Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14, 2024:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Summer Birds at the Beach!: Plumb, Arverne and Ft. Tilden
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: Enjoying the breeding birds of beach habitats–maybe Piping Plover among them–is the focus of this casual trek for the day. Prepare for hot weather with water, sun hat, and sunblock, as well as lunch. Walking should be an estimated 3-4 miles. We will be visiting the highlight of the day, Arverne East Nature Center.
Registration: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, July 14, 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. In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Dragonflies & Butterflies, Brookfield Park, Staten Island
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: Staten Island’s Brookfield Park was once the site of a municipal solid waste facility. Following remediation, more than 17,000 trees and 76,000 plants were planted before the park opened in 2017, attracting migratory birds and butterflies to the area. Four marked trails provide excellent hiking opportunities, and a mile of unmarked trails can bring you all the way to Richmond Creek. We will experience ponds, rivers, wetlands, marshes, and meadows at this safe and serene mid-island gem. The walk will focus primarily on insects, but interesting birds will also be noted. This is a leisurely walk primarily on flat, wide, paved roads with small sections of gravel paths, with frequent stops to observe butterflies and other pollinators at nectar-producing plants. Please bring camera/binoculars if you like, and wear appropriate clothing for protection against sun and insects.
Registration: Anne Lazarus — amlazarus47@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Russell Jacobs
Description: Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest green space, Marine Park! Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. This series is hosted in partnership with the Marine Park Alliance.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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NYCHA in Nature Birding at Beach 41st Street
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: This City of Water Day, join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon), the Public Housing Community Fund, and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a NYCHA in Nature event as part of the 7th annual Jamaica Bay Festival! We'll explore the green space surrounding Beach 41st Street, including near the bay where we're likely to see plenty of waterfowl. The group will meet in front of the The Child Center of NY's Community Cornerstone building at 426 Beach 40th Street.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join us and the New York Botanical Garden for some spring birding! Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: No registration required. Free.
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, July 6, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: _____
Description: Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors 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 birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Registration: No registration required. Free.
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Dragonfly Talk and Walk
Sunday, July 14, 2024, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Paul Lederer
Description: Join naturalist Paul Lederer and explore the lives of dragonflies, insects that have inhabited our planet millions of years before dinosaurs walked the earth. Paul will discuss the biology, life histories, and identification of these creatures of wonder and then conduct a “dragonfly safari” to the shores of Lake Ohrbach. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately for the woods and trails of the great outdoors. It is recommended that you bring water/hydration fluids, insect repellent and sunblock. Participants will meet in the main Pouch Camp parking lot along Manor Road, beside the Boy Scout store.
Registration: Spots are limited so call Paul Lederer at (718) 354-9200 to confirm your registration.
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