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:

 

 

Bird Town Hall

Monday, December 9th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, NY

Dr. Walter Jahn moderates as attendees share stories, pictures, & questions about birds in person (OCCC Rowley room 128) or on zoom
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

Field Trip to Liberty Loop

Tuesday, December 10th from 3-4:30pm

Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge

Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he leads a bird walk at the Liberty Loop Trailhead in Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge along Oil City Road. After walking the 3 mile trail, group will survey for short eared owls from parking area.
3 PM start hike; return to parking area shortly after sunset (4:30 PM)
Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org with any questions. 
Click here for a map of the Liberty Loop Trail

 

 

 

 

 

125th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count

Saturday, December 21st (snow day Sunday, December 22nd)

Southern Orange County

Since 1900 the Audubon Society has annually conducted its Christmas Bird Count. This year will be the 125th and we hope that you will be involved.
We have officially chosen the date of Saturday, December 21st (snow day Sunday, December 22nd) to conduct our count. Our geographical region is Southern Orange County, which is then divided into smaller circles that we will be assigning to groups to do their count.
You can sign up by yourself or as a group. It is a lot of fun and a great way to get out of the house this winter, while at the same time providing invaluable research data that can help us keep track of population trends.
For additional information and/or to register, email us at:
info@orangecountynyaudubon.org
You may also click the following link to submit the participant survey:
https://forms.gle/uWpv3XSXoyUvp7if7

 

 

 

 

Bird Photography

Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

This program is for new nature photographers who want to learn to take better photos. We will look at many beautiful photos and discuss composition, lighting, background and preparation.
If you enjoy nature and like taking photographs this is the program for you.
Presented by Diane Tuttle, OCAS Board of Directors
Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Library

 

 

 

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife.
Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator
Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Library

 

 

 

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 6-7 PM

Moffat Library, Washingtonville, NY

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife.
Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator
Click here for a map of the Moffat Library

 

 

 

Spring Amphibians

Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

With warmer temperatures and spring rains, what a great time to see and hear the diverse amphibians in our area!

Presented by: Dr. Walter Jahn, SUNY Orange professor
Click here for a map of the Wisner Library
Call (845) 986-1047 to register directly with the 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.