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Plovers & Pipers, Oh My!
Presented by Mike Cooper
Took place on June 7, 2021
Listen to it at: https://youtu.be/36_5PgQXjss
The Secret Life of the
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Presented by Aaron Virgin
Took place on May 3, 2021
Listen to it on at: https://youtu.be/-hMprj45B4s
Recorded Zoom Programs
Envision Plum Island
Presented by Louise Harrison
Took place on July 12, 2021
Listen to it at: https://youtu.be/MpHvH1HUSxk
Citizens Climate Lobby
Presented by E.C. (Tip) Brolin
Took place on August 2, 2021
Bird Migration
Presented by Benjamin Van Doren
Took Place on Dec. 5, 2022
Questions? Email [email protected]
The Next Program
September Meeting
Monday Evening, Sept. 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Meet live birds of prey!
Come meet some of the wildlife ambassadors from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. Learn how EAWRC serves the community by rescuing local wildlife, learn what you can do to help and learn what you can do if you find a sick or injured wild animal. You’ll also learn the stories behind the wildlife ambassadors and get the opportunity to see live raptors up close and take photos of and/or with the ambassadors.
Upcoming Fall Meetings & Events
Monday Evening Meeting, Oct. 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Keeping Track of Long Island’s
Newest Mammal: the Coyote
Mike Bottini, wildlife biologist, Seatuck Environmental Association
This presentation will discuss the coyote’s fascinating natural history and behavior and its huge range expansion in North America over the last century. It is now found in every state except Hawaii and every Canadian province. Coyotes first became established in northern New York in the 1920s. Long Island is one of the last large land masses in the continental U.S. to be colonized. The first breeding documented on L.I. was in Queens in 2016. There are now several breeding pairs in northern Nassau. Individual coyotes have been sighted and photographed on the north and south forks, and on Fire Island. There will be time for questions about coyotes and Mike’s other research species: the river otter.
Mike Bottini is a member of the L.I. Coyote Study Group; in addition to coyotes, his current study subjects include river otters and spotted turtles. He is also leading Seatuck’s L.I. Mammal Survey.
ELIAS Annual Dinner Wednesday Evening, October 15, 2025
ELIAS Annual Dinner with John Turner
Join ELIAS at the Bellport Country Club, beginning at 6 pm. Cocktails, buffet dinner, Raffles. John Turner, naturalist & environmentalist will be our guest speaker Revealing Natural Secrets of Long Island. Reservations a must.
$70 per person. Email Eileen Schwinn at [email protected] for more information.
Monday Evening Meeting, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Night
Chapter Round Table & Story Night
Everyone is invited to participate. Come and share a birding adventure, picture, poem or just something you just learned about the birds.
We will provide a little extra holiday cheer.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Seed Sale with Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Stock up on bird food for the winter! Watch for more information
Monday Evening Meeting, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
An Evening with Brian Heinz
Brian Heinz is a children’s book author who lives in Wading River. Since childhood Brian has been drawn to the natural world and was fascinated by every bug, spider, snake, or furry critter he could find. As a science teacher he tried to instill the same love of nature and exploration in his students Most of his books, too numerous to mention here, are about wild animals, sometimes endangered species, and their fascinating and unique abilities to survive in harsh and unforgiving environments. They are tales of adventure and survival. His research trips have taken him north on dogsled trips in sub-zero temperatures; to alligator nests deep in the Okefenokee Swamp of southern Georgia; to the rain forests of Puerto Rico; across Canada; to the Rocky Mountains...to name a few.
He has wonderful stories to tell about some comical incidents that occurred in completing his research on his wild animal subjects.
Some books will be available for purchase.
