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Bird migration research has confirmed a precipitous drop in the migrating bird population. A major reason for this decline is the loss of habitat of native trees and shrubs that provide the calorie-rich berries migrating and overwintering birds need to survive. To address this problem, North Fork Audubon Society’s Berries for Birds initiative advocates cooperative conservation to encourage people to create new ecological networks by planting native berry-producing trees and shrubs where we live and work. This presentation reviews the science of co-evolution of native plants, insects and birds, the nutritional properties of berries by season, and describes in detail the wide range of berry producing trees and shrubs that are native to Suffolk County.

Photo: Cardinal by Macomb Paynes

NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) offers a free monthly series on zoom featuring writers and researchers. The upcoming lecture schedule and registration is here.

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Dick Cartwright will lead our walk this month, we will be looking for Sea Ducks & Alcids.

Location : Hallock State Park Preserve

Photo: Chickadee by J. Jensen

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Bundle up and join the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library for a guided winter walk with local birding expert John Brush as we search for and count birds in our area! As part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, we’ll learn to identify common winter birds, enjoy the crisp outdoor air, and contribute to a global citizen science project. Perfect for bird enthusiasts of all ages, this event combines learning, nature, and community. Bring your own binoculars.

Location: Inlet Pond County Park

Can’t make the program? You can still participate! Follow these helpful tips from birdcount.org

Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

Step 1: Decide where you will watch birds.

Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 14–17, 2025.

Step 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings:

• If you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.

• If you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).

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We hope to spot Common Loon, Common Goldeye and Long-tailed duck!

Location: Orient Beach State Park

Photo: Common Loon by M. Shimura

NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) offers a free monthly series on zoom featuring writers and researchers. The upcoming lecture schedule and registration is here.