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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.
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Chapter News
Articles From The July Newsletter
Hello, my little birding friends! Hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the birds and the nice weather, although it’s been a bit hot and muggy.
Join the GSBAS!
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.
May Newsletter
Hello, my little birding friends! Hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the birds. The winter birds and ducks have left, and the spring and summer ones are arriving. Some are just passing by, and some will stay.
Articles From The March Newsletter
One day in December of 2016 I was sitting in my car in a McDonald’s parking lot in Islip eating French fries and there was a gull sitting on the hood of my car looking at me through the windshield.
March Newsletter
Hope this newsletter finds you all well and hope you enjoyed the holidays and got a lot of nice presents!!
Birds and Bees Protection Act
We received a letter from Erin McGrath, policy manager from Audubon New York, about the Birds and Bees Protection Act, that had officially been signed into law by Governor Hochul.
Upcoming Events
Robert Moses SP
Robert Moses SP
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Robert Moses State Park for an early morning adventure.
Caumsett SP
Caumsett SP
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Caumsett State Park Preserve for an early morning adventure.
Belmont Lake
Belmont Lake
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Belmont Lake State Park for an early morning adventure.
Nature Walks
Robert Moses SP
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Robert Moses State Park for an early morning adventure.
October 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Robert Moses State ParkCaumsett SP
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Caumsett State Park Preserve for an early morning adventure.
October 12 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at Caumsett State ParkJones Beach West End
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Jones Beach West End for an early morning adventure.
October 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Jones Beach West End
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023
Years ago, while walking through a park in Manhattan, I noticed a young man eating his lunch, a male house sparrow hopped over, cocked his head and looked at him, the young man immediately responded by tossing a bit of bread to the bird.
