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
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,...
Chapter News
Parks and Trails on Long Island – Sept/Oct 2025
I love going to the beach because it is so beautiful and quiet beach with great views. I love walking along the water to the rocks and back-it’s a great workout. It’s fun looking for shells.
A Little Birdie Told Me… Q & A with Brook Ramirez – Sept/Oct 2025
On August 13, I attended an American Goldfinch presentation, given by Brooke at her Oakdale store. Here is some useful information that was given.
The Many Ways of Birding by Karen Andres
I used to think that to be a Birder you needed to be able to find and identify different birds. I’m learning that this isn’t necessarily true. Recently, I have become aware of several other types of birding techniques that don’t require you to identify a single bird!
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
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
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 CampusRobert Moses State Park
Meet in Field 5 at the northeast corner.
October 6 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Robert Moses State Park
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey NOV/DEC 2022
The Yellow-shafted Flicker, a large member of the woodpecker family is one of my favorite birds and it made January 1, 2023 a great start to my new year when I had a rare (for me) sight of one scarfing down the suet at my feeder.
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