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Information - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Stewart B. McKinney NWR is comprised of ten different units that are stretched across Connecticut's shoreline. The headquarters is located approximately 45 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes east of New Haven in Westbrook, CT. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Information - Lighthouse Point Park The park is one of the most popular spots for bird watching along the East Coast. Each fall and spring, thousands of song birds and birds of prey are seen in the migratory oasis along Morris Creek. In the fall, our park rangers and various ornithological groups conduct research and provide bird migration programs for park visitors. Birdwatching, Birders and Birding. New Haven - Hotels Nearby Lighthouse Point Park Search all the best travel sites at once and find the cheapest price. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Information - Audubon Society Listing - Lighthouse Point Park The Park features a swimming beach and bath house, a boat launch ramp, a large lawn (200 Yd X 200 Yd) and shady picnic groves, all on about half of the total park area. The other half is equally divided between oak woods and a dredging spoils field that is part Phragmites and part a rich tangle of berry bearing bushes and vines. The woods and spoils area is designated as bird sanctuaries on some park maps, but it is believed that this is an unofficial designation. IBA Criteria: 5000+ raptors, Exceptional concentrations of migratory landbirds. Birdwatching, Birders and Birding. East Haven - Hotels Nearby Lighthouse Point Park Search all the best travel sites at once and find the cheapest price. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Information - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge A cooperative partnership has been formed between the Service, the Connecticut State University System, the Community Foundation For Greater New Haven, and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Long Island Sound Fund to provide environmental education and scientific research opportunities for the public, while ensuring the wellbeing of migratory bird species. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Bird Check List - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge This list includes the 408 species recorded in Connecticut and accepted by the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut (ARCC). The names and sequence of species follow the A.O.U. Check-list of the Birds of North America. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Information - Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge The Sheffield Island Unit is a 67-acre island owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the potential to support nesting wading birds. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. National Geographic Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States This book has more than 500 of the RIGHT places to go bird-watching in the continental US. In consulting local birders, National Geographic has chosen top sites in each State: City and State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, Nature Preserves, lakes and marshes - even beaches and roads. National Geographic Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States This book has more than 500 of the RIGHT places to go bird-watching in the continental US. In consulting local birders, National Geographic has chosen top sites in each State: City and State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, Nature Preserves, lakes and marshes - even beaches and roads. Bird Log for Kids - Give Them the Tools to Get Involved A great way to get kids to record and remember their bird facts and birding experiences. Includes projects and ways to help our feathered friends! Bird Log for Kids - Give Them the Tools to Get Involved A great way to get kids to record and remember their bird facts and birding experiences. Includes projects and ways to help our feathered friends! Great Family Gift Idea - Bird Songs - 250 North American Birds in Song Actual recordings of 250 songs and calls with the player built into the book. Study the great colored pictures and clear text while actually listening to the song or call. Wonderful teaching tool and family interaction activity. Great Family Gift Idea - Bird Songs - 250 North American Birds in Song Actual recordings of 250 songs and calls with the player built into the book. Study the great colored pictures and clear text while actually listening to the song or call. Wonderful teaching tool and family interaction activity. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids This book provides a fascinating opportunity for children to learn how to attract birds to their own backyards. The book is filled with entertaining and fulfilling projects that allow young bird watchers to interact with nature while learning about the needs and behaviors of wild birds. This book will kindle in readers a healthy and enduring interest in birds and other wild animals. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids This book provides a fascinating opportunity for children to learn how to attract birds to their own backyards. The book is filled with entertaining and fulfilling projects that allow young bird watchers to interact with nature while learning about the needs and behaviors of wild birds. This book will kindle in readers a healthy and enduring interest in birds and other wild animals. Where the Birds Are - The 100 Best Birdwatching Spots in North America All the information you need to plan rewarding birding trips. Each description includes sections on habitat, bird life and visitor information as well as a map and directions. Use in conjunction with the resources on www.birdwatch.com to plan effective birding forays all over North America. Where the Birds Are - The 100 Best Birdwatching Spots in North America All the information you need to plan rewarding birding trips. Each description includes sections on habitat, bird life and visitor information as well as a map and directions. Use in conjunction with the resources on www.birdwatch.com to plan effective birding forays all over North America. Holiday Gift for Dad. Raptors of North America - Hardcover Eagles, owls, vultures, kites, hawks