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The Outlook
From birding features and conservation news to exciting nature center updates and much more, stay in-the-know on all things Buffalo Audubon with The Outlook magazine, published three times per year.
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FALL 2026 OUTLOOK
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Buffalo Audubon Goes to Japan: A Sister City Connection Forged in Friendship, Goodwill—and Birds:
This fall, a love of birding will span across oceans and continents. In October, a team from Buffalo Audubon and…
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Beaver Meadow’s Unexpected Rare Visitor
In the early morning hours of May 9, several teams of birders from across New York were participating in Buffalo…
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A Glimpse Into Woodland Way: What’s Planned for our All-Natural Playground?
There’s going to be a new playground on the block at Beaver Meadow Preserve. Those who have visited recently might…
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A Place for You: A Legacy of Care for the Natural World, on Wednesdays & Beyond
Carol Griffis delicately traces the lines on the shell of one of the painted turtles, holding it in her hands at Trillium Nature Center, as she has done for the last nearly three decades. “The bottom shell’s as big as the top shell so the turtle can get inside,” she says, showing 7-year-old Maddie, while…
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Nature Through A Child’s Eyes: A Camp Director’s Reflection on Time Spent Outside
Every generation becomes more and more advanced—and these advancements start before a child can crawl. We have technology to help us monitor babies’ health when they sleep, cameras to watch them in the dark. What we don’t see is the window open for a baby to fall asleep to nature’s sounds; instead, we just plug…
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A Look Back at Our First Outlook
We are very excited to announce a new column debuting in this edition of Buffalo Audubon’s Outlook: “A Look Back.” This special segment invites you to step back in time and explore the rich, unfolding history of our organization and this very magazine. For decades, The Outlook has been your guide to the birds, our…
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Come for the Birds, Stay for the Trails
Beaver Meadow Nature Trails may be known as a birding destination, but its real magic is how it turns a quick wildlife outing into a rewarding hike. As an avid day-hiker and amateur birder, I’ve logged many miles and lifers on these trails: Sandhill Cranes past Beaver Pond Trail, a Scarlet Tanager along Long Trail,…
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Springfest, Through Our Lens [Photo Page]
This photo page features a selection of photos from our 2026 SpringFest signature event, courtesy of Bill O’Connor.
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Sun, Summer & SpringFest: Celebrating Nature, Creativity & Community at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve
Ringlets of white smoke rose gracefully from a fire ring fueled by a few charred logs. Weather-beaten Adirondack chairs and handcrafted benches circled the fire on a windy but warm afternoon at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve on June 6, 2026. The familiar smell of a campfire was comforting, but the seats remained empty—not for a…
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FALL 2026
Buffalo Audubon’s rare bird sighting of a Swainson’s Warbler, along with a preview of the new Sister City Initiative taking flight with Kanazawa, Japan.
SPRING 2026
A first look into the improvements planned at Buffalo Audubon’s Trillium Nature Center—from an accessible treehouse to an all-natural playground.
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Established in 1952, this favorite magazine from Buffalo Audubon brings you birding stories and tips, nature guides, conservation features, and gorgeous photography — all changing with the seasons.
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- Birding- & nature-related feature stories & local highlights
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Read for free online, or upgrade to an Outlook print subscription to get the next three editions of the magazine sent right to you, three times per year—every dollar of which directly supports our mission to connect WNY with birds and the natural world. Thank you!
