Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of September 23 - September 24, 2023:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walks
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:30am - 12:00pm
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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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, September 23, 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 bird outing 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.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Raptors at State Line Lookout along the Palisades
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: This stationary watch offers dramatic views of the Palisades and Hudson River. Broad-winged Hawks peak around this date. Bring a camp chair and watch the sky. The Lookout Inn refreshment stand should be open but good idea to bring lunch just in case. Heavy rain or overcast cancels the event.
Registration: Prosbird@gmail.com or prosbird@aol.com
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Robert Moses Hawk Watch & Jones Beach WE
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ken Thompson, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Robert Moses State Park & Jones Beach WE for an early morning Hawk Watch & Adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Meet Your Green Neighbors
Sunday, September 24, 2023, 10:00am – 11:30am
Description: Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering through Green-Wood, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those fascinating photosynthesizers? Learning how to identify local flora can seem daunting, but with a little guidance and observation, you’ll be making connections in no time!
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Lenoir Nature Preserve, Hawk Watch
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00am
Leader:
Description: Meet behind the Lenoir Mansion. Search the skies for hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures, and harriers migrating south. Other birds will be seen as well.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Alley Pond Park
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Leader: Joe Schiavone
Description: Alley Pond Park is an ecologically diverse park in Queens that includes vernal pools in a mature oak forest on the terminal moraine as well as fresh water wetlands supported by ground water seeps and artesian springs. In the past rarities have seen during Fall migration including Philadelphia Vireo, Connecticut Warbler, and Mourning Warbler and has been a breeding location for Scarlet Tanagers and American Redstarts.
Registration: Matthew Fischer - matthewwfischer@gmail.com.
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Central Park Family Walk
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Leader: Eric Ozawa
Description: Many scientists come to a love of nature first as children. With that in mind, this walk is for children and their families (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, all are welcome). Together, we will look for the birds migrating through the park, and learn how to find and identify some of these spectacular visitors. We’ll also pay close attention to the plant and insect life along the way.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas - bielskas@gmail.com
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Beginners Walk, North Woods, Central Park
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Leader: Linda LaBella
Description: A two-hour walk to get you started on the birding basics: binoculars, field guides, birding etiquette, etc. Bring all your birding questions.
Registration: Linda LaBella - lblabella@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Saturday Morning Birding at Prospect Park
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00am - 9:30am
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Join NYC Audubon to get to know the fall migrants of “Brooklyn's Backyard,” beautiful Prospect Park. The meadows, forests, and waterways of Prospect Park attract a dazzling variety of migratory birds on their way south, including warblers, tanagers, cuckoos, and more.
Registration: Register online
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Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Alyssa Bueno
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: Register online
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Monarch Mania: 6th Annual Pollinator Festival
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join us at Fort Tilden for a festival celebrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators! Come learn from naturalists and experts about our local pollinators, including butterflies, moths, bees, and birds. Activities and crafts for the whole family.
Registration: No registration required.
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Vulture Tour at New York Botanical Garden
Saturday, September 23, 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: Register online
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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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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Sunday September 24, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: The beautiful Fort Tryon Park commands views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock. Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres feature many well-paved walkways suitable for birders with strollers and carriages, as well as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Queens County Bird Club

Oakland Lake - Estuary Day
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:30am - 2:00pm
Leader: __________
Contact the trip leader to register and for details.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Meadowbrook Parkway, use the Merrick Road M9 east exit. Enter the Department of Sanitation entrance immediately on right (if you’re driving west on Merrick Road, make a U-turn after Central Boulevard and before the Meadowbrook Parkway). Look for signs to Levy Park and Preserve parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Autumn Bird ID Hike at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
8:00am - 10:00am
Celebrate the first day of fall on a leisurely-paced hike through the wetlands and woodlands of High Rock Park in search of waterfowl, warblers, raptors, and other birds!
Free

Birding: Fall Migration at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free