Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27, 2025:

Gateway National Parks

Birding Atop Fort Tilden
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Climb to the top of Battery Harris East at Fort Tilden for the chance to see birds of all kinds from one of the highest lookout points in the area. With a great view of the ocean, bay, and all 5 boroughs any bird sighting is possible! Binoculars, field guides, and a scope will be provided. Rain will cancel this event.
Registration: Not required.
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Birding for Beginners
Sundays, July 06, 2025 to July 27, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Interested in birds, but feel intimidated about getting into birding? No problem, this is birding for beginners! Together we will take a nature walk, talk about what makes Jamaica Bay such a great place for birds, and give you the tools to learn the basics of bird identification and appreciation. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended, binoculars available.
Registration: Not required.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Shorebirds
Saturday, June 26, 2025
Leader: Peter Paul (aka Tripper)
Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of saltmarshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the largest bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe the seasonal bird migration as well as resident species. This walk is scheduled for the start of shorebird season at Jamaica Bay and will likely include a visit to the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.
Registration: Matthew Fischer — matthewwfischer@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Intro to Birding in Marine Park
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: ______
Description: Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest green space, Marine Park! 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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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park for National Disability Independence Day
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: ______
Description: The beautiful Fort Tryon Park commands views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock. Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres feature many well-paved walkways suitable for birders with strollers and carriages, as well as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
Registration: No registration required. No limit. Free.
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9th Annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Leader: ______
Description: Join us for a summer evening of hands-on activities, art, entertainment, and fun at Kingsland Wildflowers! A native rooftop meadow on the roof of Broadway Stages in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this thriving wildlife habitat and cultural center was created in partnership by the Newtown Creek Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon). This annual festival aims to bring awareness to Greenpoint’s and the surrounding communities' long-standing environmental burdens; transition to a cleaner, healthier future; as well as the global climate crisis and the potential for local, community-based solutions. Come enjoy the native plantings and views, art exhibitions, a native plant sale, rooftop tours, and more!
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, July 26, 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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Birding in Fort Totten and Little Bay Parks
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Woo Sung Park
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance's Woo Sung Park to explore the northern-most tip of Queens at Fort Totten Park and Little Bay Park! This area sports historical, Civil War-era structures and is an excellent birding location. Expect to see a plethora of waterfowl in and near the waterways leading towards the Long Island Sound.
Registration: Registration page
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Intro to Birding Walk at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00am–10:30am
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. Meet outside the Salt Marsh Nature Center.
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