Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of December 2 - December 3, 2023:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to Edith Read Sanctuary & Marshlands Conservancy
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00 m
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: On our early-December Field Trip to Edith Read Sanctuary and the Marshlands Conservancy, we will visit two Important Bird Areas (IBA) and explore a mix of forest, meadow, fresh water, salt marsh and shore. Our Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead the way as we look out for possible sightings of Greater and Lesser Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Red-throated and Common Loons, Great Horned Owl, and Fox Sparrow.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Moderate (due to the climb to the viewing platform). Email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, December 2, 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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Early Winter Waterfowl of the Jamaica Bay Watershed
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Leader: Michael Yuan
Description: Observers will look for primarily migrating waterfowl species namely freshwater and sea ducks, raptors, winter passerines and possible late species or rarity.
Registration: Adelia Harrison, email honeywood5@yahoo.com.
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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, December 3, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Paul Keim, Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Join naturalist and birder Paul Keim in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Montauk Nature Walk
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover, Ken Thompson
Description: Join us for our last bird walk of 2023 as we head out to Montauk for an early morning adventure. Meet at Lighthouse parking lot. Latecomers can still join in the vicinity of the restaurant overlook. Directions Route 27 to 27A to end.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, December 3, 2023, 7:15am – 8:45am
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Rye Playland and Environs
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Leader: Tom Burke
Description: Rye Playland is located on Long Island Sound in northeastern Westchester County, about 30 miles from New York City. We will start our walk at Playland Park & Read Sanctuary and move later to the Marshlands Conservancy; at both, the terrain is easy, and we’ll walk about a mile at each. We usually have lunch at Marshlands and finish up with a walk to the marsh in early afternoon. Birds will be whatever we can uncover on Long Island Sound, Playland Lake, and Milton Harbor, as well as in the woods and fields at both locations. We also reserve the opportunity to chase any exceptional rarities in the region rather than completing the planned itinerary. Species seen during past detours have included Calliope Hummingbird, Gray Kingbird, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, and Hermit Warbler, but unfortunately these opportunities don’t come up often.
Registration: Mary Jane Boland - mjboland3@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Birding at Fort Wadsworth
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8:00am - 9:30am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Discover a wide variety of songbirds and waterfowl at beautiful Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island with longtime birder and Staten Island resident, Anthony Ciancimino.
Registration: Register online
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Bilingual Birding at Van Cortlandt Park
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Latino Outdoors NYC
Description: Únase a NYC Audubon y Latino Outdoors NYC en una observación de aves bilingüe en uno de los espacios verdes más grandes del Bronx. Buscaremos varias especies de aves residentes y migrantes y hablaremos sobre una amplia gama de temas aviares. Este evento se lleva a cabo en asociación con Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registra aquí
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Audubon and the New York Botanical Garden for some fall 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: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Sunday, December 3, 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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North Fork Audubon Society

Young Birders Club - Winter Ducks
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Kyra Leonardi
Description: Families are welcome, as Kyra explores the Sound beach at Inlet Pond County Park in search of Winter Ducks.
Registration: Register online
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Richmondtown, Old Mill Road
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Enjoy a stroll along the multi-use trail overlooking Fresh Kills with Ray Matarazzo. Walk back in time as you pass the famous Hessian Spring as it crosses the path and view Fresh Kills estuary as you work your way toward the remains of Ketchum’s Mill. Along the way observe traces of the past, examine the present woodland ecosystems and search for evidence of present inhabitants especially deer and other mammals. Meet in the parking lot at the start of Old Mill Road, alongside St. Andrew’s Church.
Registration: For more information contact Ray Matarazzo at (718) 317-7666.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Massapequa Preserve
December 3, 2023
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway, turn north onto Broadway, Massapequa. Travel under the Long Island Rail Road overpass, then make the first right onto Veterans Boulevard (headed east). Go past the Massapequa train station and into the parking lot at the east end of the station. The preserve is directly east of the parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, December 2, 2023
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Bring your own binoculars.
Free