Bedford Audubon Society

05/25/2026

We all need to do our bit to prevent window strikes: well done to Binghampton students for making their campus safer for birds.

Volunteers paint a massive mural on the Science Library, a spot known for bird strikes

05/15/2026

Bird-A-Thon has officially begun!

For more than a century, birders have welcomed spring by heading into the field with one goal in mind: to find and identify as many bird species as possible in a single day. This tradition, called the Big Day, or Century Run, is a pursuit I look forward to every year, but it takes on new meaning when paired with raising money for the conservation of nature through a Bird-A-Thon. I hope you’ll support me in in raising funds for Bedford Audubon’s shrubland restoration. And good luck to all the Bird-A-Thon teams heading out into the field — may your day be full of great sightings!

-Tait

05/09/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!

As millions of birds migrate this spring, YOU can protect them along their journey through simple actions at home and in your community.

You can help by:
* Turning off lights between 11pm and 6am to reduce nighttime disorientation for migrating birds
* Adding reflective tape, decals, or screens to the outside of windows to help prevent collisions
* Participating in community science programs to help track bird populations and migration patterns
* Planting native species to provide food, shelter, and habitat for migrating birds

Small actions can make a big difference for birds during migration!

Learn more about window strike prevention and bird-friendly practices at Bedford Audubon:
https://bedfordaudubon.org/window-strike-prevention/

Have questions? Email [email protected]. Or come visit us today at our table at the Greenwich Audubon Bird Breakfast at the Greenwich Audubon Center, 8:30am - 11:00am!

Photo 1: Migration Map Graphic by Bird Collision Prevention Alliance and Cornell Labs.

Photo 2: Prairie Warbler by John Hannan

Photo 3: World Migratory Bird Day Graphic by artist Luísa Lacerda

05/04/2026

Think you know your local woods? Birders, think again!

Join the Mianus River Gorge Preserve for “Bedford Field Notes: Forests” on May 7 at 5:30pm at Bedford Historical Hall — an evening dedicated to uncovering the hidden and ever-changing dynamics of the forests that shape Bedford’s landscape. Because the same woods where you might spot a Scarlet Tanager in the canopy, hear the steady “teacher-teacher-teacher” of an Ovenbird on the forest floor, or follow the song of a Louisiana Waterthrush along a shaded stream… are constantly changing.

From climate change to wildlife to stewardship, this talk will bring you beyond the trail to explore what’s really happening in the woods around us and how we can best care for them. Moderated by David Pogue and featuring forester and bestselling author Ethan Tapper and Mianus River Gorge’s Rod Christie.

Come see your birding spots in a whole new way!

For more information and to get your tickets, visit: bedfordfieldnotes.org/tickets

Photo of Scarlet Tanager by Linnet Tse
Photo of Ovenbird by Linnet Tse

04/29/2026

Excellent looks at Northern Rough-winged and Cliff Swallows, amongst other migrant arrivals, at Cross River Reservoir on another great Bedford Audubon "migration madness" outing. If you have not joined us, the birds are arriving and we have lots of walks all through May, come join us!

04/22/2026

Our Leon Levy Native Habitat Garden is springing to life: come take a look!

Happy Earth Day from Bedford Audubon - look for us at the Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival on Sunday.

04/18/2026

04/16/2026

THREE SPOTS JUST OPENED UP! Join Tait Johansson for Bedford Audubon’s first ever collaboration with Bedford Riding Lanes Association: Birds & Bagels. Celebrate spring migration with a guided bird walk along one of Bedford Riding Lanes Association’s beautiful trails. Bedford Audubon’s expert Naturalist, Tait Johansson, will lead the group as we enjoy a rare opportunity to explore a private, woodsy trail before the trees have fully leafed out in search of warblers, thrushes, and other migratory birds making their seasonal journey. Event includes bagels & coffee.

Saturday, April 18, 7:30am-9:30am. Cost: $30. Email Susan at [email protected] to receive the registration link

04/15/2026

TONIGHT at the Katonah Village Library: the secret lives of fishers! Discover the elusive carnivores quietly roaming our local woodlands. Presented by Pace University students who have been studying these little-known, adorable, but fierce animals, you’ll not only learn fascinating facts about fishers, but you’ll also understand what their presence reveals about the health of our forests. It’s a rare chance to uncover the wild side of Westchester and the hidden predators living closer than you think. Don’t miss it!

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04/13/2026

Perhaps you have had the opportunity to enjoy one of our beautiful sanctuary trails, but did you know that there is an organization, the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help us keep them in well-maintained condition? And you can be part of this incredible, important work. You can adopt a trail or join as a volunteer! See the flyer for more information or email the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference directly at [email protected]