Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of December 3 - December 4, 2022:
Bedford Audubon Society
Field Trip to Milford Point & Silver Sands
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: _____
Registration: Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club
Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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A Long Coastal Trek from Sheepshead Bay to Coney Island
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: Focus: Ducks, Gulls, waterfowl species, and occasional songbird or shorebird here and there.
Registration: Peter Dorosh 347-622-3559 (text only)
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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Paul Keim, Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Join naturalist and birder Paul Keim in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds.
Registration: No registration required.
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Gateway National Parks
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge: Meditative Nature Walk
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Have you ever stopped to listen to the wind? Swayed like a reed? Threw your troubles out to the sky? Join a park ranger to try a few easy outdoor meditation techniques, take a relaxing stroll, and connect with nature in a calming new way.
Registration: No registration required\.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society
Montauk Nature Walk
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: ____
Description: Meet at Lighthouse parking lot. Latecomers can still join in the vicinity of the restaurant overlook. Directions Route 27 to 27A to end.
Registration: Please let Eileen Schwinn you will be coming: Beachmed@optonline.net
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Birding in Peace
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 7:15am - 8:45am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Queens
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 9:00am
Leader: ______
Description: Jamaica Bay is known for its world-class birding all year. In winter, the waterfowl diversity is unmatched, and the earliest breeding songbirds will be staking out territories.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: Take Cross Bay Boulevard south from the Belt Parkway. Meet at the Visitor's Center.
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Linnaean Society of New York
Rye Playland and Environs
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Leader: Tom Burke
Description: Rye Playland is located on Long Island Sound in northeastern Westchester County, about 30 miles from New York City. We will start our walk at Playland Park & Read Sanctuary and move later to the Marshlands Conservancy; at both, the terrain is easy, and we’ll walk about a mile at each. We usually have lunch at Marshlands and finish up with a walk to the marsh in early afternoon. Birds will be whatever we can uncover on Long Island Sound, Playland Lake, and Milton Harbor, as well as in the woods and fields at both locations. We also reserve the opportunity to chase any exceptional rarities in the region rather than completing the planned itinerary. Species seen during past detours have included Calliope Hummingbird, Gray Kingbird, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, and Hermit Warbler, but unfortunately these opportunities don’t come up often.
Registration: Alice McInerney - amcinerney@kmllp.com
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Inwood Hill Park
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Inwood Hill Park is the northernmost point in Manhattan. Bounded on the north by Spuyten Duyvil Creek and on the west by the Hudson River, the 196-acre park is composed of hilly forest, a tidal estuary, rock formations, and ball fields. According to eBird, 249 bird species have been seen there. Waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds are often seen in the estuary, in Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and along the Hudson River, while songbirds and owls frequent the forest, with a number of species nesting there. The upper ridge trail on the western side of the park affords magnificent views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades, and raptors are often seen soaring over the cliffs. In the fall, Dyckman Fields on the west side of the park hosts migrating sparrows and other grassland species, including American Pipet, Eastern Meadowlark, and Bobolink.
Registration: Lisa Kroop - lisakroop2@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon
Free: Van Cortlandt Park Birding with Alyssa Bueno
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Patrick McKenzie
Description: The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. To celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists, join Bronx birders Joe McManus and Jack Rothman, who alternately guide these walks. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. These walks are held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Richmondtown, Old Mill Road
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Enjoy a stroll along the multi-use trail overlooking Fresh Kills with Ray Matarazzo. Walk back in time as you pass the famous Hessian Spring as it crosses the path and view Fresh Kills estuary as you work your way toward the remains of Ketchum’s Mill. Along the way observe traces of the past, examine the present woodland ecosystems and search for evidence of present inhabitants especially deer and other mammals. Meet in the parking lot at the start of Old Mill Road, alongside St. Andrew’s Church.
Registration: For more information call Ray Matarazzo at 718-317-7666.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Small Group Birding: Croton Point Park
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: Good for all levels of birding experience. Beginners very welcome! Walks are for adults and youth age 8 or older. Let us know in advance if you want to borrow binoculars by emailing us at: office@sawmillriveraudubon.org
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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South Shore Audubon Society
Mill Pond Park
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The park is four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Entrance - East 90th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Canarsie Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Free
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
Free
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