New York State Ornithological Association

08/01/2026

Registration for the 2027 Young Birder of the Year Program opens tomorrow, Aug. 1, 2026!

The program is open to young birders between the ages of 10–18. Register here: https://www.aba.org/young-birder-of-the-year-registration/

07/27/2026

A new analysis in Science of more than 116,000 bird songs has revealed that the astonishing variety of passerine birdsong is built from just eight basic acoustic motifs, like trills, whistles, and harmonic notes.
The findings also reveal that local environments greatly shape how birds communicate around the world.
Learn more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aee6239

A new analysis in Science of more than 116,000 bird songs has revealed that the astonishing variety of passerine birdsong is built from just eight basic acoustic motifs, like trills, whistles, and harmonic notes.

The findings also reveal that local environments greatly shape how birds communicate around the world.

Learn more: https://scim.ag/4hqSzAa

07/02/2026

04/14/2026

Did you ask for a bird fact? No, but you're getting one whether you like it or not. 🪶

04/05/2026

Last call for proposals to our inaugural 2026 New York State Ornithological Association Avian Research Award. This award may fund one or more professional or student applicants who are NYSOA members conducting avian research in New York state up to $2500 towards their research project. Applicants should be seeking support for research that will contribute new information to the biology, ecology, or conservation of New York state birds. Initial funding for this award was provided through the Herb Lightner Estate. Applications are due by April 6, 2026.

For application instructions and to apply, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2026NYSOA-ARA

Please direct applications and any questions to Alison Kocek at [email protected]

04/01/2026

Important update on this special date.