Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Wednesday, September 11 - Sunday, September 15, 2024:

Bedford Audubon Society

Field Trip to HawkWatch
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Over the season last year, the Bedford Audubon team on the Hawkwatch Platform at Chestnut Ridge observed more than 34,000 raptors in flight, and our Field Tripto Hawkwatch is timed for peak Broad-winged Hawk migration. 2023 was a record year, so join the team on the platform for this Field Trip to see if we can top the numbers this year. Naturalist Tait Johansson and Counter Rich Aracil will be on hand to explain what we see, and we will be hoping for kettles of these magnificent birds along with other raptors and birds from this viewing platform high above I-684 with views across the Arthur Butler Sanctuary and beyond, all the way to Long Island Sound.
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

Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walks
Saturday, September 14, 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 14, 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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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 until September 29, 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

Connetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Jack Carlson, Helga Merryman, Ken Thompson, Edith Wilson
Description: Join us as we head out to Connetquot River SPP for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 6:30am – 8:00am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. By September, offspring of nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Large numbers of blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows will also be passing through. By October, waterfowl are returning, and we’ll look for raptors heading south. November will bring back our overwintering feathered denizens from the north.
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Bugging Out!
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Description: Herbivores and carnivores, pollinators and parasites, beneficial and detrimental, beautiful and, sometimes, frightening, at least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been sighted in Green-Wood.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 6:30am – 8:00am
Description: Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. By September, offspring of nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Large numbers of blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows will also be passing through. By October, waterfowl are returning, and we’ll look for raptors heading south. November will bring back our overwintering feathered denizens from the north.
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Bugging Out!: Walk for Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 10:00am – 11:30am
Description: At least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been sighted in Green-Wood. Herbivores and carnivores, pollinators and parasites, beneficial and detrimental, beautiful and, sometimes, frightening—the tiny life-forms that creep, crawl, buzz, and flutter provide a fascinating wealth of knowledge about the world around us. Join expert guide Matthew Wills for a family-friendly afternoon of insect watching! In the same spirit as bird watching, we’ll observe those tiny invertebrates that your favorite birds eat and that pollinate the flowers around us.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Broad-winged Hawk Migration: Lenoir Nature Preserve
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Leader:
Description: Broad-wing Hawks will be making their incredible 4,300 mile migration from N. America to S. America. At peak times 100’s to 1000’s can pass by hawk watches in a day.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Green-Wood Cemetery
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Situated along the Harbor Hill Terminal Moraine in Brooklyn, this 478-acre National Historic Landmark features hills, valleys, and kettle ponds. Green-Wood Cemetery is a magnet for migrating birds, which makes perfect sense given the more than 500 species of woody plants that qualify it for Class III Arboretum status—one of only 31 in the world. In addition to spotting numerous songbirds, we’ll visit the hawk-watch hill north of the Civil War Monument, which affords a great vantage point to scan for migrating raptors. Thirteen species of raptor, plus both vultures found in our area, have been recorded at the cemetery.
Registration: Gillian Henry — gillian.henry@gmail.com
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Prospect Park
Saturday, September 15, 2024
Leader: Tom Stephenson
Description: Prospect Park, one of New York State’s Important Bird Areas, is a must-visit destination for every New York City birder, especially during migration time. We will explore the park at a leisurely pace, pointing out park exits and subway lines for those who may need to leave early. Our previous walks have been filled with unique sightings, including a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a Common Nighthawk, and numerous warbler species. And remember, fall is a prime time to spot sparrows.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas — bielskas@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, September 14, 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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Breeding Birds of Calvert Vaux Park
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:30am - 11:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Meet at Calvert Vaux Park and explore this Brooklyn waterside site on an early morning stroll. A surprising variety of nesting birds have been found at Calvert Vaux Park in recent years, including Willow Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Brown Thrasher, and Indigo Bunting.
Registration: Registration page
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Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Alyssa Bueno
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly 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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Let's Go Birding Together at Alice Austen House
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: NYC Bird Alliance
Description: Pride shouldn't only be celebrated during June! Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) at LGBTQ+ historical monument Alice Austen House for a Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) outing this fall. Right on Staten Island's eastern coast, Alice Austen Park provides a beautiful view of The Narrows, where may also find different species of waterbirds. Spend the first hour birding 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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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres are accessible to birders of all abilities and disabilities. Accessible-friendly routes including many well-paved walkways are suitable for birders with strollers, carriages, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Accessibility is enhanced by birding guide and educator Alexandra Wang (Avian Alex), M.S. Ed., who offers augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) pamphlets, Braille pamphlets and plush birds for an inclusive birding tour. Further accommodations can be requested in advance by reaching out to Alex at alexmwang1992@gmail.com.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Ronnie Almonte
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) and the New York Botanical Garden for some fall 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: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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Crotona Park Birding
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Haley Scott
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) bird guide and Bronxite, Haley Scott, and explore the beautiful Crotona Park. Its meadows, flowering trees, and sizable pool provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds including woodpeckers, warblers, and wading birds.
Registration: Registration page
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Latino Conservation Week: Bilingual Birding at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader:
Description: To kick off Latino Conservation Week (September 14-22), join NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for birding in English and Spanish! Come and explore the woodlands and meadows, and enjoy views of the city and the waterbirds on the East River.
Registration: Registration page
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Intro to Birding at Jamaica Bay
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:30am - 1:30pm
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 a relaxed stroll in Jamaica Bay to go over birding basics and look for wading birds, raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl, warblers, and more. Binoculars available upon request.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Uplands Farm Sanctuary
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Kathy (917) 770-2727
Description: Uplands Farm Sanctuary, 250 Lawrence Hill Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Ambling through Arden
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: We will walk along recently rehabilitated trails in New York City’s largest freshwater wetlands, making a loop clockwise from the parking lot off  Arden Avenue (opposite Forest Green).  Trails have been improved, but there will be  slopes and streams to cross by stepping stones, and if it has rained recently be prepared for mud.
Registration: For more information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036 [(646) 675-5787 on the day of the walk].  Inclement weather – but not a drizzle – will cancel this walk.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, take Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue) south to Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn).
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Birding: Hawk Watch at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00am – 11:30am
Join the Rangers as they hike up the hills of the Bronx-Pelham Landfill, a site closed off to the public. Registration required. Registration opens Wednesday Sept 4.
Free

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Raptor Fest at Freshkills North Park Entrance (in Freshkills Park), Staten Island
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators live and up close, including eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and more!
Free