Fairfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Mabel Osgood Wright
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
1. Mabel Osgood Wright Marker
Mabel Wright was the founder and first president of the Connecticut Audubon Society in 1898. A pioneer conservationist, Mrs. Wright demonstrated a profound influence in the field of nature study and bird protection.
After her death and in accordance with her will, this chimney was erected here, on the Audubon Society’s first bird sanctuary, to provide nesting habitat for her favorite bird, the chimney swift.
Erected by Connecticut Audubon Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 41° 8.738′ N, 73° 15.522′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from Unquowa Road north of School Road, on the right when traveling north. Located on the trails at the Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Habitat Gardens at Birdcraft (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mabel Osgood Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield’s Community Forest (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Trinity Church
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Also see . . .
1. Connecticut Audubon Society. (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum. (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
2. The Chimney Swift Chimney
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
3. Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
