Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of July 16 - July 17, 2022:

Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour
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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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge- Ranger's Choice: Shorebird for Beginners
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and enjoy a walk with a ranger to the east pond seasonal trail. There you will learn to observe the common shorebirds that migrate through Jamaica Bay.
Registration: All ages are welcome. This is an all-weather program, so please dress for the conditions. Space will be limited, so register by calling (718) 318-4340
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, July 17, 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. In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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New York City Audubon

5th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Leader: Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, and other partners
Description: Spearheaded by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, the Jamaica Bay Festival celebrates those who share a vision to champion the spirit of the Jamaica Bay community, the unparalleled opportunities, and the natural beauty of this urban tidal estuary. During the Festival, nature and water enthusiasts can paddle in the Kayak Parade, tour restoration sites, see wildlife, learn to fish and go biking or sailing while enjoying the beauty of Jamaica Bay and the surrounding community.
Registration: Free
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Free: Governors Island Bird Walks
Saturdays, May through October 2022, 2:00pm - 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.
Registration: No RSVP required. Limited to 15. Free.
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Queens County Bird Club

Plumb Beach
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 8:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Ian Resnick (917) 626-9562
Description: This mini-trip will explore the marshy areas of Plumb Beach. Expecting to find Saltmarsh Sparrows, perhaps a Nelson's too, as well as Clapper Rails.
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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Sullivan County Audubon Society

Field Trip at Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:00am
Leader: Renee Davis
Description: Butterflies and Birds. Meet at the parking area on Barker Rd outside of Eldred
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Call Renee Davis at 845 798-3266 to register.
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Introduction to Birdwatching Walks at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Free


Birding: Shorebird Conservation at Beach 30th Street Playground, Queens
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on the day of the Jamaica Bay Festival to celebrate the coastal habitat that is home to a variety of shorebirds.
Free


Sunday, July 17, 2022

Bird and Banner Walking Tour at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
12:30Pm - 1:30pm
Guided bird and banner walk with living and portrait birds!
Free


Birding: Beginner Birding at Entrance - West 110th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Free