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The Audubon Shop Binoculars, scopes, feeders/seed, birdhouses, books, gifts and unforgettable experiences. Since 1986 Come try our exclusive tripod, The Birder.

We carry all major brands of binoculars and telescopes, and offer repairs, as well. Friendly, expert advice! Purveyors of bird feeders, bird seed, field guides (world-wide) and nature books, kids books, nature-themed artwork and jewelry, and unforgettable experiences...

Look up! Fall migration isn’t only happening at ground level. 🍂Fall is prime time for hawk watching, when migrating rapt...
11/05/2026

Look up! Fall migration isn’t only happening at ground level. 🍂

Fall is prime time for hawk watching, when migrating raptors can concentrate along mountain ridges and coastlines. Broad-winged Hawks are especially impressive, sometimes gathering into large groups called kettles during migration.

Next time you’re outside this fall, scan the sky. You never know what might be soaring overhead.

ZEISS Nature

11/01/2026

We’re always adding to the shelves here, and this year we’ve found some beauties!

11/01/2026

We’ve been collecting some of our favorite new gifts for you!

Yes, you are welcome here anytime (don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour)
11/01/2026

Yes, you are welcome here anytime (don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour)

Hello, November! A new month to reset, refocus, and appreciate life’s little moments. 🍂 ✨
11/01/2026

Hello, November! A new month to reset, refocus, and appreciate life’s little moments. 🍂 ✨

Happy Halloween! Wishing you a day full of treats, laughter, and a little bit of mischief. 👻
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! Wishing you a day full of treats, laughter, and a little bit of mischief. 👻

Two excellent reminders from the Farmers' Almanac and a sneak colorized version of our October ‘26 anniversary announcem...
10/30/2026

Two excellent reminders from the Farmers' Almanac and a sneak colorized version of our October ‘26 anniversary announcement. Many thanks to Margaret Tehan who also happens to be our website designer, for her digital skills!

And a reminder, another *Fall Migration Bird Walk* takes place tomorrow, Saturday, 10/31. We promise only treats, no tricks!

Think you can tell these two apart? 👀 Meet the Dunlin and Curlew Sandpiper, two waders that can look surprisingly simila...
10/22/2026

Think you can tell these two apart? 👀

Meet the Dunlin and Curlew Sandpiper, two waders that can look surprisingly similar at first glance. But look a little closer through your binoculars and you’ll start to spot the differences. 🔍

Tell us in the comments which species is A and B!👇

Something happened while we had our heads down!We honestly can’t believe that we’ve been doing this for 40 years. How di...
10/21/2026

Something happened while we had our heads down!
We honestly can’t believe that we’ve been doing this for 40 years. How did that happen?!

All of us actually still enjoy showing up every day, talking with you and meeting people who enjoy birds and wildlife as much as we do.

We are grateful that we can help people who need a feeder fixed, need a new nesting box or a new pair of binoculars or book - all of the many things you come to us for.

Scott had a Weds Fall Migration Bird Walk this morning and had some great sightings. Gannets, American Golden Plover and a cooperative Red-headed Woodpecker to name a few.

Jerry has a walk on this Saturday, 10/24, so you’ve got more chances to get outside and see what’s happening.

Are we grateful that we’ve had this career? So grateful. It’s given us many opportunities, big and little.

We’ve grown, you’ve grown. Some of you are now bringing your grandkids in. Some of you have gone into a science or biology based career, or help with rehabbing birds or animals or banding birds. Some of you have traveled with us on our many fun and fascinating international birding trips.

Know that every person to person interaction we’ve had along the way has meant the world to us. Thank you.

Janet, Jerry, Scott and Matt

CT is in the lower migration activity are…but birds can fly, so you never know!BirdCast.org is amazing science!Tomorrow ...
10/16/2026

CT is in the lower migration activity are…but birds can fly, so you never know!
BirdCast.org is amazing science!
Tomorrow (Saturday 10/17) will be clear but chilly for our Fall Migration Bird Walk, meet at The Audubon Shop at 7:50am, carpool to Hammonasset, return at about 10:30.
Gonna be a fun morning!

Migration Alert: Over 443 million birds are forecast to fly across the East Coast and eastern Midwest tonight. To help birds make their journey safely, turn off all off all nonessential lights from 11 PM to 6 AM to keep them from becoming disoriented. Make windows safer with bird-friendly treatments to prevent collisions. More than a billion birds die in glass collisions every year. Learn more about migration and sign-up to get alerts: https://birdcast.org/migration-tools/

Address

907 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
06443

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12032459056

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