Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, May 31 - Sunday, June 1, 2025:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club. These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
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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On the Rich Birding trails of Bear Mountain State Park and Seven Lake Drive
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:30am - 1:00pm
Leader: Max Epstein
Description: You’ll spend the morning along the trails of Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, seeking out the local breeders of the Lower Hudson Valley; With Doodletown road trail closed for the season, we’ll find a productive alternative. Expect 6-7 miles of walking on wide and mostly flat trails. Depending on weather and timing, perhaps a walk through Iona Island or other spots in the vicinity.
Registration: Danielle Khalife email daniellek97@gmail.com
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First Sunday Bird Outings
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds.
Registration: All are welcome. No registration necessary.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 6:00am - 7:30am
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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Meet Your Green Neighbors
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Description: Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering through Green-Wood, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants and flora at every turn. Learning how to identify them can seem daunting, but with a little guidance and close observation, you can make connections in no time!
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Linnaean Society of New York

Central Park Botany Walk in the North End
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Leader: Regina Alvarez
Description: Be prepared for a fascinating journey into botany and the symbiotic relationships between the different organisms, from the majestic Tulip Tree to the tiny flowers of Duckweed covering The Pond. We begin by examining the reproductive parts of flowering plants and learning how they are designed for pollination and seed dispersal. We will also learn which plants are native and which are non-native. Along our route, we will look at ferns that produce spores on the backs of their fronds and non-plants, such as lichens, fungi, and more.
Registration: Anne Lazarus — amlazarus47@gmail.com
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Great Swamp N.W.R.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen
Description: The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a 12-square-mile natural oasis of varied habitats and diverse wildlife only 26 miles from New York City, surrounded by the suburbs of Morris County, New Jersey. A haven for nesting heron species, the site ranges from open marshes to woodlands. The refuge is an outstanding area for migrating waterfowl to stop, rest, and feed on their travels. A variety of raptors, including Bald Eagles, can be seen soaring overhead. Not to be outdone, passerines, such as several swallow species, including Purple Martins, can be found within its borders.
Registration: Lisa Kroop — lisakroop2@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Black Birders Week: Birding at the Bronx River Forest
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and Bronx River Alliance for a bird outing in the Bronx River Forest! Extending south into the New York Botanical Garden, The Bronx River Forest is a remnant of the original forests and floodplains that once blanketed the Bronx River corridor. Recent projects led by NYC Parks and the Bronx River Alliance to restore the river's corridor and increase habitat have made it a perfect place to spot birds and other wildlife!
Registration: Registration page
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NYCHA in Nature: Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Surveying at Hammel
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us for a special and fun event that combines both NYC Bird Alliance's NYCHA in Nature and Harbor Herons programs. In recent years, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons have built their nests in the Rockaways, specifically at the Hammel and Redfern NYCHA housing complexes. We invite local residents to join NYC Bird Alliance scientists to learn about these rare birds and help us count heron nests and chicks. Counting of these nests and chicks helps us keep track of their population and protect them.
Registration: Registration page
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NYCHA in Nature: Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Surveying at Redfern
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Leader: ______
Description: Join us for a special and fun event that combines both NYC Bird Alliance's NYCHA in Nature and Harbor Herons programs. In recent years, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons have built their nests in the Rockaways, specifically at the Hammel and Redfern NYCHA housing complexes. We invite local residents to join NYC Bird Alliance scientists to learn about these rare birds and help us count heron nests and chicks. Counting of these nests and chicks helps us keep track of their population and protect them.
Registration: Registration page
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Breeding Birds of Calvert Vaux Park
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 7:30am - 11:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Meet at Calvert Vaux Park and explore this Brooklyn waterside site on an early morning stroll. We'll arrive just after low tide and look for foraging Osprey, waders, and terns in Coney Island Creek. A surprising variety of nesting landbirds have also been found at Calvert Vaux Park in recent years, including Willow Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Baltimore Oriole, and Indigo Bunting.
Registration: Registration page
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LGBTQ+ History and Birding in the Vale
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: In partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, join NYC Bird Alliance for a history and birdwatching tour of the Prospect Park Vale. This nature walk explores the Vale’s significance as a queer gathering space and important wildlife habitat. Learn more about its history, current restoration efforts, and the impact of queer placemaking in Brooklyn.
Registration: Registration page
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LGBTQ+ History and Birding in the Vale
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: In partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, join NYC Bird Alliance for a history and birdwatching tour of the Prospect Park Vale. This nature walk explores the Vale’s significance as a queer gathering space and important wildlife habitat. Learn more about its history, current restoration efforts, and the impact of queer placemaking in Brooklyn.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Marine Nature Study Area (Oceanside)
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Alissa (516) 578-3058
Description: Marine Nature Study Area, 500 Slice Dr, Oceanside, NY 11572
Registration: Contact leader for more information.
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Queens County Bird Club

Ward Pound Ridge
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: QCBC's annual trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in northern Westchester County.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The park is four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Black Birders Week: Birding at the Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
9:00am–11:00am
Black Birders Week - Birding in Bronx River Forest.
Free

Idlewild Park Black Birders Week Bird Walk at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
9:00am–11:00am
Celebrate inclusivity in outdoor spaces! Join New York City Bird Alliance educator Ronnie Almonte and Parks staff for a Black Birders Week bird and plant walk in Idlewild Park.
Free

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

Riverside Park Birding Club at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:00am–10:30am
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free

Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Birding Walks at West 157th Street and Broadway, Manhattan, NY
9:00am–10:30am
Explore Fort Washington Park on family-friendly birding tours suitable for all ages. Celebrate Black Birders Week in May, and observe the fall migration in October!
Free

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00am–1:00pm
Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities!
Free

Rockaway's Black Birders Week Celebration at The Garden by the Bay, Queens
10:00am–4:00pm
Join the garden group by celebrating Black Birders and Nature Enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors with a guided Bird Walk Tour, Botanical Making, Bird Feeder Crafting, and more!
Free

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Birding: Fascinating Feathers at Hanover Avenue and Palma Drive (in Eibs Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00am–12:30pm
Rangers will lead a hike that will highlight the unique adaptations that birds have developed for flight, insulation, camouflage, and display.
Free
Birding: Shorebird Families at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
1:00pm–2:30pm
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about plovers, terns, oystercatchers and other shorebirds that nest on the beach shoreline.
Free