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.
Featured Story
2023 GSBAS Annual Dinner: Huge Success!
The weather was slightly rainy and cold and most of our fine feathered friends were nestled in, but our friends at the Great South Bay Audubon Society were flocking together at the Annual Dinner in Bay Shore.
Chapter News
Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area Walk
Our walk on May 30th was at the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. It is a marshland that gives you opportunities for good looks at waders and shorebirds which was not disappointing.
One Final Message
As a new chapter approaches for the Great South Bay Audubon Society, I have one final message for all my little birding friends!
Our 2025 Annual Dinner Recap
We had another great Annual Dinner at Captain Bill’s thanks to Annette Brownell. We get 70-90 people attending and had great speakers.
Upcoming Events
General Membership Meeting – November
Lower Level of Library Open to All
November 19 @ 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 LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – March
Lower level of Library. All are Welcome
March 18, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public LibraryGeneral Membership Meeting – April
Lower Level of Library. All are welcome.
April 15, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Sayville Public Library
Recent Art & Photography
Nature Walks
Suffolk 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
November 7 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Suffolk County FarmMorton National Wildlife Reserve
Sunrise Highway east past Shinnecock Canal. Look for a North Sea Road Noyack sign and bear left on CR52. Stay on CR52 and then turn left at light onto CR38.
November 14 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Morton NwrMontauk Point
Meet at Lighthouse parking lot. Latecomers can still join in the vicinity of the restaurant overlook. Directions Route 27 to 27A to end. Leaders Bob Grover (516-318-8536) Ken Thompson (631-612-8028)
December 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Montauk ParkConnetquot River Bird & Breakfast
Saturday January 9, , 8:00 am Bird and Breakfast Reservations required 4$ at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure Leaders Edith Wilson, Ken Thompson, Helga Merryman, Jack Carlson
January 9, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Connetquot River State ParkMontauk Point
Leaders John Gluth (631-827-0120) and Ken Thompson (631-612-8028) Meet at Lighthouse parking lot. Latecomers can still join in the vicinity of the restaurant overlook. Directions Route 27 to 27A to
January 16, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Montauk Park
Bird Feeder Survey
Share Your Observations!
The GSBAS Feeder Survey has been run for many years. The reward of the survey is to bring awareness of nature to our doorstep and share our observations with others.
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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
