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.
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Upcoming Programs:
July 5, 2021 Wildflower Folklore August 2, 2021 Birds of Prey at Boyd Woods September 13, 2021 Problems and Pitfalls in Bird ID |
Upcoming Events:
July 18, 2021 CANCELLED Robyn Dinda Memorial Paddle at Wood Creek Pond August 1, 2021 Shorebirding at Milford Point August 20 , 2021 Kayak the Charles Wheeler Salt Marshes |
- 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.
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Top Story
Connecticut Audubon posts Bird Illness Update
News update: August 2, 2021
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Please don’t put your bird feeders back up yet.
The state of Connecticut reported that it has tested three dead birds, and that preliminary results suggest that the “cases match” what’s been seen in dead birds suffering from this condition elsewhere. In other words, there’s some evidence that the condition that is killing birds in southern, mid-Atlantic, and mid-western states has reached Connecticut. |
A young Blue Jay admitted to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Virginia with an unknown illness. Photo: Courtesy of Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
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The condition itself is still a mystery, which is the reason it is so difficult to confirm. Nearly all known bird diseases have been tested for and ruled out in Connecticut and elsewhere.
The possibility exists that the condition is infectious and might be spread from bird to bird. Eliminating places where birds gather near each other is a prudent precaution at this time.
The recommendation from early July stands: please refrain from feeding birds in your backyard, and from providing water.
As the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said in its most recent update, “Songbirds and hummingbirds have an abundant supply of natural sources of insects, seeds, fruit, and nectar at this time of year.”
Thank you so much for caring about the birds!
The possibility exists that the condition is infectious and might be spread from bird to bird. Eliminating places where birds gather near each other is a prudent precaution at this time.
The recommendation from early July stands: please refrain from feeding birds in your backyard, and from providing water.
As the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said in its most recent update, “Songbirds and hummingbirds have an abundant supply of natural sources of insects, seeds, fruit, and nectar at this time of year.”
Thank you so much for caring about the birds!
You can find the Connecticut Audubon's July 6, July 7, and July 26 updates on the bird situation on their blog, Natural Selections, HERE.
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 7:15 p.m. and the program follows. The April and October meetings are Potluck Dinners starting at 6:30 p.m. 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 7:15 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Litchfield Community Center.
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 7:15 p.m. and the program follows. The April and October meetings are Potluck Dinners starting at 6:30 p.m. 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 7:15 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Litchfield Community Center.
