Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of October 22 - October 23, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, October 22, 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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Floyd Bennett Field Autumn Treasures
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Leader: Heydi Lopes
Description: This trip focuses on late fall migrants, particularly sparrows, raptors in peak swing, and early winter species, namely arriving water fowl and perhaps late shorebirds. There will be concentration on grassland species and possibly a vagrant species.
Registration: Bobbi Manian email roberta.manian@gmail.com
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Feminist Bird Club

NYC - Marine Park Salt Marsh and Nature Center - Tots and Tweets - Birding and nature exploration for families!
Sunday, October 23, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leaders: Jen & Kestrel Kepler
Description: Join Jen & Kestrel Kepler for a nature exploration and birding outing for families with young children! Binoculars are optional, we will look for birds, plants, and other wildlife that can be easier to spy. We will go on a nature scavenger hunt as we go on our walk. Our exploration time will be around 45-60 minutes in length on the trails of the Salt Marsh Nature center. After our exploration time, there will be the option to extend your stay with a walk over to the Lenape Playground, located on Avenue U and E 38th street where we can keep eyes out for the local Monk Parakeets and other playground birds!
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Fort Tilden
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Leader: Gordon Lam
Description: Fort Tilden, on the Rockaway Peninsula in southern Queens, is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, which also includes the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This trip is scheduled to coincide with sparrow migration. Every year we have seen a Nelson’s among the many other sparrow species, and Royal Terns never disappoint us. With the right winds we can expect good raptor sightings. Late warblers, vireos, and other passerines also visit this area.
Registration: Lori Lam — lamonthelam2@gmail.com
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Beginners Walk, Teatown Lake Reservation
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Leader: Rochelle Thomas
Description: Teatown is a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley, with 15 miles of hiking trails and a two-acre island refuge for over 230 species of native wildflowers. This walk is aimed at beginners, but more advanced birders are also welcome. We will be looking for fall migrants and resident bird species while enjoying a stunning autumn landscape that includes fields, mixed hardwood forests, laurel groves, lakes, streams, swamps, and farmland. Teatown also hosts non-releasable birds of prey, offering trip attendees an up-close chance to work on their raptor identification skills.
Registration: Via Web Form
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Walks with Haley Scott
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: 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. To celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists, join Bronx birders Joe McManus and Jack Rothman, who alternately guide these walks. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. These walks are held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Free: Queens Botanical Garden Walks
Saturday, October 2, 2022, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: Corey Finger
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the resources the Garden offers to birds and other wildlife. These walks are held in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden.
Registration: RSVP required. Register Here.
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Free: Saturday Morning Drop-In Walks in Prospect Park with Gabriel Willow
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Join Gabriel Willow for a leisurely walk to get to know the fall migrants of “Brooklyn's Backyard,” beautiful Prospect Park. Prospect Park's meadows, forests, and waterways attract a dazzling variety of migratory birds on their way south, including warblers, tanagers, cuckoos, and more. Meet directly under the Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
Registration: Registration encouraged but not required.
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Free: Governors Island Bird Walk with Annie Barry
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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5th Annual Raptorama! Part 2: Marine Park
Saturday, October 22, 10:00am-3:00pm
Leader: American Littoral Society, with NYC Audubon, Marine Park Alliance, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and Gateway National Recreation Area
Description: Meet in Marine Park, Brooklyn, to learn all about the hawks and owls of New York City. See some of these amazing raptors during a live demonstration, and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter.
Registration: Register Here..
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Free: Intro to Birding in Marine Park with NYC Audubon
Sundays, October 2-30, 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: Free. No registration required.
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Free: “For the Birds” Brooklyn Botanic Garden walk with Gabriel Willow
Sundays, August 14; September 18; October 2, 9, 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Join Gabriel Willow on October 23 for this special hour-long tour 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.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Shu Swamp
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Stacy - (516) 426-6281
Description:
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Queens County Bird Club

Shirley Chisholm SP
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Leader: Joe Schiavone - (203) 640-2927
Description: Rising up 130 feet above sea level, this new park occupies some of the highest ground in New York City and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Empire State Building to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor to the west, and Jamaica Bay to the south.
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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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Rockefeller SPP/Sleepy Hollow Rd
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: Saw Mill River Audubon Small Group Birding Walk -- limited to 25 people, COVID vaccination required.
Registration: Form on this page.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Point Lookout Town Park (and Lido Preserve afterwards)
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, exit onto the Meadowbrook State Parkway south. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway (just before the Jones Beach toll booths) toward Point Lookout. The Loop Parkway ends west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across Lido Boulevard into Point Lookout Park. Travel past the ticket booths and curve left into the very large parking lot on the south side of the park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes of the village of Point Lookout and the beach. We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard to walk through the bay marsh.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Birding: Hawk Watch at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00am - 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: Hawk Watch at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join the Rangers as they hike up the hills of the Bronx-Pelham Landfill, a site closed off to the public.
Free