by admin | Mar 1, 2022 | The Sandpiper
President’s Message Spring 2022 Hello my little birding friends!! Hope you are all well and are enjoying bird watching. As I write this, it’s January and there’s snow on the ground. The birds can’t get enough of my bird seed. The Mallards flew up for some too. A...
by admin | Feb 22, 2022 | The Sandpiper
A Lesson from My Grandfather I spent my growing up years living next door to my grandparent’s farm in Terryville, Port Jefferson Station. My grandparents were “truck farmers.” I tell people that they planted axels and harvested trucks. Some people believed me. A truck...
by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Bird Feeder Survey, The Sandpiper
Feeder Survey: Spring 2022 Recently, Wild Turkeys have become a more common sight on Long Island, you see them walking on the grass alongside highways and at Morton’s Wildlife Refuge, also visiting the Horman’s backyard in November. Turkeys were first domesticated in...
by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | The Sandpiper
Opportunities In A Financially Challenging Time The last nearly 2 years has been a challenge for Great South Bay Audubon Society. Along with social distancing has come mental distancing. It has been difficult to keep the momentum of involvement going. Thanks to...
by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | The Sandpiper
Lights Out It is often mentioned in our articles that Great South Bay Audubon Society is very fortunate to have been appointed stewards of Brookside County Park. We are fortunate to have a space that is ours to use for public programs, classes, board meetings and...
by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | The Sandpiper
In Memoriam During my time with Great South Bay Audubon, I have had the honor of meeting really wonderful people. Based on their dedication and time commitments, as well as their willingness to pass on what they have learned, I think they are the last generation of...
Recent Comments