Events Update
Winter 2025

Last updated 01/01/2025

Jan. 1-7: Feeder Count and Birdseed Giveaway. Count the birds on your property and at your feeder for one week. At the end of the week send the highest bird count seen for each species you have seen to Renee Davis, 124 Stump Pond Rd, Livingston Manor NY 12758 or enter it online at sullivanaudubon.org. You can start any month (Nov.— Apr.) and do as many months as you wish. Enter each month for a chance to win a 40 lb. bag of sunflower seed.

Jan. 18-26: 2025 Waterfowl Count Target Date Sunday 19th. Each January members visit lakes, rivers and shorelines to count waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans, loons, grebes, etc.). NYSOA has conducted this survey annually since 1955, except for a brief hiatus in 1968-1972. Results are usually published late in the year in The Kingbird. In most years, more than a quarter of a million birds are tallied. In addition to being an enjoyable outing, DEC has acknowledged this to be a useful survey for long-term monitoring of waterfowl populations wintering in New York. If you would like to participate, or want more information, contact Renee Davis at 845 798-3266. Please report all findings to Pat Cocot on her email, pcocot@hvc.rr.com.

Tues, Jan. 21: Field trip to Shawangunk Grasslands for Short-eared Owls. We will stop for dinner at Sienna’s Italian Restaurant in Pine Bush on the way home. This is always a fun trip as this is one of only a few places in New York State to see these wonderful birds. Rain or Snow date: Jan. 28.. Call Renee for time and meeting place. 845-798-3266.

Feb. 1-7: Feeder Count—same as January 1-7.
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Sat., Feb.15: Feathered Frenzy. 22nd year. Find as many birds as you can in Sullivan County. Teams must have at least two people and all birds must be seen or heard by at least two members of each team. Rain or Snow date: Feb.16. Report results to Renee Davis. Phone: 845-798-3266,

March 1-7: Feeder Count—same as January 1-7.