Upcoming Trips
Below are the birding/nature trips for Saturday, February 8 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025:
Bedford Audubon Society
Hudson River Eagle Trip
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Whether it’s your first or 101st time, seeing a Bald Eagle is always a thrill and the stretch of the Hudson River that borders northwestern Westchester holds the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in the Northeast north of Chesapeake Bay.
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
Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society
Dune Road, Shinnecock to Tiana
Saturday, February 8, 2025 . Meet at 8:00am
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
Description: Meet at the Hampton Bays side of the Shinnecock Inlet. Eileen Schwinn will be leading this trip.
Registration: Please contact Eileen to register and for questions, beachmed@optonline.net
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Gateway National Parks
Jamaica Bay: Winter Wander
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 1:00mm — 2:30pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Wander with a park ranger at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge while it’s a winter wonderland! Explore how plants and animals at the park survive and adapt to the winter. Open to all ages. Heavy rain/snow or wind chills below 25 degrees Fahrenheit will cancel this event. Dress for the weather.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: Yes
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Great South Bay Audubon Society
Jones Beach West End State Park Bird Walk
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: John Gluth, Mike Cooper
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Jones Beach West End for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Birding in Peace
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:00am - 8:30am
Description: Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.
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Linnaean Society of New York
Montauk Weekend
Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo
Description: Montauk is the easternmost point of New York State and is known for the high numbers of ducks and pelagic birds that concentrate there in winter. On our way to and from Montauk, we will make several stops, including Point Lookout, Jones Beach, and various freshwater ponds. We will spend the night at Daunt’s Albatross Motel.
Registration: Amanda Bielskas — bielskas@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance
Birding at Freshkills North Park
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Join Staten Island resident Anthony Ciancimino for a tour of Freshkills Park’s North Park. This park is a beautiful oasis of wetlands and grasslands, where you can expect to see a wide variety of wintering waterfowl, raptors, and sparrows.
Registration: Registration page
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Winter Birding at Shirley Chisholm State Park
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Outdoor Afro
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and Outdoor Afro to explore the largest state park in New York City, Shirley Chisholm State Park! Named after the trailblazing Shirley Chisholm—Brooklyn native, first African American Congresswoman, and the first woman and African American to run for President—this park is a must-see. Built on what was once a landfill, the park is now a thriving spot full of wildlife, including hawks, waterfowl, wetlands, and native plants. Come out and enjoy the beauty of this amazing space while honoring Shirley Chisholm’s incredible legacy!
Registration: Registration page
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
A Walk in Wolfe’s Pond Park
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: Meet at the entrance to the Park and Ride at the end of Herbert Avenue (off Seguine). We will walk through the lesser visited (but often biked) north side of the park, pausing beside Acme Pond, then cross Hylan Blvd. to visit the Wolfe’s Pond berm on Ratitan Bay. We’ll return by the main White Trail, recross Hylan, then follow the Blue Trail, passing the bluebelt dam behind Tottenville High School. This may be a cold walk, so dress warmly! Heavy rain, but not a light drizzle, will cancel this walk.
Registration: For more information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036
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South Shore Audubon Society
Hempstead Lake State Park
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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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