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A chance to see ‘hundreds of thousands of tree swallows in aerial ballet over CT River’. Here’s how
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (254+ words) Looking to catch the site of “hundreds of thousands of tree swallows” over the Connecticut River? The spectacle, “a phenomenon known as a murmuration,” returns for “each evening in late summer…in one of the most dramatic wildlife displays in…...
Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
2+ week, 2+ day ago (772+ words) By HOLLY RAMER and ROBERT F. BUKATY David and Sara LeBlanc had a rotating display of the roughly 6-foot-tall ornaments decorating their Ogunquit lawn until officials in the small coastal town deemed them to be impermissible advertising for their attached restaurant,…...
CT airport battles birds to keep both birds and passengers safe
2+ week, 4+ day ago (935+ words) In early July, Danbury Municipal Airport administrator Michael Safranek received a message on his walkie-talkie. It was air traffic control: There were birds congregating on a taxiway. If an airplane hit one, the strike could endanger humans and wildlife alike....
Pigeon found with pink wing likely dyed for gender reveal celebration, wildlife rescuers say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (465+ words) VACAVILLE, Calif. — A tired and hungry pigeon recently found in Northern California with a partially pink wing may have been dyed to assist with a gender reveal celebration, according to wildlife rescue operators. The discovery prompted the organization to speak…...
From a site contaminated with lead and arsenic to urban forest. CT land now teems with wildlife.
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1249+ words) On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts:…...
CT officials are reminding beachgoers to share the shore with nesting birds. It matters
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) Connecticut officials have a simple message for anyone planning to hit the beach as the weather warms up: Share the shore with nesting shorebirds, as many of the state’s beaches offer critical habitat for endangered bird species. According to the…...
Ready to stake out the perfect private CT beach spot? What you need to know about public access.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (612+ words) As Connecticut residents and tourists stake out their favorite beach spots this summer, many will head to a state park. For those who want a more private getaway on the shoreline, it may be harder to find. Connecticut has four…...
CT researchers to pilot smaller, risky or innovative projects about Long Island Sound. Here’s how.
3+ mon, 20+ hour ago (571+ words) Connecticut Sea Grant researchers are set to kick off several projects aimed at bettering an understanding of the Long Island Sound after the group received nearly $900,000 in federal money to research everything from the ideal time to harvest kelp to…...
Connecticut’s state bird could soon be Sue Bird– at least during March
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (218+ words) Connecticut’s official state bird is the American Robin, but for UConn fans, there’s little doubt that those little black-and-orange guys– while cute– aren’t quite the most popular bird in the state. That distinction would go to Sue Bird, the legendary…...
The duck cam is back at a CT college. Here’s where you can watch the ducklings hatch
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (290+ words) For the sixth year in a row, a female mallard has chosen Central Connecticut State University as her nesting site. According to a statement, the duck cam has become a “campus tradition that has become a favorite among the Central…...