About Us

and Contact Information

The Cayuga Bird Club Inc., founded in 1913, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing its members and the community at large with opportunities to learn about birds, local birding localities, and the environment. The CBC has a rich history and is composed of a diverse group of people from various professions and backgrounds, whose common bond is a keen interest in the observation and preservation of bird life.

The Cayuga Bird Club’s membership and its educational and conservation activities are enriched and strengthened by the contributions of people with diverse experiences, perspectives, lifestyles, and values. We strive to provide opportunities to learn about birds and their conservation and habitats to people of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive organization and increasing the diversity of our club’s members, officers, and volunteers.

Membership

Members and non-members may attend field trips and monthly meetings, though the club encourages everyone to become a member. Annual membership dues are $15 per household or $10 for students.

To purchase or renew membership, or to make a donation, see our membership page.

The club has a Conservation Action committee, working on projects to enhance habitats for birds and other wildlife in local areas.

A monthly club newsletter is available that lists birding news from around the basin, upcoming field trips and numerous other items of interest to local birders and environmentalists. This is automatically emailed to all members; non-members can download it from our website.

Members-only benefits include:

participating as a committee chair or officer
voting on club elections, budget, club projects or changes to bylaws
presenting at the Annual Share-Your-Photos night
special "members-only" field trips

Contact Information

Address:

Cayuga Bird Club
c/o Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Club Purpose

The purposes of this corporation are to further the study of birds, bird life, and bird lore, to foster, inculcate and disseminate knowledge and appreciation thereof, to preserve and protect birds and other wildlife and their environment, to encourage the establishment and maintenance of sanctuaries and protected areas for birds and other wildlife, and to educate the public in the need of conserving natural areas and resources.

To achieve these objectives, the corporation shall be empowered to conduct educational programs, publish and distribute documents and other printed matter, hold and sponsor meetings and lectures and exhibitions, and cooperate with governmental agencies and other education and charitable organizations with similar objectives.

Club Officers 2025-2026

President: Tracy McLellan (cayugabirdclub.president AT gmail.com)

Vice President: Kevin Murphy (vice-president AT cayugabirdclub.org)

Treasurer: Ken Kemphues (cayugabctreasurer AT gmail.com)

Recording Secretary: Janie Leff (janeleff134 AT gmail.com)

Corresponding Secretary: Colleen Richards (clr82 AT juno.com)

Directors / term end:

Jared Dawson / 2026

Gladys Birdsall / 2027

Stephanie Herrick / 2028

Committee Chairpersons

Committee Member at Large: Diana Van Buren

Conservation Action Committee: Jody Enck (jodyenck AT gmail.com)

Field Trips: Suan Yong (suan.yong AT gmail.com)

Historian: Jane Graves (jgraves AT skidmore.edu)

Membership: Diane Morton (dianegmorton AT gmail.com)

Newsletter: Maia Ginsburg (newsletter AT cayugabirdclub.org)

Programs: Laura Stenzler (lms9 AT cornell.edu)

Publicity: Monica Adelman (monicaladelman AT gmail.com)

Tech Lead (Acting): Suan Yong (suan.yong AT gmail.com)

Youth Birding: Beth Bannister (bab47 AT cornell.edu)

Webmaster: Paul Anderson (fishoak AT gmail.com)

Note: Replace " AT " with @ for actual e-mail addresses.

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