Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of November 11 - November 12, 2023:
Bedford Audubon Society
Milford Point & Silver Sands State Park
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Join Naturalist Tait Johansson for a Field Trip to Milford Point and Silver Sands State Park and visit two Important Bird Areas (IBA) in one day. Milford Point is one of Connecticut’s most-visited bird viewing areas as the marsh, sandbars, and barrier beach are some of the most important shorebird migratory stopover areas on Long Island Sound, providing foraging areas and resting areas for tens of thousands of shorebirds each year. Silver Sands is comprised of woodland edge, grassland, beach and restored salt marsh and dune areas. It is also an IBA for wintering and nesting birds.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Email Susan to register info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Brooklyn Bird Club
Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 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 bird outing 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.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Gull Identification Workshop in Coney Island
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik and Bobbi Manian
Description: Brush up on your Gull ID skills in time for the Christmas Bird Count! Join Bobbi Manian and Dennis Hrehowsik at Coney Island for a gull ID workshop.
Registration: This is a public transit trip with no registration required (no car pools arrangements.)
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Feminist Bird Club
NYC - Fall Birding At Shirley Chisholm State Park
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leaders: ____
Description: Join us at Shirley Chisholm State Park for Fall Birding on Saturday, November 18th at 9am. We will meet at the end of the parking lot on the Pennsylvania Avenue side. We will then bird on the Pennsylvania Avenue side searching for raptors, sparrows, and some winter arrivals of waterfowl.
Registration: Register online
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Birding in Peace
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 6:30am – 8:00am
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: By September, offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Large numbers of blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows will also be passing through. By October, we’ll be on the lookout for returning waterfowl and raptors heading south. November will bring back our overwintering feathered denizens from the north.
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Linnaean Society of New York
Shirley Chisholm State Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: This trip involves visits to several coastal sites ringing Jamaica Bay. It features water birds in the Bay and saltmarshes, as well as woodland and brush-loving birds. We usually see sixteen species of duck in the East Pond, sometimes including a Eurasian Wigeon. In the past we were treated to a Vesper and a Lincoln’s Sparrow at Shirley Chisholm State Park. One of the most intriguing sighting included three Tundra Swans at the East Pond of Jamaica Bay. The itinerary for this trip often changes from year to year, and those changes add to the excitement and fun.
Registration: Matthew Fischer - matthewwfischer@gmail.com
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Littoral Society
Winter Waterfowl Workshop
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leader: Don Riepe
Description: The event will begin with a slide show focused on bird identification. Followed by a hike around the East and West Ponds, led by the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe. The focus of the excursion will be looking for and learning about ducks, geese, and many other species of winter birds and other wildlife that can be found in Jamaica Bay.
Registration: Register online
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New York City Audubon
Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Register online
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Queens Botanical Garden Birding
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: ____
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the resources the Garden offers to birds and other wildlife. These outings are held in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden.
Registration: Register online
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NYCHA in Nature Birding at Beach 41st Street
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am
Leader: ____
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the Public Housing Community Fund as we explore the green space surrounding Beach 41st Street, including near the bay where we're likely to see plenty of waterfowl. The group will meet at the The Child Center of NY's Community Cornerstone building at 426 Beach 40th Street.
Registration: Register online
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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: The beautiful Fort Tryon Park commands views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock. Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres feature many well-paved walkways suitable for birders with strollers and carriages, as well as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
Registration: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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North Shore Audubon Society
North Shore Duck Walk
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Jennifer - (516) 941-7434
Description: Meet in the SW corner of Macy's parking lot. We will drive to several locations.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
A Walk at Blue Heron Park
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: We’ll meet in the Blue Heron Nature Center parking lot, 222 Poillon Avenue, then cross the street to loop the Blue Trail, visit Butterfly Pond, then return to the Nature Center by way of Spring Pond. On the way we’ll look closely to see if the trees think it is early or late fall. (I’m sure our weather will have confused them.)
Registration: For more information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036. Inclement weather - but not a light drizzle - will cancel this walk.
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Queens County Bird Club
South Shore Potpourri
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Leader: Ian Resnick - (917) 626-9562
Description: Explore various duck ponds of the South Shore, starting with Lofts Pond in Baldwin - see map for this location - and heading east to Milburn Creek, Cow Meadow, Cammanns Pond, Mill Pond Park Bellmore, and any other nearby locations that have reported interesting sightings on that day.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society
Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Wantagh State Parkway, travel south. Upon entering Jones Beach State Park, exit at Bay Drive and continue west. Turn right (north) at entrance for Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin; turn right again for parking.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Urban Wildlife: Wild Turkeys at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road, Staten Island
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the wild turkeys that are seen on Staten Island.
Free
