Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 22 - April 23, 2023:

Bedford Audubon Society

Bird Walk: John Jay Homestead
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Come “Jay Walking” with us!In partnership with the Friends of John Jay Homestead, we invite you to join us for Spring Jay Walking at the historic Homestead in Katonah. Bedford Audubon Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead this Bird Walk around the property in search of birds that call it home and those just passing through, including migrants like Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Hermit Thrush.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 22, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2023
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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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Valley Stream SP & Jones Beach West End
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Valley Stream State Park for an early morning adventure.
Registration: _____
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Earth Day Bird Walk at Larchmont Reservoir
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: The entrance to the Reservoir is located at 687 Weaver Street (park next to the tool shed) in Larchmont. We’ll search for the first early spring migrants.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Avalon Nature Preserve
Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 9:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Since its inception, Avalon Nature Preserve has sought to protect and restore the ecological heritage of this special landscape. With the purchase of 8 acres in 1997, Avalon's evolution began; the preserve has flourished into a thriving 216 acres of fields, forest, and wetlands, 140 of which are open to the public.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Pine Barrens For Early Spring: Butterflies and More
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Leader: Rick Cech
Description: The ephemeral magic of early spring is nowhere more marked than in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where rare and local plant and butterfly species are on display for a short time each year, including up to seven species of elfins and “green” hairstreaks. Besides butterflies, the group will be on the lookout for birds, reptiles, and any other fauna of interest.
Registration: Lenore Swenson — lenoreswenson@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, April 22, 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: Registration page
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Birding at Queens Botanical Garden with New York Restoration Project
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: ___
Description: Celebrate Earth Day with NYC Audubon and New York Restoration Project at Queens Botanical Garden. Come explore the many resources the garden offers birds all year-round.
Registration: Registration page
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Early Migration Stroll on Governors Island
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Welcome the spring migratory birds on Governors Island with guide Annie Barry! Nearly 240 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 this spring.
Registration: Registration page
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Intro to Birding at Forest Park
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 8:30am - 10:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about "birding" but don’t have much (or any) experience? Come on a relaxed stroll in beautiful Forest Park as we go over birding basics and look for warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, raptors, and more.
Registration: Registration page
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon to explore New York City's largest park this spring. Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration not required.
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Birding in Drew Gardens with New York Restoration Project
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leader: NYC Audubon and New Restoration Project
Description: Once an industrial landfill, Drew Gardens now serves the community with vegetable plots, a butterfly garden, and views of the Bronx River. Join NYC Audubon and New Restoration Project and learn about the birds and trees in this beautiful, little oasis.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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North Fork Audubon Society

Young Birders Club - Wolf Preserve
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Jennifer Murray
Description: Discover the gems of the bird world on this woodland hike. Migratory birds are making their way north to their breeding grounds from Central America and South America.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Planting Fields Arboretum
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Leader: Shelly: (516) 319-9661
Description: 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
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

Conference House Park
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Enjoy a springtime birding tour of Staten Island’s southernmost woodland at Ward’s Point. Ray Matarazzo will share bird songs and behaviors used for identifying a gathering of migrating birds which rest and replenish in the trees, shrubs and grasses of Conference House Park. Participants will meet at the Conference House Park Visitors Center at 7455 Hylan Boulevard.
Registration: For more information contact Ray Matarazzo at (718) 317-7666.
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Queens County Bird Club

Shu Swamp
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: Explore this beautiful natural area, part of a system of interconnecting waterways that empty into Mill Creek, then Oyster Bay. Shu Swamp at this time is a magnet for Purple Finch and migrating warblers. Paths are muddy - wear waterproof shoes or boots.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Dawn Birding: Angle Fly Preserve
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 6:00am
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, April 23, 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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