Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of September 10 - September 11, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, September 10, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walks
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 7:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary
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Green-wood Cemetery Autumn wave
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: The peak period of southbound neotropical migrants including warblers, orioles, flycatchers, vireos and more.
Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@aol.com OR prosbird@gmail.com
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

North Fork Preserve
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: John McNeil & Darlene Moore
Description: THE NORTH FORK COUNTY PARK, 5330 Sound Ave., Riverhead, is just east of Church Lane. With about 300 acres to explore it offers birders many opportunities to see fall migrants, resident birds and hawks. We will start along the long paved driveway leading up to the clubhouse then move on to the parking area and check out the trails. Meet at 8:00 am. There are wide trails but hilly spots.
Registration: Please let Eileen Schwinn you will be coming: Beachmed@optonline.net
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Pollina-Tours of Green-Wood
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Description: Take a stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—wild bees buzzing about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight how bees live, the resources they need, and where they make their homes across the Cemetery.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Alley Pond Park and Kissena Park
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Leader: Alan Drogin
Description: Alley Pond Park and Kissena Park are located less than a mile apart in Flushing, Queens. Together, they include forested hills bordering wide grassy spaces, small boardwalk swamps, brackish marshland, two ponds, two lakes, and an overgrown meadow—a great area to visit away from tourist crowds during peak fall warbler migration.
Registration: Miriam Rakowski — rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
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NYS Young Birders Club Walk in Central Park
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Leader: Kevin Sisco and Janet Wooten
Description: The New York State Young Birders Club provides community, friendship, and fun for young people (aged 10-19) who have a passion for wild birds and their habitats. For more information, please visit the NYS Young Birders Club website.
Registration: ______
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Fall North Woods Central Park
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Leader: Michelle Choy, Ursula Mitra and Kevin Sisco
Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. On a good day we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. On this walk we will explore numerous birding hotspots of Central Park’s North End with long time birders Michelle Choy, Ursula Mitra and Kevin Sisco who know these areas very well.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Canarsie Bird Walks with Mike Yuan
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Mike Yuan
Description: Experience fall migration in the coastal woodlands, tidal channel, and one of the only freshwater ponds in Brooklyn, with Mike Yuan, NYC Audubon board executive vice president. Expect to see herons, shorebirds, flycatchers, vireos, warblers, and sparrows. All birding levels welcome. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but loaner binoculars will be available. Meet at the Canarsie Park House at Seaview Avenue and East 88th Street.
Registration: Registration encouraged but not required (though it’s helpful if you’d like to borrow binoculars so we make sure we have enough!). No limit. Free.
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Intro to Birding in Central Park Ramble with Tod Winston
Saturday, September 10, 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 and explore the Ramble as we go over birding basics and look for warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, raptors, and more. Binoculars available upon request.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Free: Intro to Birding in Marine Park with NYC Audubon
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest park, Marine Park. Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. This walk series is hosted in partnership with the Marine Park Alliance. Meet at the flagpole of the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center, located at 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn.
Registration: No registration required.
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Free: “For the Birds” Brooklyn Botanic Garden Walks
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NYC Audubon, Brooklyn Bird Club, Feminist Bird Club
Description: Join Brooklyn Botanic Garden and NYC Audubon birding experts on these special hour-long tours through the Garden to look for resident and visiting birds. Learn how to spot hawks, woodpeckers, Mallards, American Robins, Blue Jays, Cedar Waxwings, and more. Before or after the walk, enjoy the Garden’s special “For the Birds” exhibit. All ages welcome.
Registration: Free with Garden admission. No limit. Meet inside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden at the Visitor Center. Please note that attendees are responsible for purchasing their own tickets to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which can be done on the Garden website. No advance registration is required for the bird walk but advance tickets for the Garden are recommended.
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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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Intro to Birding in Central Park Ramble with Tod Winston
Sunday, September 11, 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 and explore the Ramble as we go over birding basics and look for warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, raptors, and more. Binoculars available upon request.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Welwyn Preserve
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ashley P. - (516) 817-4363
Description: Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

The 23rd Annual Little Big Day Bird Count
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Leader: Cliff Hagen
Description: Each fall participants spread out across the island in an effort to identify as many species of birds and butterflies as possible within a twelve hour window of opportunity. The daylong event generates data, a snap shot of the annual, south bound migration, which highlights the importance of maintaining open space across the island. Participants are encouraged to visit our local parks and share observations on birds and butterflies.
Registration: For more information call Cliff Hagen at (718) 313-8591 or email us at PPOW@siprotectors.org.
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Queens County Bird Club

Alley Pond Park
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 7:45am – 12:45pm
Leader: Eric Miller - (917) 279-7530
"Description: This min-trip includes the forested areas of Alley Pond Park south of the Long Island Expressway. Meet at the east end of the 76th Ave. parking lot - see map.
" 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

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, September 11, 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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