RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY
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Welcome to Ripley's Open Aviary


You may notice that we only keep our larger birds, geese and swans, in the open aviaries. This is because without the netting, there is a risk of avian predators, such as hawks and owls, which will not try to hunt our larger birds. Any ducks that you see in the open aviaries are wild and simply visiting Ripley before moving on to new habitats.

Local Connecticut Predators

Black Bear
Black Bear
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Raccoon
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Bobcat
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Opossum
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Great Horned Owl
Every once in awhile Ripley gets to assist the CT DEEP with their bobcat research. This video shows the release of a bobcat that was trapped near the Conservancy and fitted with a radio collar. With this information CT DEEP biologists learn about bobcat habitat distribution and home range. 
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​55 Duck Pond Road/P.O. Box 210
Litchfield, CT 06759

Phone: 860.567.2062 / Fax: 860.567.4369  info@ripleyconservancy.org

Photos used under Creative Commons from Chris Parker2012, Tambako the Jaguar, hareshd5000, watts_photos, ramendan, berniedup
  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • New Identity
    • Board of Directors
    • The Collection >
      • Collection Plan
      • Species Guide
    • Partners
  • Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Photography
    • Raptor Experiences
    • Guided Tours & Field Trips
  • Support
    • Join
    • Siberian Crane Silent Auction
    • 2021 Photography Calendar
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a Bird
    • Merchandise
  • Education
    • At Home Education: Species Highlight Videos
    • Explore
    • Featured Programs >
      • Avian Ambassadors
      • Wetland Health Inspector
      • Birds on the Brink
      • Duckling Development
      • Birds of a Feather
      • Distance Learning
      • Education Collaboration
      • Microplastic Pollution
      • Ripley and the Girl Scouts
    • The Reviews Are In
    • Internships >
      • Avian Care and Environmental Education Intern
      • Junior Aviculturist
  • Research
    • Current Research >
      • Institutional
      • State of Connecticut
    • Past Research >
      • Long-Tailed Duck Harvest Survey
      • Eider Nutrient Allocation
  • Conservation Action
  • Upcoming Events
    • Give Local 2021
    • Member Days
  • Blog
  • 2021 Annual Benefit
    • Event Details