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WE HAVE OFFICIALLY GONE GREEN!
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Chapter News
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.
The Owl
Most people show an affinity toward owls. Because of their large heads and forward-looking face, owls have the appearance of wisdom. There are about 236 species of owls in the world in which there are 19 species in North America. Owls can be divided into 2 groups –...
Presidents Message
Hello, my little birding friends! Hope this newsletter finds you all well and hope you enjoyed the holidays and got a lot of nice presents!! I can’t believe how warm it was in December. I saw people wearing shorts, t-shirts and flop flops!
Winterizing your Garden for Birds
As we approach the colder months and begin to think about our feathered friends, take some time to consider how your plants and leaves can benefit them until spring. While birds rely on seeds and berries as the dominant food source in the winter months there are many ways to feed them naturally.
Upcoming Events
Sterling Forest & Bashakill
Sterling Forest & Bashakill
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sterling Forest & Bashakill for an early morning adventure.
Oceanside & Jones Beach Nature Walk
Oceanside & Jones Beach Nature Walk
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sunken Meadow Park for an early morning adventure.
Shinnecock Dune Nature Walk
Shinnecock Dune Nature Walk
Join us for an early morning nature walk by the Shinnecock Dunes over at the Shinnecock inlet West Side on September 13th, 2022.
Nature Walks
Sterling Forest & Bashakill
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sterling Forest & Bashakill for an early morning adventure.
May 18 @ 7:00 am - May 19 @ 12:00 pm at Sterling ForestOceanside & Jones Beach Nature Walk
Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sunken Meadow Park for an early morning adventure.
May 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Oceanside MSNAShinnecock Dune Nature Walk
Join us for an early morning nature walk by the Shinnecock Dunes over at the Shinnecock inlet West Side on September 13th, 2022.
May 28 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Shinnecock Inlet West Side
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.