Orange County Audubon Society

Welcome to the Website of New York’s Orange County Audubon Society 

Advancing the public’s awareness of conservation for
the benefit of Birds and all wildlife.

 ↠If you have found an injured bird:
Click Here to Find a Wildlife Rehabilitator Near You

If you have found a baby bird:
Click Here for Advice on Whether Action is Necessary

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  CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENTS CALENDAR

WELCOME TO ORANGE COUNTY AUDUBON

We are a Member Chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Our primary focus is birds and bird habitat, and our chapter works
to foster appreciation for and conservation of all aspects of the environment.

We steward 5 sanctuaries of bird and wildlife refuge in Orange County, NY.
You can call us by our acronym: OCAS.

About OCAS • Join Us • Our Sanctuaries 

BECOME A MEMBER

Click below to Join or Renew your Orange County Audubon Society membership today. 
Join OCAS Today!
Join OCAS and receive email updates (scroll down for email sign up) about these and our other events.

Thank you for your continued support of OCAS, your local Audubon Chapter. We appreciate each donation and membership, as well as your love of birds and bird habitat.

Northern Flicker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York

FIELD TRIPS

Our field trips (not hikes), although designed primarily for bird watching, are intended to create interest in flora, fauna, and all natural beauty in Orange County and vicinity. The public is always welcome.

Click here for our Field Trips.

                              UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

Pop Up Field Trip to the Winding Waters Trail

Saturday, July 27th at 9:30am

Join OCAS Board member Diane Tuttle for a Pop Up Field Trip to the Winding Waters Trail on Oil City Road in Pine Island, NY. Meet in the parking lot. Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org with any questions.
Click here for a map of the Winding Waters Trail

 

 

 

 Authors on McFarland, in collaboration with Orange County Audubon Society, present: Christian Cooper, author of “Better Living Through Birding”

Saturday, August 10th at 11:30am

Christian Cooper is a New York Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding.  He is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic TV’s hit series “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper.” 

 

Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club in his college days.  Currently, as a vice president of NYC Audubon, he advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities.  A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian Cooper combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story “It’s a Bird” from DC Comics.  He continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.

 

Click here to register

Contact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: Adult
Location: Albert Wisner Library, Warwick NY

 

 

Fall Songbird Walk at AOOA Farm

Saturday, September 21st from 10:30-11:30am

Join Orange County Audubon Society board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a fall bird walk at All One One All (AOOA). Come observe and identify the many species of birds at the farm!
Free and open to the public. Visit www.alloneoneall.org to register.
Click here for a map of AOOA Farm in Goshen, NY

 

 

 

Birding Beyond the Backyard

Thursday, October 10th from 6-7:00pm

Do sparrows confuse you? Trouble telling Downy from Hairy woodpeckers? This program is for those who enjoy watching birds and want to know more about them.
Presented by Jim Van Gelder, seasoned birder and OCAS Field Trip Committee chair, this program will cover basics of bird identification along with suggestions for equipment and good local birding spots.
Call the library at 845-477-8377 to register.
Click here for a map of the Greenwood Lake Library

 

 

 

Winterizing Your Garden for Birds & Pollinators, cohosted by the Albert Wisner Public Library

Thursday, November 14th from 6:30-7:30pm

As fall approaches, many of us start thinking about cleaning up our yards and gardens. Following five simple steps can help turn your garden into a winter haven for birds and pollinators! Learn about each step and how birds and pollinators utilize our gardens throughout the fall and winter.
Presented by Pam Golben, environmental educator.
Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Public Library

 

 

 

 

We hope to see you soon!

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OUR SANCTUARIES

OCAS maintains 5 wildlife refuges, totaling some 300 acres, in Goshen, Warwick, and Montgomery.  Many of these sanctuaries are open to the public during daylight hours for bird watching and the quiet study of nature, including photography and painting.

Click here for more about OCAS sanctuaries in Orange County.