Date: 8/21/26 6:43 am From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Cedar waxwings and Chimney Swifts
Was observing a small flock of Cedar Waxwings in trees near the river and the old brick building at Montgomery Mills in Windsor Locks. One of the waxwings was apparently interested in something in a 4th floor apartment. It repeatedly flew up to the window, as if it wanted to get in. Iâve never seen a waxwing display that behavior. Perhaps someone had a flowering plant, but for obvious reasons, didnât want to been seen using binoculars to look in someoneâs window!
A couple days ago in early evening, I saw 2 Chimney Swifts fly into the tall, brick chimney stack here at the old mill. Iâve monitored that stack pre and post sunset in years past, to no avail. I hadnât looked at all this year, but will begin again, to see if we may have had nests or a roost starting. It would seem ideal as itâs a tall chimney stack, conveniently located between the river and canal, where they can be seen and heard feasting on many small flies and insects.
Christina Nieves
Windsor Locks, CT
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Date: 8/19/26 6:31 pm From: Beverly Propen via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Coastal Center
8/19 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center. 9:40am-1PM. sunny, low tide rising, 82F. We are open to the public again, since summer camp is over. The center was packed with visitors-some local, some from Ohio, Virginia. We have a new resident- Alice the Bearded dragon which was given to us. Viewed from inside the building looking over the marsh: 3 juvenile Yellow crowned night herons, 1 Great blue heron, Snowy Egrets, Great egrets, 9 mallards, 2 American black ducks, 1 D.C. Cormorant, a Ring billed gull with a crab in its bill getting chased by numerous other gulls, our Osprey family, and a flock of about 12 Black bellied plovers and about 20 Semipalmated Plovers flew in around 12:55pm. On the grounds & feeders: 5 Mourning doves at the water fountain, a Catbird, Cardinals, 2 Robins, 1 Blue jay, 3 House finches, an American Goldfinch and 1 Ruby throated hummingbird. Bev Propen, Orange
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Date: 8/16/26 5:15 am From: johnogren63 via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Plum Bank Marsh Little Blue Heron
8/16- Little Blue Heron are starting to show up in increasing numbers again in Plum Bank Marsh, Old Saybrook. On a boat ride yesterday we found 3 separate groups. In the NE corner there were 2 adults, a juvenile, and a beautifully marked 1st year. In the NW area a group of 14 adults and 3 juvies flew up briefly and settled back down.(probably distant views from South View cul de sac, park on road and walk)In the southern portion a group of 2 adults, 3 juvies, and another mostly blue 1st year-could be viewed from area across from town beach. (No parking from 9-4)Viewing access is tough here!John OgrenSent from my Galaxy
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Date: 8/14/26 5:58 am From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lighthouse Point Park damage and the hawk watch
Noted the heavy damage at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The timing is bad for the hawk watch at Lighthouse Point Park to say the least.Â
David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 8/11/26 5:12 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Wilson's Phalarope
Sandy point west haven in bay hanging with 2 lesser yellow legs. Ed Bailey MonroeÂ
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Date: 8/10/26 12:40 pm From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] LI Sound birds 8/10
8/10, western Long Island Sound- Tom Murray and I were allowed to join a research vessel cruise, whereby we were recording bird species and numbers. Highlights: a group of 4 Parasitic Jaegers chasing Common Terns mid-Sound off Stamford, 3 WILSON’s Storm Petrels working a natural slick off Norwalk, and a sitting flock of 660 Laughing Gulls (mostly juveniles) near Bayville, Long Island, NY, and several pods totalling 30-40 (Bottlenose?) Dolphins off Stratford.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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Date: 8/10/26 8:30 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bairds SP
The Baird's Sandpiper was scared off by human activity after just a short while observing and photographing it. Chris, Tom Baptist and myself were unable to locate it again, unfortunately. It flew west and may still be around, but it was not relocated in our search of all of the west end puddles.
The puddles have dried somewhat compared to Friday, but they are still present and always worth checking this time of year!
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Date: 8/10/26 7:59 am From: ed bailey via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Royal tern
At stratford point flying west 10:50amEd Bailey MonroeÂ
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Date: 8/10/26 6:57 am From: Chris Roberts via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bairds SP
Hello group.im coming down from vt wednesday to bird with a young new
birder.are the puddles still there at the westend with shorebirds?The
bairds would be a lifer for us.any other tips for seeing birds at
hammonasset would be appreciated.
