Frank Gallo loves birds. He is a leading expert on where to find birds in Connecticut and has led birding expeditions all over the world. Gallo is a tour leader for Sunrise Birding, LLC, an international birding tour company, is a member of the Connecticut Avian Rare Records Committee, and a federally licensed master bird bander. He is also the author of two children’s nature books, Bird Calls, and Night Sounds, and is a published freelance photographer.
Gallo will be leading a bird walk on June 27 at 6:30pm. Meet at Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. for this free walk. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. After the walk, get some refreshments at Milford Library, and listen to Gallo talk about his newest book, Birding in Connecticut. It is the definitive guide to where, when, and how to find birds in the state. The book is packed with information valuable to birders of all skill levels, from species accounts and a first-of-a kind cumulative list of rare bird sightings, to a host of tips and tricks to finding and identifying birds. It is an invaluable resource on the habits and habitats of Connecticut’s birdlife, with clear and up-to-date bar graphs showing seasonal occurrence and abundance for every Connecticut bird species. It is suitable for novices and experienced birders alike.