Milford Point, CT Audubon
Connecticut · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Milford Point, CT Audubon is a productive birding destination in Connecticut, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and American Black Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Yellow-breasted Chat (virens)
Icteria virens
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Piping Plover
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Common Tern
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Osprey
Marsh Wren
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area
- Silver Sands State Park
- Stewart B. McKinney NWR
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