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

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2020 Raffle Items

To purchase raffle tickets and/or register for our 53rd Charter Celebration, please click the link below:

https://doas.us/event/2020-charter-celebration/

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“Red-shouldered Hawk” – photo by Rod Sutton, framed.
“Blue Jay” – 11”x14”, print of watercolor original by Jennifer Hyypio, matted and framed, with glass.
Extra-large Quilted Tote Bag, created and donated by Julie Wexler. Modeled by Al Davino!

This is the 9th year that Julie has made a special quilted bag for the DOAS Raffle.

To start, she meticulously searches for a beautiful fabric adorned with birds (see close up of one square).

The bag measures 18 “ wide, 9” deep, and 13” tall.

There are 2 pockets inside.

It would be great for a trip to the beach…endless possible uses!
Extra-large Quilted Tote Bag, created and donated by Julie Wexler. Pattern Closeup.
Framed Loon Photo by Elise Klysa, donated by Pam Peters.
Red-breasted Merganser Decorative Plate (9.5” diameter), donated by Janice Downie. (Front)
Red-breasted Merganser Decorative Plate (9.5” diameter), donated by Janice Downie. (Back)
Duncraft Eco-Strong Tail Prop Suet Feeder, donated by Kathryn & Al Davino.
This item is combined with Bluebird House.

Watch woodpeckers cling to the wire mesh and feed from both sides, while using the tail rest for stability.
Made from durable brown and burgundy recycled plastic;
holds up well against the woodpecker’s strong claws and sharp bill.
6 inches wide. 18 inches tall.
• Holds 2 suet cakes (that are also provided) • Popular feeder for larger woodpeckers • Features extended tail prop area for woodpeckers • Easy to clean with filling from the top • Made in the USA

Bluebird House - custom built to specifications with easy to open front panel for cleaning.
Donated by Andy Mason.
Bird Feeding Package - includes platform bird feeder, thistle feeder and suet basket
with seed provided for each!
Donated by Dorian Huneke and Susan O'Handley.
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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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Oneonta, NY 13820
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