We Conserve and Restore Land, Focusing on Birds and Wildlife
— Our Mission — 
The mission of the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitat, for the benefit of the community, through conservation, education and research.

- EDUCATION -

Litchfield Hills Audubon Society aims to provide environmental experiences to people of all ages, particularly in the Litchfield County and surrounding areas. LHAS offers free monthly programs, bird walks and environmental events that are open to the public. We also support and offer National Audubon’s Audubon Adventures tailored for elementary school children.

- CONSERVATION -

Litchfield Hills Audubon Society manages and maintains a total of 157 acres at three separate sanctuaries. LHAS is involved in a 10 year Forest Management Project through the NRCS improving the forest health at Boyd Woods and Wigwam Brook Sanctuaries. Our sanctuaries provide vital habitat for woodland, shrubland and grassland birds and wildlife.

- RESEARCH -

Litchfield Hills Audubon Society supports and is involved in the Eastern Bluebird Nesting Program and the American Chestnut Restoration Project. LHAS also participates in both the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) and the Summer Bird Count (SBC) which provides valuable information regarding the status of bird species here in the Litchfield County.

Top Story

Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Mallards

DEEP Wildlife Highlights — March 2022
Routine surveillance by DEEP biologists and USDA staff detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild mallards and DEEP is working closely with DOAG, DPH, and USDA to continue to monitor the situation. Wild birds can be infected with the virus and show no signs of illness. ​As birds migrate, the disease can spread to new areas. This routine wild bird surveillance program serves as an early warning system, helping us work together to reduce risks of spread to our poultry producers — both large and small.
 People who own chickens or other game birds need to be aware of and report anything out of the ordinary. If you suspect poultry may have died from unknown causes, please contact the State Veterinarian at (860) 713-2505 or email ctstate.vet@ct.gov. Signs of Avian Influenza include depression, decreased feed and water consumption, decreased egg production, soft or misshapen eggs, and respiratory signs (coughing and sneezing).
More on avian influenza . . . 

Report a Wildlife Sighting

Have you seen a Bear, a Bobcat, or even a Moose?
​The DEEP Wildlife Division collects sighting reports of various wildlife species to help with ongoing research projects, as well as to track distribution and abundance of certain populations. You can help by reporting your observations.

​To learn more and to report you sighting click here:  ​<SIGHTING>

Join us at a Meeting

Unless otherwise indicated, General Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road (Rt. 202), Litchfield, CT. When the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting is held on the second Monday. Refreshments are served at 6:45 p.m. The business meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and the program follows. The June meeting is the Annual Meeting and Dinner held at a local restaurant; it begins at 6 p.m. Our August meeting is the annual Picnic at Boyd Woods Sanctuary; it begins at 6 p.m. Board of Directors Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Litchfield Community Center.