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Wings of Change
For the past several years, the GSBAS has written, printed, and mailed a beautiful 8-page quarterly newsletter to members and non-members alike.
Chapter News
Connetquot River State Park and Central Park Field Trips By John Gluth
A turnout just short of double digits at Connetquot River State Park on April 19th enjoyed pleasant weather and a smattering of Spring migrants.
June 2025 From the Editor’s Desk
Most people do not like change, but change can help you become more flexible, try new experiences, and improve your overall well-being. Alan Watts, a British-American writer and speaker, once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move...
Fare Thee Well
I have written a lot of articles over the last 15 years and hope that I have shared information that has given you the love of nature and the natural world as I love it. – Annette Brownell
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
Summer Feeder Survey
The old adage “Spring has Sprung” is so true, one day it’s winter and the next day blossoms are “springing” up from the ground and blanketing trees, and birds are “springing” into their mating songs. This is the last survey report for this season, thank you to...
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