This is the web page for all things relating to birds at UConn. If you are looking for information on people studying birds, classes about birds, or just places to go birding, this should be the place to look. If you are a student, then we'd encourage you to join the UConn Birding Club. Information about the club and its activities can be found on Facebook here.
For questions/comments about the site, contact Chris Elphick.
Birds seen nearby
For a list of recent sightings in Tolland County.
For a list of species seen in the county, and when to see them.
For the latest bird sightings in CT and nearby states.
For information on population trends of CT birds.
Upcoming UConn Events
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9/30
CSMNH @ Celebrate Mansfield Festival
CSMNH @ Celebrate Mansfield Festival
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Downtown Storrs
The CSMNH is kicking off their fall programs by celebrating the 20th anniversary of Celebrate Mansfield with a booth at the festival!
Come and visit the Museum’s booth on Saturday September 30 from 2-6pm in Downtown Storrs, where staff will be on site talking about the differences between insects and arachnids! We will have specimens on display, an all-ages activity, and Museum giveaways.
Contact Information:
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10/4
The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid
The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Student Union
Join us! Be part of a growing community focused on advancing clean energy, developing the workforce of the future and creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward for us all.
Students from all areas of study are critical to these important conversations and their registration fees are complimentary.
Contact Information:
University Events and Conference Services at conferences@uconn.edu or 860.486.1038.
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10/7
The Miniature Plants of Eastern CT
The Miniature Plants of Eastern CT
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hillside Environmental Education Park
Dr. Goffinet, from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, will lead a short hike through the HEEP to introduce us to the miniature forest of mosses that can be found right below your feet.
Participants will explore, discover, and hear stories about the native mosses in these amazing miniature ecosystems. Hike will include some forays off trail to hunt for mosses, so sturdy footwear and long pants are recommended.
*** This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is REQUIRED and space is limited! ***
Visit https://csmnh.uconn.edu/programs/ for more information and to register.
Participants aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone.
This Walktober event is sponsored by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, a unit of the Institute of the Environment at the University of Connecticut.
More info about Walktober can be found at thelastgreenvalley.org.
Contact Information:
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the CSMNH at 860-486-4460 or CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu by Monday October 2, 2023.
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10/12
Teale Lecture: Andrea Ballestero (Univ. Southern California)
Teale Lecture: Andrea Ballestero (Univ. Southern California)
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
04:00 PM
Thomas J. Dodd Center, University of Connecticut, Storrs
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10/17
Wolff New Venture Competition
Wolff New Venture Competition
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Wolff New Venture Competition features live pitches by the top startups coming out of UConn, and gives away over $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to the startups each year.
The legwork for the Wolff New Venture Competition begins in the spring, where 10 startups are hand selected by an independent panel to participate in the CCEI Summer Fellowship Program. Here, CCEI works to strengthen the support for the university’s top entrepreneurial teams and take them beyond business concepts and towards market readiness.
After this eight week accelerator, the teams present their final pitches and the top startups are selected to compete in the Wolff New Venture Competition; chosen on a basis of venture viability and value added to the market.
At the event, a panel of venture experts then decides which teams are worthy of the $50,000+ in awards funding.
The doors will open for the event at 5:30pm with beverages and appetizers. The program will begin promptly at 6pm.
RSVP Here
2023 Wolff New Venture Finalists:
Andros
Ammonia synthesis reactors that are cheaper, safer, and more energy efficient than the traditional reactor. Laron Burrows, PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; George Bollas PhD, Faculty, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; Jacob Crow, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering
Feel Your Best Self
Offering caregivers fun, easy-to-use products to help kids build emotion-focused coping skills to calm themselves, catch their feelings, and connect with others. Sandy Chafouleas PhD, Faculty, Educational Psychology, Neag School of Education; Emily Wicks, Staff, Ballard Institute of Puppetry, School of Fine Arts
Mud Rat
The world’s first eco-friendly surfboard core. Amelia Martin, Graduate Student, Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Particle N
A cost-effective way to use precious metals in catalysts and similar mechanisms. Al Kasani, PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; Reiner Reichenberger, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering; Michael Dunn, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering
PUURE
An intimate apparel brand creating underwear made of organic and nontoxic materials that promote feminine wellness. Christina Phillips, Graduate Student, Business Administration, School of Business
Swipestorm
Swipestorm offers digital solutions for restaurant management, specifically tailored to quick-service restaurants. Their software suite replaces paper-based systems and generic software, and provides valuable insights for owners and managers. Nathan Catapano, Undergraduate Student, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Wolff New Venture Competition is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu