Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of September 2 - September 3, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, September 2, 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 bird outing 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.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, September 3, 2023, 8:00am - 11:00am
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 necessary.
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Every week on Saturday, Sunday until September 30, 2023
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: Please call (718) 354-4500 to make a reservation.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, September 3, 2023, 6:30am – 8:00am
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: By September, offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Large numbers of blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows will also be passing through. By October, we’ll be on the lookout for returning waterfowl and raptors heading south. November will bring back our overwintering feathered denizens from the north.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Sea Watch and Early Fall Migrants on Long Island
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Leader: Mary Normandia
Description: We will start with an ocean watch for seabirds and then investigate nearby areas for overhead migrants. If conditions are right the trip may include a short hawk watch for tips on falcon identification.
Registration: Junko Suzuki - jsuzuki.ny@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Bike with a Biologist
Saturday, September 2, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Emilio Tobón
Description: Ever wonder what a biologist does from day to day? Well you can catch a glimpse of it by joining NYC Audubon's Conservation Field Biologist, Emilio Tobón, while biking along the Bronx River! Join Emilio on a survey of the Bronx River to explore how habitat restoration along the river may have benefited the heron and egret populations that depend on it.
Registration: Register online
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New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, September 2, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some summer 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. No limit. Free.
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturdays, May 6 through October 28, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: _____
Description: Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors 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 birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Urban Park Rangers

Sunday, September 3, 2023
Birding: Fall Migration at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Fort Greene Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free