According to the Hampshire Bird Club's checklist, 237 bird species occur regularly in the central Connecticut River Valley. Brief accounts of some of these species will be posted on this page. If you have any questions or comments about Connecticut River birds or you'd like to contribute a species account, please contact Bruce Byers or Steve Johnson
Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bank Swallow, Riparia riparia
Common Loon, Gavia immer
Common Merganser, Mergus merganser
Spotted Sandpiper, Actitis macularia
Belted Kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon
The Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias