Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, January 18, 2026:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Counting waterfowl within the Western Rockaway terminus: Riis Beach, Fort Tilden and Breezy Point
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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. If the weather is “frightful”, the walk will be rescheduled to Monday January 19th.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 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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Counting Waterfowl in Prospect Park
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Tina Alleva
Description: The annual NYS Waterfowl count commences this week with the aim of counting ducks, swans, geese, grebes and coots among the species documented. Prospect Park’s tally will be part of the overall Kings County count.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 7:15am – 8:45am
Description: Led by birding expert Rob Jett, this winter tour offers the chance to spot waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and other birds that stick around for the season. By February, you may even catch the first north-bound birds beginning to return.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Birds & Brews: Brooklyn Gulls & Ducks (Bush Terminal Park)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Leader: Amanda Bielskas, Alan Drogan, Gillian Henry
Description: We are expanding our Birds & Brews walks into Brooklyn! This walk will start later in the morning so we can tour Brooklyn Terminal Park for winter waterfowl and gulls! The duration might be a bit weather dependent, but we will aim for about a 2 hour walk. After the walk we will head to the nearby Industry City to warm up with some libations and conversations.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas — bielskas@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Highland Park and Reservoir Birding
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 am — 11:00am
Leader: ______
Description: Located in both Queens and Brooklyn, Highland Park boasts forested areas, reservoir, and a community garden. Join NYC Bird Alliance in search of winter migrants in this beautiful outdoor space.
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

Fort Totten Park
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00am - 12:30pm
Leader: Marcia Abrahams (917) 608-8832
Description: We will meet at the restrooms in the Little Neck Bay parkinglot, which is before the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Then we will begin by visiting the pond on Duane Road and from there, walk through the north side of the park near the Visitors Center, Fort and the bay. A pair of Bald Eagles are frequently spotted flying through the park. The surrounding bird species this time of year include resident Red-tailed Hawks and other raptor species, including a pair PeregrineFalcons which are nesting close by. Bird enthusiasts congregate toobserve migrating waterfowl which includes CommonGoldeneyes, Buffleheads, Scaup, Horned Grebes, Common Loons, Red-throatedLoons, Red-breasted Mergansers, Northern Shovelers, Gadwall, Green-winged Tealand if you are lucky, possibly American Wigeons and Ring-necked Ducks. The pinetrees also attract Brown Creepers, White-breasted Nuthatch and I have also seen Red-breasted Nuthatches.
Registration: Call the trip leader to register for this mini trip and for more information.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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. Meet at the gazebo.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Birding: Winter Birds at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00am–12:00pm
Join us on this Ranger led walk along the park identifying various marshland birds and winter waterfowl.
Free