The Long Island Natural History Conference hosted by Seatuck is the premier regional forum for the exchange of information about Long Island’s natural history. Its goal is to bring together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identify research and management needs, and encourage collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history.

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Meet at Orient Beach State Park 8am, from there we will car pool and check out some choice spots along the road where we will look for ducks and other winter residents.

Location: Orient Beach State Park

Photo: Northern Mockingbird by J. Jensen

“Bird Count / Contando Aves!” Introduction to Bird Identification and How to Count Birds (Community Science), Bird Walk with Jennifer Murray, Story Book & Puppet Show with Carmen Campos of PuppetEd, Birdie Crafts, Refreshments. NOTE: This is no longer a drop off event, children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE bilingual family workshop. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise we have a few pairs to borrow. Registration required! REGISTER HERE

Domingo, 15 de febrero, de 1:00 a 3:00pm. «¡Bird Count / Contando Aves!» Introducción a la identificación de aves y cómo contarlas (ciencia comunitaria), paseo para observar aves con Jennifer Murray, cuento y espectáculo de marionetas con Carmen Campos, de PuppetEd, manualidades relacionadas con las aves y refrigerio. NOTA: Este ya no es un evento sin acompañantes. Se trata de un taller familiar bilingüe GRATUITO. Los niños deben estar acompañados por un familiar adulto. Traiga binoculares si tiene, de lo contrario, tenemos algunos pares para prestar. REGISTRATE  AQUI (email to Sonia)

Location: Inlet Pond County Park

Registration is required, please register here.

Join John Turner in this zoom presentation explaining the biology and ecology of the diamondback terrapin, a turtle found in coastal habitats, the threats the species faces as well as the solutions that have been developed to address those threats. 

Photo: Diamondback Terrapin Karissa Hough / Monmouth University

Registration is required, please register here

This month we’re doing something a little different, our Friday Morning Birders walk will take place in the afternoon! Jane Kosovsky will lead this walk as we visit local ponds to look for winter ducks, bring your scope if you have one.

Location: Meet at Kenney’s Beach

Photo: Red throated Loon by J Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Meet at Veterans Memorial Park 8am, from there we will car pool and check out some choice spots along the road where we will look for ducks and other winter residents.

Location: Grumman Boulevard

Photo: Long-tailed Duck by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Did you know birds can dance, fight, or blow bubbles during courtship? Or that they can stay in the air for months? Or protect themselves by vomiting? Using photos and fun and interesting facts, long time birder Dianne Taggart will regale us with unusual  insights into our wonderful wild birds.

Photo: Red-winged Blackbird by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here

Welcome the New Year with a refreshing winter walk! We hope to spot sea-ducks such as Long-tailed Ducks, Buffleheads, or Surf Scoters offshore, along with woodland residents like Northern Cardinals, Tufted Titmice, and woodpeckers in the forested areas.

Location: Hallock State Park

Photo: Downy Woodpecker by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here

Come explore Indian Island County Park with Tom this month! We hope to spot winter ducks, Yellow-Rumped Warblers, and Great Blue Herons.

Location: Indian Island County Park

Photo: Great Blue Heron by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Join NFAS Board Member Dr. Ellen Birenbaum to learn how we can help migrating and overwintering birds right in our own backyards. The Berries for Birds initiative promotes planting native, berry-producing trees and shrubs to restore vital habitat and support local wildlife. This presentation will explore the fascinating connections between native plants, insects, and birds, highlight the seasonal nutrition berries provide, and introduce the best native species for the East End of Long Island.

Photo: Hermit Thrush by J. Jensen

Please join us for an evening of gratitude and celebration as we reflect on the past year and honor all the hard work you've dedicated to North Fork Audubon Society. This event is our way of saying thank you for your invaluable contributions and commitment to our mission.

Click here to see the list of 2025 Volunteers

We look forward to celebrating with you!

RSVP here to attend.

Registration is required, please register here.

Join NFAS President Peggy Lauber for this months bird walk at Cedar Beach in Southold. We’ll explore the shoreline and nearby habitats in search of wintering waterfowl, gulls, and other coastal species. We hope to spot Common Eiders, Long-tailed Ducks, and Buffleheads.

Location : Cedar Beach

Photo: Common Mergansers by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here

November is a great time to observe migrating and overwintering birds on the North Fork. We hope to find species such as Hooded Merganser and Fox Sparrows

Location: Broad Cove Preserve

Photo: Hooded Merganser by J. Jensen

Centre Island Bird Sanctuary has offered a special boat excursion again this year! Members only are invited to join us! Hurry and register now, each excursion can only hold 6 people! Tours will depart from Safe Harbor Marina in Greenport.

Not a member? Join here, to be invited next year!!

Photo: Hooded Merganser by J. Jensen

Help design and decorate a bird-themed holiday tree for CAST’s Festival of Trees, their largest annual fundraiser, being held Nov. 22-23 at Treiber Farms. Trees decorated by 25 local organizations will be auctioned off. Your assistance will not only help raise money for CAST, but will help North Fork Audubon spread the word about birds and native plants!

For more information email info@northforkaudubon.org

Registration is required, please register here.

Join us as Dick Cartwright guides us through North Fork Preserve. We’ll be on the lookout for seasonal visitors like Buffleheads, Red-breasted Mergansers, and Golden-crowned Kinglets. All are welcome—bring your binoculars and dress warmly!

