One Photograph- The BIG Camera
August 31, 2022But from the first few dreamy days of April on well into May, where better to discover springtime than in one’s own patch of cozy, quaint New England woods?...
Celebratory Ecology- My Appreciation of the Brant
August 31, 2022Streamside walking connects us with the splendors of flowing water on our Water Planet....
Wildlife Wonders- Soaring with Red-Tailed Hawks
August 31, 2022As black bear populations continue to grow in the Connecticut River Valley and beyond, now more than ever there’s a need for people and public officials to work together to sustain a healthy bear population....
Wildlife Wonders- In Awe of White-Tailed Deer
May 31, 2022Years ago, I had a close encounter with a big antlered buck, or male white-tailed deer, that I will never forget....
One Photograph- Last Stand
May 31, 2022But from the first few dreamy days of April on well into May, where better to discover springtime than in one’s own patch of cozy, quaint New England woods?...
Wildlife Wonders- Red Squirrels
February 28, 2022Years ago, I had a close encounter with a big antlered buck, or male white-tailed deer, that I will never forget....
One Photograph- Little Bird, Big Song
February 28, 2022But from the first few dreamy days of April on well into May, where better to discover springtime than in one’s own patch of cozy, quaint New England woods?...
Snowy Owls
December 1, 2021Snowy owls have always fascinated me. Not only are they stunningly beautiful, but I’ve heard they are incredibly fast, powerful predators....
The Hartford Christmas Bird Count
December 1, 2021The Hartford portion of the Audubon Christmas bird count is unlike any other in the Connecticut River Watershed....
Why Do People “Love or Hate” Eastern Coyotes?
September 1, 2021Meet the bobcat, an elusive, captivating animal that is prevalent in the Connecticut River Valley, yet one that many of us—myself included—have rarely seen in the wild....
The Beaver
September 1, 2021It’s hard to believe that a furry rodent could drive exploration of an entire continent, but that is the case with the beaver....
Following the Fishers in Connecticut
May 31, 2021Katerina “Kat” Gillis has dedicated the last two years of her life on a mission to help Connecticut wildlife officials prevent the loss of fishers, a medium-sized animal that inhabits our forests....
Searching for Spruce Grouse
May 31, 2021What a striking bird against the boreal forest greenery. His black breast feathers dipped in pearl white. His back vermiculated with petite black and white stripes that accented the contrast with his mottled brown wings lying flat against his body....
Underwater Frenzy
May 28, 2021It seemed like just another spring day when we stopped at the Salmon River, a tidewater tributary of the Connecticut River that splits the towns of Haddam and East Haddam, Connecticut....
Spring Stunners
March 1, 2021Few birds can match the eye-popping beauty of the male Baltimore oriole or the flying prowess of the ruby-throated hummingbird....
Up and Over, Clearing Obstacles to Reach Habitat
March 1, 2021Historically, each spring throngs of migratory fish from the ocean surged up the Connecticut River and its tributaries as far inland as they were able....
Introducing a Regular Column About Migratory Fish in the Watershed
November 29, 2020Some of the most historical and ecologically-significant migrations of the Connecticut River are missed by most. These are the annual migrations of fish—specifically diadromous fish....
The Elusive Bobcat
November 29, 2020Meet the bobcat, an elusive, captivating animal that is prevalent in the Connecticut River Valley, yet one that many of us—myself included—have rarely seen in the wild....
