Author Talk and Walk: Frank Gallo, "Birding in Connecticut"

Are you a birder or thinking about learning more about Connecticut's bird species?

Darien Library, along with Darien Nature Center, welcome birding expert and author Frank Gallo who will talk about CT's avian species, and his book, Birding in Connecticut, a guide to where, when, and how to find birds in the state. Frank will be speaking at Darien Nature Center.

Then, join Frank after his talk for an optional 30 minute bird walk and identification at different habitats and locations throughout Cherry Lawn Park.

Come discover the excitement, joy and peacefulness that birding, right in our own state, can offer!

About the Book

Birding in Connecticut is the definitive guide to where, when and how to find birds in the state. Packed with information valuable to birders of all skill levels, from species accounts and a first-of-a kind cumulative list of rare bird sightings to a host of tips and tricks to finding and identifying birds. It is an invaluable resource on the habits and habitats of Connecticut’s birdlife, with clear and up-to-date bar graphs showing seasonal occurrence and abundance for every Connecticut bird species. It is the first guide of its kind to offer QR code links to continually updated information on the occurrence and abundance of birds at each location. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and maps, Birding in Connecticut is the perfect companion for experts and novices alike.

About the Author

Frank Gallo is a leading expert on where to find birds in Connecticut and has led birding expeditions all over the world. Frank is the Senior Naturalist at New Canaan Nature Center, and a tour leader for Sunrise Birding LLC, an international birding tour company. He is a member of the Connecticut Avian Rare Records Committee and is a federally licensed master bird bander. Frank is also the author of two children’s nature books, Bird Calls and Night Sounds, and is a published freelance photographer. Frank’s newest book, Birding in Connecticut, is a guide to where, when, and how to find birds in the state.