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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The Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch season will officially start tomorrow, Sunday 8/22. The forecast is for showers tomorrow so many birds are not expected.
Of interest to raptor enthusiasts is the first documented nesting of Mississippi Kite in New York State. This was confirmed by Rich Guthrie yesterday in the Town of Root where an adult bird was observed feeding a fledgling.
Tom Salo - August 21, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010 — DOAS Program: Sandy Bright will speak about the Oneonta Merlins.
For more information on this and other coming events, see the DOAS Calendar of Events.
See reports and photos from past activities (updated May 9, 2010). Read the results of the May 2010 Big Day in the June issue of The Belted Kingfisher.
Will You Help? You will always find some interesting goodies to munch on, and a cup of coffee or tea or juice, at our monthly programs. This offers a time to visit, and to meet people new and old, both before and after the speaker. These foods are supplied by members like you! and we do appreciate your help. We have a "DOAS BOX" with all the supplies for everything except the cookies or fruits or cheeses and crackers, or whatever you like to bring. And we help to set up the table. If you would be willing to contribute at a program, call Jean Miller at 432-5767. She will have a sign-up sheet at every program, also. Thanks!
Conservation and Legislation by Andy Mason (updated June 9, 2010)
Golden Eagle Research (updated June 7, 2010 with the report on this spring's Golden Eagle survey in Otsego County): A collaborative effort to identify Golden Eagle migration corridors will provide information to site "eagle safe" wind projects.
DOAS Position on Wind Power Development
DOAS comments on specific wind power projects or regulations
DOAS Position on Gas Drilling and Hydrofracking (10/20/09)
NYS DEC Gas Drilling SGEIS Scope (Draft)
DOAS comments (11/21/08)
We are pleased to announce the officers for the 2010-11 term, who were elected at the August Board of Directors meeting. Welcome President Dave Kiehm, Vice-Presidents Andy Mason and Joe Richardson, Secretary John Davis and Treasurer Bob Donnelly. The Board extends its heartfelt thanks to outgoing President Tom Salo for his four years of leadership and dedication to our Audubon Chapter mission and activites.
Download a copy of our newsletter The Belted Kingfisher (latest is June 2010).
We need volunteers! Visit our Get Involved! page for some ideas on how you can help DOAS.
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