Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of March 9 - March 10, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip: Wallkill River National Wildlife Reserve & Black Dirt Region
Saturday, March 10, 2024, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Join Naturalist Tait Johansson as we head to Wallkill NWR and Black Dirt Region for this late winter field trip. Snow Geese may still be around in large numbers, as well as flocks of waterfowl like Northern Pintail and Green-winged Teal, and many open country species like Rough-legged Hawk, Snow Bunting, and Lapland Longspur.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, March 9, 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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Doodle or Die, Nobody Leaves Till We See a Timberdoodle!: A Green-Wood Cemetery Pursuit
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik & Bobbi Manian
Description: A search for the American Woodcock, also known as “Timberdoodle”; also early spring woodland songbirds and late winter species, raptors, perhaps eagles and vultures.
Registration: No registration required.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Bob Laskowski Memorial Duck Walk
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: John Gluth, Mike Cooper
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Brookwood Hall Park for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, March 10, 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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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Jones Beach State Park
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Get ready to see winter waterfowl as well as many resident birds. There may be some surprises.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Brooklyn Coastal Birding (New Date)
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: March is a time when a few winter birds remain, while early spring migrants are beginning to arrive. The trip involves visits to multiple sites. Some of the highlights have included Black-headed Gulls, Eurasian Wigeons, Snowy Owls, Horned Larks, American Pipits, and Red-necked Grebes. Each site has its own special birds.
Registration: Leslie Fiske — lesliefiske@gmail.com
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Central Park Winter Bird Walk
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen
Description: Central Park is our bailiwick, and March is the beginning of migration for land and water birds. A Pine or Palm Warbler is always possible. A couple of years ago, we respectfully observed a Long-eared Owl. During a recent winter a Long-tailed Duck and Horned Grebe visited the Reservoir. The feeders are an attraction for birds such as Purple Finch and other seed eaters. A Red-headed Woodpecker at the north end stayed into the spring recently. It is interesting to observe the transition.
Registration: Kathleen Matthews — redkatamat@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Birding at Jamaica Bay
Sunday, March 9, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Enjoy a relaxed stroll in Jamaica Bay to look for wading birds, raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl, warblers, and more.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding at Highland Park
Sunday, March 10, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Outdoor Afro
Description: Located in both Queens and Brooklyn, Highland Park boasts forested areas, sportsfields, and a community garden. Join Outdoor Afro and NYC Audubon in search of winter migrants in this beautiful outdoor space.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding on Governors Island
Sunday, March 10, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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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South Shore Audubon Society

Massapequa Lake
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. Massapequa Lake is at the south end of Massapequa Preserve, between Lakeshore Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Birding: Beginner Birding at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00am – 11:00am
Learn a new skill and take up a new hobby as we help you identify some of the most common birds found in our parks.
Free

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park)
10:00am – 11:00am
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Entrance - 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00am – 12:00pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
Free