Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of January 13 - January 14, 2024:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 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 walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Connetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover, John Gluth
Description: Reservations required 4$ at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure, plus 8$ parking fee per car – unless you have yearly Empire pass.
Registration: Registration page
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Linnaean Society of New York

Croton Point Park and Shawangunk Grasslands N.W.R.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Leader: Julien Amsellem
Description: This combo trip will start at Westchester County’s Croton Point Park, a large peninsula that juts out into the Hudson River near its widest point. The park’s location on the Hudson flyway attracts a wide variety of birds to its many habitats, including expansive bays, tidal wetlands, immense grasslands, and mature forests. Among the many exciting sightings here are high numbers of Bald Eagles, large congregations of many duck species, and excellent grassland species, like Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and American Pipit.
Registration: Nick Dawson — thewriternickdawson@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Saturday Morning Birding at Prospect Park
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
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 variety of winter birds including juncos, thrushes, and waterfowl.
Registration: Registration page
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Brookville Park Birding
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Join NYC Audubon's Woo Sung Park to explore the beautiful Brookville Park in Queens! This green space contains a wide variety of trees as well as fairly large ponds that make great habitat for migrating and resident birds alike.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding at Freshkills North Park
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 8:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Join Staten Island resident and Anthony Ciancimino for a tour of (recently opened to the public) Freshkills Park’s North Park. This park is a beautiful oasis of wetlands and grasslands, where you can expect to see a wide variety of wintering waterfowl, raptors, and sparrows.
Registration: Registration page
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Gull Spotting
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 10:00am - 13:00am
Leader: Ryan Mandelbaum
Description: Interested in learning about gulls but don't know where to start? Join NYC Audubon's Ryan F. Mandelbaum for a gull-watching lesson on Coney Island beach. This will be a different kind of birding than you might be used to; rather than looking for many different species of birds, we'll be looking for the three or four different plumages of our three wintering gull species while discussing how to pick out some of our less common visitors.
Registration: Registration page
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North Fork Audubon Society

Young Birders Club - Winter Ducks
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 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. Dress warm, hot chocolate will be served after the walk.
Registration: Registration page
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
January 14, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Wantagh State Parkway, travel south. Upon entering Jones Beach State Park, exit at Bay Drive and continue west. Turn right (north) at entrance for Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin; turn right again for parking.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 11:30am
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