Birding - Northeast Connecticut - and Points West!

Listing of some of the great CT birding spots. Connecticut has more than its share of great birders , but the one area of the state that receives less attention than it deserves is the northeast quarter. I'll define this area as anywhere east of the Connecticut River and North of Willimantic (Windham), although, of course, I may stretch the boundaries at any time. 2013 - I'm traveling more - to the SW so far, and I'll add some info about my adventures there.

Monday, July 16, 2012

You know a Hermit Thrushes' song, but how well have you really heard it?

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All of us have heard the beautiful sound of a Hermit Thrush singing, but how well have you really heard it? As some of you know, I don't...

Boston Hollow, Birds are still singing, Originally posted Sunday, July 8, 2012

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I went to Boston Hollow today for the first time in about a week and was surprised and pleased to find that a lot of birds are still sin...
Friday, June 22, 2012

Where oh where have all the Migrants gone?

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At the beginning of May all the state's most ardent birders start heading for known hotspots, looking for the annual spring migrants. Ma...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Back Again!

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Yes I am still alive. Been 2 years since I've posted on this blog, but I plan on adding a couple of things in the immediate future. Last...
Thursday, August 5, 2010

A very special Ct sighting

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Way out of the northeast corner, but I can't let this one go unmentioned.  On Sunday, August 1st Dennis Varza spotted a White-tailed K...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Cardinal Flower, Swallows on the move!

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This is a native wildflower which is just coming into bloom now, at least in northern Ct.  It grows in wet places, marshes, swamps and ...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Red-breasted Nuthatches - again - and thoughts on Boston Hollow habitat

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Today, Tuesday, July 27, I found 2 adult Red-breasted Nuthatches about 200 yards from where I found the juveniles last week.  As I have said...
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Additions to Boston Hollow 2010 list

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I have spotted a few more new birds for the BH area in the last week or 2.  The total is now 88.  Recent additions include...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Boston Hollow "news" and some new recordings

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I know I have gotten behind and I have lots I'd like to mention.  I have a great time taking pictures and now, recordin...
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Friday, July 9, 2010

Fledgling Phoebes, angry Ovenbirds

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I found 3 fledglings all jammed together on a branch, waiting for mom and dad to fill them up. While they were waiting, a Veery stopped b...
Thursday, July 8, 2010

What's Up with Me and Boston Hollow?

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Anyone who has looked at my Ct list posts or followed this blog knows that I have concentrated almost exclusively on the Boston Hollow area,...
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Warm-up for Lighthouse Point

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Headed out this AM as I have the last few weeks to Boston Hollow.  For a change it was clear and dry and cool with a stiff breeze.  And BH w...
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Yellow-rump, Boston hollow

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I enticed him out of the hemlocks last week.  I'm sure they are breeding there. More pics: Yellowrump, Boston hollow
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Boston Hollow and Barlow Mill Roads, and the surrounding Yale Forest area

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This area is in Ashford, Ct, in a section known as Westford.  To get there you can take Ct Rt 89, either east from I-84, exit 72 or we...
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how hot was it? ....

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It was SO hot.... Go to  link below for more pics - it should load fast /DeerInPondAshford62810  
Monday, June 28, 2010

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Boston Hollow, 6-25-10

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Found of whole family of these guys,  busily zooming around the area near a tree full of sap wells.  The juvies spent most of their time ...
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Monday, July 21, 2008

CT Audubon Soc. Bafflin Sanctuary and Wyndham Land Trust - Pomfret

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The Pomfret CAS and associated lands of the Wyndham Land Trust provide a largely contiguous parcel of land of roughly 1400 acres. This sanct...

"Station 43", South Windsor

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Station 43 is a Federal Wildlife Management Area and an IBA (Important Bird Area). It's a great spot to look for waterfowl and marsh bir...
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

NE Ct Birding Hotspots - Mansfield Hollow

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Mansfield Hollow (State Park) Without a doubt this is one of the most under-birded spots I know, even though there is some activity. At ti...
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