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Connecticut Audubon is kicking off its 125th anniversary year by announcing the acquisition of the Stratford Point preserve. It's a 28-acre coastal habitat in the heart of one of the state’s most important environmental regions.

Stratford Point juts into Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Housatonic River. It features coastal grasslands and shrubs, salt marsh, a north-facing beach, and a coastal trail with panoramic views of the water.

It's a really important stopover spot for migratory birds, and a great place to look for waterbirds — birders have seen 300 species there over the years.

With the acquisition, Connecticut Audubon now stewards 22 sanctuaries around the state for conservation and public enjoyment.

The new preserve is less than 2 miles across the water from Connecticut Audubon’s Milford Point Coastal Center. It is also near the population centers of Fairfield and New Haven counties.

We now have two locations as centerpieces of our conservation and environmental education work in the heart of one of Connecticut’s most ecologically important areas.

Our statewide vision is to conserve the natural world for birds and other wildlife, and to share the joys of nature with all.

This acquisition is 100 percent in keeping with that vision.

You can find lots more on our website.

Click HERE to read more about Stratford Point!