Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of August 19 - August 20, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Return of the Shorebirds: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Leader: Tom Stephenson
Description: Peak wave of shorebirds and water birds, marsh species.
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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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Jamaica Bay Nature Walk
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: John Gluth, Mike Cooper
Description: Southern State Pkwy to Belt Pkwy to Exit 17, Cross Bay Blvd. South. Continue south for about 2 miles. Look for the entrance of the refuge on the right (west) side. There are signs for park entrance (Knee High boots are recommended.)
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Makamah Preserve, Northport, NY
Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Forest! Wetland! Saltmarsh! Makamah has it all. Let’s find some early fall migrants together in this gem of a preserve.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Bugs and Birds, Brookfield Park, Staten Island
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: Staten Island’s Brookfield Park was once the site of a municipal solid waste facility. Following remediation, more than 17,000 trees and 76,000 plants were planted before the park opened in 2017, attracting migratory birds and butterflies to the area. Four marked trails provide excellent hiking opportunities, and a mile of unmarked trails can bring you all the way to Richmond Creek. We will experience ponds, rivers, wetlands, marshes, and meadows at this safe and serene mid-island gem. The walk will focus primarily on insects, but interesting birds will also be noted. This is a leisurely walk primarily on flat, wide, paved roads with small sections of gravel paths, with frequent stops to observe butterflies and other pollinators at nectar-producing plants. Please bring a camera/binoculars if you like, and wear appropriate clothing for protection against the sun and insects.
Registration: Debbie Mullins - deborramullins3@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

18th Annual Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Leader: Multiple leaders
Description: August is the perfect time to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds! The Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay is a partnership among NYC Audubon, American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and Gateway National Recreation Area. Join us in learning all about these beautiful birds and explore the natural habitat of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, filled with marshland, fresh and brackish water ponds, and grassy fields.
Registration: Register for free through the American Littoral Society's website
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New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Rich Aracil
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some summer birding! Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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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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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Mount Loretto Unique Area
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Dana Barbato
Description: If you are interested in the diminutive aspects of the natural world, if you like to delve into the rarely seen world of another spatial and temporal dimension right under our noses—then the world of macro photography, then this walk might be for you. Participants will wander about the fields and beaches of Mount Loretto with Dana Barbato looking for tiny critters and flowers to photograph while sharing photography tips. Meet in the parking lot along Hylan Boulevard across from the CYO Community Center.
Registration: For more information call Dana Barbato at (718) 909-8863.
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Queens County Bird Club

Jamaica Bay Wildlfe Refuge
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 7:45am – 12:15pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: This is expected to be a "mini trip" covering Jamaica National Wildlife Refuge, both East and West Ponds, and perhaps other nearby hotspots. Please confirm with trip leader whether packing a lunch is necessary. If the water level of East Pond is lowered as per plan, there will be multitudes of various species of shorebirds. Exploring East Pond requires knee-high boots. You must not go barefoot or wear sandals. Bring bug repellant.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The park is four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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