Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 20 - April 21, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip: Croton Point Park
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description:Join Naturalist Tait Johansson on a spring field trip to this popular Westchester County birding location, part of the Lower Hudson River Important Bird Area (IBA). The capped landfill, once the feeding grounds for thousands of gulls is now a meadow, and the star attractant for birds year-round. We will be looking out for Purple Martin, Savannah Sparrow, and new spring arrivals, possibly Wilson's Snipe, among others.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: 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 20, 2024, 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 Walks
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 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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Meandering for Birds in Hempstead Lake State Park
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: Hempstead Lake SP debuts as a new club location or at least a first visit in a very long time. There will be plenty of walking as we explore this site on official trails around the lake.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com
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Feminist Bird Club

NYC: Fort Tilden Bird Outing with Feminist Bird Club NYC & NYC Plover Project
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leaders: Jen Kepler
Description: Join Jen Kepler, a NYC Plover Project volunteer & an outing leader for FBC NYC, on Sunday April 21st from 10 AM -12 PM to explore the birds of Fort Tilden in collaboration with the NYC Plover Project. Traverse the beach of Fort Tilden to look for beach birds, any lingering winter waterfowl, and of course piping plovers! Learn how to become a NYC Plover volunteer or just a good sharer of the shore.
Registration: Registration page
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Connetquot River SPP
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ken Thompson, Bob Grover, John Gluth
Description: Join us as we head out to Connetquot River SPP for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. 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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Birds & Binoculars: Family Nature Exploration
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Description: Gather your flock and join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure! We’re teaming up with The Feminist Bird Club for an unforgettable exploration of the feathered wonders that grace the grounds of The Green-Wood Cemetery.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Southards Pond Park, Babylon
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Named for the family that operated a grist mill on this site, Southard’s Pond Park attracts an impressive diversity of birds in early spring.
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 21, 2024
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: Matthew Fischer — matthewwfischer@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

The Birds of Woodlawn Cemetery
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 8:00am - 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.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding in the Midtown Greenway with EsplanadeFriends
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Russell Jacobs
Description: This spring, join NYC Audubon and EsplanadeFriends to discover the East River Esplanade through the newly opened East Midtown Greenway! This green corridor spans from 53rd to 61st Street. Join NYC Audubon guide, Russell Jacobs, and expect to see many water birds swimming in and flying over the East River.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. No limit. Free.
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North Fork Audubon Society

Young Naturalist Club Family Bird Walk - Return of the Osprey
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Marina DeLuca
Description: Join Marina DeLuca, an Environmental Associate with Group for the East End to learn the local history of our beloved Osprey through a PowerPoint Presentation. Discover the history of this miracle bird's return from the brink of extinction, their unique adaptations, key identification markers, migration patterns and more. Learn about the Ospreys exciting return to the east end for the summer breeding season and ways to manage and prevent inopportune nesting. Then go on a family fun bird walk around Inlet Pond County Park with guide Kyra Leonardi.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Welwyn Preserve
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ashley (516) 817- 4363
Description: 100 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542
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

Shu Swamp
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 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. Ask whether to pack a lunch or whether to plan on eating lunch out.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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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Sullivan County Audubon Society

Woodcock Walk
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:00pm
Leader: Renee Davis
Description: Meet at the town parking lot, at the stoplight in Livingston Manor at ``` 7:00pm. We will carpool a short distance from there.
Registration: Please call Renee Davis to register at 845-798-3266.
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Birding: Spring Migration at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00am – 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Van Cortlandt Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Birding: Spring Migration at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Baisley Pond Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free