Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of January 18 - January 19, 2025:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Counting waterfowl within the Western Rockaway terminus: Riis Beach, Fort Tilden & Breezy Point
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Leader: Peter Dorosh and Carl Biers
Description: This is an official state count, part of the Kings tally for the NYS annual winter waterfowl survey (see reference link below). Be prepared for a challenging walk of up to 10 miles (including 5 miles on beach sand) in potentially harsh, wintry conditions, particularly at the Breezy Point unit, which spans a total of 4 miles.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 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. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Lakes of Patchogue
January 18, 2025, Meet at 8:00am
Leader: Rosemary Valente
Description: Meet at Swan Lake, East Patchogue. Rosemary Valente will be leading this trip and visiting various locations around Patchogue.
Registration: Please contact Ro to register and for questions, hobbesmom4ever@gmail.com
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 7:00am - 8:30am
Description: 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.
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NYC Bird Alliance

Gull Spotting
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Ryan Mandelbaum
Description: Interested in learning about gulls but don't know where to start? Join Ryan F. Mandelbaum for a gull-watching lesson on Coney Island beach. This will be a different kind of birding than you might be used to; rather than looking for many different species of birds, we'll be looking for the three or four different plumages of our three wintering gull species while discussing how to pick out some of our less common visitors.
Registration: Registration page
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Saturday Morning Winter Birding at Prospect Park
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and naturalist Gabriel Willow to get to know the winter residents of “Brooklyn's Backyard,” beautiful Prospect Park. The meadows, forests, and waterways of Prospect Park attract a variety of winter birds including juncos, thrushes, and waterfowl.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding at Pelham Bay Park
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance to explore New York City's largest park! Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration page
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Oakland Lake Winter Birding
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Alley Pond Park is an ecological treasure. Containing both fresh and saltwater wetlands, forests, tidal flats, meadows, and glacier-formed landscape, this park supports a vast array of birds. Join NYC Bird Alliance to explore Oakland Lake within the park in particular.
Registration: Registration page
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NYC Queer Birders

Shirley Chisholm State Park
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00am
Leader: Kelly McGarry
Description: Meet at Oystercatcher trailhead.
Registration: Registration not required.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens
10:00am - 11:00am
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at West 90th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Birding: Winter Birds at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on this Ranger led walk along the trails identifying various woodland birds and other birds that have migrated for the winter.
Free