Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, August 15 - Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Southbound Shorebirds Passing Through Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: The peak wave of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, prosbird@gmail.com
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Gateway National Parks
"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Every week on Sunday at 10:30 AM from June 07, 2026 to August 30, 2026
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more information about a week's tour, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 718-318-4340.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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21st Annual Shorebird Festival
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Celebrate Jamaica Bay's shorebirds with a free, fun-filled event for birders of all skill levels! Take part in guided birding walks, informational talks and family-friendly activities.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:00am – 11:30pm
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.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 8:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Wear foot wear that can get muddy and wet. We will walk the edge of the East Pond for shorebirds. Arrive early as this is the same day a the Shorebird Festival.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Rockaway Community Bird Outing
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00am — 11:30am
Leader: Russell Jacobs
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance to explore the Rockaways, a vital habitat for shorebirds year-round, with a FREE community bird outing. In the summer, these beaches provide crucial nesting grounds for shorebirds like Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers, while in the fall, becoming important foraging habitat for sandpipers and other shorebirds making their way south.
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 2:15pm — 3:45pm
Leader: _____
Description: Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island? Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding.
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:45am - 12:15pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: This is expected to be a "mini trip" covering Jamaica National Wildlife Refuge, both East and West Ponds, and perhaps other nearby hotspots. Please confirm with trip leader whether packing a lunch is necessary.
Registration: You must contact the trip leader to register.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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, August 15, 2026
Kid Birding at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00am–11:00am
Join naturalist Alexandra Wang for a family-friendly birding adventure in Fort Tryon Park! Discover local birds, learn ID skills, and explore nature together.
Free