Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, September 8, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to Central Park
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 7:15am - 1:30pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Come with us to the oldest public park in the United States. Central Park is an 843-acre rectangle and was designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) in 1988. Situated directly in the Atlantic Flyaway, it is a welcoming place for birds migrating along the East Coast to rest and store up energy for the next leg of their journey. Check out fall migration with Naturalist Tait Johansson on his popular Field Trip to Central Park, a regular stopover for fall-migrating warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and other songbirds.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Green-Wood Cemetery: Fall begins
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: The peak “Autumn” migration of neotropical warblers, vireos, buntings and other songbird species along with flycatchers and orioles.
Registration: Roberta Manian roberta.manian@gmail.com
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Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walks
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank!
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
Description: Meet in the parking area of the Farm, we will walk the fields and farmyards, looking for hawks, falcons, and south-bound migrating song birds. Past trips have shown us Pipits, Meadowlarks, and Rusty Blackbirds! There are no guarantees, but it’s a great place with perfect habitat for so many species. The walk is approximately 2.5 to 3 miles, depending on recent bird reports. If there’s time, we will walk under the LIE and visit another piece of public land which may have different birds present.
Registration: Please register with Eileen Schwinn at beachmed@optonline.net, who will notify you if there is any change in plans or weather-related issues.
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Gateway National Parks

Hawk Watch at Fort Tilden
Saturdays, September 07, 2024 to September 28, 2024, 10:30am — 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join a park ranger for the chance to see birds of prey like Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, and Bald Eagles as they fly overhead during the peak fall migration. Learn to ID them by silhouette and at rest.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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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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Hudson River Audubon Society

Beverly Smith Memorial Butterfly Walk at Lenoir Nature Preserve
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00am
Leader:
Description: Meet at the Nature Center. We will walk up to the garden that Beverly started and look for butterflies as well as eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis. Learn about the Monarch Butterfly’s remarkable migration to and from Mexico.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Mushroom Exploration Walk in Van Cortlandt Park
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Leader: Paul Sadowski
Description: Van Cortlandt Park offers various habitats for mushroom exploration. We will walk along marshy areas, fens, lawns, woodlands, and ponds, searching for several types of fungi. We recommend that you bring a hand lens with about 10X magnification. However, you may be able to borrow one from our leader, an instructor in mycology, and a longtime member of the New York Mycological Society.
Registration: Heidi Ng — Hello.Monkey.Shops@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: NYC Bird Alliance
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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Intro to Birding in the Central Park Ramble
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8:30am - 11:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about birding but don’t have much (or any) experience? Join NYC Bird Alliance's (formerly NYC Audubon) Tod Winston on a relaxed fall stroll in Central Park to go over birding basics and see sparrows, finches, woodpeckers, ducks, and more. Binoculars available upon request.
Registration: Registration page
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Bird Behavior: Birding and Photography
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leader: LR2 Photo Studio
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) and the Bronx's LR2 PHOTO STUDIO for a special event filled with birding and photography in Crotona Park. Crotona Park's meadows, flowering trees, and sizable pool provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds including woodpeckers, warblers, and wading birds. Come take photos, look through binoculars, or just vibe!
Registration: Registration page
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Pelham Bay Park Birding
Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Joe McManus
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) to explore New York City's largest park this fall. 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 Botanical Garden Birding
Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader:
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the resources the Garden offers to birds and other wildlife. These outings are held in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden.
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

Alley Pond Park
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 7:45am – 12:45pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: This min-trip includes the forested areas of Alley Pond Park south of the Long Island Expressway. Meet at the east end of the 76th Ave. parking lot - see map.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Massapequa Preserve
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway, turn north onto Broadway, Massapequa. Travel under the Long Island Rail Road overpass, then make the first right onto Veterans Boulevard (headed east). Go past the Massapequa train station and into the parking lot at the east end of the station. The preserve is directly east of the parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, September 7, 2024
Fall Migration Birding in Community Gardens at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00am – 12:00pm
This is a beginning birding class, no experience needed. We'll walk through different gardens and discover together what birds we can find.
Free

Sunday, September 8, 2024
Fall Birding at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00am – 11:00am
Fall is peak migration time along the Hudson River.
Free