Connecticut Audubon Society: Snow snow snow

Friday, January 21, 2011

Snow snow snow

That is all people talk about so far in 2011 - snow. It is all we have time to discuss as we wrap up one system, such as today's small to moderate event depending on your location in Connecticut, and move on to the next, a potential major storm around next Tuesday or Wednesday. There are countless variables to be worked out before then, but the birds and most of the people hope that one swings inland and lets us see some more rain. Until then, while we try to get through bitter and possibly record-breaking cold, here are some photos I have taken during the past month concerning that subject while at home or out surveying. Stay warm! And keep feeding your yard birds since they really need it right now.

Quiet wooded wetlands - no Winter Wren, American Woodcock, or Hermit Thrush this winter

Lots of Red-winged Blackbird with a few Brown-headed Cowbird and Common Grackle

Plenty of Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, and more

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.