A Message from Our Treasurer

A Message from Our Treasurer

A Message from Our Treasurer You’re outside, enjoying a sunny day when a shadow at your feet causes you to look up. A large, black bird flies over and lands in a nearby tree. You wonder: is that a Crow or a Raven? These two species, Common Ravens and American Crows,...
“The Right Binoculars”

“The Right Binoculars”

“The Right Binoculars” Pete is the retired director of the Cape May Bird Observatory founder of the World Series of Birding & author of dozens of books on birding. (Article taken from and given permission by Bird Watchers Digest Nov/Dec 2023)Sent in by Helga...
Presidents Message – July/August 2025

Presidents Message – July/August 2025

Presidents Message – July/August 2025 by Joe Abraham, Ph. D Greetings GSBAS Members and Friends: Your Board of Directors has met a couple of times since their induction at the May Annual Dinner. I am pleased to say that their work is heading in a strong and...
Parks and Trails on Long Island

Parks and Trails on Long Island

Parks and Trails on Long Island Bayard Cutting Arboretum – Great River, NY Park name: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY Summer Hours: 9 am-5 pm; Tues-Sun; Closed Mondays; $8 parking fee   Why I chose this park: My first park that I...