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Sunday, April 30, 2023

Best of the Fortnight

Below are my favorite photos from over the previous 2 weeks. With the northbound migration heating up, I expect to be posting even more colorful songbirds pics in the next installment. Note that two of these pics aren't particular great shots, but I've included them as they were very rare birds for Brooklyn: Swallow-tailed Kite and Anhinga! Enjoy:

Wilson's Snipe, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

American Kestrel, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Chipping Sparrow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

White-throated Sparrow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Bald Eagles with prey, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow-throated Warbler, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Savannah Sparrow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Downy Woodpecker excavating nest hole, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Swallow-tailed Kite & balloon, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Turkey Vulture, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Red-bellied Woodpecker, Mt. Olivet cemetery, Queens, NY

Flowering Dogwood, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Anhinga, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Young Red-tailed Hawk, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Sweetbush Shrub, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Prairie Warbler, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Monday, April 24, 2023

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 29 - April 30, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Spring Songbirds in Green-wood Cemetery
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 8:05am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ed Crowne
Description: The beginning or “first wave” period of neotropical migrants including early warblers, potential “overshoot southern species”, orioles, flycatchers, vireos and more.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 29, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Hillside Woods at Hastings-on-Hudson
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Leader: Julien Amsellem
Description: A new addition to the Linnaean walks, Hillside Woods is a 10-acre hardwood forest located in Hastings-on-Hudson, a small village in southern Westchester County. Conveniently located close to the Hudson River, an important migratory flyway, and elevated above most of its surroundings, Hillside Woods is a great park for birding, especially during migration. It is dominated by mature forest, primarily oaks, beeches, and tulip trees, but it also has three kinds of water features that often draw birds. Around the small ponds, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, and Wood Duck should be expected, while along the streams and marshy areas, both species of waterthrush are possible.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas — bielskas@gmail.com
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Spring Migration in Central Park’s North End
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Leader: Ursula Mitra
Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. On a good day we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. On this walk we will explore numerous birding hotspots of Central Park’s North End with long-time birder Ursula Mitra, who knows these areas very well.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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Littoral Society

Spring Migration Bird Walk at JBWR
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Don Riepe
Description: Join naturalist and Littoral Society Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe for a digital slide program followed by a walk around the east and west ponds of the refuge to look for recent migrating birds and other wildlife.
Registration: Registration page
For more information, contact Don at: 718-474-0896 or don@littoralsociety.org


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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding at Queens Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: ___
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the resources the Garden offers to birds and other wildlife. These outings are held in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden.
Registration: Registration page
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Spring Birding at Inwood Hill Park
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Inwood Hill Park is a jewel of New York City. Nestled between the Hudson River, Dyckman Street, and Seaman Avenue, this last tract of largely old-growth oak and tulip forest transports you to another world and another time. Glacial ""pot holes,"" towering trees, and stunning river views create an unrivaled birding backdrop.
Registration: Registration page
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Crotona Park Birding
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Join NYC Audubon this spring to explore the beautiful Crotona Park. Its meadows, flowering trees, and sizable pool provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds including woodpeckers, warblers, and wading birds.
Registration: Registration not required
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NYCHA in Nature Birding in Bay View
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: ____
Description: NYCHA in Nature is a partnership program with NYC Audubon and the Fund for Public Housing to offer bird watching opportunities and exposure to nature for NYCHA residents and the general public. The program will explore adjacent parks to NYCHA developments and also open space within the developments.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Patrick McKenzie
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some spring birding! Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Valley Stream State Park
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7:45am – 12:00pm
Leader: Bobby: (516) 578-6324
Description: Valley Stream State Park Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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Queens County Bird Club

Ridgewood Reservoir
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 7:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Jean L. (917) 575-6824 (text)
Description: This beautiful park was saved from "breaching the walls" and conversion to ballfields. Enjoy it now! The high walkways let you see treetop birds at eye level. Meet at the parking lot on Vermont Place - see map.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Dawn Birding: Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 6:00am
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

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Meadowbrook Parkway, use the Merrick Road M9 east exit. Enter the Department of Sanitation entrance immediately on right (if you’re driving west on Merrick Road, make a U-turn after Central Boulevard and before the Meadowbrook Parkway). Look for signs to Levy Park and Preserve parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Birding: Spring Migration at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Crotona Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

Monday, April 17, 2023

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 22 - April 23, 2023:

