Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of May 20 - May 21, 2023. Note that it also includes a midweek dawn walk at Green-Wood Cemetery:
Bedford Audubon Society
Field Trip to Doodletown Road
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 7:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Cerulean and Hooded Warblers breed here; and it is an excellent spot for Olive-sided Flycatcher and Mourning Warbler in late May. Doodletown is part of Bear Mountain State Park, and was designated a New York State Important Bird Area (IBA) in 1997 and is a New York State Bird Conservation Area. It is renowned for its unusual abundance and diversity of warblers, but is also a fine spot for many other songbirds, migrants and breeders alike.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 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.
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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:30am - 12:00pm
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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Sterling Forest Migrants and Breeding Birds
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Leader: Mike Yuan
Description: Journey upstate to Sterling Forest State Park for breeding birds on territory such as Blue-winged warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, Hooded Warbler, and Cerulean Warbler. Potential for migrating species as well.
Registration: Mike Yuan email mjyuan@gmail.com
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society
Wertheim NWR
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Meet at 7:30am
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
Description: Located on the west side of Route 51 in Northampton (the border of Brookhaven & Southampton, just north of Sunrise Highway), Hunters Garden is a truly unique DEC managed area. Vernal ponds and dirt trails lead us though a rather hilly section of the South shore. Past finds include: both Cuckoos, Scarlet Tanager,Vireos, Wood and Hermit Thrush, Gnatcatchers, and a nice selection of warblers! The walk is approximately 2-3 miles − you might wish to bring a light snack and water along.
Registration: Contact Eileen Schwinn, beachmed@optonline.net, to register
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Great South Bay Audubon Society
Sterling Forest & Bashakill
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: John Gluth, Ken Thompson
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sterling Forest & Bashakill for an early morning adventure.
Registration: _____
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Birding in Peace
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: No location on Long Island gets a greater diversity of migrants than Jamaica Bay. The Refuge is host at this time of year to songbirds, shorebirds, waders, terns, and so much more.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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Linnaean Society of New York
Inwood Hill Park
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Leader: Joeseph DiCostanzo
Description: Inwood Hill Park is the northernmost point in Manhattan. Bounded on the north by Spuyten Duyvil Creek and on the west by the Hudson River, the 196-acre park is composed of hilly forest, a tidal estuary, rock formations, and ball fields. According to eBird, 249 bird species have been seen there. Waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds are often seen in the estuary, in Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and along the Hudson River, while songbirds and owls frequent the forest, with a number of species nesting there. The upper ridge trail on the western side of the park affords magnificent views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades, and raptors are often seen soaring over the cliffs. In the fall Dyckman Fields on the west side of the park hosts migrating sparrows and other grassland species, including American Pipit, Eastern Meadowlark, and Bobolink.
Registration: Evelyn Huang - evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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Sterling Forest State Park
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Leader: Anne and Phil Ribolow
Description: Sterling Forest State Park is part of New York State’s Bird Conservation Area Program, having “considerable biodiversity including a diversity of bird species.” On our visit we can expect to see and hear the lovely songs of the birds that nest there, including Golden-winged Warblers, Blue-winged Warblers, Prairie Warblers, Cerulean Warblers, Indigo Buntings, Acadian Flycatchers, and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, as well as Broad-winged and Red-shouldered Hawks.
Registration: Phil Ribolow - philip.ribolow@db.com
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New York City Audubon
Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Heydi Lopes
Description: This World Migratory Bird Day, explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest park, Marine Park. Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. This series is hosted in partnership with the Marine Park Alliance.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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7th Annual Horseshoe Crab Festival
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Leader:
Description: We're back with the Seventh Annual Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival, which celebrates the ancient mating ritual of these charismatic "living dinosaurs" that come to our shores each year, helping provide a vital food source for migrating shorebirds like the endangered Red Knot!
Registration: We will post a link to American Littoral Society's website to learn more and register closer to the event date
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Raptors of the Upper West Side
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Many New Yorkers are astonished to discover that their city of steel and glass is home to a diverse population of large birds of prey: the City boasts the world’s highest densities of the Peregrine Falcon—the world’s fastest flyer—and a growing population of Red-tailed Hawks (several pairs of which have reached celebrity status). We’ll visit the nesting site of a pair of each of these fascinating species, and may glimpse parents feeding their chicks.
Registration: Event Registration is closed
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader:
Description: Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors 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 birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Registration: No registration required. Free.
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon to explore New York City's largest park this spring. Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration not required. No Limit. Free.
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NYCHA in Nature Birding at Soundview Park
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30pm
Leader:
Description: NYCHA in Nature is a partnership program with NYC Audubon and the Fund for Public Housing to offer bird-watching opportunities and exposure to nature for NYCHA residents and the general public. The program will explore adjacent parks to NYCHA developments and also open space within the developments.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some spring birding! Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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North Fork Audubon Society
Young Birders Club - Piping Plovers Perils
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Jennifer Murray
Description: Endangered Species Highlight: Learn about the challenges Piping Plovers face from migration to nesting to raising young. Location: Breakwater Beach, Mattituck
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society
Muttontown
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Al and Lois (516) 317-8837
Description: Meet at Bill Paterson Nature Center, 34 Muttontown Ln, Syosset, NY 11791.
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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Queens County Bird Club
Doodletown/Sterling
Saturday, May 20, 2023, All day trip
Leader: Ian Resnick (917-626-9562)
Description: Historic, scenic Doodletown is a magnet for warblers, including Hooded and Cerulean. Involves some easy hiking on hilly paths. Please pack your own lunch. Contact trip leader for meeting time. Use link above for trailhead parking location.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Doodletown Birding Trip
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 5:30am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: We will be birding this famed warbler hotspot at dawn’s early light enjoying a spectacular dawn chorus of bird song. Nesting Hooded and Cerulean Warblers are two highlights. We’ll start up the trail by 5:40 am so please be on time or even a little early.
Registration: No registration needed. Extensive walking. Bring water. Dress in layers. Best for adults and youth 10 and up. Rain or shine. Only severe weather cancels so check our website calendar before traveling if any question.
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South Shore Audubon Society
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, May 21, 2023
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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Sullivan County Audubon Society
Spring Migration Warbler Walk in the Bashakill
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 8:00am
Leader: John Haas
Description: Meet leader John Haas at the Stop sign parking area off Haven Road. We should see an array of spring migrants including warblers, orioles and grosbeaks. Bring binoculars and insect repellent. We will move to the Nature Trail and finish at the Main Boat Launch.
Registration: Please register with John at 845-807-2437.
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Urban Park Rangers
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Birding: Early Birding at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00am - 9:30am
Discover the bird breeding season with the Rangers as we explore the habitats of Van Cortlandt Park, hunting for breeding behavior such as nest building, bird song, and feeding young.
Free
Birding: Spring Migration at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Inwood Hill Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free
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