American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) in HD
Right now the migrating American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) can be found on farms and fields in areas such as Chautauqua County to the shores of Lake Erie or the Atlantic Coast. You may see one individual or you may see dozens. This HD video shows how much they as a species enjoy bobbing their tails. It may be a “drab” bird due to its preference for open areas but it certainly has an understated zest.
Read MoreAutumn in the sky
Here’s one view of Long Island Sound last night as vivid autumn colors took over the sky. The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds had a wonderfully successful season and on Wednesday we put out some additional numbers and information in the AAfCW blog: http://ctwaterbirds.blogspot.com/2014/09/preliminary-aafcw-2014-stats.html
Read MoreRuddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
There are still plenty of shorebird migrants to be found like this Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) which Sean photographed while it was obviously rather busy! Good thing that’s not quicksand…
Read MoreRoger Tory Peterson – Galapagos
Here’s a Throwback Thursday photo to Roger Tory Peterson in the Galapagos in 1964 from Ross Kiester. Here’s hoping many of you are getting to relax on the beach and enjoy some birds or will be soon! Our coastal stewardship work continues through August across Connecticut at some of Roger’s favorite locations.
Read MoreLeast Tern (Sternula antillarum)
Beautiful in flight shot of a Least Tern by Sean during our surveys this week for the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds. It looks like Hurricane Arthur will be avoiding us in New England but wet weather is still on the way to our shores. It may help the little ones more than hurt them as this heat on the beach in the strong July sun can be deadly to the growing birds.
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