf197-27c7-4ed6-8261-dc4f785eef04&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT_PO_MorningBriefing Frank Mantlik Stratford Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/26/24 6:17 am From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Bird bath heater
Hi all, My current bird bath heater has failed (and had paint flaking off way too early in its life) so I'm in the market for a new one. I've read reviews of heaters with similar issues or that get too hot so if anyone has had good experiences with a heater/deicer please reply off list. Thanks, Rob Ballinger - Clinton To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/25/24 11:07 am From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Old Mystic Snow Goose
Paul Wragg found an immature Snow Goose on the Mystic River a little earlier this afternoon. It is currently behind the old factory in Old Mystic on Rt 27. There are about 1000 geese between that spot and St Patrick’s Cemetery. Glenn Williams Mystic Sent from my iPhone To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/24/24 4:02 pm From: SARAH FAULKNER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hartford County Big January of Birding
It's that time again! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our eighth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. The goal of the activity is to encourage folks to get outside during the month of January and see as many species of wild birds in Hartford County as possible. The competition is free to people of all ages. You do not need to be a HAS member or reside in Hartford County to enter. To participate, birders should enter their daily or periodic observations into ebird.org, the free birdwatching site maintained by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. At the end of the month, Hartford Audubon will retrieve all the data and award certificates and prizes. There are four categories: * Youth (ages 4-10) who must see at least 25 species to enter * Teen (ages 11-17) who must see at least 35 species to enter * Weekend Warrior (adults ages 18 and up who can’t get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 50 species to enter * Adults (ages 18 and up who can get outdoors during the week) who must see at least 60 species to enter. All entries that meet the minimum number of species for each challenge group will receive a certificate of achievement. A special prize will be awarded for the highest species count for each challenge group, and the coveted “Golden Grebe” award will be given to the birder finding the most unusual bird. Please see the HAS website at https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/ https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trips-events/club-events/ for contest details. January, 2025 may be a very interesting month and a joyful way to enter the new year. Please feel free to share this email with all your bird-loving friends. We’d like nothing more than to hand out dozens of certificates! Wishing everyone a healthy and birdy 2025, Sarah Faulkner, HAS Past-President 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 athttp://www.hartfordaudubon.org for more information. To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/24/24 2:28 pm From: ashippee via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Hamden: Rusty Bl. & Fox Sp.
Merries & Happies & all appropriate wishes ... We had 4 Fox Sparrows and 3 Rusty Blackbirds among other usual suspects at our feeders this afternoon here in Hamden. The first FOSP since November, 2022. I did have a few RUBL back in January. Ta! Arthur A. ShippeeHamden To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/24/24 9:17 am From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Local spots in Orange
12/24- Orange- checked the local ponds/ lakes which were all frozen over , each with a tiny section of open water. Lake Wepawaug had one Great Blue heron sitting on the ice edge. Crosby Pond- 4 mallards. Indian Lake had 2 mute swans with over 100 mallards and 8 beautiful domestic ducks. No Canada geese (or rare geese) viewed in any lake or farm field. Good birding to everyone !🦉🦤🐦🦅 Bev Propen, Orange To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/24/24 6:49 am From: Jalna Jaeger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Christmas Eve morning birds
Jalna Jaeger Norwalk. Raven perched and calling, robin clucking, yellow bellied sapsucker, purple finch at the feeder! To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 10:06 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Rufous hummingbird story?
Hello Rob - You are correct that a Rufous Hummingbird is being hosted at a private residence. As of this morning, the bird is still feeding actively. The homeowner has taken steps to make sure the nectar doesn’t freeze and he is committed to keep supporting the bird as long as it keeps showing up. Hopefully, as the extreme cold lets go over the next few days, the bird will continue to survive. Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 9:55 am From: imbercj--- via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Listserv posts issue - resolved now
Hello CT Birders - You may have noticed a flurry of posts which came through over the last hour or so. It turned out that our server had an issue which was preventing posts from going out. When the problem was resolved, posts from over the last few days began to go out, and some posts showing now may contain outdated information. Thanks to Glenn Williams who alerted me earlier about a post that didn't go through! If something doesn't seem right, please contact me so I can investigate. Thank you, Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 9:33 am From: ROBERT MIRER via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole at my feeder now (12:20). Yes, it is a Baltimore. Rob Mirer Moodus To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 8:18 am From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Napatree CBC highlights 12/22