Location : North Fork Preserve

Photo: Mallard by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Are you curious about bird watching, but don’t know the first thing about how to do it? Or have you ever been on a birding field trip and said to yourself “this stuff is for the birds,” meaning I’m not seeing what everybody else is seeing! Or maybe you’re thinking “I can’t see anything through these binoculars,” etc.

Well, now you can join Tom Damiani on “small group” field trips with a focus on effectively using binoculars, finding birds using them, and finding the best habitats for birds.

These outings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month, at Downs Farm Preserve from 8 - 10am.

Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by J. Jensen

Bring the family as we listen and look for owls at Inlet Pond County Park. Tom Damiani will present a short PowerPoint program focusing on the owls that we might find around the East End.  We will then strike out into the field to call for owls and hopefully get some to call back and maybe even see a few! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight to use only when necessary.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 for a couple/family

Photo: Great Horned Owl by J. Jensen

Registration is required. Please register here.

Join us for a special event in collaboration with the Oysterponds Historical Society, and science educator John Holzapfel, as we explore the fascinating collection of Roy Latham’s journals. Discover the life, legacy, and meticulous observations of one of the region’s most dedicated naturalists and historian through a PowerPoint presentation and a tour of the Roy Latham exhibit at the museum.

Location: Oysterponds Historical Society’s Schoolhouse

Registration is required. To register please call 631-854-0378, or email OMH@suffolkcountyny.gov

Join the Suffolk County Department of Health, Office of Minority Health, Suffolk County Parks and Eastern Long Island Audubon in a community walk with health professionals & environmental conservationists. We will chat about health and how to access to clean outdoor spaces, can impact us and the environment. You can ask health questions, bird watch, & learn about preserving our Long Island Sound.

Location: Sears Bellows County Park

Photo: Mallard by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

This is an all-day trip, please pack your own lunch. Meet at Staples Parking Lot in Riverhead at 8:00am, from there we will carpool to Jamaica Bay and arrive around 10am. We will be birding both East and West Ponds and then have a lunch break. After lunch we will head over to Fort Tilden where we expect to see migrating raptors. We hope to see ducks, passerines, some shorebirds, and migrating monarch butterflies. At the end of the day we will have dinner in Howard Beach before heading back. We should be arriving back in Riverhead by 8pm.

Location: Jamaica Bay

Photo: Common Merganser by J. Jensen

The Berries for Birds garden will be dedicated in honor of the late Rick Kedenburg whose extraordinary volunteer service and generous support made this garden possible. We are grateful for his years of commitment to North Fork Audubon Society!

Following the dedication, we will tour the garden with Board Members of the Landscaping Committee.

Please register here to attend.

Registration is required, please register here.

Join us with our guide this month, Jody Levin, as we explore the hedgerow at Hallockville Museum Farm. We hope to see sparrows and even some rare species.

Location : Hallockville Museum Farm

Photo: Red-winged Blackbird by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Are you curious about bird watching, but don’t know the first thing about how to do it? Or have you ever been on a birding field trip and said to yourself “this stuff is for the birds,” meaning I’m not seeing what everybody else is seeing! Or maybe you’re thinking “I can’t see anything through these binoculars,” etc.

Well, now you can join Tom Damiani on “small group” field trips with a focus on effectively using binoculars, finding birds using them, and finding the best habitats for birds.

These outings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month, at Downs Farm Preserve from 8 - 10am.

Photo: Blue jay by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here..

As fall migration starts we hope to see Yellow-rumped warblers and perhaps a Ruby-throated Hummingbird fulling up for its long journey south.

Location: Hunters Garden (meet at the Staples parking lot in Riverhead to carpool to location)

Photo: Snowy Egret by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Join us for as Tom Damiani guides us this month at Wildwood State Park, where you can enjoy spotting local and migratory birds along the forest trails. No park admission fee is required.

Location : Wildwood State Park

Photo: Barn Swallows by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Are you curious about bird watching, but don’t know the first thing about how to do it? Or have you ever been on a birding field trip and said to yourself “this stuff is for the birds,” meaning I’m not seeing what everybody else is seeing! Or maybe you’re thinking “I can’t see anything through these binoculars,” etc.

Well, now you can join Tom Damiani on “small group” field trips with a focus on effectively using binoculars, finding birds using them, and finding the best habitats for birds.

These outings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month, at Downs Farm Preserve from 8 - 10am.

Photo: Osprey by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here..

Join us for our monthly Tuesdays with Tom we hope to see a variety of shorebirds, terns, gulls, and songbirds.

Location: Cedar Beach, Southold

Photo: Red-winged Blackbird by J. Jensen

Registration is required, please register here.

Are you curious about bird watching, but don’t know the first thing about how to do it? Or have you ever been on a birding field trip and said to yourself “this stuff is for the birds,” meaning I’m not seeing what everybody else is seeing! Or maybe you’re thinking “I can’t see anything through these binoculars,” etc.

Well, now you can join Tom Damiani on “small group” field trips with a focus on effectively using binoculars, finding birds using them, and finding the best habitats for birds.

These outings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month, at Downs Farm Preserve from 8 - 10am.

Photo: Osprey by J. Jensen