Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 19 - April 20, 2025:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 19, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30am - 1:00pm
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Grover, John Gluth
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Connetquot River SP Preserve for an early morning adventure.
Registration: _____
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 20, 2025, 6:00am - 8:30am
Description: Throughout the season, you'll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.
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NYC Bird Alliance

Spring Birding in Owl's Head Park
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:00am - 9:30am
Leader: The Young Conservationists
Description: Discover a new park with the Young Conservationists! Owl's Head Park contains rolling hills, meandering pathways, and breathtaking views of the New York skyline and striking Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
Registration: Registration page
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Highland Park and Reservoir Birding
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 830am - 10:00am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Highland park is nestled inbetween both Queens and Brooklyn! With its lush forested areas, serene reservoir, and vibrant community garden, it's the perfect spot for migrating birds. Join Woo Sung Park as you discover the Ridgewood Reservoir, which has been transformed into a wild, thriving young forest since it was last used in 1989.
Registration: Registration page
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Spring Birding in Pelham Bay Park
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Rich Aracil
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance to explore New York City's largest park this spring. 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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Bilingual Birding at Kissena Park: Mandarin-English
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Xinyi Zhang
Description: Join Xinyi Zhang as we explore the beautiful Kissena Park in Queens. This green space contains a wide variety of trees as well as a lake that make great habitat for migrating and resident birds alike. This outing will be held in both Mandarin-English.
Registration: Registration page
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Earth Day on Governors Island
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Leader:
Description: Join the NYC Bird Alliance at Governors Island for their Earth Day Celebration. Learn how to help wild birds thrive in New York city! Borrow binoculars and a bird bingo card to embark on a self-guided bird outing around the island. NYC Bird Alliance will also co-lead a Birds & Bees tour at 1:45pm with the GI team. Learn more here.
Registration: Celebration Website
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NYC Queer Birders

Ridgewood Reservoir
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00am
Leader: Kelly McGarry
Description: Meet at the Vermont Place entrance across from parking lot.
Registration: Registration not required.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Welwyn Preserve
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:00am – 11:00am
Leader: Alissa M - (516) 578-3058
Description: 100 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542
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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South Shore Audubon Society

Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, turn onto Long Beach Road, traveling south. Proceed to Waukena Avenue and turn left. From this point onward, there are brown signs directing visitors to the sanctuary. Turn right onto Park Avenue (at a traffic light), then turn left onto Golf Drive. Continue on Golf Drive to Slice Drive, turn right, and proceed one short block into the sanctuary.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, April 19, 2025
McGolrick Bird Club at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00am–11:00am
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Birding: Spring Migration at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
1:00pm–2:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Powell's Cove Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free