Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of March 12-13, 2022:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip: Wallkill Nat'l Wildlife Refuge/Black Dirt Region
Saturday, March 12, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: This area often holds large numbers of waterfowl, including Snow Geese, Northern Pintails, and many open country birds like Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrel, Snow Bunting, Lapland Longspur, and Eastern Meadowlark.
Registration: Registration is required by emailing Susan at bedfordaudubonsociety@gmail.com or calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 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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Doodle or Die, Nobody Leaves Till We See A Timberdoodle!”: A Green-Wood Cemetery Pursuit
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik, Bobbi Manian & Kristin Costello
Description: Search for the American Woodcock, also known as “Timberdoodle”; also early spring woodland songbirds and late winter species, raptors, perhaps eagles and vultures.
Registration: Dennis Hrehowsik email deepseagangster@gmail.com.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Nature Walk at Elizabeth Morton NWR
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 8:30am
Leader: __
Description: This is always a special walk. You will be greeted by lots of hungry birds that eat right out of your hand. Frequently there are pockets of over-wintering birds. Great photo ops as you are close to the birds. Meet at the Refuge parking lot at 8:30 am. It is roughly a 2 mile walk to the beach and around the refuge. Dress warmly and appropriately. Bring binoculars! Bird seed will be provided. The entrance to the The Elizabeth Morton NWR on Noyac Road to the west of Sag Harbor.
Registration:
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Tour and Hike
Every week on Sunday until March 27, 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore both the natural areas and the remnants of the former harbor defense system. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately. Bring water, face mask required.
Registration: Call 718 354-4655 to make a reservation.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Bob Laskowski Memorial Duck Walk
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover , Bob Labuski
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Brookwood Hall Park for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Linnaean Society of New York

Central Park Winter Bird Walk
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen
Description: Central Park is our bailiwick, and March is the beginning of migration for land and water birds. An early Pine or Palm Warbler or Owl is always possible. The Reservoir may have surprises, like a a Long-tailed Duck or Horned Grebe. The feeders in the Ramble will be active with birds, too. It is interesting to observe the transition.
Registration: Kathleen Matthews - redkatamat@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Winter Bird Tour at Inwood Hill Park
Sunday, March 13, 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Nadir Souirgi
Description: Inwood Hill Park, simply put, is a jewel. Nestled between the Hudson River, Dyckman Street, and Seaman Avenue, this last tract of largely undeveloped oak and tulip forest transports you to another world and another time. Glacial "pot holes," towering trees, and stunning river views create an unrivaled birding backdrop. Limited to 15 per walk. $36 (25).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Small Group Birding: Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Sunday, March 13, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: The meeting place & details in confirmation email sent after registration.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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, March 12, 2022

Birding: Hawk Watch at West 72nd and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00pm – 2:00pm
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free