Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27, 2024:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Journey to Staten Island’s Avian Treasures
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Leader: Tom Preston
Description: This trip focuses on several locations in Staten Island, which will showcase a variety of habitats, including forest, beach, marsh and grassland. We have an excellent chance of seeing a variety of species which will highlight late fall migrants, early winter arrivals and lingering birds from earlier seasons. Sparrows and hawks should be well represented, and waterfowl, late shorebirds and other songbirds will also be sought. Staten Island has many productive and easily accessible birding spots, we will visit a number of them.
Registration: JoAnn Preston email jocrochet@verizon.net Members and drivers get priority.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, October 26, 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

Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Every week on Saturday, October 19, 2024 to October 26, 2024
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join a Park Ranger for the chance to see hawks like Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles and more as they fly overhead during peak fall bird migration. Learn to ID them by silhouette and at rest. Meet at the Battery Harris viewing platform at Fort Tilden. Rain will cancel this event.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Hawk Day - Lenoir Nature Preserve
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Hawk Watches are on Saturdays beginning at 10 AM on the following days: October 26 and November 2. We scan the skies, looking for raptors heading south. Bring binoculars, a folding chair, and snacks. Michael Bochnik is our lead hawk watcher. Meet at the field behind the Wightman - sometimes known as the Lenoir - Manor on the Lenoir Preserve. We stay for hours on good flight days; we leave around noon on quiet days. Parking available; port-a-potties by Lenoir Nature Center.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo
Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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Staten Island Hot Spots and Fall Migrants
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Leader: Seth Wollney
Description: Staten Island is a wonderland of habitats and a spectacular place to see birds, particularly during fall migration. The island’s southern shore offers fantastic coastal birding, and the Greenbelt, located at the center of the island, boasts a 2,800-acre network of forests. Trip locations are selected each year based on recent sightings and known hotspots. Past trips included stops at Conference House Park, overlooking Raritan Bay at the southernmost point of New York State; Mount Loretto (Cape May, Blackpoll, Nashville, and Pine Warblers, in addition to Purple Finchs and Indigo Buntings); Great Kills Park (Common Nighthawks); Miller’s Field (gulls, terns, and sandpipers); and anywhere else that our leader expects to find interesting birds.
Registration: Russ Comeau — russ@bassdozer.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Van Cortlandt Park Birding
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Andrew Reiter
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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Accessible Birding in Carl Schurz Park
Saturday, October 26, 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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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, October 26, 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: Registration not required. No limit. Free.
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Mandarin-English Bilingual Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader:
Description: Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest park, Marine Park, in both English and Mandarin! 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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NYC Queer Birders

Green-Wood Cemetery
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10:00am
Leader: Alex Tey, Ryan Mandelbaum
Description: Meet at Gothic Archway.
Registration: Registration not required.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:00am – 11:00am
Leader: Ed B. (516) 522-4394
Description: Meet at FIELD #3 at 8:00am for the early birds and later arrivals can catch up.
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

Lichen Walk at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:00am –2:00pm
Leader: Zihao Wang
Description: Join Zihao Wang of the Torrey Botanical Society for an educational walk through Clay Pit to learn about the important and infinitely complex world of lichens. Sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods. Meet at the parking lot at the interpretive center, 2351 Veterans Rd.
Registration: See Details Link below
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Queens County Bird Club

Arverne/Bayswater
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joe Schiavone (203) 640-2927
Description: Arverne East NaturePreserve hosts five different maritime ecosystems, providing a safe home fordiverse local flora and fauna. Pedestrian pathways weave through the preserve,offering New Yorkers a new way to observe and appreciate these naturalenvironments, including accessible connections to the Rockaway boardwalk andbeach. A new welcome center was also constructed as part of this project, whichhouses a community meeting space, office space for Urban Park Rangers, crewheadquarters for Parks maintenance staff, and public restrooms.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
Saturday, October 26, 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, October 26, 2024
Riverside Park Birding Club at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00am – 9:30am
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park. Learn and build a birding community.
Free


Sunday, October 27, 2024
Birdability Week at Freshkills North Park Entrance (in Freshkills Park), Staten Island
9:00am – 10:00am
Birding is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. Join us during Birdability Week to enjoy a birding program without barriers on a mobility accessible path.
Free

Intro to Birding at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00am – 10:00am
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park's salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome.
Free

Birdability Week at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park)
10:00am – 11:00am
Birding is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. Join us during Birdability Week to enjoy a birding program without barriers on a mobility accessible path and viewing area.
Free