Hartford Urban Bird Treaty

The Urban Bird Treaty is a unique program through US Fish & Wildlife Service, that brings together partners from a spectrum of federal, state, municipal, non-profit, and educational organizations to create bird-friendly habitats that connect citizens to nature through birding and conservation in cities. Park Watershed and Connecticut Audubon Society are partners with the City of Hartford and other local conservation groups, including Hartford Audubon Society, to fulfill the goals of the Hartford Urban Bird Treaty.

US Fish + Wildlife Urban Bird Treaty

For a summary of previous work, see: ‘Hartford’s Birds – Park Habitat Revitalization and Conservation’  a Municipal Conservation Reference of lessons drawn from the original Urban Bird Treaty program.

An updated Hartford Bird Agenda will align with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty Program Guidebook V.3 – Making Cities Healthier Places for Birds and People.

Lights Out CT is an initiative of the Connecticut Ornithological Association to develop a research team and network of participants to expand awareness surrounding the impact of night light pollution on migratory birds, and our health.

Hoping to learn more about birds in your neighborhood?  Download the Merlin app for quick, easy online bird identification. The Merlin app is available from the Cornell Lab, or the Audubon Bird Guide app.