Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, February 7th - Sunday, February 8th, 2026:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, February 7, 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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A Winter Amble for Gullophiles: Bush Terminal Pier Park to Veterans Pier
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: A delightful morning search for quality gulls, winter’ s reliable icons, along the west shore of the Brooklyn waterfront. We will also look for waterfowl in mid-winter numbers.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Dune Road in Winter
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:15am
Leader: __
Description: Usually, Dune Road is a Summer Destination, but the Winter time can be exciting as well - and much less worry about traffic! Or Permits to Park!!!! We will start our approximate 2 hour drive and stop at the Shinnecock Inlet. The tide will be rising, and food for the winter visiting ducks and water-fowl will be heading toward the ocean. We can watch them in the Bay as well as the area around the rock jetty. Next stop: The Old Bridge and then the Ponquouge Pavillion, which usually hosts Snow Bunting and maybe a surprise Pipit?? Watch for wintering Yellow-rumped Warblers and perhaps a rare gull among the “regulars”. Traveling along, keep your eyes out for hawk and owls (?!?) with luck. We will be stopping at Tiana Bayside as well as the Ocean parking lot.
Registration: Please register with Eileen Schwinn (beachmed@optonline.net)
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Gateway National Parks

Birding for Beginners at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 10:30 am — 11:30am
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Even though it's winter, there are still birds to be seen! Join a ranger on this birding walk around West Pond. All skill levels welcomed; binoculars provided. Dress for the conditions.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 10:00am – 11:30am
Description: If you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood. Winter at Green-Wood brings plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, with fascinating species to spot even in the colder months. For some migratory birds, Brooklyn serves as their warm-weather getaway during winter. Explore the Cemetery and keep an eye out for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and other birds that choose to stick around for the season. By March, we’ll see some of the early northbound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Montauk Weekend
Saturday, February 7, 2026, to Sunday, February 8, 2026
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo
Description: Montauk is the easternmost point of New York State and is known for the high numbers of ducks and pelagic birds that concentrate there in winter. On our way to and from Montauk, we will make several stops, including Point Lookout, Jones Beach, and various freshwater ponds. We will spend the night at Daunt’s Albatross Motel.
Registration: Kristin Ellington — krs10ellington@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Birding in Central Park: Ramble to Reservoir
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:00 am — 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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Winter Birds with the Young Conservationists: Gulls
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 am — 11:30am
Leader: Ryan Mandelbaum
Description: Winter doesn’t mean the birding has to stop! Discover the birds that spend the colder months with us. Join Young Conservation Council member Ryan Mandelbaum this winter in a three part series: finches, gulls, and ducks.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding at Brookfield Park, Staten Island
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 8:00 am — 9:30am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Discover a diversity of wintering birds with longtime birder and Staten Island resident Anthony Ciancimino. Expect to see a variety of species of waterfowl and raptors that utilize the important marsh habitat found at the park.
Registration: Registration page
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Intro to Birding at Prospect Park with NYC Bird Alliance
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 9:00 am — 11:00am
Leader: ______
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance in Brooklyn's Backyard, Prospect Park. You’ll learn the basics and spot the residents and wintering species calling NYC home.
Registration: Registration page
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South Shore Audubon Society

Point Lookout Town Park (and Lido Preserve afterwards)
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, exit onto the Meadowbrook State Parkway south. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway (just before the Jones Beach toll booths) toward Point Lookout. The Loop Parkway ends west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across Lido Boulevard into Point Lookout Park. Travel past the ticket booths and curve left into the very large parking lot on the south side of the park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes of the village of Point Lookout and the beach. We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard to walk through the bay marsh.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, February 7, 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

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Entrance - Baisley Blvd. & 157th Street (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
10:00am–11:30am
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free

Hudson River EagleFest Eagle Spotting Station at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00am–3:00pm
Winter migration is upon us! Learn all about the bald eagle and its winter migration as we celebrate Teatown Hudson River EagleFest®, an annual celebration of bald eagle winter migration along the Hudson River.
Free

Winter Bird Walk at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00am–12:00pm
Join us from 10am – 12pm on Saturday, February 7th for our winter bird walk at Starlight Park. Meeting spot will be at Bronx River House. Experience Starlight Park in winter on a 2–3 hour guided bird walk. We’ll observe year-round resident species and scan the water for wintering waterfowl that migrate south to escape harsher northern conditions. *Binoculars and birding field guides will be provided* Please dress accordingly.
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

Family Birding at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00pm–1:30pm
Embark on an avian adventure with Hannah Kirshenbaum from NYC Queer Birders on this special family bird walk during our EagleFest® celebrations.
Free

Sunday, February 8, 2026
Winter Birding at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30am–11:00am
Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands and observe birds in their winter habitat.
Free

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn
11:00am–12:00pm
Come see the birds and boats of Gravesend Bay with the Urban Park Rangers. Learn about the wildlife that visit the waters of New York every winter and the ships that ply the waters.
Free

Birding: All About Woodpeckers at Yellow Trail Head (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00pm–2:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you through the trails of Forest Park while highlighting the signs and tracks of woodpeckers.
Free