Bedford Audubon Society

Bird Walk: John Jay Homestead
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Come “Jay Walking” with us!In partnership with the Friends of John Jay Homestead, we invite you to join us for Spring Jay Walking at the historic Homestead in Katonah. Bedford Audubon Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead this Bird Walk around the property in search of birds that call it home and those just passing through, including migrants like Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Hermit Thrush.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. 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, April 22, 2023, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Valley Stream SP & Jones Beach West End
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Valley Stream State Park for an early morning adventure.
Registration: _____
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Earth Day Bird Walk at Larchmont Reservoir
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: The entrance to the Reservoir is located at 687 Weaver Street (park next to the tool shed) in Larchmont. We’ll search for the first early spring migrants.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Avalon Nature Preserve
Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 9:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Since its inception, Avalon Nature Preserve has sought to protect and restore the ecological heritage of this special landscape. With the purchase of 8 acres in 1997, Avalon's evolution began; the preserve has flourished into a thriving 216 acres of fields, forest, and wetlands, 140 of which are open to the public.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Pine Barrens For Early Spring: Butterflies and More
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Leader: Rick Cech
Description: The ephemeral magic of early spring is nowhere more marked than in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where rare and local plant and butterfly species are on display for a short time each year, including up to seven species of elfins and “green” hairstreaks. Besides butterflies, the group will be on the lookout for birds, reptiles, and any other fauna of interest.
Registration: Lenore Swenson — lenoreswenson@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding at Queens Botanical Garden with New York Restoration Project
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: ___
Description: Celebrate Earth Day with NYC Audubon and New York Restoration Project at Queens Botanical Garden. Come explore the many resources the garden offers birds all year-round.
Registration: Registration page
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Early Migration Stroll on Governors Island
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Welcome the spring migratory birds on Governors Island with guide Annie Barry! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this spring.
Registration: Registration page
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Intro to Birding at Forest Park
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about "birding" but don’t have much (or any) experience? Come on a relaxed stroll in beautiful Forest Park as we go over birding basics and look for warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, raptors, and more.
Registration: Registration page
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon to explore New York City's largest park this spring. Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration not required.
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Birding in Drew Gardens with New York Restoration Project
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leader: NYC Audubon and New Restoration Project
Description: Once an industrial landfill, Drew Gardens now serves the community with vegetable plots, a butterfly garden, and views of the Bronx River. Join NYC Audubon and New Restoration Project and learn about the birds and trees in this beautiful, little oasis.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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North Fork Audubon Society

Young Birders Club - Wolf Preserve
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Jennifer Murray
Description: Discover the gems of the bird world on this woodland hike. Migratory birds are making their way north to their breeding grounds from Central America and South America.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Planting Fields Arboretum
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Leader: Shelly: (516) 319-9661
Description: 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Conference House Park
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Enjoy a springtime birding tour of Staten Island’s southernmost woodland at Ward’s Point. Ray Matarazzo will share bird songs and behaviors used for identifying a gathering of migrating birds which rest and replenish in the trees, shrubs and grasses of Conference House Park. Participants will meet at the Conference House Park Visitors Center at 7455 Hylan Boulevard.
Registration: For more information contact Ray Matarazzo at (718) 317-7666.
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Queens County Bird Club

Shu Swamp
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: Explore this beautiful natural area, part of a system of interconnecting waterways that empty into Mill Creek, then Oyster Bay. Shu Swamp at this time is a magnet for Purple Finch and migrating warblers. Paths are muddy - wear waterproof shoes or boots.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Dawn Birding: Angle Fly Preserve
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 6:00am
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

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, take Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue) south to Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn.)
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Best of the Fortnight

Here's a selection of my favs from over the past 2 weeks. Enjoy:
Wood Duck drakes, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Phoebe, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Bluebird, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

American Bittern, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Osprey, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Hermit Thrush, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Turkestan Tulip, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Downy Woodpecker, Marine Park, Brooklyn, NY

Louisiana Waterthrush, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Palm Warbler, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Dark-eyed Junco, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Turkey Vulture, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Redbud, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Monday, April 10, 2023

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 15 - April 16, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

North Fork County Park
Saturday, April 15, 2023, Meet at 8:00am
Leader: Byron Young
Description: The entrance to this park is just east of Church Lane in Riverhead (5330 Sound Ave). Vernal ponds, meadows and wooded areas attract a variety of migrating and nesting birds. Each Spring day is different but, hopefully we will find warblers, thrushes, early migrating birds, and raptors. First stop will be along the entrance road, before parking and walking the well-mowed and chip-covered trails. Dress for the weather, and tick protection! There are no rest room facilities.
Registration: Contact Byron Young, youngb53@optimum.net, to register
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Feminist Bird Club

*NYC* Fort Tilden with FBC and NYC Plover Project
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leaders: Jen Kepler
Description: Join the Feminist Bird Club and NYC Plover Project (NYCPP) on an outing at Fort Tilden Beach on April 15th from 10am-12pm, led by Jen Kepler. We will be looking for some of our local plovers, observe their behaviors, and also observe other birds on the beach. We will also have the chance to discuss the role of NYCPP along the Gateway Beaches, how to become a volunteer, and how to share the shore as a beach-goer with our avian neighbors.
Registration: EventBrite page
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Gateway National Parks

