Jamestown, N.Y. – If you will be anywhere in western New York on Saturday, October 14, 2017, you can join bird-lovers from four counties to report species seen that day.

The Buffalo Ornithological Society (BOS) was established in 1929 to promote the study of the birds of the Niagara Frontier Region, which includes western New York and southeastern Ontario, Canada. This region is rich in bird life, with over 380 species and 25 recognizable subspecies of birds recorded.

Every second Saturday in October since 1939, the BOS has sponsored a one-day census of all birds in the BOS territory. The date was chosen to coincide with the end of the fall migration.

Audubon Community Nature Center supports this effort that both provides a fun day of birding and generates data which make a real contribution to the understanding of local bird populations. 

Jamestown, NY – With fall just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on birdseed to be sure our feathered friends visit your home throughout the winter.

Monday, October 3, is the deadline for placing orders for the Audubon Nature Center’s fall sale of a variety of birdseeds and related items. In addition to the exclusively formulated Conewango Blend for local birds, specialty seeds, “cakes,” suet cage feeders, and other treats are also available. 

Your many choices can be found by clicking on the “Bird Seed” page at www.jamestownaudubon.org or calling the Nature Center at (716) 569-2345 during business hours. 

Orders can be submitted online, phoned, mailed, or faxed. Friends of the Nature Center receive an 18% discount on pre-ordered birdseed. (You can become a member by clicking on “Membership” at www.jamestownaudubon.org.)

Jamestown, NY – Have you ever wondered why your neighbors have so many birds and you don’t?

At the Audubon Nature Center on Saturday morning, October 17, you can learn the secrets of attracting birds, how to make your own soft suet that the birds cannot resist, and how to keep a variety of birds in your yard.

Just like people, birds need food, water, and shelter. They are fairly fussy and looking for a variety of things in any yard: not all food or shelter is created equal.

The 10 a.m. to noon class will go into the basics of feeding, identifying, and attracting birds.

You will learn some fantastic recipes for homemade feeds that the birds just adore. You will also learn a variety of ways to create shelter for and photo opportunities of birds out the window.