NY Breeding Bird Atlas
If you ever watch birds in New York, you can be a part of the Breeding Bird Atlas! Whenever you go birding—be it in your backyard, at your summer camp, or in your favorite park—every sighting counts!
Last opportunity to give feedback on the Heritage Wind Project
Now is the last time to comment and express your concern for the proximity of this project to Iroquois and Oak Orchard Wildlife Refuges. The birding community can have a substantial role in highlighting wildlife concerns for large projects such as this. If enough people comment it is possible that ORES will decide a Hearing is needed to clarify project impacts on birds. Read more...
Jun 27, 2021
Barnhart's Camp and Keeney Swamp Field Trip - Registration Opens June 20, 2021
We will be birding as we drive (and stop) throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Allegany County, 20 minutes south of Letchworth State Park. Grassland, woodland, pond and swampland species such as Prairie and Mourning Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, Pied-billed Grebes, and maybe a bittern or two should be seen.
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Jul 31, 2021
Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip - Registration Opens July 24, 2021
Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rails and Wood Duck families. We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis, Cliff Swallows and more.
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Aug 8, 2021
Beginner Trip: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Registration Opens August 1, 2021
Learn more about the fall migration of shorebirds in this nearby birding treasure. We’ll visit key spots you’ll want to revisit again and again! There will be a number of stops during this mostly driving trip. Bring binoculars. Restrooms may not be available at the Visitor Center.
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