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.
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2025 GSBAS Annual Dinner
Annual Dinner time again!! Wow. That came around fast. We will be hosting our annual dinner fundraiser on Monday, May 5 at Captain Bill’s.
Chapter News
Suffolk County Farm Bird Walk Recap
Our walk, on June 3, was at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank . The farm is run as an educational facility and is open for walks and observation.
Chillin at the Lean Mean Jazz Machine Concert
On August 14th, the Lean Mean Jazz Machine performed at Brookside Park in West Sayville in collaboration with the Sayville Library.
A Message from Our Treasurer
I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Treasurer for our organization. One of my key responsibilities is to maintain accurate and well-organized financial records that comply with the regulations for a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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: 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.
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