Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22, 2025:

Brooklyn Bird Club

BBC Member’s Night Picnic and Bug Expo!
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Leader: Matthew Wills
Description: When it starts to turn dark, we will set up a Bug Sheet. What’s a bug sheet, you may ask? It’s simply a big, white cloth hung outside at night with a bright light shining on it. Moths, beetles and other night-flying insects are drawn to the light and will land on the sheet so we can easily see them.
Registration: _____
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Gateway National Parks

Ranger Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Every week on Saturday, June 7 - June 28, 2025, 11:00 am — 12:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join a park ranger for a guided walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge every Saturday!
Registration: Not required.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Nocturnal Navigators: Green-Wood Bat Walk
Friday, June 20, 2025, 8:45pm - 10:45pm
Description: As the sun sets over Green-Wood’s historic landscape, nocturnal creatures begin to stir— the bats! Join biologist Nic Comparato for an exciting adventure into the secret world of bats. Discover the species that call this Cemetery home, from the agile little brown bat to the striking eastern red bat and majestic hoary bat.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, June 22, 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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Hudson River Audubon Society

Nickerson Beach
Saturday, June 21, 2025 , 6:30am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: There is a large, protected, fenced-off nest site here. We will look for Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers and Black Skimmers.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

New York Botanical Garden Bird Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join us and the New York Botanical Garden for Bird Tours throughout the year! 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. This tour is included in your admission to the Garden. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of binoculars will be available.
Registration: Learn more about this tour and see the entire schedule on the Garden's website
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Leader: ______
Description: Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island? Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding.
Registration: Registration page
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Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) in Central Park
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and QueerBirders for a Let's Go Birding Together event. Let’s Go Birding Together walks welcome the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families, and anyone looking for a fun, inclusive birding experience. Central Park has long been a place where the LGBTQ+ community has gathered, fought for visibility, and celebrated diversity. Come meet others with the same love for birds and explore one of the best places for birding in NYC.
Registration: No registration required.
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Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) in Staten Island's Greenbelt
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance, Greenbelt Conservancy, and Pride Center of Staten Island for a Let's Go Birding Together walk. Let’s Go Birding Together walks welcome the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families, and anyone looking for a fun, inclusive birding experience. Come explore the Greenbelt’s 2,800 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces—whether you’re an experienced birder or just curious, come meet others who share a love for birds and the outdoors. Don’t forget to bring your water, snack, sunscreen, and insect repellent—and dress appropriately for the outdoors!
Registration: Registration page
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Queens County Bird Club

Nickerson Beach
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Leader: Mike Zito (516) 507-9419
Description: The first part of this trip is Nickerson Beach, where we will view various species of terns, hopefully some that are rare to our area. Common Terns, which nest on this beach, will be abundant.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, June 21, 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, June 22, 2025
Let’s Go Birding Together at Greenbelt Nature Center - Hike Start Point (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00am–12:00pm
Join us for a hike.
Free