DOAS News

Save the Birds – Rally against the Constitution Pipeline

HELP MAKE SURE OUR BIRDS HAVE HABITAT Please mark your calendars for the ‘Rally to Save NY From FERC‘ in Albany, April 5th. The NYS

March 26, 2016

Audubon Tags Four Golden Eagles

For Immediate Release: By: Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society For more information contact:Susan O’Handley, Publicity Chairperson, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, Oneonta, NY; (607) 643-5680; info@doas.usTom Salo, Research Committee

March 4, 2016

February 2016 – Greta

On Feb. 2, 2016, we processed a young female Golden eagle – Greta. Click on any of the images below to view full size in

February 5, 2016

January 2016 – Marie

This is the golden named Marie that was captured on January 14, 2016. She was back feeding at the same site the following day –

February 5, 2016

Successful Bald Eagle Trip

This year’s field trip on Jan. 9 to view wintering Bald Eagles in the upper Delaware River basin brought out over 50 participants who spotted 27

January 26, 2016

2016 Environmental Education Grants Announced

Each year, Environmental Education Grants are awarded to classroom teachers in the DOAS area (Delaware, Otsego, eastern Chenango, and western Schoharie Counties) through the DOAS EE Grant

January 24, 2016

Christmas Bird Counts

November 10, 2015

DOAS Sanctuary Fall Photos

The photos below were submitted to DOAS by Liz Mackey after a visit to the sanctuary in early October, 2015. Take a walk on the

October 6, 2015

2015 Open House Photo Gallery

Thank you to all who came out for the day along with the DOAS Board and Volunteers who helped to make the program a success!

September 28, 2015

The group is shown during a field trip to a wind farm. Peg standing far left. Tom kneeling center second row. Dr. Todd Katzner stands above all others in the red shirt. Photo by Craig Koppie.

DOAS Golden Eagle Researchers Attend Regional Meeting

DOAS Golden Eagle Research Team, Peg DiBenedetto and Tom Salo attended a meeting of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group in Rangeley, ME from 7/8-7/12. As

July 22, 2015

Audubon Adds Pledge to Eagle Reward Fund

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. (DOAS) has pledged $250 toward the reward fund set up to identify and prosecute individuals responsible for shooting an immature Bald

May 4, 2015

Raffle Items at Birds, Brunch and Beer (June 7)

Local carver, Rod Spangle has donated the bird carvings pictured below for part of our BBB Raffle on June 7. Get your tickets to the

April 10, 2015

DOAS Spring Waterfowl Walk

Spring passed for winter on April 4, when the Delaware Otsego Audubon Society sponsored the annual waterfowl count. A hearty group gathered at the Cooperstown Village docks

April 9, 2015

Coffee RE-Orders

We have had requests from a few of our members to place additional coffee orders through the year. If you would like to order coffee,

January 7, 2015

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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.

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.

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.

Protecting our Environment...Connecting People with Nature...For Birds & Wildlife

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS)

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