Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of November 12 - November 13, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, November 12, 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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A Staten Island Fall Tour
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: A variety of habitats and locations is in store for this rich birding borough led by a premier resident birder, Seth. Species sought will range from marsh to woodlands, grasslands and coastal birds.
Registration: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com.
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Gateway National Parks

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge: Nature Walk
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: What's happening at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge today? Every day at the refuge is different, from birds to plants to insects to reptiles. Explore the West Pond with a park ranger and discover what the Bay is showing off today.
Registration: Call 718 354-4655 to make a reservation.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Morton NWR Nature Walk
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: ____
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Morton National Wildlife Rescue for an early morning adventure.
Registration: Please let Eileen Schwinn you will be coming: Beachmed@optonline.net
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Linnaean Society of New York

Gull Identification at Coney Island
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Leader: Roberta Manian
Description: Brush up on your basic gull ID skills in time for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBC)! Join us at Coney Island to learn how to identify the basic winter gulls in all their cycles. Bring a scope if you have one and be prepared to stand still for long periods on a windy beach (i.e., dress warmly), as well as trekking two-three miles, depending on what we are seeing.
Registration: Kristin Ellington — krs10ellington@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Birding with Patrick McKenzie
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Patrick McKenzie
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: Intro to Birding in Marine Park with NYC Audubon
Saturday, November 12, 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: Free. No registration required.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Nassau County Museum of Art
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joyce - (516) 621-6678
Description:
Registration:
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

High Rock Park and Pouch Camp
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Join Ray Matarazzo for a fall foliage hike to Stump Pond. Investigate this unique corner of the Greenbelt with one of Staten Island’s finest environmental educators. The walk will focus on the identification of trees, some of the most colorful species, Hickory, Maple, Sweetgum and Tupelo. Participants will meet in the parking lot at 200 Nevada Avenue.
Registration: For more information call Ray Matarazzo at 718-317-7666.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Small Group Birding: Croton Point Park
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: Good for all levels of birding experience. Beginners very welcome! Walks are for adults and youth age 8 or older. Let us know in advance if you want to borrow binoculars by emailing us at: office@sawmillriveraudubon.org
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, take Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue) south to Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn.).
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Fall Birding at Wave Hill, Bronx This is an Accessible location, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 9:30am - 11:00am
Join naturalists and birder guides Paul Keim, Kellye Rosenheim or Gabriel Willow as you explore Wave Hill’s gardens, woodlands and the skies overhead to look for resident and migrating birds. Birders of all levels welcome.
Free