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Established in 1968 – A Chapter of the National Audubon Society since 1970

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2021 Raffle Items

Bucket Raffle Fundraiser in Conjunction with DOAS 54th Charter Anniversary Celebration

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is currently hosting online raffle sales for items that have been donated in celebration of the organization’s 54th Anniversary Charter Celebration, coming up in October. Sales will take place now through 7:30 pm on Friday, October 15 with winners announced at 8:30pm, following the special Keynote Presentation by Scott Weidensaul. (Information about the presentation can be found at https://doas.us/twenty-five-years-of-late-nights-and-wee-owls/.) Winners need not be present to win.

 

Raffle Items and Details (details will appear when you hover over the image). You can purchase raffle tickets online using the form at the bottom of this page.  We will distribute your tickets into each items as you indicate on the form.

Raffle Sales will take place ongoing from September 1 through 7:30pm on Friday, October 15. Winners will be drawn at 8:30pm and will be announced following the Charter Dinner Keynote Presentation that evening. Winners need not be present to win.

Saw-whet Owl Silhouette crafted by Joel Kazmierski from Black Cherry on Sugar Maple; approx. 7” wide x 9” tall.
Owl-themed Quilted Bag by Julie Wexler; approx. 17” wide x 9” deep x 13” tall. Contains two inner side pockets. This is the 11th year that Julie Wexler has shared her quilting talents by creating a bird-themed bag for the Charter Raffle. This quote comes from Julie: “On our last day of birding in SC at Huntington Beach Park we then went over for a last visit to our favorite Brookgreen Gardens. Joel had his camera along and we noticed a cluster of people with cameras in Live Oak Alley. They were taking shots of a young Great Horned Owlet in the nest on the branch of one of the Live Oaks. So this year’s bag is in honor of that beautiful little Owlet who we hope is thriving and in homage to Bob Donnelly for all the owling trips he has led over the years.
Duncraft Eco-Delight Oriole Feeder donated by Kathryn Davino along with 30 oz. of grape jelly. This description comes from Duncraft: “Attract orioles with fruit and jelly...their favorite snacks! Features two fruit cages with a jelly dish to attract a variety of clinging and perching birds. The clearview plastic roof protects your jelly from the weather. Perfect for attracting orioles all season long! Includes cable hanger with 5 oz. clear plastic dish. Durable orange recycled plastic. 5” wide x 9” long x 7” inches tall. Made in the USA, available exclusively at Duncraft”
Nature Quilt by Gretchen Adams. The quilt is 52” wide x 62” long and is backed in cozy tan flannel.
Loon Photo by Nina Schoch, and framed by Charlie Scheim. Photo dimensions: approx. 9” long x 6” tall; Frame with matting dimensions: Approx. 15” long x 13” tall.
Great Egret Photo, Canvas Print by Rob Katz. In Inwood Hill Park, at the very northern tip of Manhattan in New York City, I spotted this Great Egret preening itself in an eye-level tree. The egret was very accommodating as I managed to grab several up-close shots, bringing out the detail in the bird's beautiful plumes and sharp bill. Photographing urban birds is extremely rewarding, as many species that are usually skittish, like this egret, are more accustomed to foot-traffic and provide great photographic opportunities. This photo received Honorable Mention in the 2020 Bird Portrait Photography Contest through Birdwatching Magazine.

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Why Birds Matter...

Birds are important because of the role they play in the natural world as pollinators and seed disbursers, assisting with the balance of nature by eating insects. They also clean up things that would go unattended otherwise. Birds are important TO ME because of the kinship that I feel with another living species, and the joy that they bring to me year around. Encountering spring migrants feels brand new every time! I feel responsibility for their well-being and take care not to disturb their nesting with unnecessary sounds, disturbance or habitat destruction. I respect the incredible work they do to bring about future generations.
Becky Gretton
Becky GrettonDOAS Co-President
Birds have always been an early warning system for our environment–the “canary in the coal mine.” It was the decline in bird species high on the food chain that tipped us off to the dangers of DDT and other chemicals. More recently, high altitude and high latitude birds are demonstrating the first definitive effects of global change. If science had been more advanced in the 1800s, the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon could have served as a warning about habitat destruction. This not just about protecting the birds–although that is a worthy goal–but all of these threats will ultimately reach the human race.
Andy Mason
Andy MasonDOAS Co-President
In addition to being indicators for environmental health, birds matter because they allow people all over the world to enjoy and appreciate nature. Caring about birds often leads to caring about their habitats and creates a stewardship ethic to protect our natural resources. Birds connect communities.
Susan O'Handley
Susan O'HandleyDOAS Co-President
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