Upcoming Trips
Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27, 2026:
Brooklyn Bird Club
Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, September 26, 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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Prospect Park Fall Migration Saturday Walks
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30am
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Scanning the skies from atop Central Park’s Belvedere Castle
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: A hawkwatch held during the peak migration period for Broad-winged Hawks, when raptors and passerine songbirds are actively moving through the forests surrounding the castle. A favorable wind would make the day truly regal.
Registration: No registration necessary. For info - Prosbird@gmail.com
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Birding in Peace
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6:30am – 8:30am
Description: Stop by this fall and you will see a variety of species passing through. By September, the offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Catch a glimpse of spot blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows on the move. By October, be on the lookout for returning waterfowl and raptors heading south. And by November, overwintering feathered denizens return from the north.
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Hudson River Audubon Society
Bill Van Wart Memorial Hawk Watch
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Meet behind the Lenoir Mansion, 1076 North Broadway, Yonkers. Park in the south lot. Feel free to bring a folding chair and refreshments.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York
Fall Migration in Central Park’s North End
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Leader: Ursula Mitra
Description: Central Park is known as one of the best birding spots in the world, with the North Woods being its hidden gem. This walking route covers all the major hotspots of the North Woods and provides interesting insights into this lesser-known area of Central Park. The typical route starts at the Great Hill (which has bathrooms). It continues to the Children’s Glades, South Blowdown, Balancing Rock, The Pool, Sparrow Rock, East Blowdown, The Block House, Lily Ponds, The Loch, Wildflower Meadow, Grassy Knoll, the Compost Heap, the Nursery, the Conservatory Garden (another bathroom opportunity), and Harlem Meer (including the recently opened Davis Center), before circling back to the Loch and Pool. Bird species that can be spotted along this walk might include the Black-crowned Night Heron, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cooper’s Hawk, American Kestrel, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Swainson’s Thrush, and various warbler and sparrow species.
Registration: Suzanne Zywicki — suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 34th Annual Tom Davis Memorial Shorebird Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Leader: Tom Stephenson
Description: This annual memorial walk honors Tom Davis, who was, by many accounts, from the birders who knew him, an incredible observer of wildlife especially interested in shorebirds. He was also well known for imparting his knowledge to others and ensuring that others would see the unique birds he sighted. This year’s walk, led by Tom Stephenson, will also be guided by those principles.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas — bielskas@gmail.com
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Watch Hill, Fire Island
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Leader: Deborah Swamback
Description: Located in the middle of Fire Island, the barrier beach that runs along the south shore of Long Island, Watch Hill is a great place to witness fall migration. Many birds are moving down the narrow barrier strip and often stop to feed. If winds are right, we expect to see raptors, particularly falcons, harriers, osprey, and accipiters. Warblers and other songbirds can fill the thickets, and the beaches and marshes are good for water birds. Some special sightings might include Royal Terns, Glossy Ibis, Saltmarsh Sparrows, and Boat-tailed Grackles. We will meet at the Fire Island ferry for a pleasant 30-minute boat ride to Watch Hill. Bring plenty of water and food, sun lotion, and bug spray, and a hat is strongly suggested.
Registration: Christina Black — christina.black50@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance
Climate Week: Fall Birding in Alley Pond Park
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00am — 10:30pm
Leader: _____
Description: Alley Pond Park is an ecological treasure. Containing both fresh and saltwater wetlands, forests, tidal flats, meadows, and glacier-formed landscape, this park supports a vast array of birds. Join NYC Bird Alliance to discover this green space for yourself!
Registration: Registration page
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Climate Week: Bilingual Birding at Sunset Park, Mandarin-English
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:30am — 11:00am
Leader: Xinyi Zhang
Description: Join bird guide Xinyi Zhang for a Mandarin-English bilingual bird outing in the small but beautiful Sunset Park. This green space is known to provide breathtaking views of Manhattan, especially at sunset. A wide variety of birds have also been sighted here, including Brown-headed Cowbirds, Cedar Waxwings, and Common Nighthawks.
Registration: Registration page
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Climate Week: Accessible Birding at Carl Schurz Park
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00am — 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: Found in the Upper East Side, Carl Schurz Park is a picturesque green space, with promenades, lawns, and peaceful sitting areas. Located right on the coast of the East River, this park offers beautiful sights and sounds of waterbirds, Warblers, sparrows, raptors, and more also use this park as a stopover during migration.
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, September 26, 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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9th Annual Raptorama! at Jamaica Bay
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00am — 2:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: It's that time of the year again, join us at Raptorama! Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to learn all about the birds of prey of Jamaica Bay. See some amazing raptors up close during two live demonstrations led by the Wildlife Center of Long Island. Program includes outings lead by partner organizations and park rangers to look at the raptors that traveling through Jamaica Bay on their fall migration. Park partners and other organizations will have family-friendly activities available at tables outside of the visitor center. Check back for the full program schedule!
Registration: No Registration Required.
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Intro to Birding @ 9th Annual Raptorama!
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00am — 11:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us as we kickoff the morning with an Intro to Birding outing at this year's Raptorama!
Registration: No Registration Required.
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North Fork Audubon Society
Inlet Pond County Park
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Peggy Lauber
Description: Start your Sunday off with birds and nature! Join us for a weekend bird walk with our NFAS President, Peggy Lauber. We hope to spot some Yellow Warblers, Great Egret and Red-tailed Hawk. Open to everyone, no experience needed.
Registration: Registration Page
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North Shore Audubon Society
Valley Stream State Park
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:45am – 11:00am
Leader: Bobby (516) 578-6324
Description:
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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South Shore Audubon Society
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, travel west to the Belt Parkway. Exit at Cross Bay Boulevard (Exit 17) south. Continue south on Cross Bay Blvd. through Howard Beach and over the North Channel Bridge (also known as the Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo Bridge). The entrance to the refuge parking lot is on the right side of the road, at a traffic light approximately one and a half miles past the bridge.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Salt Marsh Saturday at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00am–12:00pm
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free
Birding: Fall Migration at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00am–11:30am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Pelham Bay Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Birding: Fall Migration at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00pm–2:30pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free
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