Events

Beginning at Owen Station Crossing. We will begin by walking south along the wetland but may double back by the end to access the back of the Liberty Loop Trail. 136 Owens Station Road, Sussex

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the birds likely to be observed in autumn and winter. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the birds likely to be observed in spring and summer. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the environmental issues facing birds such as climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and chemical pollution. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY […]

Dr. Walter Jahn moderates as attendees share stories, pictures & questions about birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center 

Since 1900 the Audubon Society has annually conducted its Christmas Bird Count. This year will be the 126th and we hope that you will be involved. We have officially chosen the date of Sunday, December 21st to conduct our count. Our geographical region is Southern Orange County, which is then divided into smaller circles that […]

We will scan the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge from the observation platform along the main parking area for a diversity of grassland birds during the day and short-eared owls at dusk. (The trails around the wildlife refuge are closed in winter.) Please come dressed for cold weather and check the OCAS website or Facebook […]

Our group will walk around the marsh at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, hoping to spot Northern harriers, rough-legged hawks, white-crowned sparrows, and other winter birds. From the parking area at sunset we also hope to glimpse some short-eared owls. Please come dressed for cold weather and check the OCAS website or Facebook page […]

The past three years have been the hottest three on record, and the 14 hottest years in human history have all occurred since 2010. What are the causes & effects for humans and wildlife? What are the causes & effects for humans & wildlife? Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, […]

A presentation on local winter wildlife highlighting migrant birds only observed in our area during winter and how diverse wildlife modifies its behavior in winter. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633