Ridgefield Conservation Commission: Purple Martins: A Ridgefield Success Story
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Ridgefield Library · Ridgefield, CT
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McKeon Farm has become the location of one of the largest nesting colonies of purple martins in Connecticut with over 360 hatchlings in 2026. Learn about its start and success from Commissioner Allan Welby, who will review the multi-year effort to establish this population of dive-bombing birds. Allan is an avid (he would say "obsessed") birder. He leads bird watching trips and workshops for Connecticut and New York nature organizations and particularly enjoys introducing newcomers to the wonde
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