Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of February 15 - February 16, 2025:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, February 15, 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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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 6:45am - 8:15am
Registration: See details link below. 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. 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. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.
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NYC Bird Alliance

Winter Birding on Governors Island
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader:
Description: Meet the winter birds of Governors Island! 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 winter. Don’t forget to bring binoculars and dress in warm layers!
Registration: Registration page
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Birding in Central Park: Ramble to Reservoir
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 8:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Enjoy a winter trek through Central Park. We'll explore the Lake, Ramble, and Turtle Pond in search of wintering songbirds and owls, and then trek up to the Reservoir to look for ducks, gulls, and Peregrine Falcons.
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

NJ Shore/Barnegat
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Leader: Ian Resnick (917) 626-9562
Description: Meeting location will be posted closer to the trip date. We will explore many of the duck ponds in coastal New Jersey, including Takanasee Lake, Shark River, and southward. We will view Manasquan Inlet from several locations. The highlight of the trip will be Barnegat Lighthouse for a walk on the jetty to view sea ducks, including Harlequins. Order of stops will be dependent on weather conditions. In addition, itinerary may be modified if there are any reported unusual sightings of birds in the area.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Massapequa Preserve
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway, turn north onto Broadway, Massapequa. Travel under the Long Island Rail Road overpass, then make the first right onto Veterans Boulevard (headed east). Go past the Massapequa train station and into the parking lot at the east end of the station. The preserve is directly east of the parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00am–11:30am
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Free

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
11:00am–12:30pm
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Free

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Birding: All About Pigeons at Lawn Area (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
11:00am.–12:00pm
Pigeons are among some of the most abundant species of birds in our city. Learn more about what makes these birds so unique and interesting.
Free

Birding: You Gotta Love Birds at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00pm–1:00pm
With Valentines Day in our rear view mirror, let's take a deeper look into the love lives of birds.

Marine Park Alliance Presents Beginner Birding: Bird Love at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00pm.–1:00pm
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the birds! Learn about bird courtship rituals and get a chance to observe some for yourself. Sponsored by the Urban Park Rangers.
Free