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Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS)

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

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2025 Mohawk Valley Gives Day

Septmber 19, 2025 is the date for Mohawk Valley Day of Giving with Otsego County organizations invited to participate through the collaborative efforts of the Community Foundation of Otsego County.

This year, DOAS is hoping to raise the remaining money to finish out our accessibility work at the Sanctuary at Franklin Mountain. Our accessible trail is in place, but we still need about $7,000 in order to build the viewing platform overlooking the wetland near the parking area.

We hope you will consider making a donation (anytime between September 15 and 19 (donating on the 19th opens up matching fund opportunities)! You can find our profile online at the link below:

https://www.givemv.org/organizations/delaware-otsego-audubon-society

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We also want to bring attention to the campaign for support from Falcon Heart Rescue, our go-to wildlife rehabilitator in Herkimer County, licensed in NYS and federally for raptors. Support for rehabilitation in our region is desperately needed.

Falcon Heart Rescue, operated by Deb and John Saltis, is dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned birds of prey. Their team of volunteers provides medical care and rehabilitation services to ensure the birds can be released back into the wild. Additionally, they educate the community about raptors and the importance of conservation.

Delaware Otsego Audubon’s annual Open House attendees have benefitted from their educational presentations, and many have supported them financially. By donating through Mohawk Valley Gives between September 15-19, that support is doubled. Please consider this alternative.

Recently, Co-President Becky Gretton successfully released three Broad-winged Hawks at Deb and John Saltis’ request. It brought their service to these vulnerable birds totally to heart.

Pictured here is one of them, ready to go.

Donate anytime between Sept 15 and 19 at https://www.givemv.org/organizations/falcon-heart-rescue.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

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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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We envision a healthy world where people and wildlife thrive and natural resources are protected.
The mission of Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is to protect our natural environment and connect people with nature
 to benefit birds and other wildlife through conservation, education, research and advocacy.
 

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society
P.O. Box 544
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 397-3815
info@doas.us

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