Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of July 29 - July 30, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Beachcombing for Shorebirds: A Plumb Beach Watch
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: This is public transportation walk. Bring sun hat, plenty of water, portable chair, insect repellent, a spotting scope if you have one; and lunch, snacks etc. We will sit and watch for shorebirds during the dropping tide. Low tide is at 11:18 a.m.
Registration: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com
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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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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve
Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 9:00am
Leader: _____
Description: This former cranberry farm in Riverhead is now home to a variety of rare plant and insect species that can be found on Long Island only in the Pine Barrens.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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New York City Audubon

Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Saturday, July 29, 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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Vulture Tour at New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, July 29, 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 page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturdays, May 6 through October 28, 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. No limit. Free.
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Birding Club at 108th street and Riverside Drive
7:00am - 8:30am
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park. Learn and build a birding community.
Free

Birding By Canoe Excursion at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00am - 12:30pm
Explore the Orchard Beach Lagoon by canoe, as we look for birds that live in this estuarine habitat of the Long Island Sound. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 19.
Free