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who we are

We are a friendly community of people who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Our 1,100+ members are drawn from northwestern Westchester County, New York and beyond. All share a common desire to learn more about birds and other wildlife, and a common belief in the importance of preserving and protecting wildlife habitats. We hope you’ll browse through our upcoming events and join us for a field trip, workshop or community program.

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what we do

education

education

We offer field trips, workshops & programs to explore birds, other wildlife and their habitats.
sanctuaries

sanctuaries

We protect more than 300 acres of wildlife habitat in eight sanctuaries.
advocacy

advocacy

We advocate on environmental issues with Audubon New York & National Audubon.
bird seed sale

bird seed sale

Support our local conservation work through our annual bird seed sale.

event calendar

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SMRA Birding Trip to California Coast

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SMRA Birding Trip to California Coast

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Pileated Woodpecker in Pruyn Sanctuary. Photo by Rion

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Croton Point Woodcock walk at dusk in March 2019.

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Savannah Sparrow. Charlie Roberto

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SMRA Birding Trip to California Coast

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White-eyed Vireo. Charlie Roberto

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SMRA board members at Teatown’s Hudson River Eagle Fest in Croton Point 2019. Photo: Rose DePalma

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Syrphid HoverFly in Pruyn Gardens. Edward Mertz

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George’s Island during 2018 Eagle Fest. Steve Rappaport

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Hooded Merganser, Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Steve Kowalczyk

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Celebrating 2018 Year of the Bird in Westchester County

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New York State Young Birders Club walk at Croton Point Park led by SMRA

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Short-eared Owl. Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. Kyle Bardwell

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eBird workshop at Lower Hudson Audubon Roundtable at Mariandale Retreat Center

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Gathering for Lower Hudson Audubon Roundtable

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Building the Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow Garden

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Building the Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow Garden

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Building the Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow Garden

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Building the Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow Garden

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SMRA Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden and garden volunteers

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Mr Lunetta Explorer Bags available for check out at local libraries!

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Mr Lunetta Explorer Bags available for check out at local libraries!

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Peekskill HS student doing plant study at Pruyn Sanctuary

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Ed Mertz photographing in SMRA Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow

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SMRA Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow

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SMRA Plants for Birds Demonstration Meadow

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SMRA volunteers painting seed shed at Pruyn Sanctuary

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SMRA Monday Bird Walk

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Exploring Doodletown for May bird migration

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SMRA Birding Trip

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Connect Kids to Parks field trip at Rockefeller State Park Preserve

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Rewilding School Forest Preschool at Brinton Brook Sanctaury

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Exploring nature items during an Audubon school program

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Exploring nature items during an Audubon school program

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Cub Scout sanctuary volunteers adding wood chips to the entrance of Pruyn Sanctuary

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Rewilding School Forest Preschool at Brinton Brook Sanctuary.

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Rewilding School Forest Preschool at Brinton Brook Sanctuary.

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SMRA Birding Trip

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Charlie Roberto leading walk at Croton Point

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Sunrise at Croton River with Charlie Roberto

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EagleFest 2018 at Georges Island. Steve Rappaport

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Purple Martin Tower at Croton Point. John Phillips

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Northern Harrier Croton Point. Jeff Seneca

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Purple Martins at Croton Point 2018. Jim Bourdon

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Purple Martins at Croton Point 2018. Karalyn Lamb

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