Upcoming Nature Trips

Next weekend, December 15th and 16th, nearly every New York birding/nature organization will be participating with the annual Christmas Bird Count, rather than hosting their usual weekend trips. It's not too late to join a team and help find every bird within New York City's five borough. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birder, every pair of eyes helps. It's a lot of fun and also contributes a tremendous amount of scientific data regarding the health of our bird populations and, ultimately, our environment. Here are the different area coordinators:

County: Kings (Brooklyn)
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Contact: Heidi Steiner - heidi.steiner [AT] verizon.net

County: New York (Manhattan)
Date: Sunday, December 16, 2012
Contact: John Rowden - jrowden [AT] nycaudubon.org

County: Queens
Date: Sunday, December 16, 2012
Contact: Ian Resnick - avian [AT] nyc.rr.com

County: Richmond (Staten Island)
Date: December 15, 2012
Contact: Edward Johnson - cicadaman1 [AT] aol.com

*Note that the Bronx counts will be held the following weekend.