In 2000, we opened the Center at Pomfret, adjacent to the 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary, with its extensive grasslands habitats. This sanctuary was designated an Important Bird Area in 2004.
The Connecticut Audubon Society protects Connecticut’s birds,
other wildlife, and their habitats through conservation, education, and
advocacy.
Peter M. Fish: Photography Exhibition and Sale
- His bird photographs include dazzling action shots as well as sensitive, evocative portraits.
- Peter, also a skilled woodworker, constructed all of the frames for his photos.
- He printed, matted, and framed his work himself, using archival quality pigment inks and conservation quality acid-free materials.
Overview
Located in Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” the Center at Pomfret is surrounded by our 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary with over seven miles of trails. The Center features environmental and art exhibits, a small nature store, and programming for all ages year-round. The Bafflin Sanctuary is actively managed for grassland, shrubland, and woodland birds, as well as other wildlife and is a nationally recognized Important Bird Area.
At a Glance
- Nature Center & Store
- 700 Acres
- 7 Miles of Trails
- 200 Bird Species
- Scenic Grassland Views
- Hemlock Ravine
Trails & Terrain
7 miles of well-maintained, moderately difficult trails in 7 distinct loops. The trail system is complex so please download our trail map.
Habitat
Rolling terrain of extensive fields with broad vistas, shrub areas, wetlands, hardwood forest, rocky ledges and a hemlock ravine.
About The Center at Pomfret
Wildlife
BirdsOver 200 species of birds have been recorded on the Bafflin Sanctuary! The preserve has diverse habitats which attract many bird species. Grassland and early successional species of birds are our specialty. Our grassland species include Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Savannah Sparrow, and American Kestrel. On occasion, Sedge Wren has nested. The early successional species include Brown Thrasher, Blue-winged Warbler, White-eyed Vireo, Indigo Bunting, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Common Yellow throat, Yellow Warbler, Orchard Oriole, and Eastern Towhee. Aerial insectivores are plentiful and include Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, some Rough-winged Swallow, and a very large colony of Purple Martin. Raptors include Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Red-shouldered Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Harrier, and Bald Eagle. We plant several wildlife food plots that attract migratory birds in the late summer and fall.
Other Wildlife
Just about any mammal species that can be expected in Connecticut uses the Bafflin preserve at some point during the year. They include bobcat, coyote, mink, beaver, otter, weasel, white-tailed deer, several bat species, black bear, raccoon, opossum, eastern cottontail, meadow vole, shrew, and mouse. The bobcat population has increased over the years, and they are observed regularly. As with most wildlife, actually observing most species is by chance.
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