Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of June 11 - June 12, 2022:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip: Lewisboro Land Trust
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Join Naturalist Tait Johansson and folks from the Lewisboro Library and Lewisboro Land Trust for a Birding Nature Walk at Bylane Farm. June is a lovely time to see breeding birds in and around the shrub lands that surround Bedford Audubon’s Bylane Farm. Tait will teach participants how to recognize birds by sight or sound, and a good variety of species can be expected to be seen. Sturdy shoes, pants, a hat, and binoculars are recommended. Steady rain and other inclement weather will cancel. Participation is limited to keep the group small, so advance registration is required at the link below.
Registration: Register through Eventbrite/Lewisboro Land Trust here.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Happy trails at Connetquot River State Park
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: A nature walk that looks at breeding birds, butterflies, wildflowers and with phone nature app try to identify unknown species. Habitat is primarily pine barren with lake and creek. Generally a laid back walk.
Registration: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, June 11, 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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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Eric Salzman Memorial Walk at South Fork Natural History Museum
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: John McNeil & Darlene Moore
Description: After the ELIAS walk in the morning you are invited to stay for Dragonfly Day Festival from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Registration: Register for the walk by calling the Museum (631) 537-9735. Both are free to attend.
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Feminist Bird Club

NYC - Long Island - Birding with Noah NY
Sunday, June 12, 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Leaders: Rebecca Kusa and Erin Chapman
Description: Meet us at the Noah Hideout on Sunday, June 12 at 10:30am in Amagansett, NY (14 Amagansett Square, Amagansett, NY 11930) for some birding with Rebecca Kusa and Erin Chapman. From there, the group will caravan a short distance by car over to Merrill Lake Sanctuary.
Registration: Email rsvp@noahny.com to let us know if you can make it.
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Every week on Saturday & Sunday May 28, 2022 to August 28, 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
Sunday, June 12, 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. 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. (May to mid-June) 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

Connetquot River State Preserve
Sunday, June 12, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: The Preserve maintains 3,473 acres of land and water for the protection and propagation of game birds, fish, and animals.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: From the west, get off Sunrise Highway at Oakdale-Bohemia Road, cross over Sunrise, head west and watch for the Park entrance on the right.


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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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Breeding Birds of Connecticut
Saturday, June 11 2022, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Discover the nearby birding wonders of "the Constitution State": We'll explore the woods and fields of Trout Brook Valley Preserve in search of breeding Acadian Flycatchers, Eastern Bluebirds, and Red-shouldered Hawks—and then visit the beach and marsh of Sherwood Island State Park to seek out Purple Martins, Marsh Wrens, and waterbirds. Bring lunch. Transport by passenger van included. Limited to 12. $129 (90).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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The Parakeets of Green-wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Explore Green-Wood Cemetery, rich in both history and wildlife, in search of spring migrants and its unique avian residents: the huge flocks of brilliant green Monk Parakeets that nest there. Native to South America, these charming immigrants flourish even in our harsh winters. Limited to 15. $46 (32).
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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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Crooke’s Point
Sunday, June 12, 2022, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leader: Paul T. Lederer
Description: Maritime sand spits such as Crooke’s Point are dynamic typographical features formed and sculpted by water and wind action. Join naturalist Paul T. Lederer in a talk and walk where the geological and human history of the site, as well as the plants and animals that call this place home, will be discussed. It is suggested that walk participants dress in pants that cover the full leg and shoes appropriate for sand dune areas. It is also suggested that participants consider sun protection such as hats, sun block and water or other hydrating liquids. Insect repellent is also recommended. Walk participants will meet in Great Kills Park Beach Center Parking Lot (Parking Area “G”) near the beginning of the dirt permit road leading out to Crooke’s Point. To get to the meeting spot, enter the park at the Buffalo Street entrance at Hylan Boulevard and follow Buffalo Street through the park to where it ends just before the dirt Crooke’s Point Permit Road.
Registration: For more information call Paul at his cell phone (718) 354-9200.
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Queens County Bird Club

Nickerson Beach and Marine Nature Oceanside
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Leader: Mike Zito (516) 507-9419
Description: The first part of this trip is Nickerson Beach, where we will view various species of terns, hopefully some that are rare to our area. Common Terns, which nest on this beach, will be abundant.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location. Ask whether to pack a lunch or whether to plan on eating lunch out.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Massapequa Preserve
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway, turn north onto Broadway, Massapequa. Travel under the Long Island Rail Road overpass, then make the first right onto Veterans Boulevard (headed east). Go past the Massapequa train station and into the parking lot at the east end of the station. The preserve is directly east of the parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, June 12, 2022

Summer on the Hudson: Nature Tour - Bird Migration Walk at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 11:30am
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to learn more about bird migration.
Free

Birding: Shorebird Families at Beach 32 and the Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
11:00am - 12:00pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about plovers, terns, oystercatchers and other shorebirds that nest on the beach shoreline.
Free