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

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2022 Charter Dinner

We are back in person this year! Mark Your Calendars for the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society’s Annual Charter Dinner on Friday October 21, 2022 at the

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August 31, 2022

DOAS Big Day Recap

From Coordinator, Charlie Scheim, To all Big Day participants… I want to thank you all for devoting your time on Saturday to our Big Day

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May 18, 2022
Wildflower Walk

Wildflower Walk 2022

The 2022 Jean Miller Memorial Wildflower Walk at Gilbert Lake State Park resumes this year, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks,

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March 23, 2022

Native Plant Sale 2022

Pre-orders are now closed.  We do expect a limited supply of plants available for sale on the pick-up date. DOAS Launches Native Plant Sale Fundraiser

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February 14, 2022

Optics Raffle 2022

APRIL 1, 2022 – SOLD OUT! A huge thank you to all who supported the raffle with a ticket purchase!  We are genuinely grateful and

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January 12, 2022

Breeding Bird Atlasing 2022

With Regional BBAIII Coordinator and DOAS Treasurer, Charlie Scheim Friday, May 20, 2022 – 7:30pm on Zoom Birders of all experience levels are invited to

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January 12, 2022

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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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Current Action Alerts

Updated March 20, 2026 There are a number of issues that require support at this time. We encourage you to please contact your representatives and

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March 20, 2026
THE BELTED KINGFISHER - ARCHIVED ISSUES
 
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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