DOAS News

2019 Bird Seed Sale

The DOAS Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser is your opportunity to buy quality bird seed and help support DOAS programs at the same time! Proceeds from

August 26, 2019

Dragonfly Program a Hit!

We had a very nice turn out on Friday afternoon for Peter Fauth’s program on Odonates (dragonflies & damselflies). Here is a photo of Peter

August 26, 2019

Treaty Line Unit Management Plan – Public Comments Needed

A draft Unit Management Plan (UMP) has been released by NYSDEC for 9 State Forests between Sidney and Deposit. We have looked at the draft

July 15, 2019

Protecting Golden Eagles

by Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Co-president, Andy Mason April 2019 As most DOAS members know, our Chapter has been heavily involved in researching and protecting Golden

April 5, 2019

Montezuma Trip – March 2019 Recap

By Chris DeCesare On Saturday, March 23rd a group of 20 enthusiastic participants explored the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. From the National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center,

April 1, 2019

DOAS 2019 Online Auction

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is hosting an online auction as a fundraiser to help support maintenance work at the DOAS Sanctuary & Hawkwatch on Franklin Mountain.

March 8, 2019

Breeding Bird Atlas 2020

New York Breeding Bird Atlas III Update (from New York State Ornithological Association) By Kathryn Schneider, Co-chair, NY BBA III Steering Committee The Steering Committee

February 11, 2019

Otsego County Board Passes Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Birds

Why Birds Matter On behalf of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Board of Directors, chapter members and friends, we thank the Otsego County Board of Representatives

November 7, 2018

Mohican Farm – Red-tailed Hawk Release

October 14, 2018

2018 Open House Image Gallery

Despite the ‘on and off’ rain in the early afternoon, we enjoyed a great day at the DOAS Hawkwatch Open House last weekend (October 6).

October 9, 2018

Audubon Bird Seed Fundraiser 2018

Supporting Our Local Chapter – Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Preorders Accepted Now through October 27 [ONEONTA, NY – REGIONAL] The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will be accepting

September 7, 2018

Now Accepting Donations for the Eagle Conservation Fund

Use the button below to donate specifically to the Eagle Conservation Fund. This is a dedicated fund that at the current time will be used

August 31, 2018

Financial Support Needed For Wind Project Eagle Surveys

DOAS is a supporter of environmentally-sound wind power but believes wind projects should be sited and designed to minimize impacts on birds. Most recently we have taken

August 31, 2018

Audubon Camp – Summer 2018 – Photos

DOAS 2018 Nature Camps We had a wonderful summer camp season this year with a total of three sessions and 32 children attending. Our camp

July 18, 2018

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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.

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS)

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