The primary mission of the Great South Bay Audubon Society is to advocate for the conservation of habitats for native birds and other native wildlife on Long Island. Click here to learn more.
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Summer at Brookside Event Series
Spend time outdoors this summer at Brookside County Park and enjoy a variety of events for all ages. From yoga and live music to wildlife demonstrations and local history, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful outdoor setting. All programs are free...
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Summer at Brookside Event Series
Spend time outdoors this summer at Brookside County Park and enjoy a variety of events for all ages. From yoga and live music to wildlife demonstrations and local history, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful outdoor setting. All programs are free...
Annual Fundraising Dinner 2026
Come Join Us for a Night of Fun And Prizes! Great South Bay Audubon's Annual DinnerThe Mansion at Timber Point398 Great River Road, Great River, NYMonday, May 4, 20266:00-9:00 PMGuest Speaker:Â John TurnerTopic:Â "The Goatsuckers of Long Island: Whip-poor-wills,...
Tuesday Bird/Nature Walk at Connetquot State Park by Ken Thompson
Today, September 2, was our kickoff of the Fall 2025 season of Bird/Nature Walks. To start in style, we had a Bald Eagle fly over the parking lot as we did our morning introduction circle.
Upcoming Events
General Membership Meeting – September
Lower level of Library. Open to all.
September 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – October
Lower Level of Library Open to all.
October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – November
Lower Level of Library Open to All
November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – December
Lower Level of Library All are welcome.
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – January
Lower Level of Library Open to All.
January 21, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – February
Lower Level of Library Open to All
February 18, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public Library
Recent Art & Photography
Nature Walks
Connetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Leaders Edith Wilson, Helga Merryman, Ken Thompson, Jack Carlson Reservations required 4$ at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure, Plus parking fee per car – unless you have a yearly Empire pass.
September 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Connetquot River State Park PreserveSuffolk County Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank NY. Take Sunrise Highway to exit 57N, Horseblock Rd. Bear right onto County Road 21, Yaphank Ave. Travel approximately one mile to the Cornell Cooperative Extension
September 15 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Suffolk County FarmRobert Moses Hawk Watch & Jones Beach WE
Meet at Robert Moses State Park parking field #5 northeast corner. May require a parking fee. Leaders Ken Thompson (631-612-8028) John Gluth (631-827-0120)
September 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Robert Moses State ParkShinnecock Inlet
Sunrise Hwy. East to Exit 65 South to Montauk Highway. Go east and follow signs to Ocean Beaches. Cross Ponquogue Bridge and turn left at the traffic light. Go to
September 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Shinnecock Inlet West SideSt Joseph Campus Brentwood
Take Sunrise Highway to Brentwood Rd. north approximately 2.5 mi look for the main entrance. Meet in the parking lot in front of building 4.
September 29 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at St. Joesphs Campus
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023
Years ago, while walking through a park in Manhattan, I noticed a young man eating his lunch, a male house sparrow hopped over, cocked his head and looked at him, the young man immediately responded by tossing a bit of bread to the bird.
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