Upcoming Trips

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

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge & Black Dirt Region
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: The Green-winged Teal is the smallest dabbling duck in North America. With a little luck, we just might see hundreds of them on this month’s Field Trip to Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge and Black Dirt Region with Naturalist Tait Johansson. This area is rich with species of waterfowl, waterbirds, raptors, and songbirds. At this time of year, possible sightings also include hundreds of Northern Pintails, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and perhaps Lapland Larkspur. Tait also hopes for lingering Rough-legged Hawk and flocks of Snow Geese.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. 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, March 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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Transition Time at Marine Park Salt Marsh
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Leader: Heydi Lopes
Description: Transitional time for late winter migrants merged with incoming spring species in the grasslands, meadows, open spaces, thickets as well as at coastal, bay and shoreline.
Registration: Dennis Hrehowsik email deepseagangster@gmail.com
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 7:00am - 8:30am
Description: 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. March sees the beginning of longer days and at Green-Wood Cemetery we’ll track many of the nearly 40 overwintering bird species. Thawed ponds could hold several species of waterfowl, possibly a rarity or two. Arriving Common Grackles will be looking for nest sites and our local Red-tailed Hawks will be working on their nest. American Woodcocks also visit the cemetery in early spring. We’ll be on the lookout for the arrival of the first Eastern Phoebe’s - a harbinger of the spring songbird migration. By the end of the month, birds that had been mostly silent throughout the colder, darker weeks, will suddenly be tuning up their songs for a joyous spring chorus.
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NYC Bird Alliance

Prospect Park Birding
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Ronnie Almonte
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and explore the “Brooklyn's Backyard,” beautiful Prospect Park. Come see the winter residents that call the meadows, forests, and waterways of Prospect Park home.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding on Governors Island
Saturday, March 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 at Mount Loretto Unique Area
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Join Staten Island resident and longtime birder, Anthony Ciancimino, as we explore the diverse habitats found at Mount Loretto Unique Area. Look for resident winter birds!
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

Breezy Point
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:45am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joe Schiavone (203) 640-2927
Description: ____
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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, March 15, 2025
McGolrick Bird Club at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00am–11:00am
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free