Chris
Chester vt
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Date: 8/10/26 6:51 am From: Christopher Unsworth via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bairds SP
Bairds Sandpiper in case of confusion
Christopher Unsworth Cheshire, CT
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Date: 8/9/26 6:16 am From: johnogren63 via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Crow roost?
While having dinner Friday evening (8/7)Â at the Island Marina restaurant in Essex, we observed a huge "murder" of crows fly over us heading west over the CT River from Old Lyme. Easily over 1000.Any idea of their destination?John OgrenSent from my Galaxy
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Date: 8/8/26 8:43 am From: Jesse LeBlanc via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Whimbrel at Sandy point
Whimbrel continues at Sandy point on the inner portion of the lagoon and mud flats facing the water treatment plant.
Jesse LeBlanc Vernon CT
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About an hour ago, I found a MARBLED GODWIT at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. The bird is in the west end of the park, forging in the large puddle between the road and the septic field. There are also Solitary and Pectoral Sandpipers, peep sandpipers and other shorebirds and gulls there to enjoy.
When I left, the bird was still there and the park is open until 8 PM so it is worth a try if you can get there!
Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison
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Date: 8/4/26 12:14 pm From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Milford Point bird walks
8/4. I will be leading a number of bird/nature walks at the Milford Point Coastal Center in August and September. The first one is this Sunday, August 9. Pre-registration is required, and there is a nominal fee. For info and to register, call Louise at 203-878-7440, or visit the website. https://ctaudubon.org/programs-and-events/?month=8&year=2026&location=milford-point
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I hope that my post about the Lesser Frigatebird didn't cast any doubt on the report. As Jesse pointed out, the photos are in the Macaulay library because that's where eBird media is stored. I have no reason to doubt that the observers saw and photographed the bird, and I haven't heard any suggestions to the contrary.
Most of the GroupMe discussion was around the fact that the report was not submitted sooner. The vast majority of birders wouldn't have the ability to get to the island and, even for the few who have boats, it is illegal to land on the island. Plus, landing there would be pointless since the bird was seen flying in the vicinity, not roosting or nesting.
If the CT Birds community knew that the bird was around, they could've at least scoped for it from land. Many Wilson's Storm Petrels have been seen over the last week and were identifiable, despite being very far out in the sound. At a minimum, many of us would probably have visited the coast to keep an eye out.
The Lesser Frigatebird is rare for our country, let alone our small state, and I think most birders here would look for it responsibly, had they known there was a chance to see it.
The reason for my post the other day was to alert our community that the bird may still be around. The possible sighting of a frigatebird species in North Milford reminded me of the revelation a few days earlier about the June 24th Lesser Frigatebird sighting at Falkner Island. This bird is far, far from its normal range and if it has found a suitable food source it may still be in our area. Since many on this list are not on the GroupMe, I wanted you to be aware!
Chuck Imbergamo
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> On Aug 3, 2026, at 1:43 PM, Jesse LeBlanc via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Don’t all photos posted on eBird show up as McCauley Library? I’m assuming that’s what bird list you were referring to
>
> Jesse LeBlanc
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>> On Aug 3, 2026, at 1:22 PM, Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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>> When I was checking the bird list of the frigate bird, she says she didn’t have her camera with her in the post and
>> Not that I’m doubting her identification, but the photos seem to come from the McCauley library when I hover over them with my mouse.
>> Lorrie Shaw
>> Guilford
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Date: 8/3/26 10:36 am From: Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Frigate photos
That makes sense…my error then sorry
> On Aug 3, 2026, at 1:32 PM, Jesse LeBlanc <cptnhalfbeard...> wrote:
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> Don’t all photos posted on eBird show up as McCauley Library? I’m assuming that’s what bird list you were referring to
>
> Jesse LeBlanc
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>> On Aug 3, 2026, at 1:22 PM, Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> When I was checking the bird list of the frigate bird, she says she didn’t have her camera with her in the post and
>> Not that I’m doubting her identification, but the photos seem to come from the McCauley library when I hover over them with my mouse.
