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11/04/2026

During Membership Appreciation Month, we invited Connecticut Audubon Society members to share their favorite photos of Connecticut’s birds, wildlife, and wild places. From quiet moments to unexpected encounters, you gave us so many reasons to look a little closer.

The votes are in! Congratulations to Joseph Szalay, whose photo “Great Blue Heron Parents Necking in the Nest” won the 2026 People’s Choice Award in our first Wild Connecticut Photo Showcase!

Congratulations to all our featured photographers and thank you to everyone who shared a photo or cast a vote!

11/03/2026

In 2026, we chose The Connecticut Audubon Society's first Bird of the Year, and the Pileated Woodpecker was the people's choice!

On December 16th, Join Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater as we look back at our year of the Pileated Woodpecker, share stories and photos of this magnificent bird, answer questions, and reveal our 2027 Bird of the Year!

If you'd like to submit a question for Joe, comment on this post or send us a dm.

📸Brian Gallagher

11/02/2026

Any cool nature sightings or experiences recently?

11/01/2026

Highlights from Day 2 of our eelgrass restoration work at Griswold Point!

This innovative seagrass restoration technique, developed by .environmental_, is called “Seeds of Eelgrass Attached to Shellfish” (SEAS). Eelgrass seeds are attached to clams, which naturally bury themselves and plant the seeds directly!

Eelgrass meadows are essential marine habitats that support a variety of fish, shellfish, and birds. We look forward to returning to the site in early spring to see the results of this great work!

A big thank you again to everyone who has supported this project and helped to make these restoration efforts possible!

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10/31/2026

The original neighborhood night watch. Keeping an eye on the trick-or-treaters tonight. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

📸Eastern Screech Owl by Lisa Jarosik, 2026 Membership Photo Contest entry

10/30/2026

As the ocean absorbs extra carbon from our atmosphere, its chemistry changes. What does this mean for marine life?

Ecological Footprint Calculator: https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en

Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/WXNmNEQiAhYvBbEy7

10/29/2026

The Connecticut Audubon's Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's fall portion of the 2026 Connecticut River Lecture Series kicked off on Thursday, October 22 with a thought-provoking presentation by UConn's Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut, and Director of the Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Center.
From "Black Bears: Finding Food within the Forest and within your Freezer," engaged attendees learned about home-ranges, research methods, and increased bear-human interactions. We hope you'll join us for future lectures in this meaningful series.

https://ctaudubon.org/events/rtp-estuary-center/ct-river-lecture-series-chris-elphick/

10/28/2026

Vote for CT Audubon's 2027 Bird of the Year!

The Bird of the Year program is a celebration of birds, the places they live, and the community of people who care about them. Will the 2027 Bird of the Year be the American Kestrel, Eastern Bluebird, or Green Heron? You'll have all of November to vote!

The winner will be announced during a free webinar on Dec. 16. Our centers and sanctuaries will spotlight the winner throughout 2027 with monthly programs and experiences to show how these birds live and behave, and why they are so important to our local history and landscape.

Tell us who you're voting for and why in the comments!

Vote here: ctaudubon.org/vote

10/27/2026

Beautiful weather, bird walks, and a celebration of another year of conservation!

Members and guests joined us at Stratford Point on Saturday for Connecticut Audubon Society’s Annual Meeting of Members.

We welcomed Sam Gilliland as our new Board Chair and thanked outgoing Chair Pam Fraser for her dedicated service, and we also welcomed four new board members.

Congratulations to Kathy Van Der Aue and Sarah Middeleer, recipients of the 2026 Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award, recognizing their outstanding contributions!

Conservation Manager Stefan Martin led bird walks around the sanctuary, and guest speaker Elizabeth Cherry shared fascinating insights into birders and their connections with wildlife.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to all our members, volunteers, and supporters who make our work protecting Connecticut’s birds and habitats possible. Here's to another great year!

10/26/2026

There’s no better time to visit the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme than in the fall! Located in the Connecticut River Estuary, the center offers stunning views of autumn colors and tons of opportunities to connect with nature. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just love the outdoors, there’s something for everyone!
Stop by, take a hike, or join a program—it’s the perfect way to enjoy Connecticut’s beautiful autumn season!

See what's happening on our calendar: https://ctaudubon.org/locations/roger-tory-peterson-estuary-center/programs-and-events/

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