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Ancient Egyptians believed that the Earth began as an egg laid by a giant goose. Ojibwa people of America’s northern plains tell of a Great Flood that swept away the world’s evils, and the bird that braved the deep waters to bring a bit of soil up from the bottom to restart the continent. European scientists once believed that geese survived the winters by turning themselves into barnacles and adhering to the bottoms of ships, transforming back into birds in spring
These and many other tales told in Randi Minetor’s latest book, The Complete Language of Birds, bring us back to a time when birds seemed like magical beings with the answers to so many of the world’s questions.
Bestselling author Randi Minetor writes the Birdfinding and Best Easy Bird Guides series for Falcon Guides/Globe Pequot Press and is the author of Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening for Lyons Press. Her most recent book, The Complete Language of Birds, is an encyclopedia that unites classic illustrations, science, folklore, and mythology about more than 400 bird species around the world. She writes for Birding Magazine and North American Birds and serves as president of the Rochester Birding Association in upstate New York.
This year, the Connecticut State Legislature is convening for a “long session.” Audubon is seeking legislation in several areas to protect birds and the places they need. Among these are bills to:
Increase funding during the 2027-28 Biennial Budget Process, including a CCC-type youth employment component.
Expand nature-based solutions
Promote coastal resilience that is compatible with bird habitat needs.
Respond to the significant decline in Osprey chick survival by protecting forage fish.
Join us as we host Robert LaFrance, Director of Policy for Audubon Connecticut, for a discussion of these and other legislative initiatives and to learn what you can do to help get them passed. Before joining Audubon, Rob spent years at DEEP as its legislative liaison and brings strong relationships with legislators to Audubon.
