That would be the Tree Swallow roost, up to half a million birds estimated at its peak. I was just there Sunday evening as part of a Connecticut Audubon cruise to witness the event - was amazing as usual. It's a must-see if you haven't done it yet.
Nick
Wallingford
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On Sep 24, 2013, at 7:01 AM, Kfinnan@aol.com wrote:
The WVIT-30 weather forecast just showed what was described as a big flock
of birds emanating from the mouth of the Connecticut River.
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That would be the Tree Swallow roost, up to half a million birds estimated at its peak. I was just there Sunday evening as part of a Connecticut Audubon cruise to witness the event - was amazing as usual. It's a must-see if you haven't done it yet.
Nick
Wallingford
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On Sep 24, 2013, at 7:01 AM, Kfinnan@aol.com wrote:
> The WVIT-30 weather forecast just showed what was described as a big flock
> of birds emanating from the mouth of the Connecticut River.
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> This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut.
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