Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of February 3 - February 4, 2024:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Birding Teddy’s Backyard: Spots Around Oyster Bay, LI
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: With locations in proximity to the train station, the primary focus will center on coastal sea birds, ducks, gulls and wintering passerines in a second BBC visit to this birding area. In February 2019, a Pacific Loon was found offshore .
Registration: Peter Dorosh , email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, February 3, 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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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 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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Freshkills Park Alliance

Sunrise Winter Hike
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 6:00am
Leader: Rangers
Description: Lace up your shoes for a nature hike at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park.
Registration: Registration page
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Gateway National Parks

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Winter Wander
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Wander with a Park Ranger at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge while it’s a winter wonderland! Explore the trails and learn how plants and animals at the Refuge survive and adapt to winter. This is an all-weather event, so please dress for the conditions.
Registration: Registration not necessary.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Jones Beach West End State Park Bird Walk
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Mike Cooper, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Jones Beach West End for an early morning adventure.
Registration: _____
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Bark Basics: Evergreen Tree Walk for Kids
Satuday, February 3, 2024, 20:00am - 11:30am
Description: Is leaf-peeping season over? Not quite! Come explore our winter greenery and learn basic evergreen identification on this guided tree walk for kids.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, Fenruary 4, 2024, 7:00am - 8:30am
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

Coney Island Pier to Coney Island Creek
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: This casual four-mile loop begins by exploring the shore, water, and jetties of the lower bay along Coney Island Beach. Walking west towards the border between Coney Island and the private community of Seagate, we expect to observe Common and Red-throated Loons, Horned Grebes, Long-tailed Ducks, scoters and several other species of waterfowl. Purple Sandpipers typically overwinter along the rock jetties. Among the abundant common gulls, we may find a rare Lesser Black-backed or Iceland Gull. The second half of the loop explores Gravesend Bay and Coney Island Creek.
Registration: Mary Braza — brazamary@gmail.com
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Staten Island
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen
Description: Staten Island’s habitats include woodlands, coastal beaches, marshes, parks, and more. We have seen Bonaparte’s Gulls, shorebirds, Horned Grebes, and other grebe species. Many birds may make surprise appearances. One year a Summer Tanager stayed the winter, eating bees it found in a tree hole. Hairy Woodpeckers are not uncommon. The itinerary may change based upon rarity sightings.
Registration: Mary Braza — brazamary@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Intro to Birding in the Central Park Ramble
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about birding but don’t have much (or any) experience? Bundle up and join us on a relaxed winter walk in Central Park to go over birding basics and see sparrows, finches, woodpeckers, ducks, and more. Binoculars available upon request.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding in Crocheron Park and Joe Michaels Mile
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Join NYC Audubon's Woo Sung Park at the north-eastern tip of Queens at Crocheron Park! This green space sports lots of lawn space, and its proximity to the bay is sure to attract waterfowl. After exploring the park, we'll venture down Joe Michaels Mile, overlooking the shores of Little Neck Bay.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding on Governors Island
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Meet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the 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 bird life the island has to offer this winter.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding in Central Park: Ramble to Reservoir
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 8:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Enjoy a winter trek through Central Park. We'll explore the Lake, Ramble, and Turtle Pond in search of wintering songbirds and owls, and then trek up to the Reservoir to look for ducks, gulls, and Peregrine Falcons.
Registration: Registration page
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: Join NYC Audubon to explore New York City's largest park! Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration page
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South Shore Audubon Society

Point Lookout Town Park (and Lido Preserve afterwards)
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, exit onto the Meadowbrook State Parkway south. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway (just before the Jones Beach toll booths) toward Point Lookout. The Loop Parkway ends west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across Lido Boulevard into Point Lookout Park. Travel past the ticket booths and curve left into the very large parking lot on the south side of the park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes of the village of Point Lookout and the beach. We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard to walk through the bay marsh.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, February 3, 2024

For the Love of Birds at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30am - 11:30am
Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for an incredible event dedicated to our feathered friends.
Free

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
11:00am - 12:00pm
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. Please dress warmly.


Sunday, February 4, 2024

Birding: Winter Birds at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see migratory winter birds.
Free

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Entrance - 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.