The Buffalo Ornithological Society, Inc. (BOS) was established in 1929 to promote the study of the birds of the Niagara Frontier Region. Annual grants are awarded by the BOS to fund member-sponsored avian research projects. We are proud of our extensive scientific research databases, our continuing involvement in environmental and conservation activities that impact birds, and our promotion of the enjoyment of ornithology.
The BOS coverage area includes Western New York and parts of nearby Ontario, Canada. This region is rich in bird life with over 380 species and 25 recognizable subspecies of birds recorded. Explore our site to learn more about where to report and find birds, both regional specialties and rare visitors.
The Buffalo Ornithological Society has something to offer to anyone passionate about birds: from the backyard feeder- watcher, the avid lister or the environmental activist, to the dedicated citizen scientist or the professional ornithologist. Society activities include regular programs, field trips, intensive long-term bird counts, checklist and date guide development, varied research activities, and involvement in local conservation efforts. We invite you to join in the activities of the society!
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WNYEA Congress 2022: Invitation to Attend
The Western New York Environmental Alliance is inviting our members to attend and actively participate in their Congress 2022, to be held via Zoom on Monday, January 24, 2022. No advance registration is required. They will start promptly at 4:30 p.m. Following a brief business session including election of new and renewing board members, they will have a short review of recent and ongoing campaigns and activities. This will be followed by the official announcement of a major new umbrella campaign they are calling a "Decade of Biodiversity." They are reserving time for membership and general group discussion both as part of three brief campaign conversations led by Emere (Eme) Nieves, Margaret Wooster, and Jay Burney, and during the membership dialogue and discussion.
WNYEA Congress 2022 Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86522495974
Set a Resolution to Explore in 2022!
Happy New Year!
One of the important ways you can help contribute to the science and conservency of birds within our state is to participate in the ongoing Breeding Bird Atlas III project. It's so easy to do and your sightings that contain signs of breeding will add valuable data to our understanding of the birds we love in New York State.
Learn more about the project and how you can help here: NYS BBA III
Read a letter from past BOS president, Mike Morgante, that encourages us to make a New Year's resolution to set aside our listing and chasing and get out more to explore and contribute to the atlas this new year: Set a Resolution to Explore in 2022!
Upcoming Field Trips and Events
For a full list of our upcoming field trips, meetings, and events, visit our calendar page. You don't have to be a member to join our field trips or meetings! (Note that meetings run from September through June.)
Feb 09, 2022 (Wednesday)
Meeting - TBD
Details: (click for more info)
Buffalo Museum of Science Wednesday, Feb. 9th - the meeting topic is yet to be determined.
BOS Meeting in the Cummings Room of the Buffalo Museum of Science at 7:00 PM.
Remember to sign in at the front desk and to wear your face mask.
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