>> Lorrie Shaw
>> Guilford
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Date: 8/3/26 10:33 am From: Jesse LeBlanc via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Frigate photos
Don’t all photos posted on eBird show up as McCauley Library? I’m assuming that’s what bird list you were referring to
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> On Aug 3, 2026, at 1:22 PM, Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> When I was checking the bird list of the frigate bird, she says she didn’t have her camera with her in the post and
> Not that I’m doubting her identification, but the photos seem to come from the McCauley library when I hover over them with my mouse.
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Date: 8/3/26 10:21 am From: Lorrie Shaw via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Frigate photos
When I was checking the bird list of the frigate bird, she says she didn’t have her camera with her in the post and
Not that I’m doubting her identification, but the photos seem to come from the McCauley library when I hover over them with my mouse.
Lorrie Shaw
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Date: 8/1/26 2:15 pm From: Donna Rose Smith via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Passing of Ray Belding
It is with great sadness that I am writing to let the birding community know that Ray Belding passed away on July 29th. Ray had been birding since 1966 when he took an ornithology course at the U. of New Hampshire. As a professional, he worked as a school social worker in Naugatuck. Working in education gave him the opportunity to travel extensively during vacation periods. In the late 80's he began leading trips for Caligo Ventures. First, to Costa Rica and later to places in Venezuela, Ecuador, Belize and Panama. He is a past president of the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society and had been compiler for their Christmas Bird Census from 1976 to 2021. Ray will be missed for making CBC compliations entertaining and the Wednesday's with Ray morning bird walks each May.
Donna Rose Smith
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Date: 8/1/26 10:01 am From: Chuck Imbergamo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Eyes to the skies near the coast!!
In case you hadn't heard, an eBird checklist from June 24th was submitted the other day, including photos, of an apparent LESSER FRIGATEBIRD. To put into context just how rare this species is for our area, you would normally have to be in Madagascar, Southeast Asia or Australia to see one. And there has only been one ever sighted in United States Atlantic waters in history (in Maine 66 years ago), according to eBird.
Apparently this MEGA rarity was seen flying near Falkner Island off of Guilford by two people working for the NFWS documenting the tern colony. They said that they delayed their report because of 'protocol' that they can't report anything rare.... Here's a link to their eBird report which includes photos of the bird and their comments: https://ebird.org/checklist/S377967035
The fact that this bird was not reported sooner is upsetting to many in our community, and our CT Birds rules prevents me from repeating the first words I said when I saw that report... :)
HOWEVER just now, someone submitted a message through the COA website believing that they may have seen a Frigatebird flying over their house at 11:45 AM today in North Milford.
Pretty exciting to think that the bird may still be around. I would strongly suggest that everyone keep their eyes to the skies right now!
Chuck Imbergamo
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Madison
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Date: 7/31/26 8:53 am From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Common Mergansers
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Four Common Mergansers seen this morning at Riverside Park Hartford. Unusual location for this time of year. Also FOUR immature Red Shouldered Hawks all together at Rocky Hill Meadows.
Paul Desjardins Windsor Locks
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Date: 7/28/26 4:34 pm From: Christina Nieves via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Swallows!
What a fantastic site, hundreds of Tree swallows flying and feeding on swarms of insects over the CT. The birds are moving in such a way, that they look like leaves blowing erratically across the sky on a windy day. There may be other swallows and swifts, as all have been seen here before, but the feeding frenzy appears dominated by Tree Swallows. Can be seen near the bridge on rte 140 from Windsor Locks to East Windsor. Christina Nieves Windsor Locks
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Date: 7/28/26 2:45 am From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] ON the deck
A great egret was ON our deck yesterday. It wandered around the yard bit then proceeded up a trail into the woods. Perhaps the new deck railing birdbath with solar fountain works wonders and there IS a small pond through the woods in the direction it was headed, but all very surprising behavior.
Rob Ballinger - Clinton
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This came into the COA contact email. If interested, contact Noel Ambery directly: <nambery...>
I ... wanted to reach out to you to see if you may be interested in teaching a class for our local adult-education program. I act as a Site Coordinator for Northwest Connecticut's Region 1's EdAdvance program, and I am currently planning our Spring 2027 course offerings. Would you be interested in teaching an Introduction to Falconry Class--or a similar class--for adult students ages 18+? We are doing online and in-person classes. It sounds like a wonderful subject for students to learn more about. Teaching a class can also be a great opportunity to broaden the instructor's audience and to emphasize one's brand. I enclose a very brief Course Proposal Form to submit along with a brief bio/syllabus to that effect for your completion at your earliest convenience. We pay our instructors $20/hour.
