Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of February 25 - February 26, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, February 25, 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 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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Tilden and Breezy: The Final Weeks of Winter
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Leader: Ryan Goldberg
Description: Enjoy the last weeks of winter on the western Rockaway Peninsula as sea ducks, loons, alcids, and other waterfowl begin staging to return north. We’ll canvas the Atlantic coast from Fort Tilden to Breezy Point, a long but exciting walk on the beach that takes in some of the city’s best dune habitat and protected shoreline, and where we could also turn up open-ground specialists like snow buntings and horned larks and shorebirds such as dunlin, sanderling, and purple sandpipers.
Registration: Ryan Goldberg, ryan.goldberg@gmail.com
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore the forts and natural areas. Inclement weather and temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit will cancel this program. Dress appropriately. Visitors are encouraged to bring masks and water.
Registration: Call 718-338-3799 to reserve.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 6:45am - 8:15am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Point Lookout Beach, Lido Beach
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 8:00am
Leader:
Description: The park is located at the end of Loop Parkway to Lido Beach, stay left to continue straight at light into the park. Meet at the far west corner at the 911 memorial. We will scan the beach front for Snowy Owls – IF they are around. Other wintering birds may include Common Eider, Purple Sandpiper, scoters, grebes, loons and more.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Pelham Bay Park
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Pelham Bay Park is New York City’s largest park, covering 2,772 acres. Our winter walks center around the northern forested areas of Hunter Island and Bartow-Pell Woods in search of nocturnal raptors. The waters off Orchard Beach and Twin Island are excellent spots to scan flocks of overwintering waterfowl, loons, and grebes. Harbor Seals can sometimes be seen out on the rocks north of Twin Island.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Winter Birding with the Bronx River Alliance
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 9:00am - 13:00am
Leader: NYC Audubon and the Bronx River Alliance
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the Bronx River Alliance on a stroll along the Bronx River this winter. You'll get a chance to see and hear some of the many beautiful birds that rely on this important freshwater ecosystem, including songbirds, waterfowl, and more. Along the way, we will also highlight the importance of biodiversity and urban green space for all wildlife.
Registration: Registration page
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

North Mt. Loretto State Forest
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: We’ll meet in NYSDEC parking lot at Amboy Road and Cunningham Road. We will loop the eastern side of the State Forest by the Red and Blue trails, visit the power house and church in the developed area to the south, then return to the parking lot by way of Cunningham Road, on the way examining the topography and history of the area. If there has been a recent rain, or a thaw, boots are advised, since some of the trails, if not frozen, may be muddy. Inclement weather, but not a light drizzle, will cancel this walk.
Registration: For information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036.
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Queens County Bird Club

Baisley Pond
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: John & Mary Borowski (347) 705-2963
Description: Join us as we look for birds in Baisley Pond Park, the winter home for hundreds of ducks and other waterfowl. The path around the lake is paved.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, February 26, 2023
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

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at West 90th Street and Central Park West
11:00am - 12:00pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
Free