Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of January 20 - January 21, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to Greenwich Point
Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Register early to join us for our popular annual Field Trip to Greenwich Point with Naturalist Tait Johansson. Greenwich Point is an Important Bird Area (IBA), and due to the park’s peninsular geography and the variety of habitats available it is an important migrant stopover for many species of birds. Good numbers of waterfowl winter offshore and in Eagle Pond so we will be looking for Brant, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Great Cormorant, Horned Grebe, and both Common and Red-throated Loons and Ruddy Turnstone. On land, we might be lucky enough to encounter Hermit Thrush, Fox Sparrow and Snow Bunting.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please register withSusan: info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Winter Birds of Coney Island
Saturday, January 20, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Primarily coastal waterfowl and ducks, gulls and beach habitat species.
Registration: Dennis Hrehowsik deepseagangster@gmail.com.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, January 20, 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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Gateway National Parks

Jamaica Bay Winter Bird Walk
Sunday, January 21, 2024, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Now that Winter has set in, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is home to different bird species. Come see Atlantic brants, ruddy ducks and other waterfowl. Binoculars are provided, meet inside the Visitor Center.
Registration: Registration not necessary.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, January 21, 2024, 7:00am - 8:30am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. 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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New York City Audubon

Saturday Morning Birding at Prospect Park
Saturday, January 20, 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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Weird Duck Spotting at Astoria Park
Saturday, January 20, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Jack Rothman
Description: It's winter and you know what that means. That's right, it's Weird Duck Time! Shovelers, scoters, or mergansers: which duck do you think has the most insane bill? Join us on a stroll by the water to see if we can spot any of these winter visitors.
Registration: Event Registration is closed.
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Alyssa Bueno
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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Queens County Bird Club

Shawangunk Grasslands NWR
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Leader: Trip Leader TBA
Description: Shawangunk Grasslands is known for raptors in the Winter. Short-eared Owls, Northern Harriers, American Kestrels and maybe even Rough-legged Hawks.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location. Ask whether to pack a lunch or whether to plan on eating lunch out.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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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Urban Park Rangers

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Birding: Winter Waterfowl Super Hike at American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn
10:00am - 11:30am
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a long walk along the Bay Ridge waterfront to find the unique winter visitors to the Upper New York Bay.
Free