Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18, 2024:

Gateway National Parks

Birding for Beginners at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Every week on Sunday, August 04, 2024 to August 25, 2024, 10:00am — 11:30am
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Interested in birds, but feel intimidated about getting into birding? No problem, this is birding for beginners! Together we will take a nature walk, talk about what makes Jamaica Bay such a great place for birds, and give you the tools to learn the basics of bird identification and appreciation. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended, binoculars available.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Jamaica Bay Nature Walk
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Mike Cooper, John Gluth
Description: Please join us as we head out to Jamaica Bay for an early morning adventure.
Registration: __________
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NYC Bird Alliance

Governors Island Birds & Bees Tour
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: NYC Bird Alliance and The Bee Conservancy
Description: 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.
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Accessible Birding in Carl Schurz Park
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: Found in the Upper East Side, Carl Schurz Park is a picturesque green space, with promenades, lawns, and peaceful sitting areas. Located right on the coast of the East River, this park offers beautiful sights and sounds of waterbirds. Warblers, sparrows, raptors, and more also use this park as a stopover during migration.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding by Boat with the Bronx River Alliance
NEW DATE: Sunday, August 18, 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) and the Bronx River Alliance for a special birding by boat event! This guided tour takes paddlers through the lower saltwater portion of the Bronx River (to the river mouth and back), featuring a duality of estuarine and urban habitat. While on the way we will get the chance to look at a wide variety of shorebirds, as well as other wildlife. Binoculars and other equipment will be provided.
Registration: Registration page
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Southern LaTourette Trails
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: We’ll meet at the entrance to the “bike path” beside the old Saint Andrew’s Church (at the Old Mill Road and Richmond Hill Road).  We will make a loop following the trail downhill and left of the bike path, returning by the Blue Trail uphill of the bike path. (Note that there is a steep downhill on the return to the parking lot.)  The low trail is unique: some ruins, a pine grove, views of Brookfield Park across Richmond Marsh. Boots and tick spray are advised, and since this is still summer, bring water! Inclement weather, but not a light drizzle, will cancel this walk.
Registration: For information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036.
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Queens County Bird Club

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 7:45am - 12:15pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: This is expected to be a "mini trip" covering Jamaica National Wildlife Refuge, both East and West Ponds, and perhaps other nearby hotspots.
Registration: Please confirm with trip leader whether packing a lunch is necessary.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Meadowbrook Parkway, use the Merrick Road M9 east exit. Enter the Department of Sanitation entrance immediately on right (if you’re driving west on Merrick Road, make a U-turn after Central Boulevard and before the Meadowbrook Parkway). Look for signs to Levy Park and Preserve parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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