A Visit to Riverbound Farm
~ by Craig Houghton - July 21, 2007 ~
Today I had the pleasure of returning to the Riverbound Farm sanctuary on Cheshire Street. It is owned and managed by the Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, admission is free, and everyone is welcome to visit. You’re also welcome to become a member. I’ve always renewed my Audubon Society membership at the national level, but next time around I’ll sign up through the QVAS. The Audubon Magazine subscription alone is well worth a $20 membership.
If you don’t have any feeders at home, I’d consider relaxing at Riverbound Farm where you can find hummingbird feeders, thistle towers, oriole feeders, and seed stations (Click for Pic) around every corner. There’s even a hide so you can watch the birds undetected.
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On the way to the butterfly garden there’s a well-built full-sized teepee. It’s impressive (Click for Exterior, Interior). The pictures don’t do it any justice. I should have kept it a surprise.
Near to the sanctuary nature center and outdoor classroom (Click for Pic) the trails are wide and covered in wood-chips (Click for Pic). There are tree markers, bluebird houses, and information stands. Heck, the stand by the butterfly garden is more of a free-standing field guide (Click for Pic). The flowers (Click for Pic) are plentiful and the beds are expertly cared for. I didn’t hear any pishing, but the well-kept grounds here are a great place for birders to enjoy some downtime or initiate newcomers.
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There were more bees than birds today.
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Photos by Craig Houghton.