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A trio of fluffy, gray American Oystercatcher chicks follow an adult American Oystercatcher carrying food in its beak.
2022 Shorebird and Seabird Conservation Highlights
December 15, 2022 — Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and partners, 2022 has been one of our best seasons yet!
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Four people, including Governor Lamont and Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy Robert LaFrance, smile for the camera, dressed in formalwear.
State Rep. Dorinda Borer Secures $850,000 for Audubon Connecticut to Create a Regional Coastal Resilience Hub in West Haven
December 09, 2022
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A group of volunteers helps dig a hole into which a native tree is being planted
Planting Native Trees and Shrubs at Oneida Sanctuary in Greenwich
November 29, 2022 — At this important wetland ecosystem, plants must be able to tolerate unique coastal conditions.
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A Swainson's Thrush sits on a branch with fall foliage blurred in the background. It is a brown bird with a cream colored chest with brown spots. and white encircling its eye.
Following a Swainson's Thrush from Connecticut to Costa Rica
November 07, 2022 — A growing network of Motus towers across the US and Central America have made it possible to track a single bird's migratory movements.
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Four teenagers are bent over pulling mugwort from the ground, there is a large patch in front of them obscuring half their bodies' from view.
Mugwort Banished, Trails Created to Bring Oneida Sanctuary to Life
October 03, 2022
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A group of Junior Forest Technicians and their mentor, Glen, pose for a group photo in a small wooded clearing.
Junior Forest Technicians Carve a Path for Their Futures in the Woods
September 02, 2022 — Forestry experiences at Bent of the River Audubon Center show students they can make a difference.
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A red barn stands in a grassy area against a blue sky. There is a metal tower with antennae attached to its closest corner.
New Tower Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over the State’s Northwest Corner
September 01, 2022 — The Sharon Audubon Center’s Motus wildlife tracking tower receives pings from tracking devices on birds, helping scientists better understand their movements.
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Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
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Forest Owners Embrace Beavers and Blue Herons Follow
August 05, 2022
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Several high school students stand on a beach, observing birds with a spotting scope.
A "Swap Day" for Connecticut's Student Conservationists
August 02, 2022 — Junior Forest Technicians and WildLife Guards traveled from woodlands to water to learn more about conservation in Connecticut.
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