Connecticut Birding Resources

Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in Connecticut. Birders will find many interesting species waiting in Connecticut, including the rare Connecticut Warbler. Bird watching along the coast of Connecticut during migration seasons provides bird watchers a wide array of species along with some of the finest scenery.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Connecticut. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Connecticut. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Connecticut Ornithological Association
Checklist of the Birds of Connecticut

Recent Bird Sightings

Connecticut Ornithological Association

Birding Locations

Connecticut State Bird - American Robin

Connecticut Birding Events

Annual Connecticut Audubon Society Eagle Festival
Usually in February
Essex, Connecticut
Phone: 860-767-0660
E-Mail: mneville@ctaudubon.org
Presented by the Connecticut Audubon Society, this is a fun, family Festival to view and learn more about bald eagles who return each winter to the lower CT River Valley. Festival events include eagle viewing opportunities from boat and land. Many free activities including lectures, bird carving & photography exhibits, children's nature programs, birds of prey demos, Native American presentations, musical entertainment and much more.

Hawkwatch Weekend

Usually in September
Greenwich, Connecticut
Phone: 203-869-5272
E-mail: greenwich_center@audubon.org
Our annual fall festival for the whole family. Live birds of prey, children's' programs, nature walks, and more. Rain or shine! Celebrate the spectacular hawk migration that passes over the Hawk Watch site - one of the highest points in Greenwich. The 2-day festival will feature live bird presentations by The Raptor Project - the largest traveling collection of birds of prey from all over the world. Other activities will include games, movies, face painters, food and fun for the whole family.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Connecticut, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Connecticut birds is welcomed.

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