Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of June 3 - June 4, 2023:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to Bashakill Marsh/Shawangunk Grasslands
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Come with us to a designated Bird Conservation Area that has 200+species of birds including nesting Bald Eagles and Ospreys. Grab your binoculars and join Naturalist TaitJohansson for a full day of birding on a Field Trip to Bashakill Marsh/Shawangunk Grasslands. Bashakill supports wetland-dependent breeding species like Virginia Rail, Sora, Common Gallinule, bitterns, cuckoos,and a large array of songbirds. The National Wildlife Refuge has breeding populations of Bobolink, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Upland Sandpiper.
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

Under the Sun for Breeding Terns and Shorebirds at Nickerson Beach
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Nickerson Beach is prime territory for a diversity of shorebirds and particularly terns. The wide open beach remarkably attracts many beach species. Historically, Nickerson Beach boasts 134 species for sightings in June ( https://ebird.org/hotspot/L508149?m=6&yr=all&changeDate=)
Registration: Marisa Wohl marisaw@earthlink.net
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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Leader: Paul Keim
Description: This outing is at an easy pace with stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Every week on Saturday, Sunday until August 27, 2023, 10:30am — 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore the forts and natural areas. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Registration: Please call (718) 354-4500 to make a reservation.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

PollinaTours of Green-Wood
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Description: Take a summer stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—tons of wild bees buzzing about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight how bees live, the resources they need, and where they make their homes across the Cemetery. Learn about the diversity of wild bee species found at Green-Wood (including bumble, carpenter, miner, leaf cutter, sweat, and more) and beecome more attune to small worlds around you.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Joe McManus
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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Black Birders Week: Bilingual Birding at Brooklyn Bridge
Saturday, June 30, 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am
Leader: ___
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for birding in English and Spanish on the last day of Black Birders Week! We'll be distributing copies of NYC Audubon's new English-Spanish field guide (written by Adam Moreno). Come and explore the woodlands and meadows, and enjoy views of the city and the waterbirds on the East River.
Registration: Registration page
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Black Birders Week: Spring Birding at Randall's Island
Saturday, June 30, 2023, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Leader: ___
Description: Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Feminist Bird Club, and NYC Audubon in celebrating the last day of Black Birders Week! Participants will be guided to observe birds throughout the diverse habitats of Randall's Island Park while traveling along a choice of two birding routes. One will be led by NYC Audubon's Efua Peterson and the other by Akilah Lewis of the Feminist Bird Club. Both routes are mostly flat and paved trails with some open grassy areas and occasional shade cover. Please note that one route option will experience more hilled and rugged terrain. Total distance would be about 1 to 1.5 miles from beginning to end dependent upon your route choice.
Registration: Registration page
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Black Birders Week: Community Barbecue at Randall's Island
Saturday, June 30, 2023, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Leader: ___
Description: Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Feminist Bird Club, and NYC Audubon in celebrating and amplifying Black birders and Black joy at our Community BBQ! Our songs, stories, and voices will sing out like the birds in the trees and skies above. Food will be available to purchase, but you can bring your own BBQ treats as well. The New Amsterdam Music Association will be present and complementing the sounds of nature with live jazz music in the Park. This event will also be joined by Bobby Horvath and live birds of prey from Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINNOR). Bring a blanket to lay out on the grass and join the celebration! Tables are limited: elders and those with physical needs will have priority.
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader:
Description: Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors 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 birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Registration: No registration required. Free.
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Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Heydi Lopes
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 series is hosted in partnership with the Marine Park Alliance.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Birding in East Harlem with EsplanadeFriends
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 10:00am - 11:30pm
Leader:
Description: This spring, join NYC Audubon and EsplanadeFriends to discover the East River Esplanade and its adjacent green spaces. Expect to see many water birds right off the coast.
Registration: Registration page
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Mount Loretto Unique Area: The Fields, Bluffs and Bay
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Few locations on Staten Island can compete with the beauty of Mount Loretto. Participants will walk the trails throughout the property exploring the meadow, wetlands systems and shoreline with naturalist Ray Matarazzo. Participants will meet in the Hylan Boulevard parking lot across from the CYO community center.
Registration: For more information contact Ray Matarazzo at (718) 317-7666.
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Queens County Bird Club

Ward Pound Ridge
Saturday, June 3, 2023, All day trip
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: QCBC's annual trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in northern Westchester County.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 7:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: Saw Mill River Audubon small group bird walks are limited to 25 people by registration.
Registration: Registration page
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, June 4, 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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Sullivan County Audubon Society

Happy for Herps
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 10:00am
Leader: Bill Cuttler
Description: Join Bill on a search for amphibians and reptiles in the Bashakill. Bring binoculars and insect repellent. Meet at the DEC parking lot on Haven Road.
Registration: Please register with Bill at 845-482-5209.
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