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
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?
Jeff and the Yard Birds
My daughter scraped Jeff off the road when he was maybe 4 weeks old. He was hit by a car and his tail was crushed.
From the Editor’s Nest – July/August 2025
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that I am sure many of you have heard before.
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
Sunken Meadow State Park
Meet in the main parking lot in front of the main pavilion near the traffic circle.
November 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Sunken Meadow State ParkSuffolk 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 Park
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey Summer 2022
I started birding in New York City over sixty years ago the last 55 of which were spent in Suffolk County birding and feeding birds, I’ve become aware of how the population of some species has crept up.
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