Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of May 14 - May 15, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, May 14, 2022
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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2022 Spring Birdathon
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader:
Description: The annual Birdathon asks birders to form teams of up to 6 members and count bird species in Brooklyn in support of a cause that helps the birds we love. Everyone is welcome ─ hardcore birders, backyard feeder watchers, and beginners! Like a walkathon, participants collect pledges and donations from friends and family for finding and counting bird species on the day of the Birdathon. Instead of getting a pledge per mile walked, Birdathon participants ask for a pledge for each bird species seen by the team.
Registration: Please register your team by sending team members, your day’s goal, and a team name to Bobbi Manian birdathon@brooklynbirdclub.org by Tuesday, May 10
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Wertheim NWR
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: John McNeil & Darlene Moore
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Registration: John McNeil at mcneil.jp@gmail.com
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North Fork County Park
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Leader: Tom Moran
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Registration: Eileen Schwinn, beachmed@optonline.net
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Every week on Sunday until May 22, 2022
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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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Caumsett State Park - Huntington, NY
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Caumsett State Park is special because it has a variety of habitats that attract many different species of birds.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: From Main Street (Route 25A) in the village of Huntington, turn onto West Neck Road and follow north until you see the park on your left. There is a parking fee for those that do not have an Empire Pass. Meet in the parking lot.


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Linnaean Society of New York

Bashakill Marsh and Environs
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen and Gordon Lamm
Description: Doodletown is full of Colonial history, as the foundations where people lived, and were schooled are still present. Cerulean Warblers, Hooded Warblers, Yellow-throated Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers, and Indigo Buntings continue to breed here.
Registration: Miriam Rakowski — rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Bird Walks
Saturdays, April 16 - June 25, 9-10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center. The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Governors Island Bird Walks
Saturdays, May through October 2022, 2-3:30pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Meet in front of Nolan Park #17 and see the birds of Governors Island with one of our expert guides! Over 220 bird species have been spotted on the 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 bird life the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow. No RSVP required. Limited to 15. Free.
Registration: No RSVP required
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Spring Migration Birding Tour of Central Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7:30am - 9:30am
Leader: Kellye Rosenheim
Description: Join co-author of Birdwatching in New York City and Long Island, Kellye Rosenheim, for the perfect Saturday morning activity: birdwatching! Tour the best Central Park birding spots in search of spring migrants. Limited to 15. $36 (25).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Free: World Migratory Bird Day Walk at Conference House Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Meet in the parking lot at the end of Hylan Blvd, near the visitor’s center. Situated at the southern tip of Staten Island, Conference House Park features diverse habitats that can provide a stopover for a variety of migrating birds, including warblers, vireos, & flycatchers, among many others. No registration necessary. No limit. Free.
Registration: Not required.
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Free: World Migratory Bird Day Walk at Canarsie Beach Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Mike Yuan
Description: Meet at the Park House at Seaview Avenue and 88th Street. Enjoy peak songbird migration and summering waterbirds along the Brooklyn coast of Jamaica Bay. No registration necessary. No limit. Free.
Registration: Not required.
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Free: Queens Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon with Queens Botanical Garden
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the valuable resources that the Garden offers birds and other wildlife. Binoculars available. Register for one date or the whole series of five walks (walk-ins welcome). Each walk limited to 25. Free (with Garden admission).
Registration: Visit www.queensbotanical.org/calendar to register.
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Sterling Forest Warblers
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Leader: Don Riepe, Tod Winston
Description: Explore the woodland and pond habitat of the 20,000-acre Sterling Forest preserve during peak spring migration. Look for nesting warblers as well as spring wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians. Trip involves a four-mile hike and some rocky terrain. Bring lunch. Transport by passenger van included. Limited to 11. $129 (90).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Lindy
Description:
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The park is four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Birding Bonanza/International Migratory Bird Day at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for nature exploration looking for some of the migratory birds that use Randall's Island to rest and refuel on their incredible journeys to their final nesting sites for the summer.
Free


International Migratory Bird Day at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with nature activities for the whole family.
Free


Birding Adventure at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:30pm - 4:00pm
It's Migratory Bird Day. Please join us for Randall's Island Park Alliance's Birding Adventure — a chance to look for and learn about the approximately 50+ species of birds on the island.
Free


Sunday, May 15, 2022

Birding: Warbler Watch at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Clove Lakes Park to look for spring warblers and more!
Free


Birding: Hawk Watch at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00am - 11:00am
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


Birding: Spring Migration at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
12:00am - 1:00pm
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