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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.
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.
Let’s Raise Our Voices for Long Island’s Birds
I’m thrilled to introduce myself—my name is Suzanne Wittenberg, and I am honored to serve as the newly elected Vice President of GSBAS.
“The Right Binoculars”
The way most new birders go wrong, wrong, wrong is brandishing binoculars that do not work for birding. Most new birders simply presume binoculars are binoculars and that’s that, never realizing that the frustration they are experiencing is linked to the instrument, not their inexperience.
Presidents Message – July/August 2025
Greetings GSBAS Members and Friends:
Your Board of Directors has met a couple of times since their induction at the May Annual Dinner. I am pleased to say that their work is heading in a strong and beneficial direction for the GSBAS.
Parks and Trails on Long Island
Join me as I highlight this month’s park’s and trails from the May 2025 Newsletter about the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
Upcoming Events
Annual Dinner
Our biggest night of the year is back! Join us May 4th at The Mansion at Timber Point in Great River for an evening of great company, inspiring conversation, and
May 4 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Mansion at Timber Point
Nature Walks
Central Park Bird Walk – RSVP Required
Meet at 7 a.m. on Central Park West at 77th St (opposite the Museum of Natural History). One of the best trips for our chapter! You must register for this
May 2 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 amAlley Pond Park Bird Walk
Northern State Pkwy to Exit 23, which reads: Cross Island Parkway, Union Turnpike and Alley Pond Park. Go to Union Turnpike (NOT Alley Pond Park). At the signal light, turn
May 9 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am at Alley Pond ParkConnetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Leaders Edith Wilson, Ken Thompson, Helga Merryman, Jack Carlson Reservations required 4$ – Reservations at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure. Registration fee, plus 8$ parking fee per car – unless you have
May 10 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Writing this in the beginning of October, I was going to comment on the dry summer we just experienced, but Mother Nature did a turn around and we are now experiencing the dregs of Hurricane Ian, the final consequences of which are yet to be seen.