Hawk shot with BB gun in Seymour survives but pellet near brain remains

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

SEYMOUR - A young red-tailed hawk senselessly shot multiple times by a BB gun and left for dead near Legion Pool, pulled through surgery Tuesday and will spend its days recuperating at a wildlife sanctuary.

Because doctors were unable to remove one of the BB’s near the bird’s brain, the young hawk may or may not be able to return to the wild, according to a local wildlife rehabilitator Stefanie Reyher.

“There’s definitely a chance he can go back into the wild, but we won’t know until he fully recovers,” Reyher said.


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Ansonia Nature Center to host Autumnfest

ANSONIA - It's fall and time once again for Autumnfest at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

The rain or shine event will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the center, 10 Deerfield Road.

Climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon with the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center and clip-clop over hill and meadow.

Listen to the history of the park and maybe a scary story or two. You can try your hand at pumpkin carving, get your face painted, make some creative crafts, and learn about the wild animals associated with All Hallows Eve.
Enjoy fresh-squeezed apple cider, sample delicious cinnamon donuts, and take home some homemade baked goodies.

All proceeds will benefit the Nature Center’s programs and wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
No park admission fee. For information call 203-736-1053.


This is taken from the center's calendar.

Ansonia Nature Center Friends seek members

ANSONIA - Join the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 for their monthly meeting.
All those with an interest in wildlife, environmental education, and protecting the environment are invited to join a group of residents dedicated to helping the nature center with its work and family programs.

The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center is at 10 Deerfield Road.

This is a press release from the nature center.

Talk at Ansonia nature center to highlight impact of urbanization on wildlife

ANSONIA - The Natural History Lecture Series continues at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center with a talk on how urbanization affects Long Island Sound watershed.

Dr. Vincent Breslin of Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven will explore the environmental consequences of the historic urbanization and industrialization affects the watershed.

After World War II the area around Long Island Sound experienced a major population influx with a huge increase in residential, commercial and recreational development.

These changes increased pollution, changed the surface of the land, and destroyed open space. Disposal of waste materials increased dramatically, and paving over land reduced the filtration and processing functions of a natural landscape.

What has been the impact over the years on native wildlife species? How are the health of plants and animals affected? Are Long Island Sound oysters and fish fit to eat?

Come to learn the answers to these important questions. Call 203-736-1053 to register for this free program.
The center is at 10 Deerfield Road.


This post is taken from a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Nature center hosts ongoing free programs

Learn about critters, take a hike 

ANSONIA - Saturday Creature Features, held weekly at noon, is a short program that features the birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles that reside at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road. 
It's a chance to get up close and personal with your favorite critter.

Every Sunday at 1 p.m., weather permitting, join a Ranger for a Sunday afternoon hike.
Observe seasonal changes, and find out how the local wildlife has prepared to survive the cold months.

There is no need to register in advance for either of these two free programs.
For information, call 203-736-1053.

Nature center to offer yoga classes

ANSONIA - Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center will hold a monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Center, 10 Deerfield Road.
New members are always welcome, and volunteers are needed to help with the Center's special events, family programs, wildlife rehabilitation, trail maintenance, and reception center duties.

Yoga classes to start
After a long hot summer, take time for some healthy and relaxing exercise at the Ansonia Nature Center with seasoned Hatha Yoga practitioner and instructor, Pamela Mellitz.
Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and continue for seven weeks.  Enrollment is limited; call early for additional information and to register.