Orange County Audubon Society

Welcome to the Website of New York’s Orange County Audubon Society 

Advancing the public’s awareness of conservation for
the benefit of Birds and all wildlife.

 ↠If you have found an injured bird:
Click Here to Find a Wildlife Rehabilitator Near You

If you have found a baby bird:
Click Here for Advice on Whether Action is Necessary

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WELCOME TO ORANGE COUNTY AUDUBON

We are a Member Chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Our primary focus is birds and bird habitat, and our chapter works
to foster appreciation for and conservation of all aspects of the environment.

We steward 5 sanctuaries of bird and wildlife refuge in Orange County, NY.
You can call us by our acronym: OCAS.

About OCASJoin UsOur Sanctuaries 

                              UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

Spring Bird Walk at AOOA Farm

Sunday, May 26th at 10:30am

Join Orange County Audubon Society board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a spring bird walk at All One One All (AOOA). Come observe and identify the many species of birds at the farm!  Feel free to bring your own binoculars, if you have them!
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable, close-toed shoes for walking around the farm.

 

 

The Bald Eagle: The National Symbol Nesting near You

Saturday, April 6th at 1pm

Join biologist and OCAS board member Dr. Walter Jahn as he discussed the features and life history of the bald eagle as this once endangered icon nests near you. Participants may join in person at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center or via Zoom at:

 

 

 

Authors on McFarland, in collaboration with Orange County Audubon Society, present: Christian Cooper, author of “Better Living Through Birding”

Saturday, June 8th at 11:30am

Christian Cooper is a New York Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding.  He is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic TV’s hit series “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper.” 

 

Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club in his college days.  Currently, as a vice president of NYC Audubon, he advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities.  A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian Cooper combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story “It’s a Bird” from DC Comics.  He continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.

Contact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4

 

We hope to see you soon!

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BECOME A MEMBER

Click below to Join or Renew your Orange County Audubon Society membership today. 
Join OCAS and receive email updates (scroll down for email sign up) about these and our other events.

Thank you for your continued support of OCAS, your local Audubon Chapter. We appreciate each donation and membership, as well as your love of birds and bird habitat.

Northern Flicker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York

FIELD TRIPS

Our field trips (not hikes), although designed primarily for bird watching, are intended to create interest in flora, fauna, and all natural beauty in Orange County and vicinity. The public is always welcome.

Click here for our Field Trips.

OUR SANCTUARIES

OCAS maintains 5 wildlife refuges, totaling some 300 acres, in Goshen, Warwick, and Montgomery.  Many of these sanctuaries are open to the public during daylight hours for bird watching and the quiet study of nature, including photography and painting.

Click here for more about OCAS sanctuaries in Orange County.