Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of January 29-30, 2022:

Bedford Audubon Society

EagleWatch
Daily, January 13, 2022 – February 17, 2022, 1.5 hours before sunset
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Join Naturalist Tait Johansson and his team from Bedford Audubon and Saw Mill River Audubon for EagleWatch to monitor roosting Bald Eagles within the Lower Hudson Valley Important Bird Area (IBA). We share the data with Audubon New York to monitor and advocate for IBAs, and with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to supplement their eagle monitoring efforts and to facilitate decision-making that impacts this Important Bird Area. Family friendly—a fun way to introduce ecology to your kids!
Registration: Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, January 29, 2022, 10:00 am - 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. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Tour and Hike
Every week on Sunday, January 09, 2022 to January 30, 2022
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore forts and natural areas. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately. Visitors are encouraged to bring masks and water. Call 718 354-4655 to make a reservation.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Breezy Point
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Leader: Gordon Lam
Description: Breezy Point, Queens, is located on the western end of the Rockaway peninsula, between Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. It is part of Gateway National Recreation Area, which is run by the National Park Service. This isolated, 200-acre area includes an ocean-facing beach, a shoreline on Jamaica Bay, sand dunes, and marshland. We expect to see both Common and Red-throated Loons, Common Eider, Long-tailed Duck, and Red-breasted Mergansers, and if we are lucky we may get Razorbills and Purple Sandpipers. Be sure to dress warmly, for cold winter weather, with possible winds.
Registration: Lori Lam — lamonthelam2@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Intro to Birding: Bird Walk in Central Park
Saturday, January 29, 2022, 8:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about "birding" but don’t have much (or any) experience? Come on a relaxed walk in Central Park to go over birding basics and see sparrows, finches, ducks, and more. Binoculars available upon request. Limited to 12. $36 (25).
Registration: Click Here to Register
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Governors Island Winter Bird Tour
Saturday, January 29, 2022, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Birding hot spot Governors Island is finally open to the public during the wintertime! Come seek overwintering birds and rarities with fellow hearty birders. Participants must reserve their own spot on the 9am Governors Island Ferry from Manhattan here. Limited to 15. $36 (25).
Registration: Click Here to Register
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Wantagh State Parkway, travel south. Upon entering Jones Beach State Park, exit at Bay Drive and continue west. Turn right (north) at entrance for Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin; turn right again for parking.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at West 90th Street and Central Park West
Description: Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
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Free

Winter Bird Walk at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
Description: Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance for a guided tour to look for and learn about the approximately 50+ species of birds that migrate to the park during the winter.
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Free


Sunday, January 30, 2022

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
Description: December is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Bring your own binoculars.
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Free