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2012-Fy-Annualreport-Audubonct.Pdf ANNUAL REPORT MISSION & VISION Audubon made enormous progress in aligning its national programs corps of future conservation leaders. Audubon’s science and policy and priorities with the new Strategic Plan developed by David Yarnold team continues as a state-wide leader in the protection of priority The mission of Audubon Connecticut and the Board of Directors of the National Audubon Society. Our bird habitats both inland and along the coast. Our Audubon At is to further the protection of birds, organization-wide priorities are to 1) manage forests, farms and other Home and Bird-Friendly Community efforts reached new heights. other wildlife and their habitats through working lands to benefit birds; 2) engage beachgoers and coastal This report summarizes our successes in Connecticut of the past year. residents in sharing our shores with birds to improve the survival science, education, advocacy and Clearly, the central objectives of Audubon’s Strategic Plan are and breeding success of key species; 3) deploy strategies to ensure integral to our efforts. We are acting at a larger scale to improve the conservation, for the benefit of humanity the health and viability of critically important bird habitats through protection of birds and their habitats and engaging a greater number our IBA program; 4) develop climate adaptation strategies that and the earth’s biological diversity. of people in intelligent conservation actions to achieve those goals. reduce risks associated with sea level rise and an increased frequency Our vision is a Connecticut with a rich of major storms; and 5) create bird-friendly communities and cities. Our chapters, members, stewardship boards, donors, conservation partners and staff all helped make this happen.With your support, and diverse natural heritage, where there Thanks to you, Audubon Connecticut has accomplished much in we can do even more in the year to come for birds and other wildlife the past year. In 2012, our Centers in Greenwich, Sharon and is ample habitat for birds and other and for the world we share.Thank you for your ongoing love of Southbury served tens of thousands of children and adults, elevating wildlife, where a majority of its people birds and nature and for your support for all that Audubon does conservation and science literacy and growing a strong and informed appreciate and participate in the natural to make our world a better place. environment, and whose children are THOMAS R. BAPTIST educated and motivated to become the Executive Director conservation leaders of tomorrow. Connecticut River, the first National Blueway audubonct.org Merlin SAVING CONNECTICUT’S IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS Important Bird Areas Spotlight: Once a historical nesting area for Roseate Terns, Menunketesuck Menunketesuck & Duck Island IBA Island (15.1 acres) is one of the most important nesting areas for American Oystercatchers in the state and supports a small colony LOCATION: ° ' W, ° ' N of Common Terns. Nearly connected to the mainland by muddy Duck and Menunketesuck Islands are two small, undeveloped flats during low tide, many Dunlin, Sanderling, Purple Sandpipers, islands off the coast of Westbrook. Coastal islands are a rare natural and Ruddy Turnstones feed in intertidal zone and roost on the resource in Connecticut. This IBA includes 200 acres of intertidal rocky shore in migration and winter. flats and shell/sandbars and is critical nesting habitat for priority The Duck Island Natural Area Preserve (5.6 acres) sits across from species and valuable forage areas for migratory birds traveling the the mouth of the Menunketesuck River and is the largest Egret Atlantic Flyway. rookery in eastern Connecticut. With small trees and more mature vegetation, 25+ pairs of Great Egret and 50-100 pairs of Snowy Spotted Sandpiper Egret share their roosts with nesting Glossy Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron, and Little Blue Heron. In late winter, 10,000+ gulls and large flocks of Atlantic Brant, Green-winged Teal, and Greater Scaup are seen feeding in the waters around the islands. Declared an IBA in 2002, this important resource is constantly challenged by recreational users, invasive species, and water pollution and exemplifies the National Audubon Society’s work to ‘share our shores’ with coastal birds in peril. Menunketesuck Island & Duck Island are rare, undeveloped To get involved with protecting unique IBAs like this one, contact refuges in Long Island Sound. Between the islands, acres of tidal Patrick Comins, Director of Bird Conservation, at 203-264-5098. flats team with shellfish and marine invertebrates that fuel hungry shorebirds as they migrate along the Atlantic Flyway. CREATING BIRD-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES People in cities and suburbs can play a critical