Birding By The Bay
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 11:00am — 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join Ranger Flor on a bird walk to explore the birds of Jamaica Bay. Binoculars are provided.
Registration: Reservation not required.
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Fort Wadsworth Ranger Guided Tour and Hike
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore the forts and natural areas. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Registration: Call (718) 354-4500 to make a reservation.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Connetquot River SPP Bird at the Preserve
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Connetquot River SP Preserve for an early morning adventure. Hosted by Great South Bay Audubon and NYS Parks.
Registration: Call Connetquot River State Park Preserve at 581-1072 to register. Registration fee $4, plus $8 parking fee per car – unless you have yearly Empire Pass
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.
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Meet Your Green Neighbors
Sunday, April 9, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Description: Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering through Green-Wood, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those fascinating photosynthesizers?
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Linnaean Society of New York

Green-Wood Cemetery
Saturday, April 15, 2023 ** Registration closed. This trip is full, with an extensive waitlist
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Situated along the Harbor Hill Terminal Moraine in Brooklyn, this 478-acre National Historic Landmark features hills, valleys and kettle ponds. Green-Wood Cemetery is a magnet for migrating birds, which makes perfect sense given the more than 500 species of woody plants that qualify it for Class III Arboretum status—one of only 31 in the world. In addition to spotting numerous songbirds, we’ll visit the hawk-watch hill north of the Civil War Monument—a great vantage point to scan for migrating raptors. Thirteen species of raptor, plus both vultures, have been recorded at the cemetery.
Registration: Russ Comeau — russ@bassdozer.com
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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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Queens Botanical Garden Birding
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: ___
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the resources the Garden offers to birds and other wildlife. These outings are held in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some spring birding! Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: Registration not required.
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The Birds of Woodlawn Cemetery
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Tod Winston, Joe McManus, and Susan Olsen
Description: Join us for a morning bird outing and tour of this beautiful cemetery. Tod Winston and Joseph McManus will look for spring migrants and year-round residents on the expansive grounds, while Woodlawn Cemetery Director of Historical Services Susan Olsen will share fascinating stories about the cemetery’s history and the interesting mixture of individuals interred there. This event is held in partnership with the Woodlawn Conservancy. NOTE: EVENT IS FULL. JOIN WAITLIST BY REGISTERING
Registration: Registration page
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Alyssa Bueno
Description: Join NYC Audubon to explore New York City's largest park this spring. Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration not required.
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Birding at Carl Schurz Park
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: EsplanadeFriends
Description: This spring, join NYC Audubon and EsplanadeFriends to discover the East River Esplanade and its adjacent green spaces. Join NYC Audubon guide, Russell Jacobs, and expect to see many water birds right off the coast.
Registration: Registration page
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NYCHA in Nature Birding in the Lower East Side
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: NYCHA in Nature is a partnership program with NYC Audubon and the Fund for Public Housing to offer bird watching opportunities and exposure to nature for NYCHA residents and the general public. The program will explore adjacent parks to NYCHA developments and also open space within the developments.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Marine Nature Study Area (Oceanside)
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Leader: Ralph: (516) 445-7846
Description: Marine Nature Study Area, 500 Slice Dr, Oceanside, NY 11572.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, turn onto Long Beach Road, traveling south. Proceed to Waukena Avenue and turn left. From this point onward, there are brown signs directing visitors to the sanctuary. Turn right onto Park Avenue (at a traffic light), then turn left onto Golf Drive. Continue on Golf Drive to Slice Drive, turn right, and proceed one short block into the sanctuary.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Sunday, April 16, 2023


Earth Week Hawk Watch and Stewardship at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a volunteer stewardship activity and catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks!
Free


Birding: Spring Migration at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Kissena Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

Familiar Silhouettes

I've been creating a series of high contrast, silhouette bird photographs lately. What began as subjects in terrible lighting conditions became, well, something a bit more interesting. I'll continue to add to this posting over time, so check back again:
Northern Flicker, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

House Finch, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Fish Crow, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY

Merlin, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Red-tailed Hawk, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Carolina Wren, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

American Goldfinch, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY

Great Blue Heron on top of a larch, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Double-crested and Pelagic Cormorants, Yachats, OR

American Robin, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Mourning Dove, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Hawk food, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY

Summer Tanager, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Boat-tailed Grackle, Shirley Chisholm SP, Brooklyn, NY

Brown Creeper, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Fighting Red-tailed Hawks, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Fish Crow, Shirley Chisholm SP, Brooklyn, NY

Sharp-shinned Hawk, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Gray Kingbird, Great Kills Park, Staten Island

Fox Sparrow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Great Egret, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Dark-eyed Junco, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

European Starling, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Mourning Dove, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

American Kestrel, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Northern Mockingbird, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Great Blue Heron, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Immature Green Heron, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Glossy Ibis, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NY

Osprey with fish, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Red-tailed Hawk, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Phoebe, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

House Wren, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Downy Woodpecker, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY


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