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What should you call to report unusual bird activity?
You can report rare bird visitors, like this Ivory Gull, to your local bird club, Rare Bird Alert, or local Audubon chapter, and make sure to report it on eBird. Photo by Ian Davies.
Are there sandhill cranes in CT?
Several times a year, Sandhill Cranes are observed in Connecticut, often while they are flying past. This week one has been feeding in a cornfield in Stonington. What it looks like: Standing at about four feet tall, Sandhill Cranes are very large, tall birds with long necks.
How do you document a bird?
How do I document birds?
- Collect physical documentation. Photos and recordings are the best documentation possible. Even poor quality media can conclusively establish an identification.
- Provide a thorough written description. Not everyone has access to a camera or recording device.
Are there cormorants in Connecticut?
A fish-eating bird, it is found in areas where prey is abundant, including coastal environments, estuaries, rivers, and lakes. A good place to look for Great Cormorant in Connecticut is at the mouths of harbors along Long Island Sound, and along larger rivers like the Connecticut.
Are there pheasants in CT?
Today, throughout Connecticut, pheasant habitat is marginal at best, so the population of ring-necks cannot maintain itself naturally in sufficient numbers to withstand current hunting pressure.
What is the hardest bird to find?
Dwarf cassowary There are three species of cassowary in New Guinea, and all are very difficult to find, but the dwarf seems to be the hardest.
How do I report to the RSPB?
If in doubt about what to report to us, call RSPB Wildlife Enquiries on 01767 693690 or email [email protected]. Use the online reporting form or email [email protected].
What happens to vagrant birds?
Birds can also be blown out to sea, become physically exhausted, land on a ship and end up being carried to the ship’s destination. While many vagrant birds do not survive, if sufficient numbers wander to a new area they can establish new populations.
How do you keep birding logs?
When you head to each new location for the day, start a new list. Keep track of the starting time at each location. Try to add the ending time at each, keeping track of travel time separate from birding time. Sketch interesting behaviors and plumages and unusual birds, and add notes to remind yourself of other details.
Are there puffins in CT?
Atlantic Puffins Only one puffin species can be found in Connecticut: the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica). Although they spend much of their lives at sea, they flock to coastal areas in the spring and summer to breed.
Are there quails in CT?
Description: The bobwhite belongs to the order Galliformes, which are birds described as chicken-like with feet adapted for scratching. Measuring eight to 10 inches in length, this small relative of the wild turkey is the only native quail species that occurred in Connecticut.
Are there ostriches in Connecticut?
The 3,350-member American Ostrich Association, a breeders’ group in Fort Worth, Tex., says there are 6 active or potential breeders in Connecticut, 17 in New Jersey, 11 in New York and two in Massachusetts.
How do I report a bird sighting in Connecticut?
The best place to report bird sightings in Connecticut is on the CTBirds free, public, moderated email list server. CTBirds is generally the fastest way to find out about bird sightings in Connecticut (though the list provides a wealth of information, not just sighting reports!).
Are there Bobcats in Connecticut?
The Wildlife Division initiated a study of Connecticut’s bobcat population in 2017. Bobcats have been live-trapped and marked with yellow ear tags and GPS collars. Sighting reports of bobcats will help biologists gain an understanding of the current state population.
What should I do if I see a Fisher in CT?
Report your observations to [email protected]. Be sure to include the date, time, location, and any photos or video of your sighting. Please note that many people claim to have heard fisher calls that sound similar to a person “crying”. In reality, those calls are most likely coming from a red fox (fishers are not very vocal).