New York State Ornithological Association
Ornithology is the term for the branch of zoology that refers to the study of birds. The New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) is a member organization of professional ornithologists, birding clubs and enthusiastic birders. The objectives of NYSOA are to document the ornithology of New York State; to foster interest in and appreciation of birds; and to protect birds and their habitats. To find out more about NYSOA, visit the link in the right hand column on this page.
New York State Avian Records Committee
The New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) was established in 1977 by the New York State Ornithological Association (formerly The Federation of New York State Bird Clubs), with the primary goal of maintaining the official list of species of birds known to occur or have occurred (in the case of extinct species) in New York State and adjacent ocean. NYSARC reviews all data pertaining to records of scarce or rare birds reported in the state. These data are archived at Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, to provide reference and research material for birders and ornithologists. Follow the link in the right hand column of this page for additional information.
Resources for Young Birders
Two resources may be of interest to young people that have a passion for wild birds and their habiatats:
Young Birders Network
The Young Birders Network website includes extensive information for young birders around the world. It is primarily geared for ages 12-18. Its aim is to provide resources for young birders to connect and learn, and also to provide adult advocates for young birders the resources to encourage and support.
New York State Young Birders Club
The New York State Young Birders Club provides community, friendship, and fun for young people who have a passion for wild birds and their habitats. This club is for birders in New York State between the ages of 10 and 19, inclusive.
To find out more about these resources for young birders visit the links on the right hand column of this page.
Breeding Bird Atlas
The Breeding Bird Atlas is a comprehensive, statewide survey that reveals the distribution of breeding birds in New York. Two Breeding Bird Atlas projects have been completed to date, the first from 1980-1985, and the second from 2000-2005.
Bird Conservation Areas
The New York State Bird Conservation Area Program was established in 1997 to safeguard and enhance bird populations and their habitats on State lands and waters. The goal of the Bird Conservation Area (BCA) Program is to integrate bird conservation interests into agency planning, management and research projects, within the context of agency missions.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, along with other partners, operates wildlife webcams located throughout New York State and elsewhere throughout the world. Currently our webcams feature nesting Peregrine Falcons, an endangered species in New York. These webcams generally operate from early spring to early summer until the young birds fledge from the nest.
More about Birds:
- Bird Species - A listing of bird species fact sheets
- New York State Breeding Bird Atlas - Documenting the distribution of 250 breeding birds in New York State.
- Bird Conservation Area Program - New York State Bird Conservation Area Program
- Bird Conservation Area Sites - New York State Bird Conservation Area Program
- Bird Webcams - Links to bird webcams operated by NYSDEC and other partners located in New York State and elsewhere around the world.