photo by Dorelle Ploutz
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The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, covers the northern Catskill Mountain and upper Susquehanna River region of New York State. The organization is dedicated to the natural environment, with activities focused on protection and maintenance of ecological systems, wise use and conservation of natural resources, and environmental quality improvement.
View of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary, site of the
Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009 — Nature Walk at Milford State Forest, sponsored by OCCA and led by John Davis
Friday, September 18, 2009 — DOAS General Meeting: Todd Katzner on Asian Vultures
For more information on these and other coming events, see the DOAS Calendar of Events.
See the results of Big Day 2009, or other reports and photos from past activities (updated June 4, 2009).
Each summer, DOAS offers a one-week summer day camp to children who will be entering grades 3-6 in the fall. The camp, located at the DOAS Sanctuary on Franklin Mountain, will run August 10-13, 2009. The registration deadline is July 20. See our Educational Activities page for more information.
DOAS is now a partner organization of the NY Young Birders Club, a special project of the NY State Ornithological Assocation. This club is for birders in New York State between the ages of 12 and 19, inclusive. Club activities include field trips, annual meetings and other events. In addition, youth members communicate via the YBC website, a newsletter, and an online discussion group. Adult volunteers will guide and mentor the youth members of the club, provide transportation, and handle the many administrative tasks required to make the club a success and maximize the value of the club to its young members while giving their safety top priority at all times. Adults who wish to support the club may join as Supporting Adult members. In addition to financial support, our Chapter’s partnership with the YBC includes DOAS organizing a field trip for the group to the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch in November.
Since its founding last fall, the Young Birders Club has grown, with 16 Youth Members, 15 Supporting Adults, and 16 Partner Organizations now on board. The NY Young Birders club is seeking members in all three of its categories: Youth (ages 12-19), Supporting Adult, and Partner Organization. If you know of a young birder looking for opportunities to connect with others, please let them know about the YBC. More details and application forms are available online.
Conservation and Legislation by Andy Mason (updated June 4, 2009)
Golden Eagles and Wind Power: A collaborative effort to identify Golden Eagle migration corridors will provide information to site "eagle safe" wind projects.
Report of Eagle Counts Conducted in Delaware County, NY, March 5-14, 2009
DOAS Position on Wind Power Development
Jordanville Wind Power Project: Second Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement
DOAS comments (11/25/08)
DOAS comments on other wind power projects or regulations
NYS DEC Gas Drilling SGEIS Scope (Draft)
DOAS comments (11/21/08)
Download a copy of The Belted Kingfisher (latest is June 2009)
Checklist of Birds of Otsego, Delaware and Nearby Parts of Adjoining Counties
Guide to the Stephen Parker Nature Trail at Franklin Mountain
Map of Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch landmarks
DOAS is now on Facebook! All Facebook members are encouraged to check out the Delaware-Audubon Society Facebook page. Please send any comments or problems to John Davis.
We need volunteers. Visit our "Get Involved!" page for some ideas on how you can help DOAS.
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