role in helping foster • Audubon Connecticut’s centers have created new Audubon At Bird Count and hundreds more took part in the Christmas healthy wildlife populations and Audubon Connecticut is helping Home exhibits and outdoor information kiosks to share tips Bird Counts, the New Haven Breeding Bird Atlas, and people lead the way with an active Audubon At Home (AAH) with visitors how to create their own wildlife sanctuary at home migratory bird foraging and abundance surveys. program. or at the office. • School grounds and community gardens are ideal places for • In 2012, Audubon initiated the ‘Master Bird Conservationist • The AAH Habitat Recognition Program assessed 1,400 acres of students to study and for birds to forage and find homes. Program’ and graduated its first 30 participants. With training in private, municipal, and public lands, providing each land owner With funding from the National Fish and Wildlife ornithology, conservation biology, and field identification, the with a customized site assessment they can use to improve the Foundation, the Long Island Sound Study, and the Fairfield new recruits played a key role in the 2012 field season. Audubon backyard landscape for birds and other wildlife. County Community Foundation, Audubon has worked greatly appreciates their volunteer efforts and is excited for the with over 2,050 students from five schools in Stamford, • Citizen Science is the backbone of grassroots bird conservation. new recruits participating in the 2013 training and field season. Guilford, and New Haven to create new, wildlife-friendly This year, 512 volunteers collected data for the Great Backyard gardens that provide places for outdoor studies and enhance schoolyard habitat. • With support from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Audubon’s Urban Oases program has helped Cove Island Park in Stamford & East Shore Park in New Haven to create Urban Oases demonstration gardens to teach park users about native plants that attract and feed migrating songbirds. To learn how to landscape for wildlife, get organic lawn care tips, or to enroll your company or school in the AAH Habitat Recognition Program, contact Taralynn Reynolds at 203-869-5272 x236. Students exploring schoolyard habitats at Rogers International School in Stamford PUTTING WORKING LANDS TO WORK FOR BIRDS & PEOPLE Managing Land for Bird Habitat Pristine Forest Donated to Audubon Best management practices on farms and forests are key for the survival of more Audubon’s crowning land acquisition this year was the 162-acre than 82 threatened grassland, shrubland and forest bird species across the nation. Andrew Pasquariello Audubon Sanctuary in West Hartland, CT. By partnering with landowners, Audubon ensures a bright future for birds like Development of this property would have struck a blow in the heart Eastern Meadowlark, Prairie Warbler, and Wood Thrush that all depend on large of the Barkhamsted forest, one of the largest unfragmented forested tracts of properly managed habitat. landscapes in Connecticut. Audubon’s forest, shrubland and grassland conservation work focuses on the most The pristine habitats support a diverse array of northern hardwood important habitat identified using by scientific tools to maximize impact. and conifer forest bird species including: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Hermit Thrush, and Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Innovative new projects from this past year include: Canada, and Blackburnian Warblers (cover photo). • Audubon hosted Forest Stewardship workshops on bird conservation Thanks to the generosity of Edith and Anna Pasquariello, this site is techniques with 255 landowners who own and manage over 10,000 acres now permanently protected by Audubon. Sadly, Anna Pasquariello of prime forest habitat. passed away on March 31, 2012 but she told her nephew that • Forest Habitat Assessments were conducted on 590 acres and Forest Management ensuring the permanent protection of her beloved property was one Plans were created for 1,700 acres. These personalized recommendations greatly of the happiest moments of her life. improve the owner’s ability to manage the landscapes for biodiversity and in the long run will improve Audubon’s bird conservation outcomes. 150 acres of valuable • The Atlantic Flyway Forest Project team and Audubon Connecticut’s science Bobolink habitat was staff conducted a GIS analysis that identified 559,876 acres of high priority restored in Sharon, forest habitats. With this new information, Audubon can efficiently prioritize Connecticut. its preservation efforts and create new alliances with owners of critical habitats Black-throated Black-throated Blue Warbler Green Warbler Deep, unfragmented forests are the highlight of the and wildlife corridors. new Andrew Pasquariello Audubon Sanctuary. SHARING OUR SEAS
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