I sent this out last night but it disappeared despite using the correct address. The Napatree CBC circle is half in coastal Connecticut, half in Coastal Rhode Island, and extends far enough south to catch the eastern end of Fishers Island. Thank you to everyone who went out into the brutal cold and wind today, especially the owlers and folks in exposed areas. We have reports from every group except Fishers Island, so will post final information later. A relatively new count, this was our 23rd effort. Painted Bunting (RI) - Avondale Rd, Avondale. Second record for count, a female like the first one. At the shingled house just west of Col WIllie Cove feeding on the edge of the circular driveway. Not sure what it was eating, but it held it at the same spot all day. No feeders visible. Eurasian Wigeon (RI) Mashaug Pond, found this week, perhaps the same one that was there last year that represented our first count record. Dickcissel (CT) With a flock of House Sparrows on the remnant of old Route 1 directly across from where Wequetquock Cove borders Route 1 in Stonington. This is a flat semicircle with some houses on it. 3rd count record Snowy Owl (RI) - 5th count record, will respect listserv protocol and not report location. We also had a Long-eared Owl. 5 Northern Saw-whet Owls, a Barred Owl, and 2 Great Horned Owls. This count has never missed saw-whet or GHOW and has had Long-eared 70% of the time. Habitat loss is making the latter more difficult to find every year. Eared Grebe (RI) - 4th count record, but this is the third year in a row for this presumed returning winter visitor. Quonny Beach Sand Trail Red Crossbill (RI) - 7th record but particularly noteworthy this year, Atlantic Ave in Misquamicut, house #380 Harlequin Duck (3 - RI) 2 at Watch Hill Light, 1 at Napatree Point, 9th count record Red-headed Woodpecker (4 - RI) 3 Continuing in the Burlingame State Park campground area, 1 in Westerly seen from St Michael's Cemetery in Pawcatuck, Connecticut across the Pawcatuck River, 7th count records Black-headed Gull (2 - RI) Both in the Misquamicut section of the count circle, one at the mouth of the Weekapaug Breachway and one in Winnapaug Pond. 10th count records. Seems like a good percentage but as late as the mid-90's, BHGU wintered at Weekapaug Pond and Breachway annually. Snow Goose (RI) - 7th count record, Watch Hill Light and Napatree, flyby presumed to be the same bird Lapland Longspur (RI) - continuing in the Misquamicut State Beach parking lot, 8th count record Greater Yellowlegs (CT & RI), Dodge Paddock/Beale Preserve, Stonington Borough, and Winnapaug Pond, Misquamicut. 13th record Palm Warbler (3 - RI) our only non-Yellow-rumped Warbler, 2 on the Quonny Sand Trail, 1 at Napatree Point. 11th records Yellow-breasted Chat (CT & RI) Palmer Neck Rd near bridge over railroad tracks, Oceanview Highway, Watch Hill. Habitat loss makes this once reliable tally more and more difficult. Other notable birds for our count were Peregrine Falcon (9th), Killdeer (10th), and Northern Pintail (9th). We are puddle duck challenged but have done better in recent years. Not sure why we haven't had more luck with Peregrine or Killdeer. Glenn Williams Mystic To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 8:14 am From: Glenn Williams via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Napatree CBC highlights 12/22
The Napatree CBC circle is half in coastal Connecticut, half in Coastal Rhode Island, and extends far enough south to catch the eastern end of Fishers Island. Thank you to everyone who went out into the brutal cold and wind today, especially the owlers and folks in exposed areas. We have reports from every group except Fishers Island, so will post final information later. A relatively new count, this was our 23rd effort. Painted Bunting (RI) - Avondale Rd, Avondale. Second record for count, a female like the first one. At the shingled house just west of Col WIllie Cove feeding on the edge of the circular driveway. Not sure what it was eating, but it held it at the same spot all day. No feeders visible. Eurasian Wigeon (RI) Mashaug Pond, found this week, perhaps the same one that was there last year that represented our first count record. Dickcissel (CT) With a flock of House Sparrows on the remnant of old Route 1 directly across from where Wequetquock Cove borders Route 1 in Stonington. This is a flat semicircle with some houses on it. 3rd count record Snowy Owl (RI) - 5th count record, will respect listserv protocol and not report location. We also had a Long-eared Owl. 5 Northern Saw-whet Owls, a Barred Owl, and 2 Great Horned Owls. This count has never missed saw-whet or GHOW and has had Long-eared 70% of the time. Habitat loss is making the latter more difficult to find every year. Eared Grebe (RI) - 4th count record, but this is the third year in a row for this presumed returning winter visitor. Quonny Beach Sand Trail Red Crossbill (RI) - 7th record but particularly noteworthy this year, Atlantic Ave in Misquamicut, house #380 Harlequin Duck (3 - RI) 2 at Watch Hill Light, 1 at Napatree Point, 9th count record Red-headed Woodpecker (4 - RI) 3 Continuing in the Burlingame State Park campground area, 1 in Westerly seen from St Michael's Cemetery in Pawcatuck, Connecticut across the Pawcatuck River, 7th count records Black-headed Gull (2 - RI) Both in the Misquamicut section of the count circle, one at the mouth of the Weekapaug Breachway and one in Winnapaug Pond. 10th count records. Seems like a good percentage but as late as the mid-90's, BHGU wintered at Weekapaug Pond and Breachway annually. Snow Goose (RI) - 7th count record, Watch Hill Light and Napatree, flyby presumed to be the same bird Lapland Longspur (RI) - continuing in the Misquamicut State Beach parking lot, 8th count record Greater Yellowlegs (CT & RI), Dodge Paddock/Beale Preserve, Stonington Borough, and Winnapaug Pond, Misquamicut. 13th record Palm Warbler (3 - RI) our only non-Yellow-rumped Warbler, 2 on the Quonny Sand Trail, 1 at Napatree Point. 11th records Yellow-breasted Chat (CT & RI) Palmer Neck Rd near bridge over railroad tracks, Oceanview Highway, Watch Hill. Habitat loss makes this once reliable tally more and more difficult. Other notable birds for our count were Peregrine Falcon (9th), Killdeer (10th), and Northern Pintail (9th). We are puddle duck challenged but have done better in recent years. Not sure why we haven't had more luck with Peregrine or Killdeer. I should also mention that our primary compiler and circle creator went all the way to Antarctica to shirk his duties again. Glenn Williams Mystic, CT To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

Date: 12/23/24 8:00 am From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Rufous hummingbird story?
Happy holidays all, Just wondering if anyone knows the story behind the rufous hummingbird in New Haven county I've been seeing reported in the eBird rare bird alerts for quite some time. Since I've seen no mention in the GroupMe group or on here I'm assuming it's at a private residence and I have no interest in chasing it (a good way of making a rare bird disappear is to have me go look for it), just wondering how it's doing, especially considering last night's low temps. Feel free to reply offline. Thanks, Rob Ballinger - Clinton To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send an email with just "join" or "leave" in the subject or body to: <ctbirds-request...> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

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