Reference Guide to Dutchess County Birds
Red-breasted Nuthatch © Maha Katnani
by Stan DeOrsey
8th edition (2026), October 2025
The reference guide to the birds of Dutchess County is a comprehensive checklist, including graphs indicating the abundance of each species seen throughout the year, as well as information on nesting, status, history, migration, habitat, and information on reporting Dutchess County bird sightings. Also included is a map and list of places to bird in Dutchess County. The 8th edition includes 16 new species confirmed since the last version. It is a 32-page digital booklet — printed copies are not available, but may be in 2026.
