Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of June 17 - June 18, 2023:
Bedford Audubon Society
Field Trip to Fahnestock State Park
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: We’re heading north to the largest state park in the Taconic region – and you’re invited! Join Naturalist Tait Johansson on a Field Trip to Fahnestock State Park.Did you know that Fahnestock Bird Conservation Area (BCA) represents one of the largest areas of contiguous forest in the lower Hudson Valley? The deciduous and mixed forests support a diverse group of forest-dependent bird species, and some of the breeders in this area include Ruffed Grouse, Acadian Flycatcher, Purple Martin, Blackburnian Warbler, and Canada Warbler.
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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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society
South Fork Natural History Museum
Saturday, June 17, 2023, Meet at 8:30am
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
"Description: A Joint Bird Walk and a Memorial – Led by Eileen Schwinn, Byron Young, Tom Moran and Darlene McNeil
A joint-exploration of SOFO’s meadow home to nesting Bluebirds, Baltimore Orioles, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warblers, Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, Cedar Waxwing, Purple Martin, and more. (This walk originally was led by noted birder and composer, Eric Salzman, a member of both organizations. As my mentor, I often feel Eric’s presence along the trails and birdlife here, and it’s my honor to be a Leader of the walk).
Registration: Contact Eileen Schwinn, beachmed@optonline.net, to register
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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
Birding in Peace
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.
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Linnaean Society of New York
Van Cortlandt Park Nature Walk
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Leader: Ken Chaya
Description: Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s third largest green space. It contains a variety of natural habitats within its 1,146 acres, including woodlands, marshes, meadows, and a lake. Green Herons, Mute Swans, Red-winged Blackbirds, Tree Swallows, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Double-crested Cormorants, Great Egrets, Gray Catbirds, Northern Flickers, Ebony Jewelwings, Net-winged Beetles, Banded Hairstreaks, and one of our target species, the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly, are only a few of the bird and insect species encountered on past Linnaean walks there. Attendees should bring lunch, water, and insect and sun protection. There is a restroom at the beginning of our walk and another about halfway through the park, where there is a water fountain as well.
Registration: Anne Lazarus - amlazarus47@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon
Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Woo Sung Park
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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Let's Go Birding Together with Alice Austen House
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Meet us at LGBTQ+ historical monument Alice Austen House for a Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) outing this Pride Month! Right on Staten Island's eastern coast, Alice Austen Park provides a beautiful view of The Narrows, where may also find different species of waterbirds.
Registration: Registration page
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Vulture Tour at New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for a special bird tour series all about vultures! Check out the work of visual artist, Ebony G. Patterson, now on display at the Garden. Explore some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn about the vulture species we can spot around the City and how they're important for our ecosystem's health.
Registration: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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Let's Go Birding Together on Governors Island
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: _____
Description: Celebrate Pride every Saturday this month on Governors Island! Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) events are especially welcome to those in the queer community, but allies, families, and friends are also greatly encouraged to join
Registration: No registration required. Free.
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Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Sunday, June 18, 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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Let's Go Birding Together in Central Park
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Celebrate Pride Month with NYC Audubon on our Let's Go Birding Together (aka "LGBT") bird outing. This event in Central Park welcomes members of the queer community and allies alike. Anyone who is interested in discovering and enjoying the birds of NYC, regardless of experience level, is encouraged to join!
Registration: Registration page
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Crotona Park Birding
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: Join NYC Audubon on Father's Day to explore the beautiful Crotona Park. Its meadows, flowering trees, and sizable pool provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds including woodpeckers, warblers, and wading birds.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Queens County Bird Club
Nickerson Beach
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Leader: Mike Zito (516) 507-9419
Description: The first part of this trip is Nickerson Beach, where we will view various species of terns, hopefully some that are rare to our area. Common Terns, which nest on this beach, will be abundant.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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