ospreys, falcons - these and more make up North America's birds of prey. A detailed introduction to 53 raptor species, Raptors of North America explores the natural history and conservation of these remarkable birds. Ornithologists Noel and Helen Snyder have studied and photographed raptors in their natural habitat for more than 50 years .... Holiday Gift for Dad. Raptors of North America - Hardcover Eagles, owls, vultures, kites, hawks ospreys, falcons - these and more make up North America's birds of prey. A detailed introduction to 53 raptor species, Raptors of North America explores the natural history and conservation of these remarkable birds. Ornithologists Noel and Helen Snyder have studied and photographed raptors in their natural habitat for more than 50 years .... Great for Kids Room! Singing Bird Wall Clock - Audubon Society Surprise your young birder with this unusual gift. This wall clock sings live recordings of North American birds on the hour, however you can supress sound using the silence function for nighttime. Listen to the Summer Tanager, Hermit Thrush, Yellow Warbler, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, Purple Martin, American Goldfinch, Wood Thrush, Common Yellowthroat, and Eastern Meadowlark sing their melodies everyday. Comes in a classic frame. A Guidebook is included. Map on back of box shows a map of the US beside each bird and shows when that particular bird is in that area. The clock measures 13" x 13" x 2". Takes 3 AA batteries (not included). Great for Kids Room! Singing Bird Wall Clock - Audubon Society Surprise your young birder with this unusual gift. This wall clock sings live recordings of North American birds on the hour, however you can supress sound using the silence function for nighttime. Listen to the Summer Tanager, Hermit Thrush, Yellow Warbler, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, Purple Martin, American Goldfinch, Wood Thrush, Common Yellowthroat, and Eastern Meadowlark sing their melodies everyday. Comes in a classic frame. A Guidebook is included. Map on back of box shows a map of the US beside each bird and shows when that particular bird is in that area. The clock measures 13" x 13" x 2". Takes 3 AA batteries (not included). Kids First Binoculars - Encourage your new, young Birdwatcher Surprise a young birder with their own special binoculars. Appropriate for starting as young as a 5 year old, or suitable for up to a young teenage first timer to birdwatching. Kids First Binoculars - Encourage your new, young Birdwatcher Surprise a young birder with their own special binoculars. Appropriate for starting as young as a 5 year old, or suitable for up to a young teenage first timer to birdwatching. Just for Dad or Grandpa - Birdhouses you can build in a day! A GREAT family project. Kids can give this book with over 50 projects, including plans for the beginning as well as the experienced woodworker. A favorite project is the log cabin birdhouse for the Eastern Bluebird, but there are also project plans and instructions for building a bat house and even a butterfly house. In addition, there are projects for bird baths and bird feeders. Just for Dad or Grandpa - Birdhouses you can build in a day! A GREAT family project. Kids can give this book with over 50 projects, including plans for the beginning as well as the experienced woodworker. A favorite project is the log cabin birdhouse for the Eastern Bluebird, but there are also project plans and instructions for building a bat house and even a butterfly house. In addition, there are projects for bird baths and bird feeders. Got Birding? Mens T-Shirt Surprise Dad or Grandpa with this authentic silk screen 100% heavyweight cotton Got Birding? T-Shirt. Long lasting Birding design , non-fading colors in a relaxed it. Sizes range from Extra-Small to XXX-Large. Black shirt with white print. Got Birding? Mens T-Shirt Surprise Dad or Grandpa with this authentic silk screen 100% heavyweight cotton Got Birding? T-Shirt. Long lasting Birding design , non-fading colors in a relaxed it. Sizes range from Extra-Small to XXX-Large. Black shirt with white print. Feed the Birds Womens T-Shirt for Mom and Grandma Kids will love surprising Mom or Grandma with this 100% pre shrunk cotton T-Shirt. Sizes available from Medium to XX-Large. Feed the Birds Womens T-Shirt for Mom and Grandma Kids will love surprising Mom or Grandma with this 100% pre shrunk cotton T-Shirt. Sizes available from Medium to XX-Large. Magazine Subscriptions - Including Birdwatchers Digest Why don't the kids give Parents or Grandparents a new magazine subscription? Choose from Birdwatchers Digest, Bird Talk, WildBird or Birders World, among other popular magazines. Print out a personalized gift notification card or send them a gift e-mail notice. Magazine Subscriptions - Including Birdwatchers Digest Why don't the kids give Parents or Grandparents a new magazine subscription? Choose from Birdwatchers Digest, Bird Talk, WildBird or Birders World, among other popular magazines. Print out a personalized gift notification card or send them a gift e-mail notice. New London - Hotels Nearby Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Search all the best travel sites at once and find the cheapest price on hotels. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. Norwich - Hotels Nearby Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Search all the best travel sites at once and find the cheapest price on hotels. Birds, birdwatching and birding supplies for birdwatchers. NEW - Calfskin Leather Birder's Journal The genuine calfskin leather offers protection from the elements and the rigors of outdoor activities. This logbook gives the bird watcher plenty of room to record every detail from your birding adventures. Sightings, driving & hiking directions, accommodations, people you met along the way, weather conditions, recommended maps and guidebooks, restaurants ... and much more... NEW - Calfskin Leather Birder's Journal The genuine calfskin leather offers protection from the elements and the rigors of outdoor activities. This logbook gives the bird watcher plenty of room to record every detail from your birding adventures. Sightings, driving & hiking directions, accommodations, people you met along the way, weather conditions, recommended maps and guidebooks, restaurants ... and much more...