Wildlife should not be scary. Or annoying. There is so much more than just the bear out in the woods or the deer that keeps eating your garden. In Connecticut, the wildlife can be absolutely amazing. If you’re new to Connecticut, check out what we have going on:
- Turkey
tony_mateus/Flickr This turkey captured in Enfield is just out for a light jog. In fact, I come across turkey pretty often when I’m on a jog of my own.
- Sunbathing turtles
Claire/Flickr These guys love catching the sun just as much as people do. Some people like to pick them up, but I prefer to watch from a distance.
- Birds
Claire/Flickr Setting up a bird feed in Bristol could get you a cool shot like this too, especially now that the weather is starting to turn. I can’t wait to wake up to them singing.
- Squirrels
Claire/Flickr When I have visitors from out of town, they exclaim that we have some of the largest squirrels they’ve ever seen. I think that’s because Connecticut is so green we’re actually keeping them well fed.
- Seagulls
Claire/Flickr They don’t bother you as much as some of the ones I met on my trip to California. They mostly go about their own business, which is fine by me.
- Butterflies
Don Rogers/Flickr These guys, on the other hand, love to make friends. I’ve had a lot of opportunities to snag close ups of butterflies because they will come right over to you.
- Egrets
Eric Heupel/Flickr This fluffy guy was spotted in New London. I think these are so cool, but they have such a serious facial expression.
- Toads
Don Rogers/Flickr These are fun to catch, but you should always put them back. One of my favorites is driving by the reservoir at night and just listening to them talk.
- Hermit Crabs
Eric Heupel/Flickr That’s right. I never understood why they sold these at the mall because you could find these on your own.
- Groundhog
Eric Heupel/Flickr Remember that woodchuck tongue twister you could never say? Who cares! Here’s a groundhog just walking along in Connecticut.
Bonus: Milford Point - Milford
Bruce Berrien/Flickr Because where else can you see floating orange grass as vibrant as this? Connecticut wildlife can surprise and enchant you at every turn.
Isn’t Connecticut’s nature scene just the best?
tony_mateus/Flickr
This turkey captured in Enfield is just out for a light jog. In fact, I come across turkey pretty often when I’m on a jog of my own.
Claire/Flickr
These guys love catching the sun just as much as people do. Some people like to pick them up, but I prefer to watch from a distance.
Setting up a bird feed in Bristol could get you a cool shot like this too, especially now that the weather is starting to turn. I can’t wait to wake up to them singing.
When I have visitors from out of town, they exclaim that we have some of the largest squirrels they’ve ever seen. I think that’s because Connecticut is so green we’re actually keeping them well fed.
They don’t bother you as much as some of the ones I met on my trip to California. They mostly go about their own business, which is fine by me.
Don Rogers/Flickr
These guys, on the other hand, love to make friends. I’ve had a lot of opportunities to snag close ups of butterflies because they will come right over to you.
Eric Heupel/Flickr
This fluffy guy was spotted in New London. I think these are so cool, but they have such a serious facial expression.
These are fun to catch, but you should always put them back. One of my favorites is driving by the reservoir at night and just listening to them talk.
That’s right. I never understood why they sold these at the mall because you could find these on your own.
Remember that woodchuck tongue twister you could never say? Who cares! Here’s a groundhog just walking along in Connecticut.
Bruce Berrien/Flickr
Because where else can you see floating orange grass as vibrant as this? Connecticut wildlife can surprise and enchant you at every turn.
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