New York State
Ornithological Association

For the birders and birds of the Empire State

Last Updated 2/1/25

 

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UPDATED 9/13/24

 NYSARC Reports

1977 - 2020
Just added: 2020
 

Rufous Hummingbird, photo ©  Alayna Vreeland
Rufous Hummingbird
photo © Alayna Vreeland


UPDATED 7/17/24
NYSARC
Historical Database

 1977 - 2022


UPDATED 7/4/24
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Kingbird
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Vol. 72 (2022) just added
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NYSOA's quarterly journal


UPDATED 1/14/25

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Looking for the White-eyed Vireo at Muttontown Preserve, photo by Carena Pooth
Spotting a White-eyed Vireo
at Muttontown Preserve
 


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NYS Birders Conference and NYSOA 78th Annual Meeting

 

We will once again have a full weekend in-person conference, hosted by Cayuga Bird Club at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center September 19-21, 202
 

Keynote Speaker: Peter Kaestner,
          In Search of the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter

Explore the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center

Field Trips to Area Hotspots

Afternoon Papers Session                                 ...and more!

 

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NYSOA Objectives

The objectives of the New York State Ornithological Association are to document the ornithology of New York State; to foster interest in and appreciation of birds; and to protect birds and their habitats.

 

Code of Birding Ethics

NYSOA endorses the Code of Birding Ethics developed and promoted by the American Birding Association.

 

Membership

Individuals as well as clubs/organizations are welcome to join and will enjoy the benefits of membership, including subscriptions to NYSOA's quarterly journal, The Kingbird, and its newsletter, New York Birders.  NYSOA also offers its non-organizational members a discounted rate that is 25% off the regular rate for a subscription to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Birds of the World, a superb resource at your fingertips online.


 


 
Are you looking for information about birding in New York State?
Check out our directory of member organizations
with links to websites listing local field trips and other activities!

NYSOA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 

 

 

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