Northern New York Audubon

05/18/2026

There’s still time to register for the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration — but not for long!

Registration closes May 27th for this exciting weekend of birding across the Adirondacks. Start the festivities Thursday night with events at the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, then join us for a weekend full of field trips, expert leaders, and incredible birds.

Learn more & sign up:

Join us May 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2026! The GABC is happy to announce Conservation Photographer and Writer Melissa Groo as our 2026 Keynote Speaker Visit Melissa's Website The Adirondacks are a vast, six-million-acre wilderness in upstate New York, offering some of the most spectacular natural lands...

05/15/2026

We still have a few spots up for grabs for two amazing Great Adirondack Birding Celebration outings!

Join Amelia Dragone on Friday, May 29th, for a peaceful paddle on Osgood Pond & the Osgood River, or explore the boreal habitats of Onchiota with Jeff Biby on Saturday, May 30th, in search of warblers, flycatchers, and more.

Registration for GABC closes May 27th! Be sure to sign up before we're sold out.

Learn more & register:

Join us May 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2026! The GABC is happy to announce Conservation Photographer and Writer Melissa Groo as our 2026 Keynote Speaker Visit Melissa's Website The Adirondacks are a vast, six-million-acre wilderness in upstate New York, offering some of the most spectacular natural lands...

05/12/2026

Can you identify 10 bird species in New York this year?

Join the I BIRD NY Challenge and participate with birders across the state in celebrating New York’s incredible birds and habitats. The challenge is open until November 1st, and all entries are due by November 18th, 2026.

This is a free event, and no registration is required!

Visit our website for more details:
https://www.nnya.org/events/i-bird-ny-challenge

Please bird responsibly and follow the ABA Code of Birding Ethics:
https://www.aba.org/aba-code-of-birding-ethics/

05/06/2026

Celebrate National Black Birders Week in the Adirondacks!

Join Northern NY Audubon and other community partners for a special evening honoring Black voices in birding and conservation. As part of the Adirondack Black Birders Week Celebration, we’re excited to welcome renowned ornithologist, naturalist, and author Dr. J. Drew Lanham for an inspiring conversation.

Dr. Lanham will share insights from his work and books—including The Home Place, Sparrow Envy, and Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves—followed by a chance to meet him and purchase signed copies.

This event is part of a week-long celebration (May 24–30) uplifting diversity, inclusion, and joy in birding across the Adirondack region. All are welcome!

Saturday, May 30, 2026
The Wild Center, Tupper Lake, NY
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Talk: 6:00–7:00 PM
Reception & Book Sale: 7:00–8:00 PM

To register, visit the link below and consider making a $10 donation to support the event: https://www.adirondack.org/events/black-birders-week-2026/

Let’s come together to celebrate community, nature, and the voices shaping the future of conservation.

04/28/2026

Looking to mix up your birding routine?

Flat Rock & Cobblestone Hill offer a unique landscape of open fields, rocky outcrops, and shrub habitat—perfect for spotting species you might not see in forested areas.

Join Northern NY Audubon for a guided outing through this scenic area and discover a different side of North Country birding.

👉 Event info & registration: https://www.nnya.org/events/bird-outing-at-flat-rock-and-cobblestone-hill

04/24/2026

Ever hear or see a bird and wish you knew what it was? Or want an easy way to keep track of what you see on the trail?

Join Northern NY Audubon for a hands-on intro to Merlin Bird ID and eBird Mobile—two free apps that make birding more accessible, interactive, and impactful. Join us on May 11th and 13th to learn how to identify birds by sight and sound, record your observations, and contribute to global conservation efforts.

No prior experience needed—just bring your smartphone!

👉 Event info & registration: https://www.nnya.org/events/intro-to-merlin-bird-id-app-and-ebird-mobile-app

04/23/2026

Twice a year, millions of birds travel incredible distances across continents—and you can witness it right here.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Northern NY Audubon at Indian Creek Nature Center, a haven of wetlands, forests, and open water that attracts a wide range of migrating species.

Join us for a relaxed, guided outing with very experienced trip leaders, and see the magic of migration up close.

👉 Event info & registration: https://www.nnya.org/events/bird-outing-at-indian-creek-nature-center

04/23/2026

Join Northern NY Audubon for a guided bird outing at Crown Point State Historic Site, one of the Champlain Valley’s premier birding hotspots. During peak spring migration, we’ll explore about 2 miles of shoreline and habitat in search of songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors.

With over 200 species recorded and designation as a NYS Bird Conservation Area, you never know what you might spot!

For more event information and registration, visit our website: https://www.nnya.org/events/bird-outing-at-crown-point-state-historic-site-1

04/22/2026

Tucked behind SUNY Plattsburgh lies Rugar Woods—a quiet, beautiful stretch of forest and wetlands along the Saranac River.

Join Northern NY Audubon for a guided outing through this unique habitat, where you can expect to see a variety of resident and migrating songbirds on a relaxed, ~2-mile walk.

With scenic trails and diverse ecosystems, it’s a perfect way to connect with nature this season.

👉 Event info & registration: https://www.nnya.org/events/bird-outing-at-rugar-woods-1

04/21/2026

From open water and marshes to meadows and mixed forest, Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area is a haven for birds.

Join Northern NY Audubon and the Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department for a guided outing at this incredible site, where nearly 150 bird species have been recorded. With such diverse habitats, you never know what you might spot!

Event info & registration: https://www.nnya.org/events/bird-outing-at-lake-alice-wma