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
Make 15 Minutes Matter for Birds
Join the worldwide celebration of the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from Friday, February 14, through Monday, February 17, 2025.
Chapter News
Presidents Message – Sept/Oct 2025
At GSBAS one of our goals is to increase membership. The sooner we accomplish this, the sooner we will have a greater source of talented, knowledgeable and resourceful members to further the overall goals of our Society.
2 Parks and Trails on Long Island – Month of July/August 2025
Join me as I highlight this month’s park’s and trails from the July Newsletter about the Veterans Memorial Park.
A Little Birdie Told Me… Q & A with Brooke Ramirez, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Oakdale and East Setauket
Editor’s Question: How can birds be protected from flying into windows?
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 Fall 2022
The day after we cleaned out last year’s nesting material from a House Wren’s box the male proceeded to pack it with twigs as long as 9 inches long.
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