Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Wednesday, May 15 - Sunday, May 19, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Migration Madness: Field Trip to Doodletown Road
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Cerulean and Hooded Warblers breed here; and it is an excellent spot for Olive-sided Flycatcher and Mourning Warbler in late May. Doodletown is part of Bear Mountain State Park, and was designated a New YorkState Important Bird Area in 1997 and is a New York State Bird Conservation Area. It is renowned for its unusual abundance and diversity of warblers, but is also a fine spot for many other songbirds, migrants and breeders alike.
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, May 18, 2024, 7:00am - 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:30am
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Shoreham Beach, Brookhaven Town Park
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Leader: Tom Moran
Description: TENTATIVE - MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
Registration: Eileen Schwinn - beachmed@optonline.net
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Hunters Garden/Bald Hill
Sunday, May 19, 2024, MEET AT 12 NOON
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
Description: Eileen Schwinn is leading this walk which will begin at 12:00 noon along Route 51, Northampton. Always a favorite spring walk, this has a late start due to DEC authorized Turkey Hunt Season in the morning. Warblers and other migrating and summer resident/nesting birds are usually vocal and exciting to see in the old woods, and vernal ponds of the wide walking trails of approximately 1.5 miles. We may move to nearby Bald Hill if necessary, with an earlier start time.
Registration: Eileen Schwinn - beachmed@optonline.net
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Feminist Bird Club

NYC: Stationary Birding with Haley Scott at WaveHill in The Bronx
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leaders: Haley Scott
Description: She will be leading bird walks on April 14th and May 12th through the gardens and woodlands. Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. Registration is required for walks via WaveHill’s event calendar links!On May 18th Haley will lead 2 drop-in sessions of Sit and Spot birding during Wings Over WaveHill. Settle into a comfy spot and observe the birds flying over and within the garden. This event is free with garden admission. A limited amount of binoculars are available to borrow.
Registration: Registration page
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Sterling Forest & Bashakill
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:00am - 120:00pm
Leader: Vera Capogna, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Sterling Forest & Bashakill for an early morning adventure.
Registration: You must register for this trip. Text or email to Vera Capogna 516-639-5430 vlvcap@yahoo.com.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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Birding in Peace
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 6:00am - 7:30am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Sterling Forest State Park
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Leader: David Spawn & Tod Winston
Description: Sterling Forest State Park is part of New York State’s Bird Conservation Area Program, having “considerable biodiversity including a diversity of bird species.” On our visit we can expect to see and hear the lovely songs of the birds that nest there, including Golden-winged Warblers, Blue-winged Warblers, Prairie Warblers, Cerulean Warblers, Indigo Buntings, Acadian Flycatchers, and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, as well as Broad-winged and Red-shouldered Hawks.
Registration: Lisa Kroop — lisakroop2@gmail.com
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Inwood Hill Park
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo
Description: Inwood Hill Park is the northernmost point in Manhattan. Bounded on the north by Spuyten Duyvil Creek and on the west by the Hudson River, the 196-acre park is composed of hilly forest, a tidal estuary, rock formations, and ball fields. According to eBird, 249 bird species have been seen there. Waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds are often seen in the estuary, in Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and along the Hudson River, while songbirds and owls frequent the forest, with a number of species nesting there. The upper ridge trail on the western side of the park affords magnificent views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades, and raptors are often seen soaring over the cliffs. In the fall Dyckman Fields on the west side of the park hosts migrating sparrows and other grassland species, including American Pipet, Eastern Meadowlark, and Bobolink.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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New York City Audubon

Birding at Great Kills Park
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: If you love nature, you’ll love Great Kills Park. This park has everything: sandy beaches, green woodlands, wet saltmarshes, trails for biking and hiking, and more. Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area's Staten Island unit, this park offers much-needed habitat for a diverse array of bird species.
Registration: Registration page
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Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Join NYC Audubon on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of resident and migrant birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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Alice Austen House Birding and Museum Tour
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: Join NYC Audubon at LGBTQ+ historical monument Alice Austen House! Right on Staten Island's eastern coast, Alice Austen Park provides a beautiful view of The Narrows, where may also find different species of wading birds. Spend the first hour birding with NYC Audubon's Seth Wollney on the museum grounds, which will then be followed by a guided tour of the Alice Austen House Museum.
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Birds & Bees Tour
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Join NYC Audubon and The Bee Conservancy for a special tour highlighting the birds and bees around Governors Island, including the Urban Farm, just in time for World Bee Day! Since 2018, The Bee Conservancy has established a Bee Santuary on Governors Island, complete with native flower beds, honey bee hives, and native bee homes. In additiion to bees, nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island, which provides excellent habitat all year round.
Registration: No registration required. Free. Binoculars are available to borrow.
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Birding in East Harlem
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Andrew Reiter
Description: This spring, join NYC Audubon's Andrew Reiter and EsplanadeFriends to discover the East River Esplanade and its adjacent green spaces. Expect to see many water birds right off the coast.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding at Freshkills North Park
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: Join Staten Island resident and birder Seth Wollney for a tour of 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 waterfowl, raptors, and sparrows.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Muttontown (Main Entrance - Nature Center)
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Ralph (516) 445-7846
Description: Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown, NY 11791
Registration: Contact leader.
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Queens County Bird Club

Doodletown/Sterling Forest
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Leader: Ian Resnick (917) 626-9562
Description: All day trip. Historic, scenic Doodletown is a magnet for warblers, including Hooded and Cerulean.
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

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
Sunday, May 19, 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

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Wonderful Warblers at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am – 1:00pm
Join the Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds.
Free
Sunday, May 19, 2024

Birding: Shorebirds at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
9:00am – 10:00am
Learn more about plovers, terns, oystercatchers and other shorebirds that migrate to Rockaway Beach every year.
Free
Wonderful Warblers at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am – 1:00pm
Join the Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds.
Free
Birding: Osprey Watch at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Marine Park to view ospreys.
Free