Spring 2027 non-credit enrichment online classes can be held as well. Many of our online courses are held via Zoom (either the instructor's own Zoom account, which can be held anytime, or a Zoom account that our agency can provide you that comes with a moderator to handle the technical stuff, which can be held Monday through Thursday, anytime between 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.).
In-person classes can be held at any of our many sites that range from Falls Village to Watertown (chances are, one of our sites is near you). Depending on the site's schedule, in-person classes are held Mondays through Thursdays, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. All classes are weekly and can be scheduled anytime between February 2027 and mid-May 2027, excluding holidays. Classes are generally two hours maximum. The number of classes in a course can range from one class to a total five maximum; if a second-level course to the subject is desired, we can develop that as well.
We are putting together courses for the Spring 2027 semester in the coming months. Many returning instructors will soon be filling up available time slots and classrooms. We would like to fit in your class. Please be sure to submit the completed very brief Course Proposal Form at your earliest convenience if you are interested. EdAdvance reaches about 81,000 households, and nearly double the number of individuals, and it would be great to have such a class among our courses offered. Our courses have been acclaimed by several local media, including most recently by the newspaper The Republican-American (Waterbury, CT).
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at the below contact information. I hope you will consider doing a class. I look forward to being in touch. I appreciate your kind consideration. Please let me know if you have any questions and I will be glad to assist.
Thank you,
Noel Ambery II EdAdvance Site Coordinator Region 1/Falls Village P.O. Box 909 | 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 O: 860.307.5631 | F: 860.567.3381 | fb | tw
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2 PM, Cedar Island platform, Little Blue Heron adult.
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> On Jul 25, 2026, at 9:00 PM, Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Saw it, too bad they didn’t use Guy Tudor’s bird illustrations for the graphics. Really nice writeup!
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>> Just noted on the online New York Times newspaper a nice but short obit on the late Guy Tudor, a great bird illustrator of the birds of South America.
>> David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 7/25/26 5:59 pm From: Michael DiGiorgio via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Guy Tudor obit
Saw it, too bad they didn’t use Guy Tudor’s bird illustrations for the graphics. Really nice writeup!
Mike DiGiorgio
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> On Jul 25, 2026, at 3:19 PM, John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> Just noted on the online New York Times newspaper a nice but short obit on the late Guy Tudor, a great bird illustrator of the birds of South America.
> David W BabingtonWashington, CT
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Date: 7/25/26 12:20 pm From: John D Babington via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Guy Tudor obit
Just noted on the online New York Times newspaper a nice but short obit on the late Guy Tudor, a great bird illustrator of the birds of South America.
David W BabingtonWashington, CTÂ Â
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Date: 7/24/26 3:02 pm From: Paul Desjardins via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] White Throated Sparrow
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Seen this afternoon at The Waterworks in Windsor Locks.
Paul Desjardins Windsor Locks
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Date: 7/24/26 12:51 pm From: Craig Repasz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Great Meadows Marsh History Walk in Stratford. Aug 1
FREE INTERPRETIVE WALK Aug 1. 2026 10:00
Join Us for a Great Meadows Marsh History Walk in Stratford!
Discover how this incredible marsh survived decades of development plans—and emerged as a wildlife haven for migratory birds, terrapins, and more. Take a walk, hear the stories, and see why protecting places like this matters now more than ever. Led by Audubon’s hard-working Salt Marsh Stewards.
Saturday, Aug 1 at 10am
Stewart B. McKinney NWR (Meet at approximate address - 600 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615)
Free & open to all!
History Walk Explores Past and Preservation of Great Meadows Marsh
The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge will host a free History Walk at 10am on Saturday June 27th, highlighting the remarkable journey of Great Meadows marsh—from decades of failed development schemes to its eventual protection as vital wildlife habitat. Participants will learn how proposed airport expansions, dredging operations, and shoreline subdivisions ultimately gave way to a growing recognition of the marsh’s ecological importance for migratory birds, terrapins, and other coastal species. The program will be led by two of Audubon’s marsh stewards, who have been doing hands-on conservation work in the marsh for the past several summers.
Meet at approximate address - 600 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615---
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